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As with many beloved cocktails, the whiskey sour has a storied past and many supposed inventors of the libation.  The first written record appeared in 1862, in a book by Jerry Thomas called The Bartender’s Guide: How To Mix Drink. The recipe then appears in a Wisconsin newspaper in 1870, but two years later Elliot... View Article

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We love a gin cocktail at Elite Traveler, but what we love even more is a gin cocktail that’s good for the planet. And, with the launch of its all-new climate-positive gin, the team at Sapling Spirits have this request covered. To celebrate, we’re sharing the recipe for the Rosemary Bees Knees cocktail, which adds... View Article

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It’s finally February — we made it! And if you successfully completed dry January, hats off to you. Now that the month of love is upon us, Valentine’s Day cocktail recipes are coming hard and fast (ahem) into the Elite Traveler inbox. This pretty pink creation uses Santa Teresa 1796. The single-estate Venezuelan rum is... View Article

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As January drags on, we’re looking for something uplifting for our weekly Friday night cocktail. And, with unmistakable notes of the Côte d’Azur on every sip, a recipe from Comte de Grasse 44°N Gin is just the ticket. Crafted in an old perfume house in the small town of Grasse, regarded as the perfume capital... View Article

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If you are staying strong for dry January, we salute you. But if you are looking to scale back on your alcohol consumption by adding something with a number of health benefits to your after-work cocktails, then consider this Matcha Margarita from Cointreau. Matcha is a fine powder made from ground green tea leaves, giving... View Article

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If you are staying strong for dry January, we salute you. But if you are looking to scale back on your alcohol consumption by adding something with a number of health benefits to your after-work cocktails, then consider this Matcha Margarita from Cointreau. Matcha is a fine powder made from ground green tea leaves, giving... View Article

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Purists will often tell you that a fine whisky has no business being stirred into a cocktail, and that neat with just a dash of water is the only option. However, here at Elite Traveler, we fall into the opposite camp – and fortunately, we’ve got the good people at The Macallan to back us... View Article

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Whether you’re quitting alcohol as a temporary post-Holidays detox, or making a more long-term commitment, going dry can be tricky. However, the increased rates of sobriety have seen the quality, not to mention quantity, of non-alcoholic spirits increase, too – and with them comes a host of non-alcoholic cocktail recipes to try. From vodka, gin... View Article

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It’s New Year’s Eve and, at the time of writing, further restrictions were looming as a result of a surge in Covid-19 cases. So, this week’s cocktail recipe has two measurements — one recipe serves 12 guests, and one recipe has measurements for a single serving. For extra flair (and if you are organized!) dehydrate... View Article

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The Old Fashioned needs little introduction. As simple as it is delicious, the three-ingredient classic has defied ever-changing cocktail trends to remain a staple on every worthy bar menu. And, like all the classics, the Old Fashioned has been subject to many a reinterpretation in its years, but our current favorite is the Rémy Martin... View Article

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Just outside Edinburgh lies the Bonnington Estate, a Jacobean Manor House surrounded by a beautiful 100-acre sculpture park scattered with works from renowned artists, including Antony Gormley and Anish Kapoor. This idyllic setting is the inspiration behind the recently launched luxury vodka brand, X Muse (pronounced ‘tenth muse’). The company’s name derives from one of... View Article

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The festive season is well and truly upon us. And with it comes holiday gatherings and family reunions, so what better time to up your cocktail game?  An oft-forgotten component of many cocktails is a decent liqueur. A liqueur can elevate a cocktail to the next level and is a quick (and easy) way to... View Article

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