Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Exhibit A: Cocchi Americano, an aperitif wine from Italy (actually, two aperitif wines—a bianco and a rosa). The wines are refreshing and bright with ice and a splash of soda, and distinctively useful tools in cocktails. Is it a classic aperitif highball made with Campari, vermouth, and soda water? 1 1/2 oz. “One

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Aperitif Wine Lead Bartender Tequila 289

VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

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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Vodka Bartending Bartender Bar Manager 105

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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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Bartending Bartender Head Bartender Highball 98

VinePair

JUNE 4, 2025

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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Bar Cocktail Culture Bartending Bartender 105

VinePair

MAY 30, 2025

When the weather starts to heat up, many drinkers cast aside Old Fashioneds , Negronis , and other boozy, stirred cocktails for spritzes , highballs, and tropical drinks. At its core, the Daiquiri is a simple mix of rum , lime, and sugar, but its also a litmus test for how well a bartender knows how to balance cocktails.

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