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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails?

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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. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. Its both practical and conceptual. We love it.

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Mixing Cocktails?

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Whether you’re making a spirit-forward Old Fashioned that calls for a high-proof whiskey or you want a lighter, fruitier style for your highball, there’s a bottle below that will complement any mood. This allows the spirits to really cut through and be the leading stars of the cocktail.”

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The Bourbon Trail’s Best Kept Secret? World-Class Cocktails at Distillery Bars

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It was a well-balanced highball layered, complex, refreshing, and delicious. Credit: Michter’s Since late 2019, head bartender Dallas White has taken the reins, working alongside lead bartender Christy LeCompte to maintain Wondrichs list of classics while adding a fresh lineup of modern cocktails rotated twice a year.

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