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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Rye That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

—Nick Daddona, bartender, Dark Bar at the Boston Harbor Hotel , Boston “A new and exciting addition to our market is Rye & Sons. Helmed by Andre Mack, a renowned sommelier and winemaker, Rye & Sons is an exciting approach to rye from a wine perspective. The proof, coming in at 99.6, appeared first on VinePair.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Rye Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Kelsey Owens, head bartender, Market Table , NYC “I have to say Hudson Whiskey ‘Do the Rye Thing’ is my favorite newer rye on our back bar. ” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. This rye in particular sits nicely on the middle of the palate with a smooth finish.” ” —Mark A.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s Your Favorite Cocktail and Food Pairing?

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JULY 3, 2025

In the world of food and beverage pairings, wine has traditionally reigned supreme. More often than not, the chef at a restaurant designs a tasting menu and then the sommelier puts together a list of wines that complement each dish. Sam Park, head bartender, L’Opossum , Richmond, Va.

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

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MARCH 18, 2025

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. Its both practical and conceptual.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2025)

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Trey Sanford, bar manager, South Restaurant + Coffeehouse , Anchorage, Alaska In 2025, I think everyone should be ordering more Jungle Birds ! Jack Stevenson, bar manager, Death & Co , Los Angeles Im really excited about the potential rise of savory cocktails in 2025.

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Bartenders With International Acclaim Find New Life in NYC

VinePair

JANUARY 6, 2025

Since the first bar we opened and we closed, its always been the idea to come back; we were always looking for the way back in. The first bar, we realized, was way too big, says Padovani. De Soto has since opened his own bars, including Mace in New York and Danico in Paris. For the head bartender, they tapped Nathalie Durrieu.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now?

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. Connor Gillette, senior bar manager, The Alida Hotel , Savannah, Ga. It never fails.”

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Tequila Under $50? (2025)

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JUNE 17, 2025

Beau Bradley, head bartender, The Tyger , New York City “El Tesoro Blanco is only $40 and is the best choice. ” —Hugo Lopez, bar manager, Bakan , Miami “La Gritona Reposado Tequila ($39.99 at Astor Wine & Spirits) is my top affordable unique recommendation for a tequila.

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

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MARCH 26, 2024

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. And the price is great as well.” —Rob

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Summer Cocktail?

VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “Whenever you’re at a loss for what to drink and just want something light and refreshing, look no further than a white vermouth and soda. .” ” —Hailey Cook, bar manager, Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge , Bend, Ore.

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

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APRIL 23, 2024

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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Gin Trends in 2024

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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. Priced at $14, it’s made with Harahorn botanical gin, wine-based Pasubio Amaro and a touch of elderberry liqueur, and served “down” in a smoked-pine scented rocks glass.

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The Savoy’s American Bar Launches New Menu Inspired by 135 Years of Stories, Glamour and Innovation

Bar Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

Our new menu not only celebrates The Savoys most legendary moments, but also the individual and intangible memories created when guests walk through our doors, says Andrea Di Chiara, bar manager, American Bar. For more information, visit www.thesavoylondon.com.

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Fermentation for Flavor and Opulence with Sebastian Tollius of Clemente Bar

VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Credit: Jeff Brown While many bars turn to fat-washing or expensive infusions to deliver elevated drinks to their guests, Sebastian found a way to create an experience that can’t be replicated by simply buying the highest quality ingredients; these flavors have to be made with patience and care.

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The Weirdest Drink Modification Requests, According to Bartenders

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AUGUST 5, 2024

She said ‘delicious.’” —Brian Miller, bar manager, Stockton Inn , Stockton, N.J. None of the glasses we had at the bar were large enough, [so I thought] maybe a wine or beer glass could hold 6 ounces of Martini. Then I remembered a friend of mine had brought me some orgeat when they came to visit me a month earlier.

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Winter Cocktail?

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

” —Martin Fernandez, bar manager Rochambeau , Boston “Not a cocktail, but a spirit: rum. Alex Cuper, owner, El Che Steakhouse & Bar and Brasero , Chicago “My most underrated winter cocktail is gluhwein, also called mulled wine. We make a pot and build a solera of spice and brandy additions each day.

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We Asked 17 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Scotch That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

VinePair

MARCH 19, 2024

” —Ian Alexander, head bartender, The Dead Rabbit , NYC “The best Scotch that is new to me is GlenAllachie 15 Year. ” —Adam Montgomerie, bar manager, Hawksmoor , NYC “The Famous Grouse, a blended Scotch from Perth, Scotland. ” —Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , St.

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Trick Dog Bar Announces The Salty Dog Menu

Bartender.com

JANUARY 9, 2024

We celebrated my dad’s birthday every year at Trader Vic’s and I developed an even deeper personal affinity for tropical-style drinks during my time as the head bartender at The Polynesian. With movement and energy, but sitting happily behind the foreground text and cocktail images.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

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JULY 16, 2024

” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Bar Manager, Saffron , New Orleans “ Daiyame 25 Sweet Potato Shochu by Hamada Syuzou. Evan Flynn, head bartender, Death and Co. Claudia Lara manager/head bartender, Rogue Bar , Queens, N.Y. the manager gave me a bottle of La Luna Mezcal.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now? (2025)

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Wine + Spirits , Brooklyn Right now at Gilly’s , were selling loads of M&Ms ( Mezcal and Montenegro ) and Green Tea shots. Edward Hardebeck, head bartender, Corima , NYC The trendiest shot right now, in my opinion, would be the Green Tea shot. ” Ivy Mix, co-owner, Whoopsie Daisy / Leyenda / Fiasco!

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Dry January Hit Different This Year. Can Bars Afford Its Rising Popularity?

VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

But the overall effect was still relatively neutral, according to bar manager Laura Maddox. We expanded the buzz-free section of our menu to include non-alcoholic wines, beers, and other zero-proof options, Natoli says. The Oakland Ferndale, Mich.

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10 Unexpected Cities to Visit This Year for Top-Tier Cocktails

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JUNE 5, 2025

Luxembourg City Credit: Le Place d’Armes At Le 18 Bar within the Htel Le Place dArmes, bar manager Lucas Ayrton Mongenie is hard at work transforming a wine-loving populace into cocktail drinkers. We really have a network here of people who think of us as the bar in Luxembourg, he says.

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The Top Beverage Trends For 2025

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Archer Rooses canned wines can be found at sports bar chain Dave & Busters and Regal Cinemas. 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.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Rye That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s Your Favorite Cocktail and Food Pairing?

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Bartenders With International Acclaim Find New Life in NYC

We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now?

We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Tequila Under $50? (2025)

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

We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Summer Cocktail?

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

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The Savoy’s American Bar Launches New Menu Inspired by 135 Years of Stories, Glamour and Innovation

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The Weirdest Drink Modification Requests, According to Bartenders

We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Winter Cocktail?

We Asked 17 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Scotch That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

Trick Dog Bar Announces The Salty Dog Menu

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Dry January Hit Different This Year. Can Bars Afford Its Rising Popularity?

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