VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

I’m biased, of course, because I was head bartender at both bars. To the blended berries he adds Pectinex, an enzyme that breaks pectin — the natural gelling agent that holds fruit cells together — along with Kieselsol and Chitosan, two fining agents commonly used in conventional wine production.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

That ignited the curiosity of then head bartender and current Clemente bar manager Richie Millwater, who was so inspired by the ingredient that he started using it in all sorts of R and D projects. It all began when Sebastian built a cocktail featuring chef Brock’s barley miso for the menu at EMP. The result was…unremarkable.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

Andy May, head bartender, The Golden Swan , NYC “A rum I absolutely love for cocktails is Probitas , a beautiful blend from Foursquare in Barbados and Hampden Estate in Jamaica. They especially shine when paired with dark fruit liqueurs subbed in for simple syrup in a Daiquiri-style cocktail.” Volcanique.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Depth and Complexity In London’s cocktail world, fruit distillates in general are “mega trendy,” according to Alex Kratena, former head bartender at Artesian and the co-founder of both Tayēr + Elementary and Muyu liqueurs. But those fruit spirits are primarily coming from French and U.K. Add large ice and shake vigorously.

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

Dramatic yet practical towers of wine and cocktail holders (called ‘trees’ by some) allow servers to deliver three glasses or more to the table at once, bringing an element of fun to the whole table and catching the eye of those nearby,” the report says. Some also expect orange wines (essentially skin-contact white wines) to heat up in 2024.

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VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

.’” —Cody Pruitt, managing partner and beverage director, Libertine , NYC “I have had so many strange requests, but a few that come to mind are a warm Margarita, a cup of hot coffee with a whole egg, and a shot of simple syrup — not to add to a drink, they actually drank it.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Joining us to explore them today is David Muhs, head bartender at Brooklyns Sama Street and head bartender and partner at Manhattans Monkey Thief. This is, of course, a reductive way to trace the roots of savory cocktails, but theyre things that are all indeed linked.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Gin and Champagne come together with fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup for a drink thats crisp, refreshing, and undeniably festive. Zesty lemon juice and simple syrup bring balance, and a splash of Champagne ties it all together. Its the perfect way to add a little extra glamour to your midnight cheers.

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Simple Syrup Head Bartender Gin Mixology 98

Cheers

APRIL 23, 2025

Print Temptation Course Drinks Keyword chile liqueur, lime, shiso, Simple syrup, tequila, white wine Ingredients 1 oz. Simple syrup 1 dash Japanese shiso bitters Instructions Combine ingredients and shake. Lemon juice Instructions Combine ingredients and shake.

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Simple Syrup Tequila Mixologist Liqueur 78

Moody Mixologist

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The French 75 is a classic gin and sparkling wine cocktail that is perfect for any celebration. Whether it’s New Year’s Eve, a bridal shower, your birthday, or just Sunday brunch, this simple but special classic is an easy and fun cocktail to make at home! It’s very easy to make at home and only takes a few minutes.

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Gin Simple Syrup Head Bartender Wine 52

VinePair

MAY 30, 2025

Once a bartender masters the classic spec, its time to look beyond the three-part recipe and start tackling some of the many Daiquiri offshoots. From riffs with banana liqueur and blended strawberries to specs spiked with sparkling wine , yellow Chartreuse , and sherry , here are six Daiquiri variants to shake up this summer.

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