VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

We talked to 10 bartenders to find out their tips and hacks for the optimal Toddy. What Makes a Perfect Hot Toddy, According to Bartenders: Balance Temperature Quality of ingredients Dark or barrel-aged spirit Strong Garnishes Warming Spices Texture “A Hot Toddy is perfect for the holiday season. A perfect one, even?

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

But even if it’s hard to motivate ourselves to go out to our local bar, there’s no reason not to branch out and try something new while we’re enjoying the great indoors. For inspiration, we asked bartenders and beverage professionals from across the country for their most underrated winter cocktails.

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

Thankfully, 25 bartenders from around the world have come to the rescue. Keep reading for the Scotches bartenders love to use when mixing up cocktails, along with drink ideas that will fit seamlessly into your summertime repertoire. We have an 11-year Auchentoshan from them that might be the best spirit on our back bar.”

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2025

Bartenders at pioneering cocktail establishments like NYCs Please Dont Tell and Death & Co. Affectionately nicknamed bartenders ketchup for its versatility and avid fanbase, St-Germain quickly became a fixture at bars around the country. Made with Calvados, apple brandy , Carpano Antica, St-Germain, Death & Co.s

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As the 20th century progressed, bartenders like Harry MacElhone, owner of the legendary Harrys New York Bar in Paris, ditched the gin for easy-drinking brandy. It was bold, slightly sweet, and had a cream float, says Ian Alexander, The Dead Rabbits general manager, of BlackTails cocktail. 1 1/2 oz.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

Bartenders face the same question when a brand rep drops in and introduces them to a new expression. We recently reached out to 22 bartenders to see which new (and new-to-them) bottles they were into lately. ” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Bar Manager, Saffron , New Orleans “ Daiyame 25 Sweet Potato Shochu by Hamada Syuzou.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Consider upping your Hot Toddy game in a family-oriented setting with the Fiery Caramel Apple Hot Toddy, which employs a joint base of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and apple brandy. See Recipe Cinnamon Sin Developed by Pete Canny, a bartender at NYC’s The Wayland and Goodnight Sonny , the Cinnamon Sin is another all-star Scotch cocktail.

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VinePair

MARCH 21, 2025

From inventive tinctures and infusions to niche spirits and housemade syrups, skilled bartenders have no shortage of methods for adding flavor and complexity to cocktails. But in a bar culture exploding with creative techniques and unique new cocktail components, some of the simplest and most versatile ingredients can go overlooked.

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VinePair

JANUARY 28, 2025

In this spirit of efficiency, we asked 21 bartenders to name their picks for the most underrated whiskeys for 2025. The Most Underrated Whiskeys for 2025, According to Bartenders: Wilderness Trail Frey Ranch Rye St. Jens Cromer, bartender, Thunderbolt , Los Angeles Frey Ranch Rye. Heres what they had to say.

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VinePair

MAY 20, 2025

They may be] half a percentage of your business, but theyre the ones talking to bartenders and bar managers.” Ury, who shifted his attention from whiskey to brandy many years ago and now runs the Facebook group Serious Brandy , notes that it may well be responsible for a lot of the rancio notes that people favor in Cognac.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Valentina, an award-winning hospitality professional, is the first female bar manager for Skyline Rooftop Bar , and one of the few across the city of Venice. Fondly dubbed the Sky Queen of Skyline bar, she brings with her many years of experience, having been with Hilton since the age of just 19.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2025

Today, well talk about how the Old Fashioned inspired and influenced some of the most cutting-edge techniques that bartenders around the world continue to lean on today. Garnish with a brandied cherry. Stir briefly until chilled and incorporated (much shorter stir for single large cube).

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

A well-stocked setup includes a shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon, enabling mixologists to craft everything from a classic vodka martini to a complex Negroni. Beyond basic equipment, aspiring home bartenders should consider specialized tools to expand their repertoire.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Build a Stylish Home Bar With Must-Have Tools Want to impress guests with your bartending skills at home? Building a stylish home bar is easier than you think. This guide will show you how to select essential tools, create an appealing aesthetic, and set up your bar for maximum functionality.

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