VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

But despite its ubiquity, no one can seem to agree on what ingredients actually go into the cocktail, which presents a particular challenge for your bartender and can potentially result in you ending up with a drink that isnt exactly what you wanted. So what should you order instead?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This rye whiskey brings complexity to the comforting, classic, winter cocktail, making it a bartenders go-to for creating a memorable Hot Toddy experience. Adam Crawford, head bartender, Cartagena , Miami When I’m making Hot Toddies, one of my go-to favorites is Old Forester 86.

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VinePair

MAY 27, 2025

It’s a really unique style, and its flavor is still very present even with just one ounce, head bartender Jason Kilgore says. Corry cask- strength Irish whiskey. With the J.J. Corry, we use less of it because it has so much flavor. At the end of the day, it depends on the cocktail, and its all about what tastes best.

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VinePair

JUNE 6, 2025

Lauren Rojas, head bartender, Jac’s on Bond , NYC “My controversial bartender hot take is that Manhattans are extremely overrated, and for it being a classic cocktail, doesn’t taste as good as the prestige it carries. Simplicity, when done well, is just as impressive.”

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2025

Heidi Finley, head bartender, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota , Sarasota, Fla. Don’t get me wrong, I love a well-put-together, textured cocktail, but too many bartenders come up short with ideas and fall back on this classic drink. That minimalism can be a crutch for cocktail programs. It is overhyped. Let others shine.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 16, 2025

Developed by 72andSunny NY, the campaign centers on Handshake Speakeasy, where head bartender Javier Rodríguez crafts a cocktail using seven carefully chosen ingredients—none more essential than 1800® Tequila, the world’s most awarded tequila, proudly served at the world’s best bar.

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

I love sherry and vermouth so Id really love for bartenders to spread their vermouth wings and explore beyond Dolin for their Martinis. Janice Bailon, head bartender, Leyenda , Brooklyn The Adonis! Yzaggurre, Bordiga, Tximista are some incredible makers of vermouth and Id love to see more cocktails with smaller vermouth makers.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

The judges came together to determine two final winners: Wichayarat Ping Chantawichayasuit, Bartender at Ginger Lily, Pan Pacific London and Giovanni Dellaglio, Head Bartender at Le Magritte, The Beaumont Mayfair. These joint-winning Bartenders created the top-rated cocktail entries out of 17 competition entrants.

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VinePair

APRIL 7, 2025

And Guzzles head bartender, Steve Schneider, takes a traditional approach to the drink. From Superbuenos Vodka y Soda to Mrates Paloma , more bartenders are adding a spin to classic carbonated drinks. For me, I’m still of the mind that a highball should be one liquor and one mixer, possibly with a garnish, he says.

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PUNCH

JUNE 24, 2025

While, yes, the drink is sentimental for me—as an engagement gift, Ave’s beverage manager Jim Wrigley and ex–head bartender Patricio Rio mailed the cocktail (deconstructed) from Cayman to London for us to enjoy—I’m certain it could be (almost) as special for you, too.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Photo by Virgin Hotels NYC Tequila Aphrodites Arrow by Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 oz. An infusion of tropical paradise and berry bliss, each sip unveils a harmonious dance of flavors that is both a tribute to the goddess Aphrodite and a gift for the lover in you. Patron Silver oz. Raspberry Pure 1 oz.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

“Astrology was fun because it was pushing a lot of the bartenders out of their comfort zone — deeply researching a zodiac sign, getting inspired by it, and then making a drink that accurately represents it,” says Patty Dennison, head bartender at Grand Army Bar in Brooklyn, where an astrology-themed menu launched in October.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

” “Equal Measure has morphed into its own thing,” says Eliza Hoar, the bar’s head bartender. ” Hoar—who bartended in San Diego for many years—moved clear across the country to take the post at Equal Measure. . “People think of it as Hawthorne 2.0

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VinePair

JULY 22, 2025

Arianna Hone, head bartender, High West Saloon , Park City, Utah The article We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Modern Classic Cocktail? And when I have a guest who’s just starting to explore cocktails — usually a die-hard Vodka Soda drinker — I’ll swap the gin for vodka. It’s always a hit.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn While this might be a hot take, bourbon is often overhyped. I would also say that the culture around expensive premium whiskeys creates a false paradigm of cost equaling a measure of quality. Id rather enjoy some of the more deluxe Michters any day. Its delicious and doesnt break the bank!

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Cobra’s bar program is run by co-owners Alex Chien, David Yee, and Head Bartender Kayla LeRoy. Cobra is an Asian-American Neighborhood bar in the historic Brewery District of Columbus, Ohio. Cobra focuses on Asian-American influences on both food and beverage in a laid-back relaxed atmosphere. Open from 4pm-2am Wednesday-Monday.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. Its semi-savory quality led us at Pitts to pairing it with sumac in a highball, but our house Cosmo recipe uses a hefty pour of the vodka as the base. Its both practical and conceptual. We love it.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 11, 2025

Evening by the sea, Twenty7 Bar and three cooling cocktails Over at Twenty7 Bar we met head bartender Renato Motta who told us about the three cocktails he had created to celebrate Flauer Alissio. And do you know what Wisteria represents? Love and friendship we were told. Well drink to that.

