Bottling, Infusions and Lead Bartender

We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Every professional bartender has a few bottles they don’t like. But there’s usually one bottle that functions as something of a nemesis, and seeing it on a trusted establishment’s back bar or a good friend’s bar cart is enough to burrow under their skin — and heaven help the well-meaning soul who presents it as a gift.

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GRAND MARNIER PARTNERS WITH LEADING BARTENDERS TO CREATE ‘THE GRAND ENCOUNTER: BEHIND THE BAR’

Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Grand Marnier , the Grand Encounter between cognac and bitter orange liqueur, announces its latest video series, The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar, created in collaboration with leading bartenders across the globe.

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Elements: Pandan Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

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 Strain and bottle for use; keeps refrigerated up to 2 weeks. pandan and oolong–infused rye whiskey 1/2 oz. coconut water 1/4 oz. Add 2 Tbsp.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bar Tool?

VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Whether youre a home bartender or a professional, youre bound to find some wisdom in these recommendations. Ash Miyasaki, bartender, The Let’s Go! I would have to say squeeze bottles since we work a lot with oils, powders, and small amounts of liquid. Michael White, lead bartender, The Emerald Hour , Mountain View, Calif.

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The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar With Carina Soto Velasquez and Hugo Togni of Toronto’s Bar Pompette

Imbibe Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Bringing this concept to life on screen, each episode will pair industry-leading bartenders with host Carina Soto Velasquez, to explore the marriage of unlikely elements and how these unexpected fusions can create something special.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Hot Toddies?

VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Kevin Nguyen, bar lead, Camlia , Los Angeles “For a Hot Toddy, you want something inexpensive but that will also shine through even when heat, acid, and honey are added. Wild Turkey uses heavily charred barrels for aging their bourbons and bottles their flagship bourbon at a punchy 101 proof. Lets go with Wild Turkey 101.

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

VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Besides its fantastic taste, 10 percent of the proceeds from every bottle sold go to local LGBTQ+ organizations, making it a drink that supports and celebrates the community. Besides their crisp original vodka, they also have a variety of infused vodkas such as habanero, boysenberry, ginger, and cucumber.

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GRAND MARNIER PARTNERS WITH LEADING BARTENDERS TO CREATE ‘THE GRAND ENCOUNTER: BEHIND THE BAR’

Bar Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

Grand Marnier , the Grand Encounter between cognac and bitter orange liqueur, announces its latest video series, The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar, created in collaboration with leading bartenders across the globe.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Bourbon That’s Earned a Spot On Your Bar? (2024)

VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Thanks to young distilleries making their debuts to fresh and innovative expressions from legendary brands, each trip to the neighborhood bottle shop carries the potential to deliver a new delight. Grace Tomczak, lead bartender, MAKfam , Denver “ Brother’s Bond Cask Strength has certainly earned a spot behind the bar at The Golden Swan.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Cocktails? (2024)

VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In some cases, a vodka imbued with a little flavoring can even be a bartender’s friend, whether that flavoring comes straight out of the bottle or through something fancy like an infusion. Skilled bartenders can identify these singular properties and use them to their advantage.

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey? (2024)

VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

Chances are, a good amount of beverage professionals have one of these bottles at home.” It stands up well with amaro in sour drinks, and I even infused freshly popped popcorn into it for our savory crackerjack Manhattan on the menu. Not to mention it sells for less than $22 a bottle. Bottled at a hefty 57.15 No brainer.”

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

Whether it’s a new expression from an old, trusted brand or a label you’ve never heard of, you’re likely going to encounter something that recently rolled out every time you visit your local bottle shop. With each new bottle that emerges, the question must be asked: “Why should I buy it?” the manager gave me a bottle of La Luna Mezcal.

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Drink of the Week: Settemmezzo Artichoke Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Recently, at my go-to neighborhood restaurant, République , lead bartender Thomas Eslinger showed me his newly acquired bottle of Settemmezzo. Made by infusing alcohol and seawater with the purple artichokes and bitter orange peels, the amber-colored amaro has a softer mouthfeel than the robust Cynar.

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Three Ways: The Gibson Cocktail

Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

Bartenders incorporate herbal infusions or housemade mignonettes, opt for gin or vodka bases, and experiment with proportions. Lead bartender Curtis Jantos recipe is thrown repeatedly between mixing tins to chill and aerate the cocktail, which he feels develops the herbaceous and citrus notes of the drink.

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Long Associated With Sherry, Solera Aging Is Redefining Spirits and Cocktails

VinePair

MARCH 3, 2025

Each year, a fraction of wine is drained and bottled from the bottom barrel. Its that intriguingly interwoven and somewhat contradictory combo consistency infused with evolution and a dash of romantic nostalgia that lends the solera technique its alchemic je ne sais quois. Its never really done. Beam Distilling Co.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

GRAND MARNIER PARTNERS WITH LEADING BARTENDERS TO CREATE ‘THE GRAND ENCOUNTER: BEHIND THE BAR’

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Elements: Pandan Cocktails

We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bar Tool?

The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar With Carina Soto Velasquez and Hugo Togni of Toronto’s Bar Pompette

We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Hot Toddies?

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

GRAND MARNIER PARTNERS WITH LEADING BARTENDERS TO CREATE ‘THE GRAND ENCOUNTER: BEHIND THE BAR’

We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Bourbon That’s Earned a Spot On Your Bar? (2024)

We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Cocktails? (2024)

We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey? (2024)

We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

Drink of the Week: Settemmezzo Artichoke Liqueur

Three Ways: The Gibson Cocktail

Long Associated With Sherry, Solera Aging Is Redefining Spirits and Cocktails

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