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The Bar Teams That Defined the Craft Cocktail Revival

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I was also a partner at Pegu Club, and we sent some of the top talent from Flatiron down to Pegu, including Phil Ward, Toby Maloney (who would become the head bartender), and Chad Solomon. Toby Maloney was our head bartender along with Chad Solomon and Sam Ross, who all came from Milk & Honey.

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

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It is sort of a Mr. Potato Head version of a Hemingway Daiquiri with tequila and Campari.” Lynnette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “There’s one tequila cocktail that’s always confused me as to why it’s not more popular: the Brave Bull, a.k.a. Toro Bravo. It’s perfect for this time of year!” —Ivy

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: What’s the Best Tequila Under $50?

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I like to mix it with grapefruit, lemon, or even club soda. ” —Lynette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “I’m a huge fan of great deals when it comes to tequila, but it’s not just about finding a ‘cheap’ Tequila. Haley Meritt, head bartender, Midnight Rambler , Dallas “Tequila Ocho Plata is absolutely one of my personal favorites.

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

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” Lynnette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “I think the most underrated whisky we carry is Caol Ila 12. Tim Sweeney, head bartender/partner, Authentic Hospitality , NYC The Rampur Sangam World Malt and the Rampur Royal Ranthambore Whisky deserve the spotlight as underrated whiskeys.