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How Mileta’s Bar Manager John Shelton Crafted The Wasp, a Fig Leaf-Infused Gin Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

Infusions add a huge level of depth and complexity to cocktails, and at Mileta , Bar Manager John Shelton highlights this technique with The Wasp. Made with fig leaf-infused gin, Genepy, sweet rouge vermouth, and bitters, the drink balances herbal, vanilla, and coconut notes for an aromatic experience. Fig Leaf Gin oz.

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Elements: Dill Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

At Opto , a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Manhattan, dill-infused vodka is the base of the evocatively named Fantasy is a Necessary Ingredient cocktail. “I Fantasy Is a Necessary Ingredient Dill-infused vodka is the backbone of this herbaceous dirty Martini riff. dill-infused vodka 1/4 oz. dill-infused vodka 1/4 oz.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bar Tool?

VinePair

When I talk to patrons about our cocktail menu, I get the most questions about how we infuse spirits. Any home bartender can really bring their cocktails to the next level with simple infusions adding herbs, spices, fruits, even meats to their favorite spirit to create a cocktail worthy of their favorite high-end cocktail lounge.

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Hey Bartender, What the Heck Is on My Ice?

VinePair

Prime Real Estate One bar transforming the humble block of ice into a stage is New York Citys Clemente Bar , which overlooks the legendary dining room at Eleven Madison Park. At NYCs newly opened Crane Club , bar manager Chris Lemperle designed a garnish to double down on the flavors in his Field Notes cocktail.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

VinePair

Especially in cocktail bars and lounges, as it diminishes the quality of the drinks. Vodkas infused in-house [with real ingredients] demonstrate a bar team’s creativity, and they offer a unique blend to a cocktail’s flavor palate.” Plus, it just isn’t a great look.

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Master Mixology: Advanced Techniques & Pro Secrets for Bartender Mastery

Mixologists

Beyond the Shaker: Mastering Advanced Stirring & Infusion Techniques While shaking is a fundamental technique, advanced mixologists understand the nuanced artistry of stirring, layering, and infusion. Infusion techniques, such as fat-washing (e.g., bacon-infused bourbon), sous vide infusions (e.g.,

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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

VinePair

Then, there’s the occasional, Malört-centric incident that goes viral and makes it out of Chicagoland: When two cicada broods emerged from the ground this past spring, brewpub Noon Whistle Brewing offered cicada husk-infused Malört shots. It’s still not a typical back bar selection, but some feel this may eventually change.

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