VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St. Cameron O’Brien, bartender, Swan Bar , San Diego “Shooting Branca Menta is the way to go!

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s tough to keep up with the constant evolution of whiskey, especially if you don’t have an unlimited budget. That’s where the whiskey world’s most underrated bottles come in. It’s special because it has a beautiful, distinguished profile that can be sipped slowly over a whiskey ball ice cube, all by itself.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It’s five years old and has a more mellow corn flavor while still keeping some of the more floral elements present in their Bottled in Bond Maryland rye, which is the best new American whiskey to hit my shelves recently.” Adam Fournier, bar director, Spago , Beverly Hills “ Four Roses Small Batch. This isn’t the case with Honeydew.

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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. Powers whiskey with 1/2 oz. Powers Irish Rye Whiskey ½ oz. Antica vermouth over ice. MIXER 1] X oz.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

The best bourbon for beginners, according to bartenders: Woodford Reserve Old Forester 86 Proof Cook’s Mill Bourbon Whiskey Wild Turkey 101 W.L. Not only is it rich and textured on the palate, but it lends itself well to things like sweet vermouth or bitters. This is my personal go-to and I use it as the well at both bars I manage.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

Great for folks just warming up to peated whiskey, and wonderful to sip on its own. It’s also fantastic in cocktails like a Whiskey Sour or an Old Fashioned with a touch of honey — a personal fave!” Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla. “I It’s also terrific in cocktails.

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Spiritz

JULY 13, 2024

Adding to the allure, Bar Manager Erion Bardhoci has crafted three bespoke cocktails, each a work of liquid art. This innovative drink combines coffee rye whiskey with crème de cacao and port, presenting a beautiful balance of bitter, sweet, and spicy elements. Next, Movement redefines the classic Manhattan.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

Shane Mstroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “I’m gonna go a little more niche with Fuentesca’s 2018 Huertas Las Antenas Blanco. Jonathan Stanyard, bartender and consultant, The Bitter Gringo Co. It allowed me to celebrate tequila on a higher level than before.”

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Queen Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has noticed a gradual increase in the popularity of gin among patrons, says bar manager Karol Ansaldi. The addition of plum wine adds depth and richness, while cherry bitters provide a delightful finishing touch,” Ansaldi says. The Spicy G&T ($19) combines pine-forward St.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Roderick Williams, Bar Manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Pisco Sours have all the components of a well-balanced cocktail: slightly tart and sweet, but also smooth and elegant from the egg whites and herbaceous from the bitters. It’s the same recipe as the ever-popular Negroni, but with whiskey instead of gin.

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PubClub

AUGUST 14, 2024

Downtown, you may not think a whiskey bar would spend a lot of effort on rum but The Whiskey House has the Pauline with rum, lemon, simple syrup, absinthe, and orange bitters ($16). The Whiskey House also has one of the best Happy H0urs in the area, which is every day from 4-7 and includes a tall draft beer for $5.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Though bars often relegate such peaty Scotch to atomizers that sit dusty and scarcely used next to exotic bitters on the bar top, and while some think Laphroaig is too much of a bully to cocktail with, I say play around with it and see how amazing it can taste!” And at under $25 retail? Get the heck out of here.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

I posit that rum could be a great substitute for American whiskey , which, let’s face it, is seeing lower quality, and lower age statements for higher prices year after year while rum offers richness and complexity along with tremendous value. It’s a great combination of flavors that will appeal to a large audience.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

” Like her great-grandfather, who used rye whiskey to make Manhattans when he bartended at the Waldorf Astoria, Gullo prefers rye in her Perfect Manhattan, with half sweet and half dry vermouths. of Averna, and a few dashes of chocolate bitters. As for her whiskey of choice, Do likes “using 2 oz. of Barolo Chinato.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

” DiMonriva’s Tip: Don’t overdo the bitters in this drink. A good rule of thumb is to look into the bottom of the glass and see how the bitters pool. If there is a small halo around the bitters you know you’re in the clear. If the bitters fills the entire bottom of the glass, you likely overdid it.

