VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

But with the rediscovery of classic, rye-based drinks during the early-aughts cocktail renaissance, bartenders fell back in love with the bold, spicy style of whiskey — and with that, rye’s comeback began. Here are some of their favorites, both new to the world and new to their back bars. The proof, coming in at 99.6,

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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 7, 2024

Every professional bartender has a few bottles they don’t like. But there’s usually one bottle that functions as something of a nemesis, and seeing it on a trusted establishment’s back bar or a good friend’s bar cart is enough to burrow under their skin — and heaven help the well-meaning soul who presents it as a gift.

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VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

But what level of alteration is acceptable at a bar? Even though bartenders have a full arsenal of tools at their disposal, it’s not always wise to assume that they can whip up just about anything imaginable. She said ‘delicious.’” —Brian Miller, bar manager, Stockton Inn , Stockton, N.J. What’s next?

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Bartender.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Featured Bartender; Bethany Alyssa Nardi Hawks Restaurant Granite Bay, California Bethany’s maiden initials are BAR so it seems it was always meant to be. In 2011, she started bartending at a corporate restaurant called Red Robin. She was obsessed with being behind the bar!

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. If the bar is particularly busy it doesn’t make sense to offer something complicated. From old-school builds to timeless tropical drinks, these are the cocktails bartenders wish their patrons would opt for more often. “What’s good here?” The Last Word.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Even highly experienced bartenders have told me they don’t have a good understanding of bar management, and long-time bar managers have confided that they were never actually trained in the position. So that’s what I want to focus on in this column: the business of bartending.

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VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

Who better to consult than a bartender? That’s why we asked 12 bartenders to share their picks for the best bourbon that won’t break the bank. The Brooklyn-based distillery was started by a couple of New York bartenders looking to bring a bartender-friendly and cost-effective spirit to the market. Here’s what they said.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

For a brief spell in the late ‘90s I was a lunch bartender at a neighborhood seafood restaurant in New York City. I’d been brought on as a waiter, but the seasoned bar staff, mostly primadonnas who conscientiously objected to daytime bartending, refused to work lunch. Ten or 15 years ago, dive bars were beer-and-a-shot spots.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

To bridge the gap, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite bottles for bourbon beginners. Some bartenders mentioned bottles that are slightly lower in alcohol to soften the spirituous burn the category is known for, while others chose their picks because they’re ubiquitous and accessible.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To get the chatter going, we asked 10 bartenders their thoughts on the most overrated whiskeys out there. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Instead of buying Blanton’s, find a good whiskey bar and ask what they’re drinking right now. Such subjectivity can spark an interesting conversation.

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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

JANUARY 2, 2024

We talked to 10 bartenders to find out their tips and hacks for the optimal Toddy. What Makes a Perfect Hot Toddy, According to Bartenders: Balance Temperature Quality of ingredients Dark or barrel-aged spirit Strong Garnishes Warming Spices Texture “A Hot Toddy is perfect for the holiday season. A perfect one, even?

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

To scope out the best of the bunch, we asked 13 bartenders their choices for the affordable tequilas they always reach for. Solomon Thomas, bartender, R&D , Philadelphia “I have several favorites, but if you were to ask me which one I’d choose, it would be Cascahuín blanco. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here, we asked 10 bartenders which shots are capturing the most attention in their bars. The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St.

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VinePair

JULY 23, 2024

There are also some tequila cocktails that, in the eyes of bartenders, have a little less bang. So, what tequila cocktails are considered overrated in the bartending community? Shane Mastroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “The most overrated tequila cocktail is a Tequila Sunrise.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category. Travis Gauvin, bartender, Sur Lie , Portland, Maine “I think Slane is underrated, perhaps in large part because some brands have an outsized influence or cultural representation in the category. No brainer.” Bottled at a hefty 57.15

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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.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

That’s why we asked 14 bartenders to share their own go-to tequilas, both behind the stick and on their home bar carts. Shane Mstroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “I’m gonna go a little more niche with Fuentesca’s 2018 Huertas Las Antenas Blanco. Here’s what they said.

