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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

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No craft cocktail bar should ever use it. .” ” —Josh Gandee, host, No Proof podcast “Not all celebrity tequilas deserve to be behind the bar. Instead, support Mexican-owned, additive-free tequila brands who use centuries-old production methods and focus on environmental sustainability.”

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

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While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. The data may make the whiskey snob in your life roll their eyes, but it makes sense from a cocktail perspective. Nikka delivers purity and balance, enhancing cocktails without overpowering them.

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

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It’s no secret that tequila has become exceedingly popular throughout the United States in recent years. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of knock-out tequilas on the market offering some real bang for your buck. It’s a phenomenal tequila that consistently over-delivers for its price point.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Tequila? (2024)

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A recent report published by beverage data analytics firm ISWR indicated that agave spirits — a space primarily driven by tequila — was the only alcohol category to experience growth in the U.S. This sustained popularity coincides with a market increasingly flooded with new tequilas. Tequila Ocho Plata. Here’s what they said.

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Mesa Verde Melbourne: Celebrating a Decade of Agave Delights

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The bar at Mesa Verde boasts one of Australia’s largest collections of agave spirits, inviting guests to explore the diverse world of tequila and mezcal. From expertly crafted cocktails like the Portrait of Maria to the fiery Ghostface Killah, the bar menu offers something for every palate. You do the math…!

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

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Shots are the bar scene’s greatest equalizer. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a fancy craft cocktail spot serving $20 Negroni riffs or a seedy dive bar with sticky floors and the faint smell of urine wafting through the air: Shot glasses are always on hand, waiting to be filled. Our go-to is a 50/50 of rum and amaro.

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Casa Esquina, the latest offering from the Tequila Mockingbird and Esteban team, opens tomorrow

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Casa Esquina is latest venue from Atticus Hospitality, renowned for such beloved establishments as Paddington’s Tequila Mockingbird and Sydney CBD’s Esteban. Additionally, they honed their craft amidst the Australian outback, mastering the art of open-flame cooking, often crafting menu delights around a campfire.