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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s Your Favorite Cocktail and Food Pairing?

VinePair

To find out which cocktails elevate different popular dishes — and vice versa — we hit up 10 bartenders from across the country to get their top picks. Whether you’re at a Mexican restaurant, a French bistro, a tiki bar, or your own home, here are 10 exceptional cocktail and food pairings. I love a little of everything.

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In Search of the Ultimate Mai Tai

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“Mai Tais are very tiki in that they’re very hard to balance,” says Kavé Pourzanjani, owner of Paradise Lost in New York City. All the tiki [drink] problems apply: They’re often too sweet, and if your lime juice isn’t fresh it completely ruins the cocktail.” Kathryn “Pepper” Stashek is the head bartender at Bar Kabawa in New York City.

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9 Amaros to Try Right Now, According to Bartenders

Chilled Magazine

A favorite of bartenders, Amaros are wildly versatile, low ABV, and typically have a great story. They are layered—bitter, sweet, herbal, citrusy, spicy—all in one bottle, so bartenders can add a ton of flavor to their concoctions. Amaro Montenegro A bartender favorite for its floral, citrusy profile and balance of sweet and bitter.

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Honoring Michael Montez: Bartender, Father and Friend

Chilled Magazine

His commitment to the hospitality industry was evident through his participation in events like Varsity of PDXCW, Bar 5-day alumni, Camp Runamuk Squirrel, Tiki by the Sea, and Behind the Barrel. The post Honoring Michael Montez: Bartender, Father and Friend appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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New Orleans Bartender Geoffrey Wilson Helps Others Find Power and Purpose

Imbibe Magazine

In 2008, he was bestowed the “reader’s choice” award for best bartender by the Chicago Reader. In 2014, he was hailed as the city’s Best Bartender by the Phoenix New Times , which described him as “an encyclopedia of booze know-how… witty, jovial, and entirely professional—everything you could want from a bartender.”

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BevX 2024: The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar Make Tiki Cocktail Magic

Cheers

The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont San Francisco hotel, which first opened its doors in 1945, has long been a Tiki institution and immersive experience. A noteworthy enhancement to the beverage menu includes a description under each of the classic Tiki drinks describing the history of the cocktail.

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9 Amari to Try Right Now, According to Bartenders

Chilled Magazine

A favorite of bartenders, Amaros are wildly versatile, low ABV, and typically have a great story. They are layered—bitter, sweet, herbal, citrusy, spicy—all in one bottle, so bartenders can add a ton of flavor to their concoctions. Amaro Montenegro A bartender favorite for its floral, citrusy profile and balance of sweet and bitter.

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