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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails?

VinePair

Halcyon Days Cranberry Thyme Vodka is a specific and intentional spirit that lends itself to big flavors and interesting cocktail making. 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. Its both practical and conceptual. We love it.

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13 to Try: Vermouths

Imbibe Magazine

Go sherry-on-sherry vermouth for a Bamboo cocktail with its own regionality. Elegant in a simple highball or adding a floral touch to a Martini, the Sakura vermouth opens new avenues for cocktail exploration. Or use it in a dry Martini that leans in the direction of Spain.

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The Ultimate Guide To Tullamore D.E.W. Honey

The Whiskey Wash

I spent years tasting a wide variety of spirits while crafting cocktails at my hometown bar in Ireland, The Olde Fiddle. Honey Enjoy a refreshing Tully Honey Highball this summer! On these beautiful sunny days, the Tully Honey Highball is the best cocktail for sitting by the pool and enjoying a picnic in the park.

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The Basic Well Drink Is Your Bartender’s New Favorite Playground

VinePair

juice boxes and thought he could showcase that flavor amid the neutral platform of vodka and soda, though he began by conceptualizing the drink as a Highball. When I was telling him about the drinks for the opening menu, at the time I was just going to call it a Guava Highball,” Jimenez says.

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Brandy and Cognac Trends for 2024

Cheers

These brandies offer a wide range of flavors from orchard fruits and delicate florals to oak, spice and caramel perfect for sipping neat or as the backbone of expertly crafted cocktails, Rivas says. DUss Cognac has been accelerating on-premise efforts with cocktails such as the D’Uss Spicy Sidecar.

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At Le Veau d’Or, an Old Martini Tradition Gets a New Spin

VinePair

The second glass, however, is a highball containing two more ounces of vermouth and topped off with Vichy Catalan sparkling water, all cooled down by the same ice that was used to stir the Martini. It is usually served beside the cocktail glass, typically set in a small bowl of crushed ice to keep it cold. It’s just, like, cute.

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Why the Best Paloma Cocktail Is Made With Tequila Ocho

VinePair

Served in a coarse salt-rimmed highball glass and topped off with a splash of sparkling water, Tequila Ocho’s dedication to producing unique, agave-forward spirits takes center stage in this summertime sipper. This article is sponsored by Tequila Ocho. La Paloma Ocho’s Roots Pronounced “ Pah-lo-ma, ” the word means “dove” in Spanish.

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