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

VinePair

Were still living in a vodka world. While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. Vodka provides the backbone for several popular mixed drinks like the Moscow Mule , the Vodka Martini , and the Cosmopolitan , so its an essential tool for the bar.

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

VinePair

Pedraza whipped up a White Negroni -inspired highball with gin, Bitter Bianco, vermouth, raspberry apricots, and grapefruit. and worked there for six months before taking on the role of lead bartender at the vegetable-forward and seasonally focused Vicia in St. Elizabeth Staino, judged the bonus round.

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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. Basic Stock (Made Using Lime, Sugar, Angostura Bitter, Nutmeg) 3 oz. Vodka 3/4 oz. Shake and strain into copper mug or serving glass of choice.

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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. Basic Stock (Made Using Lime, Sugar, Angostura Bitter, Nutmeg) 3 oz. Vodka Taj Mahal Ingredients 2 oz. Vodka 3/4 oz. Top with fizzy coconut water.

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Vodka Day Drinks for 2024

Cheers

Vodka may not generate as much buzz as tequila or bourbon these days, but it remains the largest spirit category by share. Vodka Day on Oct. 4 is a great opportunity to celebrate the clear spirit with some creative cocktails and also help guests break out of the Vodka-Soda rut. Tea-infused Pau Maui vodka ¾ 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 vodka 1/4 oz. This superpower gives it incredible versatility—whether in an indulgent dessert drink or a light, unfussy highball. dry vermouth 3/4 oz.

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Fourth of July Cocktails for 2024

Cheers

Print Sunset Paradise Course Drinks Keyword butterfly pea flower tea, cranberry, lime, orange juice, peach brandy, tequila, Triple sec, vodka Ingredients ½ oz. Lime juice Vodka float Instructions Combine peach brandy, orange juice, triple sec, lime juice and tequila and shake. . Vodka ½ oz.