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Meet the National Finalists for the VinePair x Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest

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The Bartender: Simon Banks Cocktail: Fortune Teller Simon Banks introduction to bartending began at a dive bar in Louisville, but working in Denvers burgeoning craft cocktail scene in 2014 further cemented his interest. An encouraging boss helped ignite his interest in a career in bartending.

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

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Truman Vodka is the perfect blend of tradition and innovation Gabriel Urrutia, professor of spirits, FIU School of Hospitality & Tourism Management , Miami If youre looking for a top-notch vodka to mix in your cocktails, try Cardinal Spirits Pride Vodka. Distilled in Bloomington, Ind., Its both practical and conceptual. We love it.

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Beverage Trends for 2024

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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ’ annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast cites the rise of Latin American spirits and liquors such as aguariente, singani and cocuy, served within craft cocktails or enjoyed on the rocks. “I But there is a new coffee cocktail in town and it’s called the Carajillo.

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The New Guard of the East Village Cocktail Scene Has Arrived

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Superbueno’s a celebration of warm, upbeat Mexican-American hospitality. They are also the new East Village tastemakers shifting the cocktail bar scene’s vibe to something that infuses modern technique and skill with the casual, punk-rock ethos of the East Village dives of yore — albeit with less graffiti in the bathrooms.

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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. All big modern cocktail establishments have one, from Bar Snacks Snack Daq 001 to Shinjis Hot Cold Toddy to our very own Banana Hammock. 1 house cocktail, the Shy Lady. No chill, no dress.

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Long-Term Bar Residencies Have Usurped the Guest Shift

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We see a lot of travelers from [Southern California] so it was a great opportunity to provide locals and visitors to the resort a taste of New Orleans craft cocktail experience, Bodenheimer says. There’s real potential to entice some of them to make a visit to the mothership. For Schmuck, it was a bit different.

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The Top Beverage Trends For 2025

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and Carbonates annual hospitality trends report has named pistachio the flavor of the year for 2025, noting the nuts presence in every type of dish or drink, at every style of restaurant. No wonder every top international craft cocktail bar seems to have dedicated most of their menus to it. And now, the drink trends for 2025.