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We Ask Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff how to shape today’s cocktail culture

Chilled Magazine

Her accolades include winning the national Speed Rack Championship and earning the title of “Fastest Hands in the West.” She’s also been recognized in Zagat’s prestigious “30 Under 30” list, showcasing her ascent from barback to nationally acclaimed mixologist, mirroring the evolution of modern culinary and cocktail scenes.

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We Asked 17 Bartenders: What Tequila Cocktail Do You Wish People Ordered More?

VinePair

Ask the average person to name a tequila cocktail, and they’re likely to blurt out “Margarita.” It’s just that the drink’s popularity and ubiquitousness tend to come at the expense of other delicious tequila drinks that aren’t ordered as much as they’d like to see. That’s fine. Toro Bravo. The citrus is there but not overpowering.

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: What’s the Best Tequila Under $50?

VinePair

The primary reason to pick up any bottle of tequila is taste. Fortunately, the ongoing tequila boom has produced delicious, high-quality expressions that won’t leave you busted. To scope out the best of the bunch, we asked 13 bartenders their choices for the affordable tequilas they always reach for.

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The New Orleans Spirits Competition 2024 “Spirits of the Year” Winners Announced at Tales of the Cocktail

Tales of the Cocktail

These awards recognize the top-rated spirit entered in each category, such as Gin: Best New American Gin, Tequila: Best Tequila Reposado, and Liqueur: Best Herbal Liqueur.

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GSN Announcement: America’s Top Bartenders and Hospitality Buyers to Judge 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards

Good Spirits News

Lance Bowman, Chicago’s most renowned mixologist and winner of the Jean Banchet Award for Best Bar in 2022, is responsible for the beverage program for the Alderman. Katie has also won numerous bartending competitions, like the Midwestern Speed Rack and Heaven Hill Bartender of the Year.

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The 10 Best Booze Books to Buy This Holiday Season (2024)

VinePair

Here, writer Aaron Goldfarb dives into the world of dusty hunters obsessives who seek out older bottles of whiskey , tequila , rum , Chartreuse , amaro , and more, and often find them in unexpected places. A Quick Drink: The Speed Rack Guide to Winning Cocktails for Any Mood Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix with Megan Krigbaum, Harry N.