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We Asked 14 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2025)

VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

Trey Sanford, bar manager, South Restaurant + Coffeehouse , Anchorage, Alaska In 2025, I think everyone should be ordering more Jungle Birds ! If you are looking to branch out to try a tropical, bitter, but crushable cocktail, I highly recommend ordering a Jungle Bird.”

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

VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Dant packs a punch, makes for a mean Old Fashioned , and will hold its weight against any syrup or bitters you throw its way.” At 96 proof, it can stand up to a little dilution in a cocktail and it marries beautifully with a little Demerara syrup, bitters, and an orange swath for a solid Old Fashioned.” At around $15, J.W.

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How Drink Pros Take Their Manhattans

Imbibe Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

Hanna Brown, Head Bartender of Agency of Record , New York City As a scotch lover, Hanna Brown gravitates toward Rob Roy variations. of Averna, and a few dashes of chocolate bitters. “It isn’t as bitter as an amaro but a unique layer to add to a Manhattan.” Her go-to combination is 2 oz.

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED: The Six Brothers Mahura Masters

Bar Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

The judges came together to determine two final winners: Wichayarat Ping Chantawichayasuit, Bartender at Ginger Lily, Pan Pacific London and Giovanni Dellaglio, Head Bartender at Le Magritte, The Beaumont Mayfair. These joint-winning Bartenders created the top-rated cocktail entries out of 17 competition entrants.

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

VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Lance Bowman, bar manager, UMMO , Chicago There is no other vodka I could be more excited to mention than Good Vodka. Alex Serena, bar manager, Telefric Barcelona , Los Angeles Chopin Rye Vodka is my go-to for cocktails above and beyond your run-of-the-mill Vodka Soda drinks. Its both practical and conceptual.

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

VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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. Cameron O’Brien, bartender, Swan Bar , San Diego “Shooting Branca Menta is the way to go!

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

VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of The Above , St. If you want to enhance it further, a dash of molé or chile bitters will give the drink even more depth and interest.” —Rob It adds] subtleties of bitters and a whisper of syrup as to not overshadow the spirit, but bolster it and somehow make it taste more of itself.

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

VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Andy May, head bartender, The Golden Swan, NYC “ Leopold Brothers Bottled In Bond Bourbon. Alexandra Downing, bar manager, Grey Hen at Century Grand , Phoenix “When anyone asks for a new recommendation lately, I reach for Garrison Brothers Honeydew Bourbon. Deceptively simple and deliciously complex for any time of year.”

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

VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

Juel Triggs, bar manager, Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel , Memphis, Tenn. Doug Kazley, bar manager, Ambli Global, Denver “Easy: Medley Bros. Jonathan “Ilonis” Heredia, bartender, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain , Marana, Ariz. Our house bourbon at Mother Pizzeria is Old Grand-Dad Bonded.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Summer Cocktail?

VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

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. ” —Hailey Cook, bar manager, Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge , Bend, Ore.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Tequila? (2024)

VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

Shane Mstroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “I’m gonna go a little more niche with Fuentesca’s 2018 Huertas Las Antenas Blanco. Kevin Diebold, head bartender, Predalina , Tampa “Our go-to tequila is Dobel Diamante Cristalino. And don’t let the price tag dissuade you.

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

VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

In our world, that translates to a robust spirit that can stand out amongst strong flavors like citrus, amari, and bitters to name a few common cocktail bullies. Evan Flynn, head bartender, Death & Co , Denver “ Wyoming Whiskey’s Double Cask Bourbon. Jon McConnell, bar manager, Sacred Junk Bar , Anaheim, Calif.

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Gin Trends in 2024

Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Queen Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has noticed a gradual increase in the popularity of gin among patrons, says bar manager Karol Ansaldi. The addition of plum wine adds depth and richness, while cherry bitters provide a delightful finishing touch,” Ansaldi says. The Spicy G&T ($19) combines pine-forward St.

