Author: Carl Busch

    Mr Black Coffee Liquor

    Mr Black Coffee Liqueur is The Best, It’s Not Even Close

    Carl Busch March 24, 2024
    I was first introduced to Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liquor in November 2020. Steve the bartender, announced a coffee cocktail competition using Mr….
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    St Germain Elderflower

    Learn About St Germain, Elderflower Liqueur, it’s Wonderful

    Carl Busch March 13, 2024
    In 2009, while working for Winifred’s in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, I was first introduced to St. Germain. I remember seeing the bottle and thinking…
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    Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

    Frangelico an Awesome Hazelnut Liqueur, Absolutely Delicious

    Carl Busch February 28, 2024
    Nestled in the heart of Piedmont, Italy, Frangelico whispers a tale of rich Italian heritage, tradition, and taste in a contemporary and versatile liqueur…
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    Elderflower Liqueur

    What is Elderflower Liqueur? A Bartender’s Secert Weapon

    Carl Busch February 28, 2024
    Ever caught yourself marveling at a cocktail’s floral, subtly sweet note and pondering its source? Likely, it was the charm of elderflower liqueur, enchanting…
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    How Fast Can I Milk Wash a 1 Gallon Cocktail

    Milk-Washing Cocktails: Can I Speed Up the Time?

    Carl Busch February 20, 2024
    Milk-washing cocktails has become a passion of mine, a process I’ve embraced for its magical transformation of drinks. This method uses milk to clarify…
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    Mezcal Bottles

    7 Best Mezcal Cocktails You Absolutely Need to Try in 2024

    Carl Busch February 14, 2024
    With its smoky essence and artisanal heritage, Mezcal offers a tantalizing base for many cocktails that stand out for their depth and uniqueness. Unlike…
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    Breaking Up with Dry Shaking Cocktails

    Breaking Up with Dry Shaking Cocktails

    Carl Busch February 6, 2024
    As a professional bartender, I’ve been mixing drinks and shaking cocktails for years.  Recently, I’ve started thinking more about how we do things behind…
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    3 Piece Bar Tool Set by Crew

    7 Best Bar Tools of 2024 You Need for a Successful Bartender

    Carl Busch January 14, 2024
    Hello, cocktail enthusiasts and bartending buffs! As we embrace 2024 with enthusiasm, it’s time to gear up our bar essentials with the latest and…
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    Amaro Nonino Bottle

    My Favorite Amaro Nonino Cocktails You Need to Try in 2024

    Carl Busch July 3, 2023
    Amaro Nonino is an Italian herbal liqueur known for its distinct flavor and rich history. Produced by the Nonino family, this traditional amaro has…
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    12 YouTube Bartenders Favorite Drinks in 2022

    13 YouTube Bartenders Favorite Drinks in 2022

    Carl Busch January 9, 2023
    2022 is gone in the blink of an eye, and here we are in 2023 already. So many drinks have been made here at…
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