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

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Mickey Stevenson, lead bartender, Four Walls at The Joseph , Nashville Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit and Rose Vodka is an excellent choice due to its bright, aromatic flavors and smooth texture. Its ultra-smooth for the price point, and it has a slightly citrusy note that makes it great for cocktails like a Lemon Drop or Mule.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Beginners? (2024)

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The higher proof also makes it versatile in many different styles of cocktails, from Old Fashioneds to egg-white sours and even tiki cocktails!” ” —Roisin Garcia, lead bartender, Ocean Prime , NYC “Since I started imbibing, I’ve always been a whiskey girl. Good news: You will never find ‘the one.’)

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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. Old Forester 86 Proof is the best of both worlds.

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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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The Sneaky Ingredients Making Your Cocktail More Expensive

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It’s tough when a bar is hinging their cocktails on the nuances of juices and the prepping of raw materials,” explains Ash Miyazaki, lead bartender at The Let’s Go! Disco & Cocktail Club in Los Angeles. Rhubarb The climate’s influence can be even more profound when hyper-seasonal ingredients are considered.

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

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

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In between signature recipes and interviews with the city’s leading bartenders, this book provides a detailed rundown of the city’s best sips and views. While tiki drinks are notoriously complex, these streamlined renditions deliver maximum flavor without most of the fuss. Price: $17.49 Price: $16.07