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

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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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We Asked 14 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2025)

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Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often. We asked 14 bartenders from across the country to share their opinions on which cocktail they think people should order more in 2025. Janice Bailon, head bartender, Leyenda , Brooklyn The Adonis!

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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails?

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Nobody knows these differences better than bartenders committed to whipping up the best drinks possible for guests, even if that drink is a humble Vodka Soda. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks? We love it.

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Toast To Love With These 8 Valentine’s Day Cocktails!

Chilled Magazine

Tequila Aphrodite’s Arrow by Virgin Hotels NYC’s Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Photo by Tucker + Hossler Photography Rum Tiki Affair by Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum Ingredients 1 ¼ oz. Sammy’s Red Head Rum 1 oz. Patron Silver 3/4 oz. Raspberry Pure 1 oz. Coconut Milk 1/2 oz. Vanilla Extract 1/2 oz.

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Winter Cocktail?

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For inspiration, we asked bartenders and beverage professionals from across the country for their most underrated winter cocktails. Kyle Kuchler, bartender, Six Seven , The Edgewater, Seattle “I think some of the best winter drinks are the ones that give you hope when you can’t handle one more dreary day.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Summer Cocktail?

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For a little inspiration, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated summer cocktail. This tiki-style gin drink offers a delightful blend of tropical flavors, ideal for warm weather and summer vibes. ” —Jillian Moore, head bartender, My Loup , Philadelphia “Tongue Twister. “The Saturn.