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.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

Bartending in most modern restaurants and craft cocktail bars has become considerably more knowledge-intensive, and consumers are more educated about mixology. Today, even average bar guests have all its variations committed to memory. Ten or 15 years ago, dive bars were beer-and-a-shot spots. “At

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

These old-school bars have graduated to legacy status, and a new generation of bars are forging their own path. Paradise Lost integrates the retro coolness of a classic Southern California tiki bar with the East Village’s gritty punk rock ethos to create hell’s version of a tropical joint.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

As someone who enjoys crafting cocktails, I find this particular expression to be perfect for mixing. With a higher proof than typical VS cognacs, it brings a rich, honeyed flavor profile that enhances classic cocktails like the Vieux Carré and Sazerac. It brings a nice layer to cocktails without breaking the bank.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2025

Concrete Jungle is a vibrant two-story cocktail lounge and tapas-style restaurant that features Tulum-inspired craft cocktails and plates, notes General Manager Mariah Thies. Hiatus Hotel Hiatus/Sielo rooftop pool bar. Think apricot, rosemary, yuzu, or even a splash of local kombucha.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Cocktail picks and decorative stirrers add a professional touch to drinks like the Long Island Iced Tea, showcasing the bartender’s attention to detail and knowledge of presentation techniques. Investing in quality garnishing tools allows home mixologists to recreate the aesthetic appeal of professionally crafted cocktails.

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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.

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