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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

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But there are many other whiskey cocktails, many with historic roots, that have enjoyed a quiet revival along with the boom of craft cocktail culture. Whether spirit-forward, sweet, sour, or herbaceous, these unsung cocktails come in countless guises. If you like Boulevardiers , definitely give this drink a try.

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Get to Know Chilled 100 Bartender, Amber Archer

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Ahhh, most definitely a past owner/chef! This is definitely a go-to for me at the house because it’s a great supplemental ingredient to pair with many spirits. Where do you see the bartending/cocktail culture headed? Chilled chats more with Amber about her time behind the stick.

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Lynchburg Beer

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Even though it’s mixed with ten ounces of root beer, which makes it a very long drink, you can definitely take the rough edges off with this cocktail. So if you enjoy your Jack and Cokes, this cocktail is one you should definitely try. In that way, it is a lot like the Jack and Coke , except in flavor.

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Bartenders, Celebrate National Absinthe Day with T.A. Breaux, Research Scientist, Creator of LUCID and Jade Absinthes

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When distilled true to tradition, authentic absinthe embodied a beautiful spirit that made an indelible impression on art and culture, including cocktail culture. For decades, absinthe owned an authentic place in cocktail history and therefore deserves a place in modern cocktail creation.

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

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We definitely feature it on every menu and have a variety available, and a lot of the clientele that comes in are familiar with it. The article Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture? I would say, in general, slivovitz is not very well known,” he says. “We appeared first on VinePair.

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Can a Cocktail Have Too Many Ingredients? Bartenders Weigh In

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And with the modern cocktail renaissance of the late ‘90s and early aughts, everything came full-circle as bartenders breathed new life into forgotten, bare-bones classics by riffing and reimagining them with different spirits and modifiers. Creating a three-ingredient cocktail that makes it into the canon is the dream.” —Jon

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Classic Jack and Coke Recipe

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But the strongest flavor is definitely the cola. That’s not to say you can’t taste the whiskey at all, though. That charcoal flavor comes through. The other notes from the whiskey blend in with the Coke, but they’re still there. And that makes this a very enjoyable drink for anybody who likes the flavor of cola.