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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Summer Cocktail? (2025)

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Lynnette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “The Sloe Gin Fizz is like a cross between a Tom Collins , a French 75 , and an Aperol Spritz. Definitely underrated, but always a hit when we put it in someone’s hand.” It’s as delicious as it is easy to make.” Guests love its throwback charm and bright, layered flavor.

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The Bar Teams That Defined the Craft Cocktail Revival

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Their apprenticeship system definitely influenced the way that many cocktail bars, including Cure, approached training and promotion.” Lynette Marrero, Co-founder, Speed Rack *Denotes opening team The article The Bar Teams That Defined the Craft Cocktail Revival appeared first on VinePair.

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We Asked 17 Bartenders: What Tequila Cocktail Do You Wish People Ordered More?

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The tequila cocktails people should order more, according to bartenders: Oaxaca Old Fashioned Siesta Toro Bravo 21st Century Silver Monk Tequila Old Fashioned Paloma Vicious Virgin #2 Avion de Papel Mexican Martini Infante Tommy’s #2 El Diablo Mexican Firing Squad “Definitely the Oaxaca Old Fashioned. Toro Bravo.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

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See Recipe Autumn Sparkler To get a hefty meal prepped for your nearest and dearest, a nice sessionable cocktail is definitely in order — preferably one with a bit of bubbles. With a bit of lemon juice and hot water to make it, well, hot, the Rum Hot Toddy is sweet, spicy, bright, and definitely delicious.

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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey? (2025)

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I think its definitely a space more people should be paying attention to. ” Lynnette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “I think the most underrated whisky we carry is Caol Ila 12. Specifically, the single malts from St. Christian Favier, bartender, Seahorse , Charleston, S.C.

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We Asked 17 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cocktail Ingredient?

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Lynnette Marrero, head of education, Bar Convent Brooklyn / co-founder, Speed-Rack The most overlooked cocktail ingredient, the one that separates a good drink from a great drink, and separates a flash in the pan experience from a new regular: ice. The goal is not for them to be the star, but the supporting cast.