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Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

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Depth and Complexity In London’s cocktail world, fruit distillates in general are “mega trendy,” according to Alex Kratena, former head bartender at Artesian and the co-founder of both Tayēr + Elementary and Muyu liqueurs. The bitters, he says, play an important role. “I Garnish with a few drops of Angostura bitters. *To

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now? (2025)

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This is a delicious combination of sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and bitter goodness. It really works well chilled but it’s also just served neat depending on the bartender. Edward Hardebeck, head bartender, Corima , NYC The trendiest shot right now, in my opinion, would be the Green Tea shot.

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How a German-Style Peppermint Liqueur Became a Bartender’s Handshake (and Mouthwash)

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When the modern cocktail renaissance kicked off in the early aughts, it came with a newfound appreciation for long-ignored liqueurs and amari , many of which have since become common cocktail ingredients. Likewise, some of these bottlings have become bartenders handshake shots. Rumple Minze is extremely minty. LOpossum.

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