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Meet the National Finalists for the VinePair x Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest

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That was a really great time to enter the craft scene, and Ill never forget those first few years of reading books recommended by peers and bosses, watching countless hours of Tales of the Cocktail seminars, and getting familiar with aperitifs, amari, and liqueurs, he recalls.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

VinePair

Conceived at NYC Italian restaurant Don Angie , the low-ABV sipper employs a joint base of Contratto Aperitif and Cappelletti Aperitivo, both of which are ideal for serving on their own after a large meal. The spirits get a citrusy lift from blood orange and lemon juices and a touch of sweetness from simple syrup.

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Don Julio Starback 2025

Bartender.com

More About Starback 2025 Winner Lauren Navarro From humble beginnings working my way around South Florida in corporate restaurants serving tables and making muddled Old Fashioneds, to working in notable speakeasies curating extraordinary menus and perfecting Ramos Gin Fizzes, I patiently paved my way and found my place in this industry.