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A straightforward trick adds coffee flavor to just about any stirred cocktail—no brewing necessary.

The case for adding a measure of sugar syrup to just about everything.

The classic gets an elusive, umami-tinged upgrade with a sleeper ingredient.

A single ingredient can take Angostura from bold to bolder.

Eliminating water from the equation can amplify just about any cocktail.

Spritzing essential oils on non-essential drink components, like napkins or toothpicks, offers a memorable first impression.

Used in place of grenadine, the bittersweet liqueur can transform a variety of classics, from the Jack Rose to the Zombie.

Spent citrus and other fruits can be blended and cooked into “stocks” that provide another layer of flavor in drinks.

Used in tandem with fresh juice, acid powders can amplify flavors, or create new ones all together.

Aerating citrus in a blender is the secret to a frothier, more aromatic drink.

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