VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

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. “What’s good here?” The Last Word.

Bartending

VinePair

OCTOBER 29, 2024

So, we went to the source –– not all the way to the land of the Scots, but to expert bartenders, bar directors, and mixologists who have come up with some perfect Scotches for beginners to reach for. It’s aged in rum barrels, so it offers smooth and sweet notes that soften the bite but still deliver a complex flavor. .

Bartending

VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here, we asked 10 bartenders which shots are capturing the most attention in their bars. The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St. It never fails.”

Bartending

VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

Bartending

VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skilled bartenders can identify these singular properties and use them to their advantage. To find out, we asked 14 bartenders what vodka they prefer to use in their drinks. Nick Jackson, head bartender, The Rum House , NYC “My recommendation has to be Haku Vodka. But which brands are beloved behind the bar?

Vodka

Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Notes Oscar Garcia, lead bartender at seafood grill Corvina in Boca Raton, FL, created this recipe. Print Red, White, and Bleu Course Drinks Keyword Alize Blue Passion, coconut rum, pineapple, vodka Ingredients 1 oz. Coconut rum Splash of pineapple juice Instructions Combine all ingredients.

Simple Syrup

Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

One of the UK’s biggest drinks and hospitality shows will host the InDrinks Bartenders competition in partnership with UKBG and Hoxton Spirits. Bartenders across the UK are being called to share the stories behind their drinks, bars and communities in a new competition from Hoxton Spirits, the UK Bartenders Guild and InDrinks.

Bartending

VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

To explore this variance, we asked 18 bartenders what they choose when they simply want a bourbon that brings joy to the palate every time, any time. Patrick Gibson, bartender, Jack Rose Dining Saloon , Washington, D.C. Evan Flynn, head bartender, Death & Co , Denver “ Wyoming Whiskey’s Double Cask Bourbon.

Bartending

VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

Thankfully, 25 bartenders from around the world have come to the rescue. Keep reading for the Scotches bartenders love to use when mixing up cocktails, along with drink ideas that will fit seamlessly into your summertime repertoire. Karl Goranowski, bartender/beverage director, BATA , Tucson, Ariz.

Bartending

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It’s tough when a bar is hinging their cocktails on the nuances of juices and the prepping of raw materials,” explains Ash Miyazaki, lead bartender at The Let’s Go! Service Bar was grappling with the effects of the growing shortage of Wray & Nephew Overproof Rum. Disco & Cocktail Club in Los Angeles. In Washington, D.C.,

Bartending

VinePair

MAY 13, 2025

It simply consists of three ingredients: rum , sugar, and lime. Meet a bartender who makes a Daiquiri with pinpoint balance, and youve found a bartender you can trust with any drink order. Because a great Daiquiri hinges on balance, the rum used to achieve liquid symmetry need not be fancy. But this hardly matters.

Rum

Cheers

JANUARY 14, 2025

This rum drink from Dirty Habit in San Franciscos Hotel Zelos will brighten up the cooler days. Print Winters Chill Course Drinks Keyword club soda, cranberry, pomegranate liqueur, rum Ingredients 2 oz. White rum 1 oz. Pama pomegranate liqueur 1 oz. Stir well to combine.

Lead Bartender

VinePair

JUNE 4, 2025

Credit: Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Lest you think these distillery bars are cynical showrooms for selling more bottles from the nearby gift shop, some Bar at Willett cocktails dont even feature Willett spirits like a Mardi Gras-inspired Hurricane with passion fruit and an expected rum blend. Credit: Bardstown Bourbon Co.

Bar

Cheers

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Print King Cake Clarified Milk Punch Course Drinks Keyword brandy, Fireball, lemon, milk, rum cream liqueur, Simple syrup, vanilla Ingredients 1 oz. Gambino’s King Cake Rum Cream oz. Notes Heather Blanchard, lead bartender at The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels, created this recipe.

Simple Syrup

VinePair

MARCH 3, 2025

Iberian brandy and Spanish-influenced rum producers like Guatemala’s Zacapa have leveraged it both as a production tool and key marketing message for decades, while whiskies from Scotland continue to employ some form of the system for certain products.

Brandy

VinePair

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Designed to delight, the book features 60-plus cocktail recipes perfect for the festive season, like party-ready punches and the Holiday Mail (Puerto Rican rum, lime juice, ginger honey syrup and chilled dry white sparkling wine). Just add a bottle of funky rum and ceramic Tiki mugs to get the party started. Price: $16.07

Zero-Proof

VinePair

MAY 30, 2025

At its core, the Daiquiri is a simple mix of rum , lime, and sugar, but its also a litmus test for how well a bartender knows how to balance cocktails. Once a bartender masters the classic spec, its time to look beyond the three-part recipe and start tackling some of the many Daiquiri offshoots.

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