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. Its semi-savory quality led us at Pitts to pairing it with sumac in a highball, but our house Cosmo recipe uses a hefty pour of the vodka as the base. We love it.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

While there are many ways to enjoy drinking shochu , bartenders are particularly captivated by the cocktail adaptability of the diverse spirit. Acclaimed bartenders Julia Momose (of Kumiko )andChristian Suzuki-Orellana (formerly of Wildhawk ) helped guide guests on how to best enjoy the spirit in different applications.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Highballs have long been tethered to the realm of dive bars. Given their easy composition, highballs traditionally fall into the category of drinks that one can easily recreate at home without any professional bartending experience. More often than not, they max out at two ingredients, sans the obligatory citrus wedge garnish.

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

Enter: the Highball. Typically consisting of a spirit, soda, and ice, Highballs don’t require much effort, which is ideal when there’s already sweat rolling down your neck. The spirit-and-soda base provides a blank canvas for mixologists and at-home bartenders to easily create more complex libations.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Grab a seat in front of the bartenders at the main bar, sip on bubbly at the sake and Champagne bar, or go in for a customized cocktail experience at its four-seat omakase bar. When guests enter the upstairs bar, the bartender asks for their name and promptly writes it on the white-tiled wall behind the bar.

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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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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

APRIL 8, 2025

Balcones head bartender Don Phet is here to help break down what this new ruling means for the industry and consumers alike, as well as show off the versatility of American Single Malts in cocktails (because no, its not just for sipping neat!). This article is sponsored by Balcones. Add ice into glassware. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 29, 2024

Today, the increasing stateside appreciation for Spanish wine and Basque cuisine may be responsible for the reappearance of the Kalimotxo on menus, and bartenders are using the classic flavor combo as just the starting point.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

The drink is a fusion of Italian aperitivo and Japanese shochu highball, just like bringing the bergamot nomad back to its origin.” The Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge invites bartenders from around the world to create an original aperitivo cocktail showcasing ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto and inspired by any form of art.

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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. Andrew Boutselis, bartender, ALTAR , Brooklyn “The f*cking Blood and Sand. Here’s what they had to say. Is it skinny? With Tajín or salt?

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

This superpower gives it incredible versatility—whether in an indulgent dessert drink or a light, unfussy highball. Pandan is strong and will stand out in cocktails, but also subtle enough that it can still let the spirit shine,” says Alex Law, lead bartender for Bar Podmore in Honolulu. “It

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 31, 2024

Coffee Chuhi Barley shochu’s toasty, nutty notes complement coffee’s rich aromatics in this shochu highball recipe from Bar Goto Niban in Brooklyn. Izumi Pimm San Francisco bartender Aaron Plein uses sweet potato shochu to add some complexity and Japanese flare to the classic Pimm’s Cup.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Raised among the retro culture of Los Angeles and a tiki enthusiast before he was old enough to drink — he came to the culture via exotica music in high school — Richard ditched his focus on a radio career to get into bartending. The article Next Wave Awards Bartender of the Year: Garret Richard appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

When you disclose the precious and telling information, the bartender offers you a drink that is just like you — diligent and soft, yet stubborn. The article The Drinks World Has Hit Peak Astrology appeared first on VinePair. Imagine walking into a bar and, upon ordering a cocktail, being asked what your zodiac sign is.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

” The “Ain’t Woman Enough” is a refreshing mezcal highball referencing a Loretta Lynn song. Bartender Dillon Brown wanted to utilize as many woman-owned and made products as possible, incorporating Yola mezcal and Xila, a mezcal-based spiced liqueur. So we made a blush pink melon Martini.”

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Is it a classic aperitif highball made with Campari, vermouth, and soda water? Alfredo’s Favorite At Artusi in Seattle, lead bartender Christian Nguyen uses the rosa version in the Alfredo’s Favorite. But to fully appreciate Cocchi Americano and effectively unlock its potential, it’s helpful to know what the wine is (and isn’t).

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Cheers

JANUARY 22, 2025

Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Notes Jose Martinez, bartender at The St. Notes Jose Martinez, bartender at The St. . Kumquat juice 1 oz. Midori melon liqueur oz. Coconut liqueur Edamame foam* Instructions Add all ingredients in the shaker with ice. Shake for 10 seconds.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

If a cocktail or technique goes viral among the social media app’s estimated 145 million American users , it’s almost inevitable that bartenders will get flooded with requests for whatever the trend is, even if nobody knew it existed the week before. Bartenders typically tolerate such shenanigans with grace and aplomb.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

According to Janice Bailon, head bartender at Latin American restaurant Leyenda in Brooklyn, creating an excellent cocktail starts with a clear intention. This article is sponsored by Tequila Ocho. The article Why Bartender Janice Bailon’s Paloma Is ‘Thinking Pink!’ What do I want it to convey? What’s the storyline?”

