SHAKING AND STIRRING LAUNCHES

Degroff New World Amaro

Cocktail legend Dale DeGroff releases a second collaboration with renowned absinthe distiller T.A. “Ted” Breaux. This West Indies-inspired Amaro is accented with Caribbean spices and represents a refreshing New World botanical twist that offers bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts a rich, bittersweet complexity characteristic of the finest traditional Italian spirits perfect for a vast palate of craft cocktails and tropical drinks.

Neat Or On The Rocks

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ oz. New World Amaro Ice (optional)

PREPARATION

Combine ingredients in a rocks glass. Gently stir. Serve.

Don Q Naranja

An exceptional new low-ABV rum from Don Q flavored with natural orange essence and flavor inspired by Puerto Rico’s fresh, tropical fruits. Now the fifth rum in the brand’s flavor portfolio, Naranja is ideal for cocktails bringing bright citrus notes, alluring sweetness, and low alcohol content.

Sun Kissed Spritz

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. Don Q Naranja

1 oz. Aperol

Prosecco (to top) Splash club soda Orange slices (for garnish)

PREPARATION

Build in glass, fill glass with ice. Add rum and Aperol. Top with Prosecco and splash of soda. Stir gently. Garnish with orange slices.

Patr N Ahumado Reposado

A new, bold flavor profile handcrafted with tequila and mezcal enthusiasts in mind, made from agave pinas roasted in small batches with mesquite charcoal for seven days in underground stone pits at Hacienda Patrón. From craft to glass, the spirit elevates classic cocktails like the Margarita and the Old Fashioned with a smoky flavor.

Old Fashioned

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. Patrón Ahumado Reposado ½ oz. agave nectar

3 dashes Angostura bitters

2 grapefruit peels, one for garnish

PREPARATION

In a mixing glass, express the oils from one grapefruit peel and combine ingredients. Stir with ice to chill. Strain over large ice cubes in a double Old Fashioned glass. Express the oils of the remaining grapefruit peel and add to the cocktail as garnish.

BESPOKEN

American Whiskey

Bespoken, a pioneering craft whiskey maker launches a new portfolio of three award-winning whiskeys silently backed by billionaire scientist T.J. Rodgers and MLB Legend Derek Jeter. Distinguishing itself from other whiskey by aligning purpose with passion, Bespoken uses a proprietary process to develop complex flavors that use less wood, energy and water than traditional barrel aging, and still offer exceptional quality and character.

Bespoken Smoked Old Fashioned

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. Bespoken American Whiskey

¼ oz. Simple Syrup

5 dashes Angostura Cocoa Bitters

Shaved Orange Peel

PREPARATION

Combine Bespoken American Whiskey, simple syrup, and bitters in Old Fashioned glass and fill with ice. Stir until cold. Express orange peel over glass to spritz oils and add to drink.

MOONLIGHT MAYHEM!

Small batch straight bourbon whiskey introduced by Filmland Spirits, a portfolio of entrepreneurs who are combining their enthusiasm for whiskey, passion for movies, and dedication for storytelling—believing that every whiskey has a story, and every story deserves a whiskey—like an original retro B-Movie concept complete with monsters, robots, and over-the-top plots. Moonlight Mayhem! is a blend for werewolves and humans alike.

MAYHEM! MAI TAI

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Moonlight Mayhem!

½ oz. Amaro Angeleno

3/8 oz. lemon juice

3/8 oz. lime juice

¾ oz. orgeat

PREPARATION

Shake all ingredients with three ice cubes. Strain into a double oldfashioned. Top with crushed iced and garnish with pineapple fronds.

Lost Lantern Single Distillery Series

The award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey presents Single Distillery Series—three whiskies, all American single malts: Gentle Giant (Balcones Distilling Texas Single Malt), Desert Dessert (Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt), and Mega Mesquite (Whiskey Del Bac Arizona Single Malt). “By bringing together several different casks, the whiskies in the Single Distillery Series allow us to explore the full range of flavor a distillery can offer,” shares Lost Lantern cofounder Nora GanleyRoper.

Neat Or On The Rocks

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ oz. Lost Lantern Single Distillery Series Ice (optional)

PREPARATION:

Combine ingredients in a rocks glass. Gently stir. Serve.

Today’s bartenders are more than just skilled storytellers slinging drinks. Indeed, there’s a palpable drive for them to be leaders in their craft, setting standards for creativity, professionalism, and innovation throughout the world of cocktails. With a passion for the art of mixing, these mixology masters are inspiring a new generation of spirits-makers, leading by example, one cocktail at a time.

At the heart of the craft, bartenders are also paving the way for new techniques, flavors, and styles to emerge. This issue of Chilled reflects those trendsetters with unique ideas and experiences that shape us and what spirits we drink. We applaud their role in maintaining timeless trends, like Tiki and Flair, and in keeping classic cocktails relevant while still creating an ever evolving modern world of experiences.

Both brands and bartenders alike then, have become in a sense our ambassadors of hospitality. They embody the spirit of community, connection, and conviviality that brings us all together. How do we figure out their next move? We decided to go behind the scenes of the most impressive “Corporate Bars,” where new trends may take root. It’s a sneak peek at some of the top brands who employ the most talented and inspiring bartenders on campus. They are the ones influencing what spirits we’re sipping next! Which, by the way, will include an assortment of worldly and international spirits, especially some made from agave.

Embarking on our journey with us to depict those leading by example is our cover duo, Sofi Tukker. For their roles as “Chief Alegria Officers” for Novo Fogo Cachaça (i.e. Chief Joy Officers), a title new to us, this dynamic musical sensation is on a quest to save the rainforest and navigate a path to a mindful future, one song at a time.