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

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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. Distilled in Bloomington, Ind., it features a smooth, lightly fruity character with a full-rich body and a bright floral finish.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Beginners? (2024)

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Where it begins can be crucial, as picking the wrong bottle as an entry point can turn someone off to the spirit and its subgenres for a long time — if not permanently. There are plenty of bottles on the market that can help beginners launch their whiskey odyssey.

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Mixing Cocktails?

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Thankfully, it’s truly a great time to be a bourbon drinker, and the selection at your local bottle shop likely reflects this growing demand. Whether you’re making a spirit-forward Old Fashioned that calls for a high-proof whiskey or you want a lighter, fruitier style for your highball, there’s a bottle below that will complement any mood.

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The Sneaky Ingredients Making Your Cocktail More Expensive

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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! Daily bar prep can take hours, even if you’re using equipment like taplines or a centrifuge to cut down on the time it takes to batch, bottle, or keg drinks.

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A Guide to Gifting the Best Cocktail Books to Everyone on Your Nice List

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Pair the book with a bottle of bubbly, and your last-minute effort will have a lasting effect. In between signature recipes and interviews with the city’s leading bartenders, this book provides a detailed rundown of the city’s best sips and views. Just add a bottle of funky rum and ceramic Tiki mugs to get the party started.

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