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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Low-cost, high-quality bourbons get plenty of love from enthusiasts and the bartending community alike. To help with such brown spirit spelunking, we asked 16 bartenders to share their thoughts on the most underrated cheap bourbons on the market. Roberto Munoz, bartender, Sap Sua , Denver “Old Grand Dad Bonded is an absolute gem.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What Makes the Perfect Hot Toddy?

VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Hot Toddy is, at its core, straightforward: It consists of liquor, water or tea, sugar, and spices. And while its history has a number of origin stories — and a number of liquors involved — we know a few things to be true: It’s often cited and used as a cold remedy, both in reference to illness and weather. A perfect one, even?

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2023: Raising the Bar: Choose Your Own Adventure Seminar

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In Raising the Bar: Choose Your Own Adventure, industry professionals discussed the ins and outs of bar management, including staff retention, getting the most out of your liquor representative and supplier relationships, and the various aspects of bar ownership.

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We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bourbon? (2024)

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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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now?

VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you’re in a fancy craft cocktail spot serving $20 Negroni riffs or a seedy dive bar with sticky floors and the faint smell of urine wafting through the air: Shot glasses are always on hand, waiting to be filled. That’s because a shot is more than a quick blast of liquor to lips. It never fails.”

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey? (2024)

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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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Rum for Cocktails? (2024)

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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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Bourbon? (2024)

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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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Tequila Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

VinePair

MAY 16, 2024

That’s why we asked 12 bartenders what bottles we should reach for when we’re seeking the best bang for our buck. Engracio Clemena, beverage manager, La Societe , San Francisco “One of my favorites is Lunazul Blanco. This tequila can be found in your local liquor store for under $40. It’s clean and delicious.”

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Tequila That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar? (2024)

VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Tequila is a liquid goldmine for the curious drinker, and every month seemingly delivers a cavalcade of new options to try at bars and liquor stores. Fortunately, bartenders love to geek out about what’s new in the marketplace. Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla.

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Winter Cocktail?

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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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang For Your Buck?

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. Matt Resler, bartender, Bar Goto , NYC “One of our go-to bottles of Cognac recently has been Cognac Frapin 1270. It was life-changing; I immediately fell in love with it.

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23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards: The complete list of finalists is here!

Australian Bartender

JULY 17, 2024

The Bar Awards Finally, they are all here. This is the entire list of finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, as voted by you, the bar industry of Australia.

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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

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. They’re still not playing arenas.”

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Chain Restaurant Cocktails: The Good, the Bad, and the Outrageously Boozy

VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

After placing a footed glass filled with frothy, pink liquid atop a thick marble bar, the bartender gently pours something glittery and purple over my drink from a tiny pitcher. To become a bartender at Fridays back then, employees had to commit over 400 cocktail recipes to memory and pass a comprehensive written exam.

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Bartending Blogs You Should Read

Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. So I’ve decided to make it easier for you and compile a list my favorite blogs & websites that I think will help you become a better bartender. It’s great for the industry and anyone who wants to be a part of it.

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

VinePair

AUGUST 30, 2024

In fact, it’s one of the hallmarks of modern mixology that dirty ice should never touch fresh liquor again. But at Le Veau d’Or, bar director Sarah Morrissey is using dirty ice in the restaurant’s marquee cocktail. The smaller glasses, however, made patrons feel cheated; they thought they were getting less liquor for their money.

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The Economics of a Martini at 5 Top Bars, Visualized

VinePair

JULY 11, 2024

But behind the scenes, all these enticing little details stem from something unseen by guests as they sip the drink with pinkies extended: the bar’s cash flow. Los Angeles Venue: Accomplice Bar Price of Martini: $16 Breakdown Ingredients: $1.55 Glassware : $6.30 Total Cost: $15.28 Profit: $0.72

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25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022

Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022 These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. So I’ve decided to make it easier for you and compile a list my favorite blogs & websites for 2022 that I think will help you become a better bartender.

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A New Era of High-End Infused Cocktails Is Upon Us

VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

You’re a bartender or home bar enthusiast who just made a spirit infusion. However, the infusions dominating the current cocktail bar scene are elevated ingredients made by creative, forward-thinking bartenders as a way to riff on classic builds. Congratulations! Or you’re a college kid who just made jungle juice.

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Why shrinkage and pour costs effect bar inventory.

Bar Cop

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Keeping accurate control of your bars profits is affected due to the industries leading loss of revenue. Industry studies have found that most bars are getting hit by an average 15-20% profit loss due to employee theft and carelessness. Almost all bar inventory systems will monitor your product usage and show you that data.

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For Cocktail Bars Across the U.S., Is Fancy Ice Really Worth the Expense?

VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Yet balanced against an understandable desire for the best-quality, best-looking ice possible is the very real fact that premium ice requires specialized equipment and/or labor-intensive techniques to produce, leaving many bars either staring at eye-watering start-up prices or turning to dedicated ice purveyors to meet their needs.

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Ask a Bartender: Which Cocktails Should I Add Salt To?

VinePair

OCTOBER 7, 2024

To learn more about the importance of salting cocktails and which drinks can benefit from it, we tapped Trey Sanford, bar manager at Anchorage, Alaska’s South Restaurant + Coffeehouse. From there, you can expand your horizons by tossing some salt into your liquor bottles while fat-washing to add more dimension to your spirit.

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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

We Asked 10 Bartenders: What Makes the Perfect Hot Toddy?

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2023: Raising the Bar: Choose Your Own Adventure Seminar

We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bourbon? (2024)

We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now?

We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey? (2024)

We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Rum for Cocktails? (2024)

We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Bourbon? (2024)

We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Tequila Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Tequila That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar? (2024)

We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Winter Cocktail?

We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang For Your Buck?

23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards: The complete list of finalists is here!

When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

Chain Restaurant Cocktails: The Good, the Bad, and the Outrageously Boozy

Bartending Blogs You Should Read

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

The Economics of a Martini at 5 Top Bars, Visualized

25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022

A New Era of High-End Infused Cocktails Is Upon Us

Why shrinkage and pour costs effect bar inventory.

For Cocktail Bars Across the U.S., Is Fancy Ice Really Worth the Expense?

Ask a Bartender: Which Cocktails Should I Add Salt To?

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