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

VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

” —Martin Fernandez, bar manager Rochambeau , Boston “Not a cocktail, but a spirit: rum. You can make a delicious variation of an Old Fashioned using rum, spices, and Jamaican bitters.” It’s a delicious, pine-forward, extra-bitter style of Negroni that I generally like served up in an extra-frosty glass.

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We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Beginners? (2024)

VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Not only is it rich and textured on the palate, but it lends itself well to things like sweet vermouth or bitters. Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “ Old Forester 86 Proof. This is my personal go-to and I use it as the well at both bars I manage. 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

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We Asked 23 Bartenders: What’s the Best Mezcal for Margaritas?

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. It shines without overwhelming any of the other ingredients.

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The New Guard of the East Village Cocktail Scene Has Arrived

VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

I don’t want to take away from the damage the pandemic caused, because it took a lot away from us,” says Paradise Lost’s head bartender, Kitty Bernardo. When Amor y Amargo opened, they were [the bar current scene’s] counterculture,” Bernardo says. But it was like any disaster. An erupted volcano creates a new path.

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The K Bar

Bar Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

Oozing elegance and exclusivity, The K Bar at the Kensington Hotel is London’s next upcoming destination bar. Adrian Gonzalez Parrondo, Bar Manager of The K Bar, tells us more about West London’s hidden gem, sharing details of the team’s immaculate approach to providing guests a quality, yet home-from-home, experience.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

George’s Valley Gin Empirical Spirits Doritos Nacho Cheese Banhez Destilados de Fruta BroVo Spirits Uncharted Rhapsody American Forest Liqueur Bitter Journey Bing Zhou Mijenta Cristalino Avallen Calvados “The best newly released spirit we’ve added to our bar is Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin. Made from sweet potatoes and black koji.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s One Drink That Should Be Retired From Cocktail Menus? (2024)

VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Abraham Flota, bar manager, Prospect , San Francisco “I think both Mojitos and Espresso Martinis are universally hated by bartenders.” Colm Whelan, general manager, Desert 5 Spot New York , NYC “One drink that should be retired from cocktail menus is the Cosmopolitan. Corey Tighe, bar manager, Quaintrelle , Portland, Ore.

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Scotch for Cocktails?

VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

Allan Camarena, head bartender, Pendry West Hollywood , Los Angeles “My favorite cocktail Scotch is the Naked Grouse from Famous Grouse. Mike Tapu, head bartender, The Fuji Grill at Beaverbrook Town House , London “I go back and forth between two Scotches: Laphroaig and Compass Box Artist Blend.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Singapore Sling

VinePair

JANUARY 24, 2025

Lucky for us, todays guest comes armed with plenty of insider info from friends and colleagues associated with that bar, as well as his own firsthand experience tasting various iterations of the Singapore Sling. Tune in for more.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now? (2025)

VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This is a delicious combination of sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and bitter goodness. It really works well chilled but it’s also just served neat depending on the bartender. Edward Hardebeck, head bartender, Corima , NYC The trendiest shot right now, in my opinion, would be the Green Tea shot.

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The Top Beverage Trends For 2025

Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The popular cocktails weve seen on social media tend to lend themselves to brunches and a more all-day mindset, says Daniel King, restaurant and bar manager at Evelyns at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. Its made with toasted sesame-infused Tequila Don Julio 1942, Chinese five spice syrup and aromatic bitters.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2025)

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

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED: The Six Brothers Mahura Masters

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

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

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

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

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

We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Summer Cocktail?

We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Tequila? (2024)

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

Gin Trends in 2024

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

We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Beginners? (2024)

We Asked 23 Bartenders: What’s the Best Mezcal for Margaritas?

The New Guard of the East Village Cocktail Scene Has Arrived

The K Bar

We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s One Drink That Should Be Retired From Cocktail Menus? (2024)

We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Scotch for Cocktails?

The Cocktail College Podcast: The Singapore Sling

We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now? (2025)

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