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Brandy and Cognac Trends for 2024

Cheers

During the past year, the Cognac category has stabilized and returned to pre-pandemic consumption levels before the spikes of 2020 and 2021, says Jennifer Pisciotta, global vice president of marketing at DUss. Its rich fruit notes, smooth warmth and hints of oak and spice add depth and sophistication to every sip.

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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. Douglas hit the judges with a Sicilian-salad-inspired twist on Death & Co’s Joy Division cocktail, infused with dried mandarins, orange peel, and various herbs.

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Q&A: Adam Fournier of Spago Beverly Hills

Imbibe Magazine

These days, the NoMad LA alum has been traveling and judging Diageo’s World Class competitions, which he won in 2021. I did a green tea yuzu highball because I thought it was a great example of the fusion style of Asian flavors versus modern techniques that Wolfgang uses a lot.

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Next Wave Awards Bartender of the Year: Garret Richard

VinePair

“I am constantly looking for the intention of a classic drink and investigating what might have changed over time and how we can get back to that intention,” says Garret Richard, chief cocktail officer at Brooklyn’s Sunken Harbor Club since it opened in 2021. That often requires looking at newer ideas to do so.”

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Fermentation for Flavor and Opulence with Sebastian Tollius of Clemente Bar

VinePair

Taking Time to Develop The seeds for the ideas that took root to become the menu at Clemente were planted in 2021 when Chef Humm removed all animal products from the menus at EMP. Suddenly, traditional sources of umami — meat, fish, and cheese — were no longer available. Like, a 100-year-old soy sauce — that’s luxury.”

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What to Drink in Dry January

A Bar Above

[ Note : This article has been updated from a previous 2021 version.] Personally, I use a SodaStream and then infuse my own water with things like cucumber, mint, or lime; but there are lots of brands on the market that can satisfy your craving for a touch of flavor in lieu of alcohol if you dont want to invest in your own machine.

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Where to Drink in Phoenix

Imbibe Magazine

As a positive offshoot, many cutting-edge bars have judgment-free vibes and menus that give crowd-pleasing Margaritas just as much care and attention as lacto-fermented mushroom infusions. Highball’s Land of Mountains. Its a promising playlist. Grey Hen takes cues from Prohibition-era Chinatown.

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