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

I was talking to a longtime bartender friend recently about the way things were back in the early days of the cocktail renaissance, around the time when we’d first met, almost 20 years ago. The style has captivated generations of bartenders who’ve poured it into oceans of Manhattans and Negronis.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

To help take out the guesswork, we asked bartenders from around the country to share their favorite bourbons for mixed drinks. Whether you’re making a spirit-forward Old Fashioned that calls for a high-proof whiskey or you want a lighter, fruitier style for your highball, there’s a bottle below that will complement any mood.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Nobody knows this hidden gem-studded landscape quite like the pros, so we asked 14 bartenders to name their favorite underrated gems. Afzal Kaba, bartender, Musaafer , Houston “ Lion’s Tail. Courtney Phillips, bartender, Revivalist at 106 Jefferson , Huntsville, Ala. It’s very crisp, autumnal, and delicious.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here, we asked a dozen bartenders to share their thoughts on the Cognacs that punch above their price tags — and punch a hole through its perceived stodginess. It’s perfectly suited for cocktail use, as a highball with soda, or just a quick simple sipper.” Christine Kim, lead bartender, Service Bar , Washington, D.C.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Bartenders are familiar with this concept. With that in mind, we asked 25 bartenders to name their favorite bang-for-your-buck bourbon. Sheila Arndt, lead bartender, Chef John Folse’s Restaurant R’evolution , New Orleans “When it comes to a great bourbon at an approachable cost, I would lean on Old Forester 100 Proof.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 3, 2024

As the cocktail world slides further into its chaotic, fun-first era , it only makes sense that our craftiest bartenders would go back to their own roots, reviving dive bar “Something & Somethings” and elevating them to new heights we can unabashedly enjoy.

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2025

Though Bar Kabawas house Daiquiri , made with a pile of freshly shaved snow ice, is wildly impressive, wed be remiss not to mention the Soft Landing, bartender Kathryn Pepper Stasheks take on the Air Mail. The article What to Drink in NYC Right Now (April 2025) appeared first on VinePair.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The new generation of bartenders draws inspiration from the distilled wine spirits timelessness, versatility and range to create Cognac cocktails, Velez says. Guests appreciate how Calvados enhances body and adds complexity to drinks, whether served in a simple highball or a reimagined Old Fashioned, says Rivas. Franky Marshall.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nevertheless, it’s a liquid universally beloved by bartenders and feverishly embraced by a wide swath of American whiskey aficionados. It first grabbed the attention of bartenders as a curiosity; a nearly defunct style of whiskey that’s a cousin of bourbon , with a bit of history and tradition especially with the bonded aspect.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

When Los Angeles bartender Adam Fournier was spotlighted as an Imbibe 75 Person to Watch in 2022 , he was helping to change how people viewed the spirit-free drinks category by creating provocative and unique NA recipes. These days, the NoMad LA alum has been traveling and judging Diageo’s World Class competitions, which he won in 2021.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 5, 2024

We also have other creative mocktail recipes in a variety of articles about Dry January and zero-proof cocktails. Strain into hurricane glass over ice (pebble ice or crushed ice is best here; if you don’t have a hurricane glass, tall glasses like a highball glass will do instead). Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

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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. It’s there, as history and booze historians tell us, that gin cemented its status as the signature spirit of lime-scented highballs. watering hole. In Washington, D.C.,

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VinePair

JUNE 18, 2024

Gerwin laments that when a technique becomes popular, bartenders can run wild with it, without considering how it will improve or change a cocktail. Many bartenders consider Dave Arnold a sort of father of the resurgence of clarified cocktails. Sometimes clarifying a drink is the right technique to achieve a creative vision.

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VinePair

AUGUST 2, 2024

Whether you’re a home mixologist looking for something new or a bartender whose guests simply can’t get enough tequila cocktails, it’s time to dance with the devil and give El Diablo a chance. Shake until cold and strain into a highball glass. Optional: Substitute crème de cassis with strawberry syrup for a sweeter flavor).

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

“I feel like we’re betraying what a Paloma should be,” she says from the office of her winery, articulating her stance that any attempt to update or riff on the Paloma’s fast-and-easy highball format misses the point of the cocktail entirely. “It The article Do You Even Paloma? Paloma is a cantina drink.” Fresh grapefruit juice.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

But the real magic comes in the form of a vermouth highball that hits your table at the exact same time, containing mineral water and the “dirty ice” the Martini was stirred with. Part of this new direction included introducing Sunday brunch, with a dedicated drinks menu designed by renowned NYC bartender Sother Teague.

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VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Mule also ranked 10th on Drinks International’s annual compendium of the 50 most popular cocktails worldwide according to bartenders, behind the auspicious likes of the Negroni , Old Fashioned , Daiquiri , Espresso and Dry Martinis , and the Whiskey Sour. The rest was, as they say, history. billion this year, up 7.6 percent from $7.38

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