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

VinePair

No craft cocktail bar should ever use it. Nothing says ‘professional mixologist’ like making someone a drink and pausing to pour from a bulbous canteen like a toddler pouring juice. Vodkas infused in-house [with real ingredients] demonstrate a bar team’s creativity, and they offer a unique blend to a cocktail’s flavor palate.”

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From Shaken to Smitten: 22 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Try

Chilled Magazine

Valentines Day is all about love, and what better way to toast to romance than with a beautifully crafted cocktail? Rum , Vermouth Beachwalk Bellini by Christina Maffei Ingredients 1 oz. BACARD Peach Rum 4 oz. BACARD Superior Rum 1 oz. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or lime wheel. Prosecco 1 oz. Chambord 1 oz.

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Brandy and Cognac Trends for 2024

Cheers

The new generation of bartenders draws inspiration from the distilled wine spirits timelessness, versatility and range to create Cognac cocktails, Velez says. Mixologists recognize Cognacs value as a specific flavor component and play with its different expressions and ages.

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The Mount Rushmore of American Craft Cocktail Bars, According to 7 Noteworthy Bartenders

VinePair

Asking a bartender to name the most influential craft cocktail bar of all time is a heavy question bordering on unfair. Asking them to name their “Mount Rushmore” of craft cocktail bars doesn’t lighten the load all that much, despite expanding the field from one to four. Note: Some quotes have been edited for clarity.

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In the Suburbs, Craft Cocktail Programs Finally Find a Home

VinePair

They are also towns where, for the longest time, craft cocktails were tough to find. Suburban craft cocktail programs are on the rise. These glimpses could spark curiosity in exploring craft cocktails if they grab a drink after work or before a night at the theater. They carry a unique sense of civic pride.

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Just Drinks Excellence Awards 2025: Lucas Bols

Just Drinks

The product is crafted with a higher ABV of 29.5%, compared to the 21% ABV of standard Bols Blue Curaçao, offering a more robust and cocktail-forward spirit. Bartenders and mixologists played a crucial role in the development process, influencing everything from the flavor profile to the product’s versatility in cocktail-making.

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Trends in the New Year, Predicted by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Experts

Chilled Magazine

Craft cocktails with locally sourced seasonal ingredients will always be a hit,” says Carla Marie Rivera, Director of Product Education, South Florida, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “Low- to no-ABV consumption has been on the rise and will continue to do so, in my opinion.

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