VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

The primary reason to pick up any bottle of tequila is taste. It may be tempting to plunk down gobs of cash for these offerings, especially since they may turn heads when displayed on a home bar, but they will likely transform into dust magnets if they hold lousy juice. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

See Recipe Autumn Sangria We say its better safe than sorry when it comes to stocking up on the right amount of wine before Turkey day, so if you happen to have a few too many bottles, consider tossing them into an Autumn Sangria. Ivy Mix, co-founder of Speed Rack, co-owner Leyenda and FIASCO!

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VinePair

JANUARY 28, 2025

Given there are so many options to consider, theres bound to be more than a few excellent bottles that fly under the radar. These bottles could be a new label with a tiny marketing budget, an underhyped special release, or even a longstanding product that doesnt get as much love as it should.

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VinePair

MARCH 21, 2025

Our sous chef, Leaha Brewer, prepares a 20 percent saline solution, which we keep in a dasher bottle alongside our bitters and tinctures. We love to experiment in our bar lab, working with different types of salts to explore their unique properties and minerality. Saline isnt just an afterthought its a tool for precision and depth.

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