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Summer’s Unlikeliest Cocktail Ingredient?

PUNCH

It may seem odd for Guinness—a deep, dark, robust stout—to play a key role in the latest crop of refreshing summer drinks. But bartenders say its creamy texture and bitter-chocolate flavor add just the right counterpoint to a wide range of cocktails, and it’s showing up in surprising ways.

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7 Cocktails to Make with Coffee Liqueur That Aren’t Espresso Martinis

VinePair

And as much as bartenders occasionally bemoan the drinks popularity, theres no denying that Espresso Martinis are both delicious and versatile. It was created in the same year (1949) by the same bartender (Gustave Tops), and bears a similar, yet slightly more decadent spec.

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What to Drink in NYC Right Now (February 2025)

VinePair

A clarified mix of coconut rum , bitter bianco, blanc vermouth, and pineapple, it arrives crystal clear with a frozen disc of Campari perched atop its ice cube, to melt down slowly into a drink thats at once bitter, sweet, and vaguely tropical. Helmed by internationally acclaimed bartenders Juliette Larrouy and Moe Aljaff, schmuck.

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Kölsch Crush: The Crowd-Pleasing German Ale Finds a Fresh Following

Imbibe Magazine

Done well, a subtly bittered kölsch is complex enough to curry favor with seasoned drinkers accustomed to intense IPAs, while also familiar enough to nudge mainstream lager lovers into a flavorful new direction. In putting an order for kölsch, then waiting while a bartender makes cocktails, won’t cut it.

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Remember When Campari Made a Raspberry-Flavored Clear Cordial?

VinePair

Sure, Guinness is an Irish stout, but it’s really just Guinness — nothing else will suffice. Then there’s Campari , the Italian bitter apéritif. Negroni recipes don’t say “one ounce Italian bitter,” they say “one ounce Campari.” Hardly bitter but fruity and a little sweet, with deep, dark berry notes, and viscous on the palate.

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The Essential Shot Guide [Infographic]

VinePair

There are dozens of shooters poured out by bartenders nationwide, and while you might recognize their names, knowing what’s actually in them is another question. This means the shot is a bit of a choose-your-own-adventure situation, with many bartenders and home drinkers touting different versions of the build.

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All You Need For A Successful Dry January: Mocktail Recipes, Ingredients, And Tips

A Bar Above

Photo by Tatyana Vega via Unsplash SOCAL SODA: A PLAY ON A MOJITO MOCKTAIL This fun mocktail mojito recipe comes from our resident bartender, Rob Harrah, and brings a little flavor to the non-alcoholic experience. MIXERS Ginger beer : Our community group of bartenders specifically recommends Fever Tree.

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