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

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” —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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How St-Germain Went From Bartender’s Ketchup to Spritz Sensation

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latched onto the flavorful liqueur, stirring it into everything from tequila-based Martini variations to intricate gin-forward Tiki drinks. Affectionately nicknamed bartenders ketchup for its versatility and avid fanbase, St-Germain quickly became a fixture at bars around the country. It didnt take long for the trend to spread.

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What’s on our radar for the week ahead…

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Behind the bar at Equal Parts, London 9th March: Avra, Four Seasons, Athens 3.30-4.30pm: 4.30pm: Celebrate Her x Avra Avra’s Bar Manager Manon Kapfer and Anna Sebastian host a TED Talk-style panel with a stellar lineup all sharing theirexperience of working in the industry. 10th March: Barbican Centre, London 2.30-5.30pm:

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: What’s the Best Tequila Under $50?

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The primary reason to pick up any bottle of tequila is taste. It may be tempting to plunk down gobs of cash for these offerings, especially since they may turn heads when displayed on a home bar, but they will likely transform into dust magnets if they hold lousy juice. It’s serious about being additive-free.

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10 Valentine’s Day Drinks For 2025

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Notes Milan Rai, director of mixology at Mykonos restaurant on Seven Mile Beach in the Cayman Islands, created this recipe. Notes Wil Schultz, bar manager at Oak Steakhouse Nashville, created this recipe. Corazn reposado tequila oz. Volcan silver tequila oz.

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

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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. Now bar managers are asking, ‘What is your background?’

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We Asked 23 Bartenders: What’s the Best Mezcal for Margaritas?

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While the classic Margarita remains a quintessential summer staple, its smoky cousin, the Mezcal Margarita , is a satisfying cold-weather substitute for the typical tequila. For help finding the best mezcal to swap for your favorite tequila, we reached out to drink experts around the world. Who is the mezcalero?

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