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How to Achieve the Best Bubbles for Highballs

Imbibe Magazine

In our May/June 2024 issue , Kate Bernot explores the levels of dedication (even obsession) that bars are devoting to create the perfect, bubbly highball. Reprinted with permission from The Bartender’s Pantry by Jim Meehan and Bart Sasso with Emma Janzen, copyright © 2024. Photographs by AJ Meeker.

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The 2024 Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge Names a U.S. Winner

Imbibe Magazine

The 2024 Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge has announced the winners of its U.S. The drink is a fusion of Italian aperitivo and Japanese shochu highball, just like bringing the bergamot nomad back to its origin.” The post The 2024 Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge Names a U.S. competition.

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

Australian Bartender

Hanky Panky Lounge 3/32 Mitchell St, Darwin City @hankypanky.lounge Joey Folkersma, from Darwin took out the title of Australian Bartender of the Year for 2024 during Sydney Bar Week. The 2024 judges! The competition presented by Australian Bartender magazine and sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder Whisky. It means a lot!

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Brandy and Cognac Trends for 2024

Cheers

million 9-liter cases, according the Beverage Information Group 2024 Liquor Handbook. Guests appreciate how Calvados enhances body and adds complexity to drinks, whether served in a simple highball or a reimagined Old Fashioned, says Rivas. The post Brandy and Cognac Trends for 2024 appeared first on Cheers.

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The 20 Best Vodkas for 2024

VinePair

First, a word on how VinePair compiled the 2024 edition of our annual vodka roundup. Try it in highballs and shaken classics, like the Lemon Drop. Mix in highballs and Martinis served with a grapefruit twist. Skip Martinis and stick to simple highballs with this vodka. Smirnoff is the most popular vodka in the world.

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A New Standard: 5 Balcones Cocktails That Showcase American Single Malt Whisky at Its Best

VinePair

18, 2024 established criteria that recognizes American Single Malt Whisky as an official category in the American spirits industry. Grapefruit Highball Bright and balanced, the Grapefruit Highball uses crisp grapefruit soda to highlight the Lineages meringue and pineapple upside-down cake palate, with a punch of citrus to keep it lively.

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Shochu Cocktails That Highlight Japan’s Signature Spirit

Imbibe Magazine

In our May/June 2024 issue , we spotlight shochu, from how it’s made to how to best drink it. Coffee Chuhi Barley shochu’s toasty, nutty notes complement coffee’s rich aromatics in this shochu highball recipe from Bar Goto Niban in Brooklyn. And Editor in Chief Paul Clarke shared an extensive list of favorite bottles.

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