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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s Your Most Controversial Cocktail Take?

VinePair

Now, we’re crafting them with as much intent as any classic cocktail: think housemade infusions, advanced prep techniques, and specialty glassware that makes the experience feel elevated, not lesser. Fat-washes, multiple house infusions, layered garnishes — it can get to a point where the build overshadows the actual experience.

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10 Unexpected Cities to Visit This Year for Top-Tier Cocktails

VinePair

The distillery bar and half a dozen others such as The Bison , Bluebird , Hello Sunshine , and Lupo are part of what’s been dubbed the Banff Cocktail Trail, which currently offers a lineup of tea-infused cocktails in conjunction with local purveyor Jolene’s Tea House. There’s more to explore beyond Botaanik.

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On the Menu: Valerie, Madame George, and Lolita

Imbibe Magazine

And it was written by former bartender Cassie Taylor. Its an ode to a bartender, Randy, who would make Basquiat his favorite cocktail, a Margarita served up, explains Minaya. It’s a jasmine-infused Margarita variation with acid-adjusted orange juice and a house-made peppercorn salt on the rim. It just soars.

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