The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

As soon as we heard about the collaboration we started work creating an incredible whisky experience,” Cameron Ewen, The Balmoral’s Head Whisky Ambassador and Bar Manager at SCOTCH, explained to me over email. I got in contact with the Balmoral Hotel to find out how they’d created this unforgettable experience. “As

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Lui Fernandes, bar manager, Ember and Alma , Marlborough, Mass. Image retrieved from karandaev via stock.adobe.com The article We Asked 12 Bartenders: Whats the Most Underrated Bar Tool? You can make apple juice, pineapple juice, celery juice, and even carrot juice, which is also underrated as a juice for cocktails.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Mezcal momentum Tequila has been taking the on-premise by storm for years now, and I dont think its stopping, says Daniel King, restaurant and bar manager at Evelyns at Hutton Hotel in Nashville, TN. But there will be a significant push by consumers toward additive-free tequila.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Saffron , New Orleans “A. ” —Ben Chesna, beverage and wine director, The Banks Seafood & Steak , Boston The article We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Rye That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar? appeared first on VinePair.

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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. appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Colin Williams, bar manager, Saffron , New Orleans “If there’s one bottle I wish would disappear from the back bar, it’s Drambuie. Tobias Burkhalter, assistant general manager, FIRE Restaurant & Lounge , Denver The article We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2024

James O’Donnell, bar manager, Fives , New Orleans “Shaken or stirred? Devon Espinosa, beverage director, Andy’s , Los Angeles The article We Asked 12 Bartenders: Is It Ever OK to Ask for a Shaken Martini? I don’t drink Dirty Martinis often, but when I do, I prefer mine shaken. The eternal question.

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VinePair

MARCH 21, 2025

Today on the Cocktail College podcast, Tim McKirdy is joined by Jordan Valls, bar manager at Palomar in Portland, Ore., Get in touch: cocktailcollege@vinepair.com Follow us: VinePair Tim McKirdy Jordan Valls Palomar The article The Cocktail College Podcast: The Rusty Nail appeared first on VinePair. Its too simple! they cried.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Lauren Killian, bar manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Cristina Martin, wine and cocktail educator and expert, Astor Center and Murrays Cheese , NYC *Image retrieved from Dima via stock.adobe.com The article We Asked 12 Bartenders: Whats the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? Id have to cast my vote for the Honey Badger.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 14, 2024

Garth Poe, Little Coyote , Chattanooga, Tennessee #18 Ranch Water At Portland, Oregon, cocktail bar Holy Ghost, bar manager Sid Chi serves a rotating array of Ranch Water versions that feature everything from fig-infused mezcal to verdita, Mexico’s tart jalapeño-pineapple sipper. Jalapeño Tincture Mix 8 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Case in point: the new California road trip–inspired menu at Los Angeles’ Big Bar , a 13-year-old neighborhood bar nestled beneath the iconic Griffith Observatory. “I get the most excited for a cocktail that tastes great and has a narrative layer,” says longtime bar manager Eugene Lee.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It’s still not a typical back bar selection, but some feel this may eventually change. Right now, Malört cocktails are few and far between, but I think they will become more of a thing within five years,” says Katie McCourt, bar manager for The Hoxton in Chicago. The article When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Thats why we sat down with Matt Chavez, bar manager at New Yorks COQODAQ , to discuss it. Get in touch: cocktailcollege@vinepair.com Follow us on Instagram: VinePair Tim McKirdy Matt Chavez COQODAQ The article The Cocktail College Podcast: The Mimosa appeared first on VinePair. Top with Champagne.

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VinePair

JANUARY 6, 2025

For the initial cocktail menu, the group drafted its old compatriot, Nico de Soto, who got his start at the Paris ECC and was bar manager of the original New York iteration. De Soto has since opened his own bars, including Mace in New York and Danico in Paris. We wanted something more cozy and personal. This is perfect for us.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

R&D Whether you’re craving a nonalcoholic Jungle Bird or Corn Pops-infused Old Fashioned, this beloved local cocktail bar has you covered. The cocktail menu rotates frequently, and the bar regularly hosts events like R&Divas, a burlesque and drag show.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Pumpkins While orgeat is traditionally made with almonds, at Tiki Chick in NYC’s Upper West Side, bar manager Linda Nivar reinvents the syrup with pepita seeds (the hulless seeds of certain pumpkin varieties) creating a unique spin on the tiki bar staple while honoring her Latin roots. Shake until chilled.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Jonah Gibbs, bar manager, Petite Boheme , Las Vegas I actually understand and see some value in flavored whiskeys. But if you want to treat yourself to a $100 pour at the bar, well, just be sure to tip your bartender while you’re at it. 160 for a bottle that MSRPs around $45 is insane. 2025) appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

Dean Hakim, bar manager, Heirloom at the St. Damian Langarica, Bar Manager, Irwin’s , Philadelphia “My favorite rum at the moment is El Dorado’s High Ester Blend Rum. Daniel Floyd bar manager, F earing’s Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas “My favorite new rum is SelvaRey.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

