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.

Vodka

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.

Rum

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.

Bartending

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.

Bartending

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. . Principe de los Apostoles Mate Gin.

Bartending

VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early. It inspired the creation of the Brooklyn , a variation featuring rye, dry vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, and Amer Picon. While certainly boozy, the zesty Penicillin will wake up your guests.

Simple Syrup

Cheers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Jonathan Brasher, front of house manager at Tre Luna Bar & Kitchen in Hoover, AL, created this recipe. Print Sage Advice Course Drinks Keyword elderflower liqueur, lime, sage, Simple syrup, vodka Ingredients 2 oz. Germain elderflower liqueur ¾ oz. Apple brandy ¼ oz.

Simple Syrup

VinePair

MAY 2, 2025

It’s stirred, complex, and can end up being an extremely boozy mix of rye , apple brandy , and Chartreuse. As such, its a playground for experimentation, but in the wrong hands, the Diamondback can easily devolve into an unbalanced bird bath of high-octane liqueurs. Garnish with brandied cherry.

Brandy

Good Spirits News

APRIL 22, 2025

Gin topped the charts as the most-entered category (28.2%), followed by Whisky , Liqueurs , and Rum. 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.

Bar Management

Bar Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Gin topped the charts as the most-entered category (28.2%), followed by Whisky , Liqueurs , and Rum. 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.

Bar Management

VinePair

MAY 23, 2025

Last week, it was vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream. But how do you make a drink with almond-flavored pink liqueur and ice cream (in some circles) taste good? What separates it from the Grasshopper or the Brandy Alexander ? Weve been on a bit of a dessert kick recently on Cocktail College. Thats right, its the Pink Squirrel.

Liqueur

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.

Head Bartender

Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

A custom cream liqueur blend can transform a White Russian, while a house-made orange cordial adds depth to a variety of citrus-based drinks. From crafting the perfect olive twist to mastering brandy-based drinks and aperol sours, these skills enhance home bartending prowess.

Mixology

Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Bartenders often start with a sturdy mixing glass, a long-handled bar spoon, and a reliable cocktail shaker. These tools form the foundation for mixing drinks, whether in a dedicated bar area or the kitchen. Quality glassware is crucial for serving various cocktails and liqueurs.

Bar