Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Matriarch Martini For her Speed Rack–winning Espresso Martini recipe, bartender Haley Traub found inspiration from her mom’s Black Forest trifle dessert. Honeyed Coffee Gin & Tonic Cold-brew and honey boost the classic G&T. Haymaker This rich combo of rye whiskey, espresso, and cream drinks like a boozy iced latte.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

There are panel discussions and seminars on topics like the history of gin or cocktail clarification techniques, plus dozens of pop-ups where the international bar teams pair up with local bars to create a special menu highlighting local ingredients. The festival aims to be equal-parts educational and enjoyable.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

Sip on the Sake & Strange Divine, a Martini-style sake-based drink made with gin, rice whiskey, sushi rice, shiso, and garnished with caviar. The bartenders lead the guests on a personalized journey through the bar’s menu with up to four cocktails tailored around their preferences.

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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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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

APRIL 9, 2025

Rather than ordering a classic like a Gin & Tonic or Old Fashioned and asking the bartender to make it strong , there are a few particularly powerful cocktails that pack a punch all on their own. Then, four ounces of ice-cold gin is poured directly into the glass, making the drink essentially straight gin.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The Dry Martini is back, with a lot of extra dry and in and out orders, says Marcovaldo Dionysos, a veteran bartender in San Francisco, a city with a longstanding reputation as a Martini mecca. For gin Martinis its rarer to get calls for no vermouth, but it is almost always dry or extra dry. And where along the way did it get shunted?

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Frozen Gin & Tonic What’s more refreshing on a summer day than a Gin & Tonic? A frozen Gin & Tonic, especially one made with cooling cucumber. Frozen Rusty Nail The Rusty Nail may be a classic winter warmer, but Bunny Slope bartenders in Chicago saw frozen potential in the scotch-based standard.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Out of the many contemporary cocktails on the site, the ones that most captivated adventurous home bartenders included variations on classics, such as the Last Word–inspired Green Eyes and the Negroni-inspired Bicycle Thief. Left Hand Renowned bartender Sam Ross created this sipper as “the love child of a Negroni and a Manhattan.”

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Dale DeGroff is the most famous cocktail bartender in the world. His protégés include Audrey Saunders and the late Sasha Petraske , who in turn inspired hundreds of other bartenders. His protégés include Audrey Saunders and the late Sasha Petraske , who in turn inspired hundreds of other bartenders.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Negroni Sbagliato While the Sbagliato is said to be the result of a busy bartender mistakenly using sparkling wine instead of gin in a Negroni , it turned out to be a pretty happy accident. The Lyndy Hop The Vesper gets dressed up for the holidays in The Violet Hour’s twist on the classic.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. But based on the number of new craft gins and unique expressions hitting the market, and a few key gin acquisitions from major spirits players, the U.S. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.

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VinePair

JUNE 27, 2024

Similar to an actual culinary soufflé that requires precise conditions to pop up, these gravity-defying drinks are notoriously difficult to execute — none more so than the Ramos Gin Fizz. It’s not surprising, therefore, that the Ramos Gin Fizz has remained conspicuously absent from cocktail menus in recent decades.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Whether it’s Tanqueray asserting that its gin is the best in class for mixing up Martinis or Espoln trying to become every bartenders go-to tequila for Margs and Palomas , a popular marketing technique that countless spirits companies have adopted over the years is attaching their brands to specific drinks. And it makes sense.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Torii, a favorite off the menu, trades the gin for sweet potato shochu and adds Amontillado sherry, imbuing the aperitivo with a nutty aroma. Its Quinoni is made with an Andean vermouth and quinoa bitters, while the Miski cocktail trades gin for miske , an Ecuadorean agave spirit, macerated with flowers.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2025

Its a simple mix of gin , citrus, mint, and sugar, but behind that refreshing exterior lies a surprisingly tangled history. And is it just a minty gin Daiquiri , or is there more to this creation? Beyond its origins, it remains one of the most debated drinks in cocktail history. Is it best served up or on the rocks?

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Improved Grasshopper New Orleans bartender Paul Gustings’ formula for the Grasshopper draws a better flavor balance from a unique mixture of liqueurs. Truss and Twine’s White Russian This take on the classic coffee cocktail gets twice the java via coffee liqueur and a coffee–infused gin.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

After conquering low-lift highballs and easy equal-parts concoctions, most aspiring bartenders are eager to step into the big leagues and attempt more intricate cocktails. For other more complex cocktails, like the Ramos Gin Fizz , nailing it is a little more straightforward. Here’s what they had to say. Patience is the key.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Today marks the 90th anniversary of Prohibition’s repeal, and to celebrate our right to openly raise a glass, we checked in with bartender, writer and keeper of repealday.org , Jeffrey Morgenthaler, for five of his favorite toast-worthy tipples—here are his picks. French 75 “The French 75 is just that perfect expatriate drink.”

