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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.

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How to Use Fall and Winter Produce in Cocktails, According to Bartenders

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Pumpkins While orgeat is traditionally made with almonds, at Tiki Chick in NYC’s Upper West Side, bar manager Linda Nivar reinvents the syrup with pepita seeds (the hulless seeds of certain pumpkin varieties) creating a unique spin on the tiki bar staple while honoring her Latin roots. “I

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

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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. .’” This tiki-style gin drink offers a delightful blend of tropical flavors, ideal for warm weather and summer vibes.

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) Announces the2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program® (CAP) Class

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White Coat CAP Advisor: Cris Dehlavi Diageo Hospitality Partnership Columbus, OH Cocktail Apprentice Scholarship Program: Tales of the Cocktail Foundation continues to support the growing network of past apprentices by offering exclusive opportunities for scholarships and financial aid to support their growth within the industry further.

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Raising the Bar: What It Takes To Succeed as a Bartender Today

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Before the cocktail revolution, bartenders might be expected to have command of the classic cocktail canon and rudimentary knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits. At the turn of the millennia, you could show up to a bar and say, ‘I want to work at a bar,’” says Tony Jimenez, who runs the beverage program at Bolo in Philadelphia.

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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. Rob Krueger, bar manager, Smith & Mills Rockefeller Center , NYC “I love the storied history of rum and can geek out on it, so it’s difficult to pick just one. It can definitely be something special, but can also be used as a workhorse behind any bar or at home.”

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

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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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