VinePair

APRIL 26, 2024

“Cocktail College” is brought to you by Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur. It’s not the vodka — though the vodka does matter — but no, it’s the coffee liqueur. And do you wanna know the secret to a great coffee liqueur? Listener, do you want to know the secret to a great Espresso Martini? It’s coffee. Tune in for more.

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VinePair

JANUARY 26, 2024

Ultimately, the Tuxedo is a classic Martini peppered with absinthe , Maraschino liqueur, and Angostura bitters. Foster’s an Eleven Madison Park alum and bar manager at Brooklyn’s Margot. The article The Cocktail College Podcast: The Tuxedo appeared first on VinePair. But of course, the recipe doesn’t end there.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It’s to celebrate the launch of Midori, this new Japanese liqueur.” This conversation, of course, never actually happened, but Midori — a bright green Japanese melon liqueur — did actually make its U.S. As craft cocktails push the boundaries of what bars can do, bartenders have been able to use Midori in unprecedented ways.

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VinePair

MAY 17, 2024

On this episode of “Cocktail College,” we’re joined by Ricardo Rodriguez, bar manager at Aberdeen, N.J.’s We’re ditching the shaker tins in favor of the blender for this one; it’s time to pull out that tall, straw-covered bottle of Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur. Add to coupe glass and serve with a straw.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of The Above , St. But you can step it up by picking your favorite coffee liqueur and matching it with a tequila, ideally a reposado. Amber Garcia, bar manager, Tana , Metarie, La. Omitting the orange liqueur allows the base spirits to shine through and offers a stiffer drink.” —Rob

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A Bar Above

MARCH 1, 2024

As a new bar manager, there are certain terms and vocabulary that you need to be familiar with so you can communicate effectively with your team. We’ll quickly cover what the term par is and how it applies to the bar and restaurant world, and then we’ll discuss one of its most important applications: the par sheet.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Notes Katie Tobin, bar manager at The Aquifer Bar at New Riff Distilling, Newport, KY, created this recipe. Print Christmas Cup Course Drinks Keyword cranberry, gin, Ginger liqueur, lime Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur ½ oz. Orange liqueur ½ oz.

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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. Glassware (and don’t tell me these should be chilled, that’s an upcoming article). LIQUEUR BRAND 1] X oz.

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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. I found inspiration in the Hugo Spritz [which features elderflower liqueur]. The amalgamation of the various liqueurs and sparkling wine gives the drink a golden hue.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

This article delves into the realm of advanced techniques and pro secrets, providing a comprehensive roadmap for bartenders aiming to achieve mastery. For example, understanding how different temperatures affect the viscosity of liqueurs is vital for creating perfectly layered cocktails.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Roderick Williams, Bar Manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Tobias Burkhalter, assistant general manager, FIRE Restaurant & Lounge , Denver “Equal-parts cocktails are currently some of the most popular drinks, but the Corpse Reviver #2 is an equal-parts cocktail that is not ordered enough. The Last Word.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

I’ve used it to make an Old Fashioned along with some Angostura bitters, a pinch of Maldon salt, banana liqueur, and a touch of Amaro Nonino, and the flavor that came out was magical.” Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla. “I This is great to drink on its own or with a cube or two.

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Cheers

JUNE 4, 2024

Oh My Darlin Chez Noir in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, offers a Snap Pea Rickey as well as Snap Pea Ranch Water, both created by assistant general manager and bar manager Ashley Havens. It’s mixed with Lillet Blanc, Chareau aloe vera liqueur, Cointreau, Meyer lemon juice and egg white to make the Green Goddess cocktail (shown atop).

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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. It shines without overwhelming any of the other ingredients.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. I use it at The Golden Swan in the Dorothy Day cocktail alongside Clear Creek Pear Brandy, GE Massenez Golden 8 Pear Liqueur, St. Adam Fournier, bar director, Spago , Beverly Hills, Calif.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Queen Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has noticed a gradual increase in the popularity of gin among patrons, says bar manager Karol Ansaldi. Priced at $14, it’s made with Harahorn botanical gin, wine-based Pasubio Amaro and a touch of elderberry liqueur, and served “down” in a smoked-pine scented rocks glass.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Rob Krueger, bar manager, Smith & Mills Rockefeller Center , NYC “I love the storied history of rum and can geek out on it, so it’s difficult to pick just one. Daniel King, Bar Manager, Evelyn’s at Hutton Hotel , Nashville, Tenn. “El Volcanique.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

Probably my favorite cocktail I’ve made with it is the Cold Fashioned, using Misguided Spirits’ Hinky Dink’s Working Man’s Whiskey, amaro, and cold brew liqueur.” Garth Poe, bar manager, Easy Bistro & Bar , Chattanooga, Tenn. Rachel Snider, bar manager, Paradiso Hi Fi , Burlington, Vt. “It

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

That ignited the curiosity of then head bartender and current Clemente bar manager Richie Millwater, who was so inspired by the ingredient that he started using it in all sorts of R and D projects. The miso syrup is married with vodka, maraschino, fennel liqueur, cherry blossom vermouth, and Vin Santo del Chianti.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Ismael Ponce, bar manager, The Up & Up , NYC “For a rich, fruity Cognac that’s just superb for mixing or drinking on its own, Martell VSOP is outstanding. A dessert cocktail using some cream, vanilla liqueur, a touch of Benedictine, and Carte Blanche with some freshly grated cinnamon on top is a great way to end the night.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Oren Briggs, Bar Manager, Apothecary , Dallas “I think I’d have to go with none other than Aberlour 12. Whether it’s paired with strawberry and calamansi or biscotti liqueur and sfumato in an Old Fashion variation, its uses are endless.” It’s a blended Scotch, which I know a lot of purists out there will dislike.