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

But in the late 19th century, when this European import encountered gin and whiskey in American bars, it not only made vermouth a cocktail staple but also spurred a level of innovation that still resonates today. The modern cocktail renaissance saw bartenders renewing their appreciation for vermouth, which in turn energized the category.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. And although there might be a solid list of house cocktails to choose from, there persist some cocktail classics, wild concoctions, and underrated favorites that bartenders wish their customers would reach for. The citrus and the orange liqueur tame the gin.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Beloved by bartenders for its emphasis on creativity and innovation, this competition invites bartenders around the world to craft an original aperitivo-style cocktail, drawing inspiration from any form of art. All National Bar Artists will gather at the Global Finals in Rome on the May 12, 2024.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Normally, he’d order his usual bourbon and soda, but having grown bored of the drink, he asked bartender George Williamson to whip up something different. With a quick switch of bourbon to gin , the Gin Rickey was born. the Gin Rickey is not so much a preferred drink but part of the city’s cultural fabric.

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

Even bartenders don’t know what the next status cocktail may be, but they treat speculation a little differently than most. Here, we asked 11 bartenders to share what cocktail they hope guests will order more of as the year rolls along. Carly Lacoste, bartender, The Doghouse , New Orleans “I would love to see more Scotch cocktails.

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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 10, 2024

Delta, whose main hub is in Atlanta, offers Tip Top canned cocktails , formulated in collaboration with bartender Miles Macquarrie of Decatur’s Kimball House. Alaska serves Buffalo Trace and Aviation Gin, while Delta features Du Nord Foundation Vodka among its offerings. When we go to Japan, they offer sake.” Sometimes simple is best.

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VinePair

JANUARY 15, 2024

For anyone who regularly bellies up to the bar, there are a number of interactions you might have with a bartender. This can be something standard, like a Gin & Tonic or a Manhattan , or something from a menu. Are you an avid amateur bartender and would like to recreate it at home? At baseline, you’re going to order a drink.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

Start by sharing your go-to cocktail and then witness the spin Bisou bartenders put on it. “I love a gin Martini , wet with a lemon twist and a bit of homemade crème fraîche liqueur,” says Noirbusson, or “an Espresso Martini with rhum and cacao.” ” In true Parisian style, allow plenty of time to linger.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Bartender Kathleen Garcia’s Everything Whale Be Alright spritz symbolizes her “love of Monterey Bay and the numerous road trips she’d taken there growing up with her mother and sister, then, later in life with her boyfriend,” says Lee.

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VinePair

APRIL 5, 2024

The United Kingdom has a strong claim as the world’s gin capital. But in recent decades, a host of new exciting gin destinations have emerged, including the good old U.S.A. One pivotal player in the spirit’s stateside evolution: Aviation American Gin , a homegrown brand that found celebrity fame.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Among the featured drinks in Miami was the “Zizou Spritz” created by Broken Shaker bartender José Pérez-Roura. Photo by: Ashlyn McKibben One of the cocktails in Los Angeles was crafted and poured by local bartender Gianna Johns, known for her imaginative and visually striking drinks. It balances the botanical notes of gin.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Bartenders mix the cocktail in volume before service begins and store it in a single bottle. In this article, well discuss why your fridge needs a bottle of batched cocktail, the common pitfalls, and how to execute your first cocktail batch. Unless youre an industry insider, you may not be familiar with the term batched cocktails.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Whether it’s a few dashes of saline solution in a Whiskey Sour , a pinch of smoked salt in an Old Fashioned , or flaky sea salt in a Gin & Tonic with cucumber and pink peppercorn, most of your classics can benefit from the flavor enhancement,” he says. “In In fact, I can’t think of a single drink that wouldn’t benefit from it.”

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

While clear spirits like gin and tequila might feel like the most obvious choices for summertime sipping, rum and bourbon also have their place, as do lighter, low-ABV options like vermouth and Pimm’s. For a little inspiration, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated summer cocktail. “The Saturn.

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VinePair

MAY 31, 2024

If you’ve been to a true dive bar, maybe you’ve witnessed a bartender grab a slimy lime wedge from a sketchy-looking jar and mount it on the rim of your Gin & Tonic. To find out which garnishes are cool to consume and which you should avoid, VinePair tapped Katie Kennedy, head bartender at Contento in NYC’s East Harlem.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Alfredo’s Favorite At Artusi in Seattle, lead bartender Christian Nguyen uses the rosa version in the Alfredo’s Favorite. And the mild baking spices, bitter ginger, and floral notes mix beautifully with tequila and gin.” London dry gin 3/4 oz. 1 1/2 oz. “And ” 1 1/4 oz. blanco tequila 3/4 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

The frozen drinks list includes slushy Gin and Tonics, Painkillers, Palomas, and classic Margaritas. A 1970 institution with six locations citywide, Los Tios’ bartenders believe they introduced the frozen Margarita to Houstonians circa 1975. Can’t choose? Order a flight of three for $18 and feel the Gulf humidity dissipate.

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