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5 Classic Cocktails Every Home Bartender Should Know, According to The Educated Barfly

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Old Fashioned “I imagine the Old Fashioned would probably be the first one on most people’s list just for the fact that it is literally the embodiment of the definition of the word ‘cocktail’ as it was defined in 1803,” says DiMonriva. ” DiMonriva’s Tip: Don’t overdo the bitters in this drink. .”

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

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Mike Lam, head mixologist, The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen , NYC An Old Pal is a very underrated cocktail thats been around for a long time. If you like Boulevardiers , definitely give this drink a try. Lauren Killian, bar manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Id have to cast my vote for the Honey Badger.

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

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The mash bill contains 18 percent rye and 10 percent malted barley to flesh out the 72 percent corn, and you can definitely taste all three grains along with the classic caramel, brown sugar, and oak frame. Dant packs a punch, makes for a mean Old Fashioned , and will hold its weight against any syrup or bitters you throw its way.”

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

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Weller Special Reserve Four Roses Resurgent Young American High West Bourbon Buffalo Trace J Rieger’s Bottled in Bond Bourbon Legent Bourbon “Old Dominick Huling Station Straight Bourbon is definitely underrated. Juel Triggs, bar manager, Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel , Memphis, Tenn. Bourbon 102 Proof.

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

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The tequila cocktails people should order more, according to bartenders: Oaxaca Old Fashioned Siesta Toro Bravo 21st Century Silver Monk Tequila Old Fashioned Paloma Vicious Virgin #2 Avion de Papel Mexican Martini Infante Tommy’s #2 El Diablo Mexican Firing Squad “Definitely the Oaxaca Old Fashioned. It’s also easily adjustable. [It

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Whiskey?

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Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. There is definitely a sweet spot that differs from whiskey to whiskey, and everyone’s palate is different. After a certain point, it can start to have flavors that are too bitter or tannic, and it also oxidizes. When it’s bourbon, that age is even less.

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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

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“Fifteen years ago, people’s palates were not attuned to bitterness,” he says. People’s palates evolve, It’s like clockwork — people start out enjoying sweet, but they eventually evolve towards more bitter flavors. Campari’s bitterness is nothing bad to the public now.” But I think I enjoy it because I like bitter flavors.”