VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. I use it at The Golden Swan in the Dorothy Day cocktail alongside Clear Creek Pear Brandy, GE Massenez Golden 8 Pear Liqueur, St. I prefer using Good Vodka for mixing cocktails.

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PubClub

AUGUST 14, 2024

Other rum-centric cocktail favorites include the Negroni Tropicale with coconut oil washed pineapple infused rum, bananarol, and cocchi di torino, and the Caribe Welcome with house rum blend, apricot brandy, lime, fresh coconut water, and coconut cream, served in fresh young coconut.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

” Adam Montgomerie, Bar Manager of Hawksmoor , New York City The only changes Adam Montgomerie will make to a classic Manhattan are to add a dash of saline solution, use a split of rye and bourbon whiskeys (mostly rye), and chill the glass in the freezer a couple of hours beforehand. Then, we may do them on the rocks.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

” —Jess Stewart, Beverage Director and Bar Manager, Trust Restaurant Group , San Diego “A Hot Toddy’s recipe uses simple ingredients, so the emphasis is on the quality of the items. Juliana Fisher, bar manager, Bar167 , Charleston, S.C. “A A good Hot Toddy is warming in every way.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

” —Martin Fernandez, bar manager Rochambeau , Boston “Not a cocktail, but a spirit: rum. Michael Nauer, beverage director, Homemakers Bar and 50/50 Gin Club , Cincinnati “The Jack Rose. Shaken apple brandy, good pomegranate grenadine, and lemon. I’ve come to challenge this notion.

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

It’s aged in a mix of European and American sherry-seasoned casks and the peat is present but balanced, so I find it fun to mix with other whiskies and fruit brandies like bonded apple brandy.” Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , Boston “Dornoch Distillery Redacted Bros. 8 Year Old SRV5 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.

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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. Its fun, festive, and easy to drink.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Bar Manager, Saffron , New Orleans “ Daiyame 25 Sweet Potato Shochu by Hamada Syuzou. Matt Miller, bar manager, Shoo Shoo, Baby , L.A. As a person incredibly fond of unaged brandy and agave spirits, the idea of an eau de vie made in Oaxaca was already enticing.

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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. While the bar cannot claim credit for that classic, it can declare itself the birthplace of its namesake tipple, featuring gin, apricot brandy, and lime juice.

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VinePair

MAY 2, 2025

It’s stirred, complex, and can end up being an extremely boozy mix of rye , apple brandy , and Chartreuse. Its Pennsylvania-based Patrick Jennings, the bar manager at Philadelphias Andra Hem. Garnish with brandied cherry. Still, plenty of folks meet this cocktail expecting a bite and no wonder.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Print Plum & Poetic Course Drinks Keyword apple brandy, dry vermouth, gentian amaro, Grapefruit juice, plum, sage, tequila Ingredients ¾ oz. Apple brandy ¼ oz. Adam Morgan, bar manager at Husk in Nashville, created this recipe. Notes The mixologists at Holistic Spirits Co.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Emanuel Santiago is bar manager of Pigtail Pig & Cocktail by Jose Andres in Chicago. Notes Emanuel Santiago, bar manager of Pigtail Pig & Cocktail by Jose Andres in Chicago, created this recipe. The Disco Infiltrator is one of the exciting new cocktails we’ve added to the menu at Pigtail.

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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. Garnish with a brandied cherry. Tune in for more. Express the orange twist and place it on the ice.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

What makes this competition unique is that all products are judged by the highest level of trade professionalsbartenders, bar managers, and buyerswho understand what sells and what delights customers. was named Whisky Producer of the Year. Our winners represent the very best of the global spirits industry.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We recently visited and indulged in an hour of roundtable conversation with Palm Court Bar Manager Dovid Hirsch and Nick Bathurst, Director of Food and Beverage. So, it’s some of the rarest cognacs and brandies in the world all blended together to make this one exclusive rare bottle. It had to age a certain amount of time.

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Good Spirits News

APRIL 22, 2025

What makes this competition unique is that all products are judged by the highest level of trade professionalsbartenders, bar managers, and buyerswho understand what sells and what delights customers. was named Whisky Producer of the Year. Our winners represent the very best of the global spirits industry.

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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

MARCH 21, 2025

A few dashes of a 10:1 saline solution is a great place to start for your home bar. David Silvey Silverman, bar manager, Perilla , Chicago I think one of the most underrated cocktail ingredients is salt. Patricia Verdesoto, beverage director and general manager, Bar Bonobo , NYC I often say this about brandy.

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VinePair

JANUARY 28, 2025

” Sam Wood, bar manager, SALT , Boulder, Colo. Resting in six distinct casks sourced from every continent, it draws on a world of flavor: Three rum barrels from across the Caribbean, north and south of the Americas; sherry barrels from Europe; mizunara oak from Asia; brandy from Africa; and Aussie tawny casks from Oceania.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

From crafting the perfect olive twist to mastering brandy-based drinks and aperol sours, these skills enhance home bartending prowess. To enhance the learning experience, hosts can invite experienced mixologists to lead mini-classes on specific topics, such as the proper use of celery in Bloody Marys or effective bar management techniques.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Invest in a Reliable Bar Cart for Convenient Storage A reliable bar cart offers convenient storage for essential tools and ingredients, making it easier to craft cocktails like Tom Collins or brandy-based drinks. The cart’s mobility allows hosts to serve guests in different areas, from the living room to outdoor spaces.

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