VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

It also serves multiple purposes: measuring small amounts, scooping olives or cherries, and even muddling in a pinch. ” Dean Metjaha, bartender, Bar Bonobo , New York City One of the most impactful unsung heroes of the bar is the fine-mesh strainer. Lui Fernandes, bar manager, Ember and Alma , Marlborough, Mass.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

To dive into the inspiration of this eye-catching concoction, VinePair tapped Sarah Morrissey, bar manager at the newly revived Upper East Side institution. His version was much more simple with just gin, muddled blackberries, and crushed ice,” Morrissey says. Basically like a Daiquiri spec, but with gin.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

Juel Triggs, bar manager, Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel , Memphis, Tenn. Doug Kazley, bar manager, Ambli Global, Denver “Easy: Medley Bros. ” —Bill Ting, bar manager, SouthGate , Philadelphia “High West Bourbon is one of them and one of my favorites. Bourbon 102 Proof.

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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. Fresh lemon juice Muddled sage Egg whites Instructions Muddle ingredients in a shaker and dry shake. . Chai tea spice syrup Nutmeg Biscotti cookie Instructions Combine ingredients and shake.

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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. Mixologist Kevin Cabrey at Paseo Bistro in Mill Valley, CA, lightly muddles fresh pea shells in Gray Whale gin and infuses it for 15 minutes.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Pumpkins While orgeat is traditionally made with almonds, at Tiki Chick in NYC’s Upper West Side, bar manager Linda Nivar reinvents the syrup with pepita seeds (the hulless seeds of certain pumpkin varieties) creating a unique spin on the tiki bar staple while honoring her Latin roots. Add sugar and stir. Shake until chilled.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Notes Garth Poe, bar manager at Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, TN, created this recipe. Still water Instructions Muddle mint leaves and strawberries in a shaker tin. . Lime juice 3 Cardamom pods Instructions Combine all ingredients in shaker tin. Mount with ice and shake.

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