The beginning of Sipsmith marked the rise of a modern-day gin-aissance, and the two aren’t a coincidence. Back in 2007, childhood friends Sam Galsworthy and Fairfax Hall, along with Jared Brown, set out to create the world’s best London Dry Gin. The Three Musketeers shared the same vision: to craft an uncompromising London Dry Gin, [...] The post Mix Up These 3 Classic Cocktails with a Sipsmith Twist appeared first on Chilled Magazine ..read more

Get the salt & limes ready! It’s National Tequila Day! Tina Heath-Schuttenberg, co-owner of downtown Charleston dining destination, Beautiful South, has shared with us a unique tequila cocktail to enjoy. “If you like Mezcal with a pinky up, you’ll love this one,” says Heath-Schuttenberg. See below for the full recipe! Liqueur, Tequila Milk Punch Ingredients 24 oz. Blanco Tequila 18 oz. 400 Conejos Joven 12 oz. Giffard Lichi-Li 12 oz. Pineapple Juice 12 oz. Lemon Juice 12 oz. Tea Syrup* 32 oz. Whole Milk Preparation Combine all ingredients except for milk in a large Cambro. Whil ..read more

Today, raise your glasses to one of the most iconic and versatile spirits in the world—tequila! In celebration, transform your Paloma into a masterpiece with Casa Azul Tequila. Known for its smooth, rich flavors and impeccable craftsmanship, Casa Azul adds a touch of luxury to this refreshing classic. With a kick of adjustable heat, lengthened with bubbles, the Heatwave Paloma is Casa Azul’s innovative approach to cocktail crafting. Liqueur, Tequila Heatwave Paloma Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Casa Azul Blanco ½ oz. fresh lime juice ½ oz. Gochujang syrup ½ oz Pamplemousse Liqueur 3 oz. Grapefruit S ..read more

Award-winning distillery Casa Maestri creates high quality, premium tequilas under the careful watch of owner Celia V. Maestri, making a powerful statement as a woman-owned spirits company in a world mostly dominated by men and large conglomerates. Maestri, by contrast, upholds the legacy of family ownership and tequila making traditions passed down for centuries in families just like hers. Started as a boutique family distillery in 1952 by Jose and Celia Villanueva, Casa Maestri has achieved new heights under their daughter Celia’s leadership. From an early age, Maestri had a front seat to h ..read more

Jillian Vose, a celebrated bartender, judge, and author, has recently added the titles of brand ambassador and partner to her résumé by teaming up with and launching Badger Bevs, a premium mixer brand. With over 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Jillian Vose has worked at some of the most prestigious bars in the world, including Clover Club, Maison Premiere, Death & Co., and the renowned Dead Rabbit, where she spent seven years as Beverage Director and managing partner. Her extensive global bartending experience has given her a deep knowledge of drinks and what it ..read more

A champion cocktail for an Olympic champion. When it comes to cocktails named after athletes, the list is shorter than a fencer’s foil. But one drink that parries its way to the forefront is the Lucien Gaudin cocktail. This sophisticated mix of gin, Campari, Cointreau, and dry vermouth pays tribute to Lucien Gaudin, a legendary French fencer and Olympiad gold medalist. Gaudin earned his place in history with his skill and style—qualities this cocktail mirrors as well. Lucien Gaudin: The Man Behind the Name Born in 1886 in Arras, France, Lucien Gaudin rose to prominence in the world of fencing ..read more

Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer presents the Chilled 100 Bartenders with its popular and professional mixology tools, gaining loyal fans across the country in the process. Watch as bartender Ashleigh Hehmann uses bar tools from Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer mixology set to create an original cocktail in preparation for entering The Speed Rack competition. The post Watch Ashleigh Hehmann Use Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer to Create Signature Cocktail appeared first on Chilled Magazine ..read more

The Pornstar Martini is making a strong comeback as the must-try cocktail of Summer 2024! This cocktail is known for its eye-catching design, raunchy name, and delicious flavor combination. It is typically served with a splash of champagne or a champagne shooter and provides a unique drinking experience. Absolut Vanilla Vodka and Passoa Liqueur offer a rich, fruity base, with passion fruit puree adding a tropical twist. A dash of lime juice gives a citrus sharpness, and a Prosecco split at LG’s Bar & Kitchen in Chicago adds a crisp, bubbly finish ideal for summer’s hottest days. Photo b ..read more

Bar Director Evan Williams of Dalida in San Francisco, CA came across the technique of herb washing cocktails from a Copenhagen-based bartender named Peter Altyenberg, who utilizes the technique in a riff on a Mojito. Herb washing is the working terminology for a technique being developed to achieve a full spectrum extraction of flavor from an herb. In a nutshell, it combines vacuum oleo-saccharum, “oil sugar,” to pull the aromatic oils from an herb via osmotic dehydration, and a good old fashioned liquor infusion. Bringing these two techniques together allows for a depth and nuance of flavor ..read more

Summer is a great time for lighter, refreshing beers. And while it’s tough to beat the appeal of a classic pilsner or hoppy, piney IPA, one of the best choices for the summer months is a refreshing, balanced wheat beer. In the most basic sense, a wheat beer is a top-fermented beer that’s made with a higher percentage of wheat as opposed to the usual barley. There are various types of wheat beers including Belgian Witbier, German Weissbier (this includes the classic hefeweizen), and the wild card of the bunch: the American wheat beer. Depending on the style, the flavors and aromas can vary. Alt ..read more