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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Rye Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Kelsey Owens, head bartender, Market Table , NYC “I have to say Hudson Whiskey ‘Do the Rye Thing’ is my favorite newer rye on our back bar. ” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. You’re going to get great flavor at a great value, as well as higher alcohol content.

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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This is a perfect everyday bourbon and the reasonable alcohol level makes it pleasing to the nose when served neat. Luke Rowe, bar manager, ELWAY’S , Denver “ Wild Turkey 101 is a great underrated choice for cocktails. Whether you’re enjoying it neat or in a cocktail, it never disappoints.”

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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails?

VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Lance Bowman, bar manager, UMMO , Chicago There is no other vodka I could be more excited to mention than Good Vodka. Alex Serena, bar manager, Telefric Barcelona , Los Angeles Chopin Rye Vodka is my go-to for cocktails above and beyond your run-of-the-mill Vodka Soda drinks. Its both practical and conceptual.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Cocktails? (2024)

VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Its neutrality can also provide a cocktail’s anticipated pop of alcohol without masking the flavors of its other ingredients. In some cases, a vodka imbued with a little flavoring can even be a bartender’s friend, whether that flavoring comes straight out of the bottle or through something fancy like an infusion.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Tequila? (2024)

VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

A recent report published by beverage data analytics firm ISWR indicated that agave spirits — a space primarily driven by tequila — was the only alcohol category to experience growth in the U.S. Kevin Diebold, head bartender, Predalina , Tampa “Our go-to tequila is Dobel Diamante Cristalino. It’s worth every penny.”

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Summer Cocktail?

VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “Whenever you’re at a loss for what to drink and just want something light and refreshing, look no further than a white vermouth and soda. .” ” —Hailey Cook, bar manager, Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge , Bend, Ore.

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Give it up for The Ada Coleman Project, the new initiative for women+ to help the entire industry

The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 25, 2024

Their new, much-needed initiative is named after and inspired by the first woman to take up the position of Head Bartender at the American Bar at The Savoy Hotel, the incredible Ada Coleman. Launching April 30th, The Ada Coleman Project is a dedicated digital space to empower women+ working in hospitality.

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We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Beginners? (2024)

VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Some bartenders mentioned bottles that are slightly lower in alcohol to soften the spirituous burn the category is known for, while others chose their picks because they’re ubiquitous and accessible. Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “ Old Forester 86 Proof. 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

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We Asked 23 Bartenders: What’s the Best Mezcal for Margaritas?

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Suzy Critchlow, bar manager, Pascual , Washington, D.C. Gabriel Morales, bar manager, Sexy Fish , Miami “I like to use Lost Explorer Espadín Mezcal infused with cilantro and finished with fresh lime juice, house-made celery, and serrano syrups. It shines without overwhelming any of the other ingredients.

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The K Bar

Bar Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

Oozing elegance and exclusivity, The K Bar at the Kensington Hotel is London’s next upcoming destination bar. Adrian Gonzalez Parrondo, Bar Manager of The K Bar, tells us more about West London’s hidden gem, sharing details of the team’s immaculate approach to providing guests a quality, yet home-from-home, experience.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2025)

VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

Trey Sanford, bar manager, South Restaurant + Coffeehouse , Anchorage, Alaska In 2025, I think everyone should be ordering more Jungle Birds ! Jack Stevenson, bar manager, Death & Co , Los Angeles Im really excited about the potential rise of savory cocktails in 2025.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s One Drink That Should Be Retired From Cocktail Menus? (2024)

VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Seeking to find out which drinks deserve to get the axe, we asked bartenders to spill the tea on the orders that make them wince. From an ‘80s staple that reemerged to dizzying popularity to an eight-ingredient alcohol roundhouse known as one of the booziest drinks out there, keep reading to learn which cocktails get the downvote.

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Chain Restaurant Cocktails: The Good, the Bad, and the Outrageously Boozy

VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

This isn’t a trendy craft cocktail bar with mustachioed mixologists and $30 cocktails. The cocktail, called “Under the Purple Sea,” looks much better than it tastes — somewhere between an alcohol-spiked Pacific Cooler Capri Sun and Sour Patch Kids watermelon candy. I’m having a drink at the Red Lobster in Times Square.

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The Weirdest Drink Modification Requests, According to Bartenders

VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

She said ‘delicious.’” —Brian Miller, bar manager, Stockton Inn , Stockton, N.J. ” —Gabe Sanchez, cocktail expert, Midnight Rambler at The Joule , Dallas “A few that will live forever in my head include a guest asking for a weak, dry Martini , a request for a virgin Old Fashioned , and a ‘ Spritz , but not bubbly.’

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Trick Dog Bar Announces The Salty Dog Menu

Bartender.com

JANUARY 9, 2024

We celebrated my dad’s birthday every year at Trader Vic’s and I developed an even deeper personal affinity for tropical-style drinks during my time as the head bartender at The Polynesian. With movement and energy, but sitting happily behind the foreground text and cocktail images.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Bar Manager, Saffron , New Orleans “ Daiyame 25 Sweet Potato Shochu by Hamada Syuzou. Evan Flynn, head bartender, Death and Co. Claudia Lara manager/head bartender, Rogue Bar , Queens, N.Y. the manager gave me a bottle of La Luna Mezcal.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now? (2025)

VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Nathan Oliver, beverage director, The Benjamin Hollywood , Los Angeles I think shots are great for camaraderie’s sake but I also think there is a want or a need to cool down the alcohol intake. Edward Hardebeck, head bartender, Corima , NYC The trendiest shot right now, in my opinion, would be the Green Tea shot.

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Dry January Hit Different This Year. Can Bars Afford Its Rising Popularity?

VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

especially among young people who are consuming alcohol at a lower rate than in prior decades. Although the tradition of sober Januarys has existed in Finland since the early 1940s, Dry January, as its popularly known, was conceived in 2013 by Alcohol Change UK , an organization that raises awareness about the dangers of alcohol abuse.

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The Top Beverage Trends For 2025

Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For one, the popularity of low- and no-alcohol drinks remains so strong that theyre no longer a trend but now a menu mainstay for many operators. Ready-to-drink beverages (RTDs), which have been on fire in the off-premise, have been making their way to bars and restaurants too.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Rye Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails?

We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Cocktails? (2024)

We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Tequila? (2024)

We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Summer Cocktail?

Give it up for The Ada Coleman Project, the new initiative for women+ to help the entire industry

We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Beginners? (2024)

We Asked 23 Bartenders: What’s the Best Mezcal for Margaritas?

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2025)

We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s One Drink That Should Be Retired From Cocktail Menus? (2024)

Chain Restaurant Cocktails: The Good, the Bad, and the Outrageously Boozy

The Weirdest Drink Modification Requests, According to Bartenders

Trick Dog Bar Announces The Salty Dog Menu

We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now? (2025)

Dry January Hit Different This Year. Can Bars Afford Its Rising Popularity?

The Top Beverage Trends For 2025

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