VinePair

JULY 22, 2025

In an era when bartenders regularly use housemade tinctures, esoteric spirits, and newfangled techniques, it’s difficult — and often impractical — for others in the industry to look up their contemporaries’ specs and recreate their drinks. Liz Hitchcock, bar manager, Lullaby , NYC “I’d say the El Camino needs some more recognition.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 14, 2024

Ancho Reyes chile liqueur 3 barspoons saline solution (1 part sea salt to 9 parts water) 2 barspoons jalapeño tincture 2 oz. Jalapeño Tincture Mix 8 oz. of high-proof vodka or grain spirits with 3 oz. sotol 3/4 oz. blanco tequila 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2 oz. lemon-lime cordial 1/4 oz.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. In fact, the Bacardi Global Consumer Survey finds that the Gin & Tonic is the top bar call for 2024, beating out the Mojito at #2 and the Margarita at #3. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Abraham Flota, bar manager, Prospect , San Francisco “I think both Mojitos and Espresso Martinis are universally hated by bartenders.” Colm Whelan, general manager, Desert 5 Spot New York , NYC “One drink that should be retired from cocktail menus is the Cosmopolitan. Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

” —Martin Fernandez, bar manager Rochambeau , Boston “Not a cocktail, but a spirit: rum. The Honeysuckle Hottie, a vodka-and-tea-based cocktail, offers a unique twist to the traditional Hot Toddy and is a refreshing, sophisticated alternative. ” —Cory Patterson, beverage director, Bucatino , Falmouth, Mass.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Allspice dram 3 drops Thyme tincture** Club soda Instructions Use a fine strainer and pour the pear triple syrup into a shaker. Add the gin, lemon juice, allspice dram, thyme tincture. For Thyme tincture Combine 50g fresh thyme leaves, 50g dried thyme leaves and 400g 100-proof vodka in a mason jar.

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