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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Winter Cocktail?

VinePair

The Honeysuckle Hottie, a vodka-and-tea-based cocktail, offers a unique twist to the traditional Hot Toddy and is a refreshing, sophisticated alternative. The combination of chamomile tea, honeysuckle vodka , and Benedictine creates a harmonious blend of flavors that is both soothing and flavorful.”

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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

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, NOSC showcased a live judging across all of its spirits categories, both domestic and international, including whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic. More than 439 registrants entered the competition, which were reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) Announces the 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program® (CAP) Class

Tales of the Cocktail

Pre Shift sources first-person accounts from the front lines of the food and beverage world, exploring topics of relevance to todays most ambitious and forward-thinking bartenders, account owner and operators, sommeliers and trade professionals. Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski of Lords, and Paul Aguilar of Himkok, among many others.