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VinePair

JUNE 15, 2025

When King Cole Bar opened in 1932, Petiot joined the team, later becoming head bartender in 1934. As head bartender, he made the decision to add his savory cocktail to the menu, though deemed “Bloody Mary” too inappropriate a name for the wealthy clientele at the hotel.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2025

Here to help us get to the bottom of all this is Ryan Garrison, head bartender at Brooklyns Bitter Monk , a lead bartender at New Yorks Sugar Monk , and the distillery manager for Atheras Spirits. Is it best served up or on the rocks? And is it just a minty gin Daiquiri , or is there more to this creation?

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 9, 2025

Developed by 72andSunny NY, the feature centers on Handshake Speakeasy, where head bartender Javier Rodríguez crafts a cocktail using seven carefully chosen ingredients—none more essential than 1800 Tequila. Together, they’re crafting an experience that fuses Mexican hospitality and a shared passion for craftsmanship.

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Luis Miguel Cardona Head Bartender at Rayo Cocktail Bar Mexico City, Mexico Luis Miguel Cardona has spent more than a decade mastering the art of mixology and crafting world-class bar programs. Cardona moved to Mexico City three years ago to join the founding team at Rayo.

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Moody Mixologist

JULY 22, 2025

It was invented by Harry Yee, the head bartender of the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. Garnish with a lemon wheel and cocktail cherry. Blue Hawaii Not to be confused with the Blue Hawaiian , the Blue Hawaii is a tiki drink dating back to 1957.

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VinePair

MAY 27, 2025

Keith Nogay, head bartender, The Archer , Jersey City, N.J. Their bottled-in-bond is a great workhorse bourbon for cocktails, shaken or stirred, and Old Grand-Dad 114 is a super-tasty sipper at a very fair price. Ive always been partial to a little more rye in my bourbon, and Old Grand-Dad is one of the OG high-rye bourbons.

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VinePair

JANUARY 6, 2025

For the head bartender, they tapped Nathalie Durrieu. For the initial cocktail menu, the group drafted its old compatriot, Nico de Soto, who got his start at the Paris ECC and was bar manager of the original New York iteration. De Soto has since opened his own bars, including Mace in New York and Danico in Paris.

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VinePair

JULY 25, 2025

” —Janice Bailon, head bartender, Hello Hello , NYC “One of the great things about opening new concepts is being able to discover guilty pleasures in the form of ingredients that would have otherwise flown under the radar. Even a half a teaspoon can add range and bridge flavors where needed. appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

says Keith Motsi, head bartender of Virt at the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, giddy at the notion of quashing faux speakeasies. Not to name names, but what with the international guest shift circuit , the aforementioned bar lists , and the power of the internet on its own, it kind of puts the kibosh on the idea of a speakeasy.

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VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

Balcones head bartender Don Phet is here to help break down what this new ruling means for the industry and consumers alike, as well as show off the versatility of American Single Malts in cocktails (because no, its not just for sipping neat!).

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VinePair

JUNE 19, 2025

That’s what head bartender at New York City’s Experimental Cocktail Club (ECC) Nathalie Durrieu thought while sipping on a charcoal coffee at Le Gaz , the hidden coffee counter inside cool-kid streetwear store Fugazi.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 21, 2025

The drinks menu, led by Head Bartender Ryoji Mori, celebrates classic Japanese flavours with a modern twist. With an expanded la carte menu, fresh sushi offering, live entertainment, and bottomless lunch on Saturdays, Joji continues to grow as one of Sydneys most vibrant drinking and dining experiences.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

Created by Head Bartender Giovanni Dellaglio and overseen by new Bar & Terrace Director Benoit Provost, the menu pairs perfectly with oysters, caviar, and elegant light bites, making for a truly sophisticated experience.

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VinePair

JULY 4, 2025

He rose to head bartender at New York’s Pegu Club, then led the bar team at Death & Co during what many might consider to be the glory days. If you are literate in contemporary cocktail culture, Ward’s name most definitely rings out. He also co-owned and opened the forward-thinking and aforementioned Mayahuel.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The Bartender: Armando Garza Cocktail: Corn & Fire Originally from Brownsville, Texas, Armando Garza worked at a beachfront resort before landing a bartending gig at a local restaurant with an ambitious cocktail program. An encouraging boss helped ignite his interest in a career in bartending.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Previous winners include Elena Wright from Manchester and Matt Morrison who is head bartender at the Fife Arms. Those successful in the first round will then be invited to the heats which will take place in Scotland, London and Paris over June and July 2025 with the final taking place in Glasgow and Ncnean in September.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JULY 11, 2025

Talking to… Welcome to our very special guest Henrietta Lovell, aka the Rare Tea Lady, founder of the Rare Tea Company Opening up… ‘Drink Lightly: A Lighter Take on Serious Cocktails, with 100+ Recipes for Low- and No-Alcohol Drinks’ by Natasha David Tasting… Sacred Triple Sec And… Witchmark Black Lime Single Origin English (..)

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Christoph Dornemann, Head Bartender at Arnaud’s French 75 Bar in New Orleans, Louisiana, began his career in the industry waiting tables at a Vietnamese restaurant in 2010. He progressed to the back of the house and worked as an expeditor, pastry chef, and then moved onto food preparation at a catering company.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Beebe started slinging around NYC proper and ended up behind the bar at Momofuku Ssam Bar and was eventually promoted to the Head Bartender there. His last job in NYC was Head Bartender at Sunday In Brooklyn, where he began to experiment with the locally-sourced ideas that became the foundation of Post Haste.

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