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

The distillery is in Hye, Texas, and the climate is amazing for aging whiskey. A high-proof, straight bourbon whiskey, Chattanooga 111 sits at — you guessed it — 111 proof. In our world, that translates to a robust spirit that can stand out amongst strong flavors like citrus, amari, and bitters to name a few common cocktail bullies.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

” —Martin Fernandez, bar manager Rochambeau , Boston “Not a cocktail, but a spirit: rum. You can make a delicious variation of an Old Fashioned using rum, spices, and Jamaican bitters.” It’s a delicious, pine-forward, extra-bitter style of Negroni that I generally like served up in an extra-frosty glass.

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

The whiskey itself is preserved in sherry oak from northern Spain, which delivers exceptional smoothness and rich flavor notes. Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , Boston “Dornoch Distillery Redacted Bros. Unlike big, new-oaked American whiskeys, many Scotches can be subtle and undemanding in a drink.

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Australian Bartender

JULY 17, 2024

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Sitting somewhere between Aperol and Campari on the flavor scale, Select is slightly sweet, delivering citrus fruit and an undercurrent of bitter botanicals that fuse perfectly with Prosecco and club soda. The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

George’s Valley Gin Empirical Spirits Doritos Nacho Cheese Banhez Destilados de Fruta BroVo Spirits Uncharted Rhapsody American Forest Liqueur Bitter Journey Bing Zhou Mijenta Cristalino Avallen Calvados “The best newly released spirit we’ve added to our bar is Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin. Made from sweet potatoes and black koji.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 28, 2025

. “For Derby Day, we wanted something that tips its hat to tradition but still runs wild, says Andrea Leibrandt, Bar Manager. ” Liqueur , Whiskey The Long Shot by Mister Mao Ingredients 1.5 ” Liqueur , Whiskey The Long Shot by Mister Mao Ingredients 1.5 Banana-Infused Bourbon.75 Banana Liqueur.5

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2025

To unpack the historic cocktail, Tim is joined by Steve Schneider, partner and bar manager at Sip & Guzzle and partner at Employees Only Singapore , The Odd Couple in Shanghai, and The Elysian Caf in Hoboken, N.J. Tune in for more. Stir briefly until chilled and incorporated (much shorter stir for single large cube).

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Others may prefer to keep things classic, opting for simple pours of tequila or whiskey. This is a delicious combination of sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and bitter goodness. ” Keivon Dashtizadeh, bar manager, The Lafayette Hotel , San Diego We’re seeing local and dive bar staples making their way into the craft cocktail scene.

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Cheers

MARCH 10, 2025

Bill Sabine is bar manager at the Nautilus Pier 4 in Boston. I enrolled in a local bartending school with job placement and landed an event bartending gig, then worked up to the clubhouse bar. Its been a whiskey winter for me, which resulted in a really great barrel program.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Muddle sugar with bitters, add bourbon or rye whiskey, and garnish with an orange peel. Manhattan: Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, and a cherry. Dive into flavor profiling, understanding how sweet, sour, bitter, and salty elements harmonize to create balanced and complex cocktails.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

You’ll learn essential tools and techniques, master classic recipes, and explore unique ingredients like angostura bitters. Incorporating elements such as maraschino cherries, Tabasco sauce, or bourbon whiskey can add depth and complexity to cocktails. This guide to flavorful mixology will teach you how.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 31, 2025

And as for those drinks, they continue that culinary style that weve come to expect, with new and exciting combos like Blanka, inspired by a classic French winter salad, featuring Four Walls whiskey, fennel, mustard vinaigrette and pecan.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The popular cocktails weve seen on social media tend to lend themselves to brunches and a more all-day mindset, says Daniel King, restaurant and bar manager at Evelyns at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. Its made with toasted sesame-infused Tequila Don Julio 1942, Chinese five spice syrup and aromatic bitters.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Explore Must-Have Accessories for a Complete Bar A complete home bar requires essential accessories beyond basic mixing tools. Bartenders recommend stocking a variety of glassware, including highball glasses for tall drinks and tumblers for spirits like rye whiskey.

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