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Bartenders Love to Hate Espresso Martinis. Here’s Why They Shouldn’t

VinePair

In October 2021, New York Magazine’s Grub Street published a piece titled “‘No More Espresso Martinis!’ It ranked sixth in 2021, slipped to No. It’s certainly easier than any egg white drink, especially the notorious, shoulder-popping Ramos Gin Fizz. If that’s not your speed, reach for an aged rum. “To

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Brandy and Cognac Trends for 2024

Cheers

Vodka, gin and whiskey remain crowd favorites at Travelle Bar in The Langham Chicago hotel, but brandy plays a key role in shaping many of our most celebrated cocktails both classic and contemporary twists, says lead mixologist Joy Rivas. Memento ($25) is a refined Martini that balances fruity aromatics without leaning into sweetness.

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Meet the Winner and Finalists of VinePair’s Best New Bartender Competition

VinePair

Pedraza whipped up a White Negroni -inspired highball with gin, Bitter Bianco, vermouth, raspberry apricots, and grapefruit. Fuller shook up a tiki cocktail crafted with a blend of three rums , tahini-infused amaro , espresso liqueur, and a raspberry Demerara syrup. “I From there, Pedraza quickly cut her teeth in the industry.

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When Did ‘Willy Wonka’ Become the Booze World’s Favorite Cliché?

VinePair

Credit: The Rum Lab Up north in Canada, Devine Distillery & Winery is the “Willy Wonka of spirits.” In 2021, Delish claimed “The Bombay Sapphire Distillery is like Willy Wonka’s factory for adults.” And yes, rum was somewhere, somehow being produced there. But it’s not just whiskey makers, either.

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We Celebrate 90 Years of Hood River Distillers with President and CEO David Ballew

Chilled Magazine

We provide a generous annual contribution, and since our partnership started in 2021, we have donated just shy of $100,000 to this organization and look forward to continuing this relationship. Big Gin was created by bartenders for bartenders. We’ve got a great team, and great brands and now we’re ready to grow!

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All You Need For A Successful Dry January: Mocktail Recipes, Ingredients, And Tips

A Bar Above

Monday : With whiskey and gin alternatives, you can recreate many classic cocktails with Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits. Amass : Although they are known for their alcoholic spirits, Amass also makes a zero-proof spirit using gin botanicals– although they say not to expect a gin proxy, per se. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

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NEW PRESTIGIOUS SPICED RUM LAUNCHED BY THE WENSLEYDALE SPIRIT COMPANY

Tasting High

(10th July 2021, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom) The Wensleydale Spirit Company — producers of the internationally recognized and award-winning Taplin &Mageean craft gin range — is proud to announce the release of a brand new prestigious luxury spiced rum. Premium rums are all about quality and provenance.

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