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How It Started: Speed Rack

Imbibe Magazine

It’s hard to remember what the drinks world was like before Speed Rack co-founders Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero. We checked in with Mix to revisit how and why she and Marrero started Speed Rack. In the final round of Speed Rack that day, it was Yael against Karen Jarman, and Yael won. It was amazing.

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Modern Coffee Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Matriarch Martini For her Speed Rack–winning Espresso Martini recipe, bartender Haley Traub found inspiration from her mom’s Black Forest trifle dessert. Cafe Martini Give the trendy Espresso Martini more dimension and kick by swapping the vodka for a reposado tequila.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: Techniques: Building Faster Rounds

VinePair

Not only did Haley cover this very topic for VinePair’s “Techniques” column , but she proved she could walk the walk back in 2018 when she won the national championship of Speed Rack: America’s preeminent speed bartending competition. Tune in for more.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What Are the Most Underrated Fall Bourbon Cocktails? (2024)

VinePair

It’s a favorite of [our] Speed Rack competitions and featured as one of the must-know classics in [our Speed Rack book] ‘A Quick Drink.’” —Ivy Mix, co-founder, Speed Rack /co-owner, Leyenda / FIASCO! The article We Asked 14 Bartenders: What Are the Most Underrated Fall Bourbon Cocktails?

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We Asked 17 Bartenders: What Tequila Cocktail Do You Wish People Ordered More?

VinePair

Lynnette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “There’s one tequila cocktail that’s always confused me as to why it’s not more popular: the Brave Bull, a.k.a. It’s one of my all-time favorites, and it’s one of our classics for Speed Rack. Toro Bravo. It’s perfect for this time of year!” —Ivy

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: What’s the Best Tequila Under $50?

VinePair

I like to mix it with grapefruit, lemon, or even club soda. ” —Lynette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “I’m a huge fan of great deals when it comes to tequila, but it’s not just about finding a ‘cheap’ Tequila. It goes well with light citrus flavors that allow the floral agave to come through. appeared first on VinePair.

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Building Faster Rounds — and Better Drinks — With Attaboy’s Haley Traub

VinePair

Those skills were put to the test in 2018 when Haley won the National Championship of Speed Rack , the country’s preeminent speed bartending competition. The article Building Faster Rounds — and Better Drinks — With Attaboy’s Haley Traub appeared first on VinePair.