VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2024

All of which leads to the question: If a guest orders a shaken Martini out of cinematic convention, is it the bartender’s job to lead them down the path of perceived Martini enlightenment? We tapped 12 bartenders to find out. Is it ever OK to ask For a Martini shaken, according to bartenders: “It depends on the Martini.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

So we tapped 12 bartenders to find out which whiskey cocktails they felt werent getting enough accolades. I think its been lost in that realm for a while so when someone orders a Vieux Carr, it says something about them and their appreciation for cocktails, balance of flavors, and their respect for the bartenders knowledge and skill.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Every professional bartender has a few bottles they don’t like. But there’s usually one bottle that functions as something of a nemesis, and seeing it on a trusted establishment’s back bar or a good friend’s bar cart is enough to burrow under their skin — and heaven help the well-meaning soul who presents it as a gift.

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2025

An excellent bartender possesses a distinct set of skills. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. They build drinks with meticulous precision.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Nobody knows these differences better than bartenders committed to whipping up the best drinks possible for guests, even if that drink is a humble Vodka Soda. Lance Bowman, bar manager, UMMO , Chicago There is no other vodka I could be more excited to mention than Good Vodka. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks?

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Edgar Davies (left), bar manager at Front/Back Accra at a pop-up at Talking to Strangers in Cape Town. Richie Barrow, general manager of the Nairobi-based Tribe Hotel , is helping to spearhead the upcoming Kenya Bartender Week. 19 , and founder of the Accra Bar Show.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

As the bar manager and general manager, Gemzon is piling on the local praise. Her Filipino heritage inspires her tendency to lean on high-acid and sweet-sour flavors behind the bar, which also makes the bars Scantron-style cocktail questionnaire (for guests who want to try something new) particularly helpful.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Plenty of bartenders and bar professionals have at least one whiskey they feel is overrated. What are the whiskeys currently on the bar communitys overhyped list? We asked 12 bar professionals to find out. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn While this might be a hot take, bourbon is often overhyped.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Come fall and winter, though, when much of America’s greenery is frosted over, it can take a little more creativity — especially for the at-home bartender. To help you seize the seasons, we chatted with three NYC bartenders and got their secrets on how to get the most out of fall and winter produce. Shake until chilled.

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VinePair

JANUARY 6, 2025

For the initial cocktail menu, the group drafted its old compatriot, Nico de Soto, who got his start at the Paris ECC and was bar manager of the original New York iteration. De Soto has since opened his own bars, including Mace in New York and Danico in Paris. For the head bartender, they tapped Nathalie Durrieu.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

En route, guides from the Arca Tierra project , which connects farmers with bartenders, chefs, and consumers, explained that the many man-made islands in the canal belong to a massive agricultural project built to feed the Aztec empire centuries ago. Natália Faustino Creativity is always a big part of cocktail bartending.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Introduction: The Ascent to Mastery: Why Advanced Mixology Matters for Bartenders In the fiercely competitive world of bartending, merely knowing the basics is insufficient for true distinction. aging cocktails in small oak barrels), allow bartenders to create unique and complex flavors, pushing the boundaries of traditional cocktails.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A cursory glance of various Reddit subs like r/bartenders and r/Chicago reveal some solid attempts: Notes of Fresca, paint thinner, and sadness; Week-old grapefruit rinds soaked in floodwater and shame; Gasoline filtered through a week-old garbage bag; Imagine if your parents’ divorce had a flavor. The article When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

When anyone embarks on their bartending journey, one of the first steps is usually learning how to make the classics: Old Fashioneds, Martinis, Negronis, Daiquiris, and the like. To find out which ones are the simplest to nail, we hit up 10 professional bartenders and got their input. It elevates the drink to top-tier status.”

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Case in point: the new California road trip–inspired menu at Los Angeles’ Big Bar , a 13-year-old neighborhood bar nestled beneath the iconic Griffith Observatory. “I get the most excited for a cocktail that tastes great and has a narrative layer,” says longtime bar manager Eugene Lee.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We asked 12 bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated barrel-proof bourbons, to help you cut through the noise and find out which bottles are worth the hunt. ” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. Olivia Fernandez, bartender, The Ballantyne , Charlotte, N.C. “I The 2022 release, at 119.8

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To get the chatter going, we asked 10 bartenders their thoughts on the most overrated whiskeys out there. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Instead of buying Blanton’s, find a good whiskey bar and ask what they’re drinking right now. Such subjectivity can spark an interesting conversation.

