"lemon, replacing the lemon with lime, or creating a frozen version. Horsefeather (cocktail) A Horsefeather is a whiskey cocktail. It was invented in Lawrence, Kansas in the 1990s. It remains a regional drink in the Kansas City region. The drink is an iteration of the classic cocktail Horse's Neck and is similar to a Moscow Mule. A horsefeather is traditionally rye whiskey or blended whiskey, ginger beer, three dashes of Angostura bitters, and a little lemon juice. A highball glass is filled 3/4 with ice. The ingredients are then poured into the glass and stirred. There are many variations such"
"Sazerac The Sazerac is a local New Orleans variation of a cognac or whiskey cocktail, named for the ""Sazerac de Forge et Fils"" brand of cognac brandy that served as its original main ingredient. The drink is most traditionally a combination of cognac or rye whiskey, absinthe, Peychaud's Bitters, and sugar, although bourbon whiskey or Herbsaint are sometimes substituted. Some claim it is the oldest known American cocktail, with origins in pre-Civil War New Orleans, although drink historian David Wondrich is among those who dispute this, and American instances of published usage of the word ""cocktail"" to describe a mixture"
"Zazarac The Zazarac is an American cocktail which may be related to the Sazerac, although it might have originated completely independent of the more famous drink. It is made with gomme syrup which has a much higher concentration of sugar than simple syrup, which some modern variations of the recipes replace it with; the addition of several types of bitters makes this a spicy drink. The drink was included in the famous mixologist, Harry Craddock's book of drinks, ""The Savoy Cocktail Book"", and was highlighted in the ""Forbes Magazine""'s article about the 2007 reprint of the notable bar recipe book."
"film ""Live and Let Die"", two Sazerac cocktails are ordered by Bond's CIA-agent friend Felix Leiter. The Zazarac cocktail might be a variant of the Sazerac, although it might have originated completely independent of the more famous drink. The addition of several types of bitters also makes this a spicy drink. ""Sazerac"" is also a brand of rye whiskey produced by the Sazerac Company. Sazerac The Sazerac is a local New Orleans variation of a cognac or whiskey cocktail, named for the ""Sazerac de Forge et Fils"" brand of cognac brandy that served as its original main ingredient. The drink"
"It's also listed in such other notable mixology books such as Harry MacElhone's Harry's ABC of Mixing Cocktails, published in 1928. Zazarac The Zazarac is an American cocktail which may be related to the Sazerac, although it might have originated completely independent of the more famous drink. It is made with gomme syrup which has a much higher concentration of sugar than simple syrup, which some modern variations of the recipes replace it with; the addition of several types of bitters makes this a spicy drink. The drink was included in the famous mixologist, Harry Craddock's book of drinks, ""The"
"of spirits, bitters, and sugar can be traced to the dawn of the 19th century. The defining feature of the Sazerac is its method of preparation, which commonly involves two chilled old-fashioned glasses. The first glass is swirled with a wash of absinthe for its flavor and strong scent. The second glass is used to combine the remaining ingredients, which are stirred with ice, then strained into the first glass. Various anisettes such as pastis, Pernod, or Herbsaint are common substitutes when absinthe is unavailable. In New Orleans, Herbsaint is most commonly used due to the absence of absinthe in"
"of whiskey-based liqueur, and Tuaca, a brandy liqueur, from Brown-Forman, Inc. In March 2016, Sazerac acquired Hi-Spirits to take over the distribution of its products in the UK. In May 2016, it was announced that Sazerac had finalized a deal with Pernod Ricard's Irish Distillers to acquire its Paddy Irish Whiskey brand. In September 2016 it was announced that Sazerac acquired The Last Drop Distillers, a Scotch Whiskey bottling company. Also, in September 2016, Sazerac acquired South Trade International, an Australian spirit maker, from Pinnacle Drinks. In October 2016, Sazerac acquired Frïs Vodka from Pernod Ricard. In December 2016, Sazerac"
"and the Americanized mispronunciation resulted in the name ""cocktail"". This belief was debunked when people discovered that the term ""cocktail"" as a type of drink first appeared in print at least as far back as 1803—and was defined in print in 1806 as, ""a mixture of spirits of any kind, water, sugar and bitters, vulgarly called a bittered sling."". In March 2008, Louisiana state senator Edwin R. Murray (D-New Orleans) filed Senate Bill 6 designating the Sazerac as Louisiana's official state cocktail. The bill was defeated on April 8, 2008. After further debate, on June 23, 2008, the Louisiana Legislature"
