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

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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. What Is Rumple Minze?

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

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Edward Hardebeck, head bartender, Corima , NYC The trendiest shot right now, in my opinion, would be the Green Tea shot. However, with the renaissance of modern cocktail culture, bars have been tasked with bringing creativity to the cocktail world. 1 house cocktail, the Shy Lady.