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VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

Who better to consult than a bartender? That’s why we asked 12 bartenders to share their picks for the best bourbon that won’t break the bank. The Brooklyn-based distillery was started by a couple of New York bartenders looking to bring a bartender-friendly and cost-effective spirit to the market. Here’s what they said.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

To scope out the best of the bunch, we asked 13 bartenders their choices for the affordable tequilas they always reach for. Solomon Thomas, bartender, R&D , Philadelphia “I have several favorites, but if you were to ask me which one I’d choose, it would be Cascahuín blanco. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category. Travis Gauvin, bartender, Sur Lie , Portland, Maine “I think Slane is underrated, perhaps in large part because some brands have an outsized influence or cultural representation in the category. No brainer.” Bottled at a hefty 57.15

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

For a little inspiration, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated summer cocktail. Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “Whenever you’re at a loss for what to drink and just want something light and refreshing, look no further than a white vermouth and soda. .”

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

For a brief spell in the late ‘90s I was a lunch bartender at a neighborhood seafood restaurant in New York City. I’d been brought on as a waiter, but the seasoned bar staff, mostly primadonnas who conscientiously objected to daytime bartending, refused to work lunch. Ten or 15 years ago, dive bars were beer-and-a-shot spots.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here, we asked 10 bartenders which shots are capturing the most attention in their bars. The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

Ask a bartender the same question, however, and they may give you a different answer. To find out what those other beverages are, we asked 17 bartenders what tequila cocktail deserves a little more love from their guests. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of The Above , St. Amber Garcia, bar manager, Tana , Metarie, La.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. If the bar is particularly busy it doesn’t make sense to offer something complicated. From old-school builds to timeless tropical drinks, these are the cocktails bartenders wish their patrons would opt for more often. “What’s good here?” The Last Word.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bartenders can simplify this process, which makes perfect sense. After all, they tend to enjoy educating curious customers about the new labels hanging out on their back bars. With that in mind, we asked 11 bartenders what new bourbons have found a home at their watering holes. Great for shaken and stirred drinks, it’s 115.1

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

That’s why we asked 14 bartenders to share their own go-to tequilas, both behind the stick and on their home bar carts. Shane Mstroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “I’m gonna go a little more niche with Fuentesca’s 2018 Huertas Las Antenas Blanco. Here’s what they said.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Even highly experienced bartenders have told me they don’t have a good understanding of bar management, and long-time bar managers have confided that they were never actually trained in the position. So that’s what I want to focus on in this column: the business of bartending.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

To answer this question, we asked 11 bartenders their choice for the best peated Scotch for beginners. Jason Yu, bartender, The Wolves , Los Angeles “ Kilchoman Machir Bay is ideal for people who love bourbon and want to get into peated Scotch. Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla. “I

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Suzy Critchlow, bar manager, Pascual , Washington, D.C. Gabriel Morales, bar manager, Sexy Fish , Miami “I like to use Lost Explorer Espadín Mezcal infused with cilantro and finished with fresh lime juice, house-made celery, and serrano syrups. Juan Salgado, bartender, El Jardin , San Jose, Calif. “A

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

To bridge the gap, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite bottles for bourbon beginners. Some bartenders mentioned bottles that are slightly lower in alcohol to soften the spirituous burn the category is known for, while others chose their picks because they’re ubiquitous and accessible.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 7, 2024

To learn more about the importance of salting cocktails and which drinks can benefit from it, we tapped Trey Sanford, bar manager at Anchorage, Alaska’s South Restaurant + Coffeehouse. Image retrieved from fahrwasser via stock.adobe.com The article Ask a Bartender: Which Cocktails Should I Add Salt To?

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

If your home bar shows a conspicuous absence of rum despite an affinity for Daiquiris, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Volcanique.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

Mario Firmani, bar manager at an establishment that’s in the 50 Best Bars list, knows a thing or two about the aperitivo. He started as a busser at 18 and worked his way up to bartending. This article is sponsored by La Marca Prosecco. While attending college at Rutgers in Newark, he needed to make money.

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VinePair

JULY 23, 2024

There are also some tequila cocktails that, in the eyes of bartenders, have a little less bang. So, what tequila cocktails are considered overrated in the bartending community? Shane Mastroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “The most overrated tequila cocktail is a Tequila Sunrise.

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VinePair

MAY 16, 2024

That’s why we asked 12 bartenders what bottles we should reach for when we’re seeking the best bang for our buck. Keith Larry, partner and bar manager, Little Rascal , NYC “El Tesoro Blanco is never hard to find and is made by a living tequila legend, Carlos Camarena. 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

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