What do master distillers drink when they drink cocktails?

 

"If you regard straight spirit sipper superior to a finely crafted cocktail, you’re hardly alone. But consider this: Even the precise palates of the world’s great master distillers are open to a few modifiers every now and then. In fact, many of them proudly label themselves cocktail enthusiasts.

And why shouldn’t they? Proper mixology is about enhancing rather than diminishing the essence of any base spirit. In other words, the more you appreciate a liquor, the more you should appreciate a well-engineered drink built around it. Supporting evidence comes in the form of testimony from the following liquor makers, as they reveal their favorite ways to mix things up. 

How Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey is made?

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Here at the Garden Bar we love Jack Daniels!

So,today we decided to share a very informative video that talks about how this famous bourbon whiskey is made...

Founded in 1875 in Lynchburg in the Commonwealth of Tennessee, Jack Daniel’s is the best selling American whiskey to date. A unique flavor derived in part from charcoal mellowing and aging in charred barrels Jack knows what a true whiskey lover craves. 

So,watch below how Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey is made: 

 

Cheers! 

Where Rye Whiskey Comes From?

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"Bourbon and Scotch may be best-sellers, but rye whiskey is increasingly often the drink of choice for many whiskey connoisseurs. Up until recently, this historic American spirit was fading into obscurity. Liquor stores and bars usually stocked just a few old, dusty bottles.

Cocktail of The Weekend: Cuba Libre

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History of Cuba Libre Cocktail

"...According to Havana Club:

Along with the Mojito and the Daiquiri, the Cuba Libre shares the mystery of its exact origin. The only certainty is that this cocktail was first sipped in Cuba. The year? 1900. 1900 is generally said to be the year that cola first came to Cuba, introduced to the island by American troops. But "Cuba Libre!" was the battle cry of the Cuba Liberation Army during the war of independence that ended in 1898..." ~ Source

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Ingredients

- 3 oz. spiced rum

- 1 can cola

- Juice of 1 lime

- 2 lime wedges, for garnish

Directions

To a large liquid measuring cup, add spiced rum, cola, and lime juice and stir. Pour over 2 ice-filled glasses.Garnish each glass with lime wedge.

Cheers everyone!

 

The Ultimate Guide to every Type of Bar Glass

"...Ready to get the best out of your drink (and stay classy doing it)? Pick your poison below and find out how to make the most of each sip.

The Must-Drink Fall Cocktail!

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"We indulged in a few mimosas over the weekend, but none were as delicious as this one sounds. This recipe comes from Caitlin Moran at Glitter Guide, and is a refreshing and unique take on a traditional mimosa. We’re counting down the days until another weekend so we can try it out ourselves.

Pear Nectar and Thyme Mimosa
Ingredients:

•     1 chilled bottle of Prosecco or Champagne
•     12 oz. pear nectar
•     4-6 sprigs of Thyme

Directions:
Fill each glass with 3 ounces of pear nectar and a sprig of Thyme. Top with Prosecco or Champagne and add an additional sprig of Thyme to garnish. For entertaining, combine chilled wine and pear nectar in a pitcher with 6 sprigs of Thyme. Cheers!" ~ Source

 

Cocktail of the Weekend: Daiquiri

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 "...The drink was supposedly invented by an American mining engineer, named Jennings Cox, who was in Cuba at the time of the Spanish–American War. It is also possible that William A. Chanler, a US congressman who purchased the Santiago iron mines in 1902, introduced the daiquiri to clubs in New York in that year.