Bar Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

Four drops of Sichuan pepper-infused Peychauds bitters add layers of dry spice and anise, floating at the top of the drink to create a striking contrast in both flavour and appearance. Clarified lemon juice adds a bright, tangy lift, while cardamom bitters bring a warming spice that lingers on the palate.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

bitter aperitif, truffle & morel infusion. Picture credit Nightjar Sebastiano Cristofanon, Bar Manager at Nightjar, said : Ive always been on the lookout for an energy drink thats as natural as possible and still tastes great. Forest Fog Bittersweet/ Umami/ Complex Zooz, 0.0% Forest Fog.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Amaro y Arroyo is the brainchild of Jon Arroyo, a former bartender and bar manager turned amaro maker who has worked with the distillery for years. The amaro is then finished in ex-Virginia wine casks and infused with hand-cut toasted Chestnut wood before being sweetened with a mix of local honey, agave, and cane sugar.

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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. I know some people that think infusing vodka is tacky,” Bulger states.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

Two ounces whiskey , one ounce sweet vermouth , and two dashes aromatic bitters. From that point on, I never forgot the recipe and just practiced my stirring before getting one of my first tattoos, a trident bar spoon. Linda Nivar, bar manager, Tiki Chick , NYC “In my opinion, the easiest cocktail to master is a Negroni.

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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. Queen in Miami’s Negroni riff Idol’s Eye, with N3 gin, Campari infused with strawberries and plum wine. Bombay Sapphire and Hendrick’s Gin tend to be the most popular calls.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

—Grace Tomczak, lead bartender, MAKfam , Denver “ Brother’s Bond Cask Strength has certainly earned a spot behind the bar at The Golden Swan. In our Hudson Duster cocktail, I infuse the bourbon with Moroccan mint tea as the base of an Old Fashioned with Ceylon cinnamon syrup and Angostura. Great for shaken and stirred drinks, it’s 115.1

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VinePair

MARCH 3, 2024

We focused our cocktails on different, lesser known heritage properties,” says Izler Thomas, Pippal’s bar manager, of the bar’s impressive booklet. At Rooh in Chicago, curry bitters punch up a brunch cocktail called Indian 75. For example, a cocktail named after Kolkata’s Howrah Bridge is made with Jaan Paan liquor.

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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. It shines without overwhelming any of the other ingredients.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Bar Manager Mark Crawford At the heart of Casa Esquina lies a dynamic open-flame parrilla and a bustling open-plan kitchen, offering patrons an immersive dining experience. For this one, Fernet is blended with Cynar, another amaro, along with a secret Buenos Aires bitters blend.

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PubClub

AUGUST 14, 2024

Other rum-centric cocktail favorites include the Negroni Tropicale with coconut oil washed pineapple infused rum, bananarol, and cocchi di torino, and the Caribe Welcome with house rum blend, apricot brandy, lime, fresh coconut water, and coconut cream, served in fresh young coconut. You can add a shot of whiskey for $1.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

To be served both outdoors and inside the bar, the menu is the latest chapter to team’s signature cocktail journey and a testament to collaboration, with 12 carefully crafted cocktails, all of which have been creatively developed with a specific emphasis on sustainability, a particular passion of Bar Manager Gaston Fusco and his team.

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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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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The first establishment in the city to infuse a drink with Nordic wasabi was Fiskmarkaðurinn , a longstanding seafood restaurant, where the Wasabi Mule was introduced five years ago and can still be found on the menu. We had a wasabi leaf Martini , which was tasty,” says bar manager David Hood.

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

Each of these bars is a year old or less. They are also the new East Village tastemakers shifting the cocktail bar scene’s vibe to something that infuses modern technique and skill with the casual, punk-rock ethos of the East Village dives of yore — albeit with less graffiti in the bathrooms. Death & Co was the same way.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Sitting somewhere between Aperol and Campari on the flavor scale, Select is slightly sweet, delivering citrus fruit and an undercurrent of bitter botanicals that fuse perfectly with Prosecco and club soda. The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early.

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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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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 28, 2025

“For Derby Day, we wanted something that tips its hat to tradition but still runs wild, says Andrea Leibrandt, Bar Manager. Banana-Infused Bourbon.75 Fernet Branca dash of Angostura Bitters Garnish: Fresh Mint Preparation Add all ingredients to a shaker. Banana Liqueur.5 Lemon Juice.25

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VinePair

MARCH 21, 2025

From inventive tinctures and infusions to niche spirits and housemade syrups, skilled bartenders have no shortage of methods for adding flavor and complexity to cocktails. But in a bar culture exploding with creative techniques and unique new cocktail components, some of the simplest and most versatile ingredients can go overlooked.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Muddle sugar with bitters, add bourbon or rye whiskey, and garnish with an orange peel. Manhattan: Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, and a cherry. Dive into flavor profiling, understanding how sweet, sour, bitter, and salty elements harmonize to create balanced and complex cocktails. Taste regularly and adjust infusion time.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

You’ll learn essential tools and techniques, master classic recipes, and explore unique ingredients like angostura bitters. The key lies in gently muddling the mint to release its oils without bruising the leaves, which can impart bitterness. This guide to flavorful mixology will teach you how. oz Base spirit Triple Sec 0.5

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Ready-to-drink beverages (RTDs), which have been on fire in the off-premise, have been making their way to bars and restaurants too. Archer Rooses canned wines can be found at sports bar chain Dave & Busters and Regal Cinemas. Menus across the country are infusing their drinks with functional mushrooms.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Bar owners often choose warm, rich tones like deep browns and amber hues to complement the colors of spirits and create an inviting ambiance. These colors pair well with metallic accents, such as copper bar tools or brass fixtures, adding depth and sophistication to the space.

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