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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Easiest Cocktail to Master?

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The easiest cocktails to master, according to bartenders: Manhattan Cuba Libre Moscow Mule Daiquiri Vodka Martini Old Fashioned Whiskey Highball Honeysuckle Negroni Vodka Soda “The easiest drink to master, from my perspective, is the classic Manhattan. Two ounces whiskey , one ounce sweet vermouth , and two dashes aromatic bitters.

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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.”

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

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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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10 Mocktails for 2024

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Notes Garth Poe, bar manager at Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, TN, created this recipe. Print Lights Out Course Drinks Keyword blackberry, chocolate bitters, soda, thyme Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Lemon juice 3 dashes of Hella apple blossom bitters Instructions Combine all ingredients in a tin.

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10 Mocktails for 2024

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Notes Garth Poe, bar manager at Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, TN, created this recipe. Print Lights Out Course Drinks Keyword blackberry, chocolate bitters, soda, thyme Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Lemon juice 3 dashes of Hella apple blossom bitters Instructions Combine all ingredients in a tin.

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

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The first looks like a Martini glass and is filled with two-and-one-half ounces of Old Raj gin, a half-ounce of González Byass dry vermouth, and a couple dashes of orange bitters. Eric “ET” Tecosky set up old-style sidecars at Jones Hollywood in West Hollywood for the 15 years that he was bar manager there.

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Gin Trends in 2024

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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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