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VinePair

MARCH 20, 2024

we explored the “Potato Head” style of mixology, and how the Shinji’s bar team uses it to breathe new life into familiar formulas. Shinji’s takes this approach to the limit by making their own bespoke liqueurs, leading to new and unique takes on drinks like the Vesper and Last Word. 7 spot on the World’s 50 Best list in 2022.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

When you’re making an infusion, you want to make something that adds to a drink and complements its other ingredients,” explains Carly Bulger, bar manager for 21st Amendment at La Louisiane and May Baily’s Place in New Orleans. The article A New Era of High-End Infused Cocktails Is Upon Us appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Abraham Flota, bar manager, Prospect , San Francisco “I think both Mojitos and Espresso Martinis are universally hated by bartenders.” Colm Whelan, general manager, Desert 5 Spot New York , NYC “One drink that should be retired from cocktail menus is the Cosmopolitan. Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

” —Martin Fernandez, bar manager Rochambeau , Boston “Not a cocktail, but a spirit: rum. It’s great this time a year because the swapping of dry vermouth for sweet vermouth and the addition of Maraschino liqueur gives a bit of sweetness that is comforting, and can help get you through the cold winter months.”

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

The jammy dried fruit notes, strong but approachable spice, and the heat allow you to add homemade syrups or liqueurs [to your build] without overpowering the Scotch itself. Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , Boston “Dornoch Distillery Redacted Bros. 8 Year Old SRV5 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

That was a drink strictly reserved for one of the neighborhood’s numerous dank, sticky-floored dive bars, where drink expectations beyond a beer and a shot were low and the quality of the Vodka Soda even lower. The article The New Guard of the East Village Cocktail Scene Has Arrived appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Irish whiskey provides the backbone, theres flavorful sweetness from the liqueurs, and Pedro Ximnez sherry brings a nice dried fruit and spice note to the cocktail, acting as a bridge between the coffee and cassis, Alexander says. coffee liqueur 3/4 oz. white chocolate liqueur 1/2 oz. Irish whiskey 3/4 oz. crme de cacao 1/2 oz.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

George’s Valley Gin Empirical Spirits Doritos Nacho Cheese Banhez Destilados de Fruta BroVo Spirits Uncharted Rhapsody American Forest Liqueur Bitter Journey Bing Zhou Mijenta Cristalino Avallen Calvados “The best newly released spirit we’ve added to our bar is Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin. . Principe de los Apostoles Mate Gin.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early. It inspired the creation of the Brooklyn , a variation featuring rye, dry vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, and Amer Picon. While certainly boozy, the zesty Penicillin will wake up your guests.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Jacob Morris, Bar Manager at an Agave-Forward Craft Cocktail Bar in San Francisco “Herradura’s a true original,” says Jacob Morris, bar manager at a craft cocktail bar in San Francisco. This article is sponsored by Tequila Herradura. It’s been selling incredibly well!”

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VinePair

JANUARY 24, 2025

Lucky for us, todays guest comes armed with plenty of insider info from friends and colleagues associated with that bar, as well as his own firsthand experience tasting various iterations of the Singapore Sling. Tune in for more. Top with fresh ice and garnish with a Luxardo cherry and a pineapple slice.

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VinePair

JANUARY 24, 2025

Naturally, we had a few questions regarding the appropriate way to clean a jigger during a shift, so we reached out to Trey Sanford, bar manager at Anchorage, Alaskas South Restaurant + Coffeehouse for more information. The article Yes, There Is a Wrong Way to Clean Your Jigger and This Is It appeared first on VinePair.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Jonathan Brasher, front of house manager at Tre Luna Bar & Kitchen in Hoover, AL, created this recipe. Print Sage Advice Course Drinks Keyword elderflower liqueur, lime, sage, Simple syrup, vodka Ingredients 2 oz. Germain elderflower liqueur ¾ oz. Origen vodka ¾ oz.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

” Keivon Dashtizadeh, bar manager, The Lafayette Hotel , San Diego We’re seeing local and dive bar staples making their way into the craft cocktail scene. Hard-to-get bottles like Malrt are being brought across state lines by New Yorkers eager to experience the cult-favorite, ber-bitter liqueur.

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VinePair

APRIL 18, 2025

This isnt to say that these drinks are lackluster, but the folks behind NYC bar Lullaby recently sought out a way to make carbonated cocktails as bubbly as possible and make every sip hit like a freshly cracked can of Coca-Cola. Bar manager Liz Hitchcocks Girl Cola. The drink in question? Then, watch the magic happen.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Other top cocktails at Bar Louie include the Wild Berry Margarita, with Don Julio blanco tequila, blackberry, strawberry, Truly Wild Berry seltzer, Twang nectarberry and blueberries, and the Pink Flamingo Paloma (Casamigos blanco tequila, Deep Eddy ruby red vodka, agave, lime and Fever-Tree sparkling grapefruit).

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