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

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Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. Dhs Vodka Free carries the complexity and character of vodka, which brings life and substance to creative takes on alcohol-free cocktails. Its both practical and conceptual. We love it.

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A New Standard: 5 Balcones Cocktails That Showcase American Single Malt Whisky at Its Best

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A final ruling from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published on Dec. Balcones head bartender Don Phet is here to help break down what this new ruling means for the industry and consumers alike, as well as show off the versatility of American Single Malts in cocktails (because no, its not just for sipping neat!).

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

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This tiki-style gin drink offers a delightful blend of tropical flavors, ideal for warm weather and summer vibes. While rum is often the go-to for tiki cocktails, gin adds a lovely layer of botanical notes that complement the tropical sweetness of passion fruit and the nutty richness of orgeat syrup. “The Saturn.

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

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It has funky, tropical notes from the rum and pineapple juice appealing to your tiki lovers, and the addition of Campari will bring some bitter qualities that your Negroni drinker will find comfort in. I love sherry and vermouth so Id really love for bartenders to spread their vermouth wings and explore beyond Dolin for their Martinis.

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In a Post-Prohibition World, What’s the Point of ‘Speakeasies’?

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As Merriam Webster defines it , a speakeasy is a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold. Of course, we’re living in a world where people also slap the word moonshine onto the labels of fully taxed and government-approved bottles of alcohol for sale. Yet neither term is used with strict adherence to its definition.

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Trick Dog Bar Announces The Salty Dog Menu

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The Salty Dog’s 17 original creations are each named after a famous pirate ship, draw inspiration from classic cocktails and tropical drinks you might find at a Tiki bar and are executed with Trick Dog’s signature culinary approach.

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The Top Beverage Trends For 2025

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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. Spritz-style drinks have also become a year-round menu mainstay, as demand for light, low-alcohol cocktails and interest in Italian aperitivo culture continues.