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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

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It could be dated liqueur , a celebrity-backed spirit in a clunky vessel, or a too-sweet substitute for an ingredient best made fresh. Jeff White, lead bartender, Experimental Cocktail Club , NYC “I wish that black or opaque bottles would disappear from the back bar — sorry Hendrick’s ! Plus, it just isn’t a great look.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Summer Cocktail? (2025)

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The most underrated summer cocktails, according to bartenders: Siesta Sloe Gin Fizz Mizuwari Jungle Bird White Wine Spritzer Cold Dirty Martini Paper Plane Bourbon Sweet Tea Paloma Mojito Gin Sonic Sherry Cobbler Margarita and its riffs Daiquiri Naked and Famous Ti’ Punch Red Bull Vodka Caipirinha Negroni “This is the summer of the Siesta.

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Meet the Winner and Finalists of VinePair’s Best New Bartender Competition

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Fuller shook up a tiki cocktail crafted with a blend of three rums , tahini-infused amaro , espresso liqueur, and a raspberry Demerara syrup. and worked there for six months before taking on the role of lead bartender at the vegetable-forward and seasonally focused Vicia in St.

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Check Out Pippal, San Francisco’s Newest Hot Spot

Chilled Magazine

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Vodka 3/4 oz. Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Gin 1/2 oz.

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Check Out Pippal, San Francisco’s Newest Hot Spot

Chilled Magazine

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Vodka Taj Mahal Ingredients 2 oz. Vodka 3/4 oz. Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Top with fizzy coconut water.

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Vodka Day Drinks for 2024

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Vodka may not generate as much buzz as tequila or bourbon these days, but it remains the largest spirit category by share. Vodka Day on Oct. 4 is a great opportunity to celebrate the clear spirit with some creative cocktails and also help guests break out of the Vodka-Soda rut. Tea-infused Pau Maui vodka ¾ oz.

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Elements: Pandan Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Pandan is strong and will stand out in cocktails, but also subtle enough that it can still let the spirit shine,” says Alex Law, lead bartender for Bar Podmore in Honolulu. “It vodka 1/4 oz. coconut liqueur 1/4 oz. It works well with everything from gin or agave to whiskey or rum.” dry vermouth 3/4 oz. fino sherry 3/4 oz.