"Sazerac Company Sazerac Company, Inc is a privately-held American alcoholic beverage company headquartered in Metairie in the metropolitan area of New Orleans, Louisiana, but with its principal office in Louisville, Kentucky. The company is owned by billionaire William Goldring and his family. As of 2017, it operated nine distilleries, had 2,000 employees, and operated in 112 countries. It is one of the two largest spirits companies in the U.S., with annual revenue of about $1 billion made from selling about 300 mostly discount brands. The company was founded after the purchase of a bar known as the ""Sazerac Coffee House"""
"Suntory brand. Sazerac Company Sazerac Company, Inc is a privately-held American alcoholic beverage company headquartered in Metairie in the metropolitan area of New Orleans, Louisiana, but with its principal office in Louisville, Kentucky. The company is owned by billionaire William Goldring and his family. As of 2017, it operated nine distilleries, had 2,000 employees, and operated in 112 countries. It is one of the two largest spirits companies in the U.S., with annual revenue of about $1 billion made from selling about 300 mostly discount brands. The company was founded after the purchase of a bar known as the ""Sazerac"
"the United States. In early 2012, the Sazerac company sued Hood River Distillers over the allegedly confusing trade name and marketing of its product, ""SinFire Cinnamon Whisky"". The brand's label was designed by Ross Sutherland, who's also designed labels for Black Magic rum, Wheatley Vodka, and some other brands. Fireball is usually consumed as a ""straight shot"" or on the rocks. The Sazerac website says ""the cinnamon flavor is often used for shooters but can add character to a mixed drink."" There are, however, various cocktails that use Fireball as an ingredient, and the company has encouraged a variety of"
"celebrations. Hurricanes are a famous French Quarter drink, as are sazerac cocktails and absinthe. The upper South, specifically Kentucky, is known for its production of bourbon whiskey, which is a popular base for cocktails. As of 2005, Kentucky was credited with producing 95% of the world's bourbon, which has been referred to as America's only native spirit. The mint julep is traditionally depicted as a popular beverage among more affluent Southerners. Many other bourbons are produced in Kentucky including Evan Williams, Wild Turkey and Bulleit.Southern Comfort is a flavored distilled spirit modeled after bourbon and made in Louisiana. Another form"
"Village Mezcal, a ""cousin"" to the Tequila family of spirits,"" Campo de Encanto Pisco, a Peruvian brandy, Banks Rum, Siete Leguas Tequila, Glenfarclas Single Malt Scotch, Dimmi Liquore di Milano, an Italian liqueur, and the Casa San Matias Tequilas. In 1999, Sazerac acquired the W.L. Weller Bourbon brands. In 2003, Sazerac acquired the A. Smith Bowman Distillery, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Kentucky Gentleman, a bourbon whiskey, is distilled there. In March 2009, Sazerac completed its acquisition of Constellation Brands value-priced spirit assets. The purchase included Barton Brands and several other bourbon brands, a distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, and a bottling"
"which first appeared in 1934. By the early 20th Century, simple cocktails like the Sazerac had become rare, which eventually rekindled their popularity. The creation of the Sazerac has also been credited to Antoine Amédée Peychaud, a Creole apothecary who emigrated to New Orleans from the West Indies and set up shop in the French Quarter in the early 19th Century. He was known to dispense a proprietary mix of aromatic bitters from an old family recipe. According to popular myth, he served his drink in the large end of an egg cup that was called a ""coquetier"" in French,"
"Metaxa Metaxa () is a Greek spirit invented by Spyros Metaxas in 1888. It is exported to over 65 countries and it is among the 100 strongest spirit brands worldwide. It is a blend of brandy and wine made from sun-dried Savatiano, Sultana and Black Corinth grape varieties. It is then blended with an aged Muscat wine from the Aegean islands of Samos and Lemnos. Metaxa is traditionally served neat, on the rocks, with tonic or mixed (usually with sours) and it is used as a basic ingredient in several cocktails such as Alexander or the ""Greek Mojito"". The House"
"Percival McGillicuddy created the liqueur. He lived in the late 19th century as a bartender in an old western town. In 2016, Sazerac launched several Dr. McGillicuddy branded flavored whiskeys; Apple, Peach, Honey and Blackberry. They are all 60 proof. The flavored whiskey are available in bottle sizes 50 mL, 750 mL and 1 L. In 2012, the brand was among the 100 largest selling brands by revenue among brands analyzed by SymphonyIRI, and had a market growth rate exceeding 100%. The brand name has also been used by Sazerac for a New Orleans-based non-alcoholic root beer. Originally, Fireball Cinnamon"
"the U.S. market from 1912 until 2007. Around 1850, Sewell T. Taylor sold his New Orleans bar, ""The Merchants Exchange Coffee House"", to become an importer of spirits, and he began to import a brand of cognac named ""Sazerac-de-Forge et Fils"". Meanwhile, Aaron Bird assumed proprietorship of the ""Merchants Exchange"" and changed its name to ""Sazerac Coffee House"". Legend has it that Bird began serving the ""Sazerac Cocktail"", made with Sazerac cognac imported by Taylor, and allegedly with bitters being made by the local apothecary, Antoine Amedie Peychaud. The Sazerac Coffee House subsequently changed hands several times, when around 1870,"
