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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Southside

VinePair

Its a simple mix of gin , citrus, mint, and sugar, but behind that refreshing exterior lies a surprisingly tangled history. And is it just a minty gin Daiquiri , or is there more to this creation? Beyond its origins, it remains one of the most debated drinks in cocktail history. Is it best served up or on the rocks?

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

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Louis’s New Society was crowned VinePair’s Best New Bartender of 2025. The day began with a bonus round in which the bartenders were tasked with creating a drink on the fly using Luxardo products, their choice of spirits from the VinePair bar, and anything they could find at the nearby Whole Foods. Even competing at all was a surprise.

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Check Out Pippal, San Francisco’s Newest Hot Spot

Chilled Magazine

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Gin Jim Corbett National Park Ingredients 1.5 Gin 1/2 oz. Jaan Paan Liqueur 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients in a shaker.

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Check Out Pippal, San Francisco’s Newest Hot Spot

Chilled Magazine

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Gin , Liqueur Jim Corbett National Park Ingredients 1.5 Gin 1/2 oz. Shake and strain into rocks glass. Garnish with betel leaf. Green Chartreuse 1 oz.

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Elements: Cocchi Americano Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Alfredo’s Favorite At Artusi in Seattle, lead bartender Christian Nguyen uses the rosa version in the Alfredo’s Favorite. And the mild baking spices, bitter ginger, and floral notes mix beautifully with tequila and gin.” London dry gin 3/4 oz. 1 1/2 oz. “And ” 1 1/4 oz. blanco tequila 3/4 oz.

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Elements: Pandan Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Pandan is strong and will stand out in cocktails, but also subtle enough that it can still let the spirit shine,” says Alex Law, lead bartender for Bar Podmore in Honolulu. “It It works well with everything from gin or agave to whiskey or rum.”

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2024)

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is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. And although there might be a solid list of house cocktails to choose from, there persist some cocktail classics, wild concoctions, and underrated favorites that bartenders wish their customers would reach for. The citrus and the orange liqueur tame the gin.

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