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In the Limelight: Apple

Chilled Magazine

At NYC’s beloved Dante (#1 Best Bar in North America, 2019 & 2020) , Beverage Training Director Renato Tonnelli, who was recently crowned 2023 US World Class Bartender of the Year, has reimagined the 90’s classic Appletini, highlighting the seasonal flavor to create a crisp, herbaceous and elegant drink. Allspice Liqueur.25 Apple Brandy.75

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Joey Folkersma: We hear from the 2024 Bartender of the Year

Australian Bartender

In 2020 I made it to the top 8. mls Dill infused fino 20 mls acidulated honey dew melon juice 20 mls salted lime oleo For the acidulated honey dew: 700 mls juice, add 28 grams citric and 14 malic acid. Comps are a great way to be creative, try new flavours or techniques and learn something new every time. The 2024 judges!

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Meet the Judges of the Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge

Chilled Magazine

Lynn House Lynn House is the dynamic force behind Heaven Hill Brands’ spirits portfolio, infusing each brand with her expertise and creativity. She was recognized as a semifinalist for Tales of the Cocktail’s American Bartender of Year in 2018 and 2019 and a finalist for American Bartender of the Year in 2020 and 2022.

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Day Trip: Rachael Petach, C. Cassis

Imbibe Magazine

The result, founded in December 2020, is C. We add a botanical infusion to complement the blackcurrants, which have big, bright acidity and depth, and this herbaceous, almost savory quality. Petach began to experiment with blackcurrants (illegal to cultivate in the U.S.

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Review: Mutiny Island Vodka

Drinkhacker

Mutiny Island Vodka offers three products, a standard vodka and three infusions. In 2020, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) amended the US federal standard of identity of vodka, removing the phrase to be without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color. Today we are tasting the standard vodka.

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Where to Drink in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Imbibe Magazine

The result is a casual atmosphere and wildly delicious cocktails—frequently featuring house-made infusions, syrups, shrubs and more—like the Cosmic Debris (bourbon, lemon, egg white, fruity pebbles, pistachio cream) or the Turin & Tonka (rye, tonka, sweet vermouth, house curacao, aromatic bitters).

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Review: Ventisquero 2019 Vertice and 2019 Obliqua

Drinkhacker

Heads up: 2020’s release appears to be changing to a new vineyard while keeping the blend intact. The palate rolls toward cherry after some time in glass, infused with vanilla and a grind of white pepper. A- / $30 2017 Ventisquero Obliqua Carmenere Apalta Vineyard – Old, 100% carmenere.

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