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

To explore this variance, we asked 18 bartenders what they choose when they simply want a bourbon that brings joy to the palate every time, any time. Patrick Gibson, bartender, Jack Rose Dining Saloon , Washington, D.C. Evan Flynn, head bartender, Death & Co , Denver “ Wyoming Whiskey’s Double Cask Bourbon.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

If your home bar shows a conspicuous absence of rum despite an affinity for Daiquiris, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Volcanique.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

For a little inspiration, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated summer cocktail. Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “Whenever you’re at a loss for what to drink and just want something light and refreshing, look no further than a white vermouth and soda. .”

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Bartender.com

JUNE 26, 2024

I like to see bartenders grow into their own and be their own person.” While BARTENDER® has known Steve for several years, it has been an absolute honor and pleasure getting to know him and his team better, and we’re excited to share more with you here. I say to them that I don’t want them to be a bunch of me’s. ‘I

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Suzy Critchlow, bar manager, Pascual , Washington, D.C. Gabriel Morales, bar manager, Sexy Fish , Miami “I like to use Lost Explorer Espadín Mezcal infused with cilantro and finished with fresh lime juice, house-made celery, and serrano syrups. Juan Salgado, bartender, El Jardin , San Jose, Calif. “A

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

Mario Firmani, bar manager at an establishment that’s in the 50 Best Bars list, knows a thing or two about the aperitivo. He started as a busser at 18 and worked his way up to bartending. The article It’s Aperitivo Time With One of NYC’s Best Bartenders, Mario Firmani appeared first on VinePair.

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Bartender.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

Featured Bartender: Brian Barna PROOF Charleston, S.C. Brian Barna serves as the Bar Manager in a cocktail bar called Proof. With over a decade of experience, he mentors a small crew of bartenders and bar backs to create their own cocktails through inspirations from movies, music, and culinary recipes.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bartenders can simplify this process, which makes perfect sense. After all, they tend to enjoy educating curious customers about the new labels hanging out on their back bars. With that in mind, we asked 11 bartenders what new bourbons have found a home at their watering holes. Great for shaken and stirred drinks, it’s 115.1

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

Ask a bartender the same question, however, and they may give you a different answer. To find out what those other beverages are, we asked 17 bartenders what tequila cocktail deserves a little more love from their guests. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of The Above , St. Amber Garcia, bar manager, Tana , Metarie, La.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

To answer this question, we asked 11 bartenders their choice for the best peated Scotch for beginners. Jason Yu, bartender, The Wolves , Los Angeles “ Kilchoman Machir Bay is ideal for people who love bourbon and want to get into peated Scotch. Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla. “I

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Bartender.com

AUGUST 15, 2024

His enthusiasm for the business drove him to quickly climb the ranks, and within three years, he transitioned from food runner to Assistant Food and Beverage Manager. After five successful years at the Boston College Club, Luis ventured to Upstate New York, where he joined Wegmans, a renowned grocery store chain, as a bar manager.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skilled bartenders can identify these singular properties and use them to their advantage. But which brands are beloved behind the bar? To find out, we asked 14 bartenders what vodka they prefer to use in their drinks. Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

But even if it’s hard to motivate ourselves to go out to our local bar, there’s no reason not to branch out and try something new while we’re enjoying the great indoors. For inspiration, we asked bartenders and beverage professionals from across the country for their most underrated winter cocktails.

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VinePair

JULY 2, 2024

To demonstrate this, we asked 15 bartenders to share their thoughts on the Scotch that provides them the most bang for their buck. Shane Mastroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “ Harleston Green Scotch is a great well. Adrian Lindsay, bar manager, Missy Lane’s Assembly Room , Durham, N.C.

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

2024 Bartender Spirits Awards: Extended Super Early Bird Deadline! As we step into the season of gatherings, gratitude, and good spirits, we’re thrilled to extend the super early bird deadline for the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards. Why Enter Bartender Spirits Awards? View the details here. View their testimonials here.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Reach him andrewjohn@me.com Photography: Nikki To (supplied) Christopher Pearce (Bar Awards) Matty Opai is the Bar Manager of Icebergs Dining Room in Bondi. After nine years at Icebergs, he recently won bar manager of the year at the Australian Bartender Magazine Bar Awards. Story by Andy Ratcliff.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Fortunately, bartenders love to geek out about what’s new in the marketplace. That’s why we asked 11 bartenders to pick their favorite new bottle they’ve added to their bar program. 9 Blanco Tequila Amatiteña Origen Blanco “The best new tequila that’s earned a spot on our bar is Cambio Tequila Blanco.

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