"Lanique Lanique is a strong 39% spirit liqueur made with Attar of Rose that is created by steam distilling thousands of rose petals. Lanique is often used in classic cocktails to add a unique rose twist to them or due to its high alcohol strength as a drink in its own right with tonic or lemonade. It is now produced in the UK and owned by a Jersey based company. Lanique traces its roots back to the late 1700s in the Kingdom of Prussia and variations where drunk across parts of Europe including in The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies"
"announced its acquisition of The Popcorn Sutton Distillery in Newport, Tennessee. Also in December 2016, it was announced that Sazerac had acquired Domaine Breuil de Segonzac Cognac. ""The purchase included the cognac distillery, vineyards, and existing buildings"" located in near the town of Segonzac, France, near Cognac. In November 2018, it was announced that Sazerac would acquire 19 lower-end spirits brands from Diageo Plc, including Seagram VO Canadian whisky and Goldschläger cinnamon schnapps. In June 2009, Sazerac sold Effen Vodka to Fortune Brands. After a restructuring of Fortune Brands and an acquisition by Suntory, it has since become a Beam"
"Cachaça Cachaça () is a distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice. Also known as ""aguardente"", ""pinga"", ""caninha"" and other names, it is the most popular spirit among distilled alcoholic beverages in Brazil. Outside Brazil, cachaça is used almost exclusively as an ingredient in tropical drinks, with the ""caipirinha"" being the most famous cocktail. Sugar production was mostly switched from the Madeira islands to Brazil by the Portuguese in the 16th century. In Madeira, ""aguardente de cana"" is made by distilling sugar cane liquors and the pot stills from Madeira were brought to Brazil to make what today is also"
"works for Sazerac, Diane Franco and Marc Goldring. Goldring is a member of the board of trustees of The National WWII Museum, New Orleans. In 2011, Goldring was awarded The Times-Picayune Loving Cup, awarded annually since 1901 for philanthropy in the New Orleans area. William Goldring (businessman) William A. Goldring (born 1942/1943) is an American billionaire businessman, chairman of the Sazerac Company, and head of the family that owns Sazerac, the second largest spirits company in the US. He is the son of Stephen Goldring and Mathilde ""Teal"" Goldring. He was brought up in New Orleans and earned a bachelor's"
"Another distillation takes place, usually on the lowest possible temperature. For a quality arak, the finished spirit is aged in clay amphoras to allow the angel's share to evaporate and thus the remaining liquid is the most suitable for consumption. Arak (drink) Arak or araq is a West Asian distilled spirit (~40–63% alc/vol or ~80–126 proof) in the anise drinks family. It is a translucent white unsweetened anise-flavored drink, which is traditionally made of only two ingredients, grapes and aniseed. Aniseeds are the seeds of the anise plant, and when crushed, their oil provides Arak with a slight licorice taste."
"Spirits. In October 2013, Sazerac bought a distillery, including land and equipment in Lewiston, Maine, from Beam Inc. (now known as Beam Suntory). By 2017, the name of the distillery was changed to Boston Brands of Maine. The Mr. Boston line of Brandies is distilled there. In October 2015, Sazerac acquired Michael Collins, an Irish whiskey from the Sidney Frank Importing Company. Also in 2015, Sazerac added Van Gogh Imports, changing its name to 375 Park Avenue Spirits, as an independent, but fully integrated, division in its portfolio. In March 2016, Sazerac completed the purchase of the Southern Comfort brand"
"became the production of bourbon whiskey, a product that is primarily distilled, aged, and bottled in Kentucky, later changing its name to The Buffalo Trace Distillery in 1999. In 1994, Sazerac acquired Monsieur Henri, a wine and specialty spirits company. In 2007, it was announced that they were changing the name Monsieur Henri to Gemini Spirits and Wine, its headquartered in Loomis, California. In 2014, Sazerac announced the creation the Bond & Royal Company, located in Chicago, Illinois, to take over the specialty and craft segment of its brands from the Gemini Spirits and Wine portfolio including: Del Maguey Single"
"story regarding its origin is that in the 13th Century St. Thomas Aquinas, after a hard night's praying, stumbled out in the dawn and, ""trusting in God to Provide"" brewed a concoction from the first two plants he encountered. The dominant flavour in these other drinks is usually sassafras or wintergreen, both now derived artificially rather than from the plant itself, in part because during the 1960s safrole, the major component of the volatile oil of sassafras, was found to be carcinogenic in rats when administered in relatively large doses. All of these drinks, while tasting similar, do have their"