This article delves into the realm of advanced techniques and pro secrets, providing a comprehensive roadmap for bartenders aiming to achieve mastery. Bar Management & Menu Design: Strategic Planning for a High-End Cocktail Program For those aspiring to lead high-end cocktail programs, bar management and menu design are essential skills.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. ” —Ben Walker, bar manager and bartender, Fierce Whiskers Distillery , Austin “I can’t pinpoint one in particular because there may be too many to name, but any whiskey over $75 is more about the hype and marketing than it is about the juice in the bottle, in my opinion.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

Linda Nivar, bar manager, Tiki Chick , NYC “In my opinion, the easiest cocktail to master is a Negroni. Brian Miller, bar manager, Stockton Inn , Stockton, N.J. Image retrieved from santypan via stock.adobe.com The article We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Easiest Cocktail to Master?

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2025

When Emmanuelle Garcia took on the role of bar manager for The Waiting Room in Durham, N.C., The article Thinking Differently: Neuorodivergent Bartenders Thrive Behind the Stick appeared first on VinePair. This can sometimes be misconstrued as me trying to be problematic. Its beautiful to see things differently.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Connor Gillette, senior bar manager, The Alida Hotel , Savannah, Ga. Nick Jackson, head bartender, The Rum House , NYC “A couple of guys at the bar recently put together a little house shot for us that the regulars are all in on called Winters is Coming. “Split-based shots are still popular for us.

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A Bar Above

MARCH 1, 2024

As a new bar manager, there are certain terms and vocabulary that you need to be familiar with so you can communicate effectively with your team. We’ll quickly cover what the term par is and how it applies to the bar and restaurant world, and then we’ll discuss one of its most important applications: the par sheet.

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VinePair

MAY 30, 2024

Tobias Hogan, bar manager at Can Bar in Portland, Ore., A guest will likely order a mini libation in addition to a regular cocktail, wine, or a zero-proof drink, says Tristian Brunel, bar manager at NYC’s The Tusk Bar — something they may not have done if all the drinks were only full-size.

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VinePair

MAY 21, 2024

Marketed as ‘liquid aloha,’ Kona Big Wave fulfills its promise by presenting a refreshing summertime brew that can be found rushing from the taps of most restaurants and bars.” Steven Penaranda, bar manager, Union New American , Tampa, Fla. Ryan Deitz, beverage operations manager, Live! appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

Juel Triggs, bar manager, Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel , Memphis, Tenn. Doug Kazley, bar manager, Ambli Global, Denver “Easy: Medley Bros. ” —Bill Ting, bar manager, SouthGate , Philadelphia “High West Bourbon is one of them and one of my favorites. Bourbon 102 Proof.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

To dive into the inspiration of this eye-catching concoction, VinePair tapped Sarah Morrissey, bar manager at the newly revived Upper East Side institution. The article Le Veau d’Or’s 3-Layer Marie Antoinette Is a Sexy Riff on a Riff appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. Abraham Flota, bar manager, Prospect , San Francisco *Image retrieved from karandaev via stock.adobe.com The article We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cask-Strength Bourbon? We’ve had many guests keep coming back for it.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Even highly experienced bartenders have told me they don’t have a good understanding of bar management, and long-time bar managers have confided that they were never actually trained in the position. Glassware (and don’t tell me these should be chilled, that’s an upcoming article). Presentation.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 7, 2024

To learn more about the importance of salting cocktails and which drinks can benefit from it, we tapped Trey Sanford, bar manager at Anchorage, Alaska’s South Restaurant + Coffeehouse. Image retrieved from fahrwasser via stock.adobe.com The article Ask a Bartender: Which Cocktails Should I Add Salt To?

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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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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of The Above , St. Amber Garcia, bar manager, Tana , Metarie, La. Not every bar has the technology to do this one right, but if you’re drinking somewhere with really fresh juice and a good syrup program, it’s a great deep cut to call. Louis “The Siesta!

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Alexandra Downing, bar manager, Grey Hen at Century Grand , Phoenix “When anyone asks for a new recommendation lately, I reach for Garrison Brothers Honeydew Bourbon. From its creamy and rich mouthfeel to notes of almonds and cherries, this new bourbon deserves a permanent home on your back bar.” That’s the most important part!”

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

Mario Firmani, bar manager at an establishment that’s in the 50 Best Bars list, knows a thing or two about the aperitivo. This article is sponsored by La Marca Prosecco. The article It’s Aperitivo Time With One of NYC’s Best Bartenders, Mario Firmani appeared first on VinePair. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Mike di Tota, corporate bar manager, The Smith , Chicago “Tequila Ocho Plata is my go-to for high-quality tequila that won’t break the bank. The flavor is pretty vegetal and peppery with some notes of caramel, so it’s really balanced. Louis “ Cayéya Blanco Tequila.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla. “I Javier Flores, bar manager, Nickel City , Austin, Texas “The Western Highlands traditionally produce a style of Scotch characterized by a gentle peat smoke with notes of dark fruit, wood spice on the palate, and a distinct maritime influence.

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