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VinePair
MARCH 18, 2025
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.
VinePair
JUNE 30, 2025
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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VinePair
MARCH 5, 2024
To help out, we asked 14 bartenders which bottles they like to share with curious whiskey novices. The higher proof also makes it versatile in many different styles of cocktails, from Old Fashioneds to egg-white sours and even tiki cocktails!” Patrick Gibson, bartender, Jack Rose Dining Saloon , Washington, D.C. “A
VinePair
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
To help take out the guesswork, we asked bartenders from around the country to share their favorite bourbons for mixed drinks. Will Rivas, bartender, Rafael , NYC “We like to use George Dickel 8 Year. Vinny Spatafore, bartender and beverage operations manager, Blue Bridge Hospitality , Coronado, Calif.
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! This decision didn’t lead to a price increase, but it did carry an impact on the customer — the drink turned from menu item to memory. The cost of citrus may drop.
VinePair
JUNE 4, 2025
Field, noted former bartender of Pariss Bar Hemingway. Credit: Michter’s Since late 2019, head bartender Dallas White has taken the reins, working alongside lead bartender Christy LeCompte to maintain Wondrichs list of classics while adding a fresh lineup of modern cocktails rotated twice a year.
VinePair
JUNE 24, 2025
For bartenders, this wide range means more room to experiment, even with time-tested classics. So, we asked 16 bartenders: What is the best gin for mixing classic cocktails? So, we asked 16 bartenders: What is the best gin for mixing classic cocktails? The best gins for mixing classic cocktails, according to bartenders No.
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