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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails?

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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. Distilled in Bloomington, Ind., We love it.

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Bartenders With International Acclaim Find New Life in NYC

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Each one of the bars Ive helped open has had a different personality, because theyre a result of the creative process. Griffiths and Cleary didnt want to bandy about the term neighborhood bar and not back it up with the appropriate hospitality. Bar Snack opens at 2 p.m., The bar began operations in late summer.

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Give it up for The Ada Coleman Project, the new initiative for women+ to help the entire industry

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Kristine Bocchino and Kaitlin Wilkes are on a mission: to build a community to foster the growth and success of women in the hospitality and drinks industry. Launching April 30th, The Ada Coleman Project is a dedicated digital space to empower women+ working in hospitality.

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Rum for Cocktails? (2024)

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Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Andy May, head bartender, The Golden Swan , NYC “A rum I absolutely love for cocktails is Probitas , a beautiful blend from Foursquare in Barbados and Hampden Estate in Jamaica. But if I had to pick one, it’s Rhum J.M. Volcanique. I often use both in one recipe.”

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Cocktails? (2024)

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Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I Nick Jackson, head bartender, The Rum House , NYC “My recommendation has to be Haku Vodka. Nik Sparks, head bartender and beverage director, The Wooly , NYC “My favorite is Ketel One Vodka because it’s so smooth and great for infusing.

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We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bourbon? (2024)

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Juel Triggs, bar manager, Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel , Memphis, Tenn. Doug Kazley, bar manager, Ambli Global, Denver “Easy: Medley Bros. Nick Jackson, Head Bartender, The Rum House , NYC “The most underrated bourbon in my humble opinion is W.L. Bourbon 102 Proof. Weller Special Reserve.

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: What’s the Best Tequila Under $50?

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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. Haley Meritt, head bartender, Midnight Rambler , Dallas “Tequila Ocho Plata is absolutely one of my personal favorites.

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