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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

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One of my favorite drinks to make with it is an Old Fashioned with Demerara, allspice, and a bar spoon of Branca Menta.” ” —Wyatt Day, head bartender, Sugar Monk , NYC “If you are looking for underrated bourbon on a budget, look no further than Old Grand-Dad Bottled In Bond.

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These Bartenders Are Redefining the Classic Japanese Highball

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At the heart of it, it still needs to be a highball, but there might be a quarter-ounce or bar spoon of something to give it a little something different, she says. With the bars Japanese roots, and Guzzles emphasis on simple, easy-drinking cocktails, its no surprise that the upstairs menu has a section dedicated to highballs.

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The Piña Colada Turns 70

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15, 1954 that Ron Monchito Marrer, the head bartender at the Caribe Hilton hotel in San Juan, created the first Piña Colada using Don Q Gold rum. Lime juice 1 bar spoon Campari Strawberry slice for garnish Instructions Shake rum, coconut water, juice and ice. To be specific, it was on Aug.

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A New Standard: 5 Balcones Cocktails That Showcase American Single Malt Whisky at Its Best

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Balcones head bartender Don Phet is here to help break down what this new ruling means for the industry and consumers alike, as well as show off the versatility of American Single Malts in cocktails (because no, its not just for sipping neat!). Ingredients 1.5 Add ice and stir 30 times. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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Meet the Mixologist: Jocelyn Jolley

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Jocelyn Jolley is head bartender at Michael’s on Naples , an Italian restaurant in Long Beach, CA. It was a mom-and-pop local greasy spoon where I really cut my teeth in a super busy and bustling atmosphere. . Americano Bianco Bar spoon of honey Instructions Stir all ingredients and pour over a big cube.

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Essential Bar Tools, Equipment and Gear

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In this guide, we will explore some of the “can’t live without” tools, from the humble bar spoon to more complex shakers and mixing glass options. Traditional used in stirred drinks, bar spoons can also be used for specific uses, like partially straining stirred drinks as they are transferred between containers.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: Techniques: Savory Cocktails

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Joining us to explore them today is David Muhs, head bartender at Brooklyns Sama Street and head bartender and partner at Manhattans Monkey Thief. This is, of course, a reductive way to trace the roots of savory cocktails, but theyre things that are all indeed linked.