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

VinePair

Were still living in a vodka world. While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. Vodka provides the backbone for several popular mixed drinks like the Moscow Mule , the Vodka Martini , and the Cosmopolitan , so its an essential tool for the bar.

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On the Menu: Mirate Los Angeles

Imbibe Magazine

Photo courtesy of Mirate You offer an expansive selection of Mexican spirits, not just agave, but also rum and vodka. Of course, we are polite and use hospitality to navigate that, building up the brands we carry, instead of tearing brands down (well except sometimes sorry not sorry, celebrity tequila I shall not name).

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Three Ways: Ranch Water

Imbibe Magazine

The bracing combination of blanco tequila, fresh lime, and Topo Chico has sated West Texas ranchers and the people who drink with them for generations. blanco tequila 1/2 oz. of high-proof vodka or grain spirits with 3 oz. green tea-infused blanco tequila 1/2 oz. This version, pictured, is a spicy staple at Little Coyote.

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We Ask Dan Anderson About New Jersey’s American Bar and Grille

Chilled Magazine

Dan Anderson has a diverse and accomplished background in the hospitality industry. Moscow Mules are made with local Hammonton blueberries and blueberry vodka, offering a regional touch. Anderson and his team also craft cocktails based on guest preferences, from tequila and bourbon favorites to seasonal and trending drinks.

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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

Chilled Magazine

The 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges are: Lance Bowman Chicago, Illinois Expertise: Agave spirits, whiskey, rum, amari, CRT certified in tequila, curated backbar of over 100 agave spirits. John Prepolec Detroit, Michigan Expertise: Bourbon, Japanese whiskey, and tequila. Winner of several prestigious competitions. Sarah Karl St.

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Holiday Highlight: National Espresso Martini Day!

Chilled Magazine

The Evolution of the Espresso Martini with El Cristiano Tequila In Celebration of the special holiday, please see the El Cristiano XR Espresso Martini featured – “the world’s most delicious tequila” in what can often be called “the world’s most delicious martini.” Tequila Espresso Martini XR Ingredients 2 oz.

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Is Craft Vodka Ready for Its Moment?

VinePair

About 15 years ago, the nascent craft spirits industry was awash in vodka. A few distillers did make vodka from whole ingredients, including West Virginia’s Smooth Ambler , which used the same mash bill as its wheated bourbon. “We Vodka usually sells because it’s well priced or well marketed and ours was neither.”

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