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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now?

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That’s because a shot is more than a quick blast of liquor to lips. Its purposes vary: It can be a celebration of good news, a bartender’s friendly handshake , or an efficient means of catching a buzz before or during a night of revelry (and then responsibly ordering a ride share). It never fails.” It’s also great for the staff.

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We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bourbon? (2024)

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To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country. “I

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

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This allows the spirits to really cut through and be the leading stars of the cocktail.” Mickey Stevenson, lead bartender, Four Walls , Nashville “For a versatile and flavorful option, I always reach for Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

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Mardi Gras Cocktails For 2025

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Charles Sour Course Drinks Keyword aquafaba, bourbon, lemon, peach, red wine, Simple syrup Ingredients 2 oz. Red wine Instructions Add peach-infused bourbon, lemon, syrup and aquafaba to a shaker. Red wine Instructions Add peach-infused bourbon, lemon, syrup and aquafaba to a shaker.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s Your Doomsday Bunker Bottle of Bourbon?

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And while we as viewers cope with the fictional end of the world in our own way (with a bowl of ice cream and a glass of wine, preferably under a weighted blanket), nothing helps a character cope better than booze if they can get their hands on it, of course. Chad Berkey, lead bartender, LAuberge Del Mar , Del Mar, Calif.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now? (2025)

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Wine + Spirits , Brooklyn Right now at Gilly’s , were selling loads of M&Ms ( Mezcal and Montenegro ) and Green Tea shots. Mickey Stevenson, lead bartender, Four Walls , Nashville A few years ago, bartenders from multiple locations in our group started asking for a recipe for a Mexican Candy shot.

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A Guide to Gifting the Best Cocktail Books to Everyone on Your Nice List

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Here, we’ve rounded up curated recommendations for the best cocktail books to gift from Cider Mill Press (an imprint of HarperCollins Focus), a publisher of high-quality, elegant books on wine and spirits. The Host With the Most The holiday season can be a hurried rush of hosting or being hosted. Price: $17.49

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