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

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Were still living in a vodka world. While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. The data may make the whiskey snob in your life roll their eyes, but it makes sense from a cocktail perspective. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks?

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

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No craft cocktail bar should ever use it. For home bartenders], using the same mix in a Margarita , Whiskey Sour , and Tom Collins will result in subpar drinks that taste overwhelmingly similar. ” —Alex Jump, founder, Focus on Health “I’d love to see the end of artificially flavored vodkas.

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

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Mickey Stevenson, lead bartender, Four Walls , Nashville A few years ago, bartenders from multiple locations in our group started asking for a recipe for a Mexican Candy shot. The White Tea shot keeps the same flavors but swaps whiskey for vodka , making it lighter and more approachable for a wider range of drinkers.