VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Nikka delivers purity and balance, enhancing cocktails without overpowering them. Lance Bowman, bar manager, UMMO , Chicago There is no other vodka I could be more excited to mention than Good Vodka. Hakan Alagoz, general manager, Willowsong , Washington, D.C. Its both practical and conceptual. We love it.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

These joint-winning Bartenders created the top-rated cocktail entries out of 17 competition entrants. Ping impressed the judges with Eastern Memory , a striking highball that masterfully highlights Mahuras unique character.

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VinePair

AUGUST 30, 2024

The second glass, however, is a highball containing two more ounces of vermouth and topped off with Vichy Catalan sparkling water, all cooled down by the same ice that was used to stir the Martini. It is usually served beside the cocktail glass, typically set in a small bowl of crushed ice to keep it cold. It’s just, like, cute.

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

2 spot on North America’s 50 Best Bar list. The Vodka Y Soda isn’t just a two-ingredient highball; they add guava and pasilla into the mix, and the result is refreshing and intensely flavorful. Still, it’s a well drink at heart, served by an acclaimed, white-hot bar in the East Village. Each of these bars is a year old or less.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

A well-equipped home bar includes specialized implements like channel knives for creating citrus twists, perfect for garnishing a classic whisky highball. Investing in quality garnishing tools allows home mixologists to recreate the aesthetic appeal of professionally crafted cocktails. oz Base spirit Triple Sec 0.5

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Spritz-style drinks have also become a year-round menu mainstay, as demand for light, low-alcohol cocktails and interest in Italian aperitivo culture continues. A new cocktail that plays into both the savory and spritz trends is the Spritzza at New York pizzeria Don Antonio. The Amelia cocktail at Employees Only in New York.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

This section covers basic bar necessities, quality glassware, bar carts for storage, mixing tools, must-have accessories, and jiggers for precise pouring. 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.

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