"William Goldring (businessman) William A. Goldring (born 1942/1943) is an American billionaire businessman, chairman of the Sazerac Company, and head of the family that owns Sazerac, the second largest spirits company in the US. He is the son of Stephen Goldring and Mathilde ""Teal"" Goldring. He was brought up in New Orleans and earned a bachelor's degree in business from Tulane University. His grandfather, Newman Goldring, founded Sazerac in 1898 in Pensacola, Florida. Goldring is chairman of the Sazerac Company and of Crescent Crown Distributing, the second largest beer wholesaler in the US. Goldring has three children, Jeffrey Goldring who"
"There is a variety of cinnamon liquor products available and are a popular form of flavored liquor. They include cinnamon vodka, tequila, and bourbon. In 2015, the Sazerac company filed a lawsuit complaining that the Jack Daniel's division of Brown-Forman had infringed its Fireball trademark while marketing Tennessee Fire, a cinnamon flavored Tennessee whiskey. Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Fireball Cinnamon Whisky is a mixture of whisky, cinnamon flavoring and sweeteners that is produced by the Sazerac Company. As of 2018, Fireball is among the top selling whisky brands in the United States. Its foundation is Canadian whisky, and the taste otherwise"
"Cabana Cachaça Cabana Cachaça is a brand of Brazilian-made cachaça that is fermented and distilled directly from freshly pressed sugarcane. Cabana Cachaca was launched in the United States in 2006 by entrepreneur Matti Anttila. Although the third most distilled spirit in the world, cachaça, the national spirit of Brazil, was relatively unknown in the United States until recently, but is now one of the fastest growing spirits categories in the country. Similar to rum, but distilled directly from freshly pressed sugar cane, cachaça is an ingredient in a caipirinha cocktail. Cabana is currently sold throughout the United States in well"
"and warehousing facility in Owensboro, Kentucky. In June 2009, Sazerac acquired The Old Taylor Bourbon label and barrel inventory from Beam Global Spirits & Wine, now known as Beam Suntory. In September 2011, Sazerac entered into an agreement with Corby Distilleries Limited, to purchase 17 Corby owned brands including: McGuinness Silk Tassel Canadian Whisky, Red Tassel Vodka, and DeKuyper Geneva Gin and Peachtree Schnapps as part of the agreement made with the other brands acquired from Corby Distilleries Limited. The deal also included shares of Corby's manufacturing and bottling facilities in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and Quebec, Canada. The distillery was"
"eventually renamed as the Old Montreal Distillery. In October 2011, Sazerac Acquired 32 brands from White Rock Distillery, most notably including: Tortilla triple sec, Desert Island cocktails, Kapali liqueurs, Ryans Irish cream liqueur, Fire Water schnapps liqueur, Ice 101 liqueurs, Barbarossa rum, Ice Box blenders and cocktails, Mount Royal Canadian whisky, and others. In May 2012, Sazerac Acquired several more brands from White Rock Distillery including: Baja Tequila, Tenure Vodka, Epic Vodka, Superia Vodka, Stroyski Vodka, El Charro Tequila, Blackmaker Root beer liqueur, and Chocolate Valley Vines wine. In October 2012, Sazerac acquired Gran Gala, a liqueur brand, from Stock"
"drinks that was cultivated by absinthe decades earlier, but is also part of an old tradition of Mediterranean anise liquors that includes sambuca, ouzo, arak, rakı, and mastika. The name ""pastis"" comes from Occitan ""pastís"" which means ""mash-up"". By legal definition, pastis is described as an anise-flavored spirit that contains additional flavor of licorice root, contains less than 100 grams/l sugar, and is bottled at a minimum of 40% ABV (""pastis"") or 45% ABV (""pastis de Marseille""). While pastis was originally artisanally produced from whole herbs like most spirits at the time of its creation, modern versions are typically prepared"
"Stephen and Mathilde Goldring created the Goldring Family Foundation. After Woldenberg's death, he also oversaw the Woldenberg Foundation. He concentrated on health, welfare, education, and the arts, and supported Tulane University, University of New Orleans, Jewish Federation of New Orleans, the Anti-Defamation League, Temple Sinai, Henry S. Jacobs Camp, Touro Infirmary, the Audubon Institute, and the United Way. He died in 1996. Stephen Goldring Stephen Goldring (1908 - 1996) was an American businessman, chairman of the Sazerac Company, and head of the family that owns Sazerac, the second largest spirits company in the US. Stephen Goldring was born in Pensacola,"
"in 1869 by Thomas H. Handy. The coffee house itself had been established in 1850. After its purchase, Handy's company began to acquire and market brands of liquor. According to the company, the ""Sazerac Coffee House"" had been named after a cocktail called the ""Sazerac"" that was created in the mid-1800s by the Creole immigrant Antoine Amédée Peychaud, who operated a pharmacy on Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans in 1838. The company publishes a Sazerac recipe and produces a Peychaud's Bitters named after Peychaud, which is an ingredient in the traditional Sazerac cocktail. William Goldring began"