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

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Were still living in a vodka world. While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. Vodka provides the backbone for several popular mixed drinks like the Moscow Mule , the Vodka Martini , and the Cosmopolitan , so its an essential tool for the bar.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2025)

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Trey Sanford, bar manager, South Restaurant + Coffeehouse , Anchorage, Alaska In 2025, I think everyone should be ordering more Jungle Birds ! Jack Stevenson, bar manager, Death & Co , Los Angeles Im really excited about the potential rise of savory cocktails in 2025.

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Meet the Winner and Finalists of VinePair’s Best New Bartender Competition

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Fuller shook up a tiki cocktail crafted with a blend of three rums , tahini-infused amaro , espresso liqueur, and a raspberry Demerara syrup. After honing her skill set at Vicia, Pedraza made the leap to her most recent position as bar manager of St.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Modern Classic Cocktail?

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Laura Maddox, bar manager and owner, Small Victory , Austin “The Bitter Giuseppe, created by Stephen Cole in Chicago. Stefan Was, owner, Porco Lounge & Tiki Room , Cleveland “The most underrated contemporary classic in my book is the Piña Verde. Jordan Valls, bar manager, Palomar , Portland, Ore. “An

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) Announces the2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program® (CAP) Class

Bar Magazine

White Coat CAP Advisor: Cris Dehlavi Diageo Hospitality Partnership Columbus, OH Cocktail Apprentice Scholarship Program: Tales of the Cocktail Foundation continues to support the growing network of past apprentices by offering exclusive opportunities for scholarships and financial aid to support their growth within the industry further.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Easiest Cocktail to Master?

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The easiest cocktails to master, according to bartenders: Manhattan Cuba Libre Moscow Mule Daiquiri Vodka Martini Old Fashioned Whiskey Highball Honeysuckle Negroni Vodka Soda “The easiest drink to master, from my perspective, is the classic Manhattan. Brian Miller, bar manager, Stockton Inn , Stockton, N.J.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Summer Cocktail?

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Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “Whenever you’re at a loss for what to drink and just want something light and refreshing, look no further than a white vermouth and soda. .’” This tiki-style gin drink offers a delightful blend of tropical flavors, ideal for warm weather and summer vibes.

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