Remove Bar Management Remove Craft Cocktails Remove Hospitality
article thumbnail

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

VinePair

But there are many other whiskey cocktails, many with historic roots, that have enjoyed a quiet revival along with the boom of craft cocktail culture. Whether spirit-forward, sweet, sour, or herbaceous, these unsung cocktails come in countless guises. Lauren Killian, bar manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C.

Bartender 105
article thumbnail

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

VinePair

Nikka delivers purity and balance, enhancing cocktails without overpowering them. Lance Bowman, bar manager, UMMO , Chicago There is no other vodka I could be more excited to mention than Good Vodka. Hakan Alagoz, general manager, Willowsong , Washington, D.C. Distilled in Bloomington, Ind.,

Vodka 105
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Meet Macy Tran, the young gun bartender at Bar Besuto, Sydney’s underground, Tokyo-style Japanese whisky den

Australian Bartender

Tell us a bit about how you got started in the hospitality industry and where you have worked before. My journey into hospitality began when I moved to Sydney, Australia for my Hotel Management Bachelor degree. My Bar Manager. ” Are you a classics or an experimental kind of bartender?

Bartender 105
article thumbnail

Raising the Bar: What It Takes To Succeed as a Bartender Today

VinePair

Bartending in most modern restaurants and craft cocktail bars has become considerably more knowledge-intensive, and consumers are more educated about mixology. Today, even average bar guests have all its variations committed to memory. Ten or 15 years ago, dive bars were beer-and-a-shot spots. “At

Bartender 116
article thumbnail

Mesa Verde Melbourne: Celebrating a Decade of Agave Delights

Australian Bartender

The bar at Mesa Verde boasts one of Australia’s largest collections of agave spirits, inviting guests to explore the diverse world of tequila and mezcal. From expertly crafted cocktails like the Portrait of Maria to the fiery Ghostface Killah, the bar menu offers something for every palate. ” Who are your clientele?

Tequila 97
article thumbnail

The New Guard of the East Village Cocktail Scene Has Arrived

VinePair

These old-school bars have graduated to legacy status, and a new generation of bars are forging their own path. Superbueno’s a celebration of warm, upbeat Mexican-American hospitality. He also wanted to integrate hospitality and cultural identity in the space without building a cantina-style restaurant or a tequilaria.

Vodka 119
article thumbnail

Casa Esquina, the latest offering from the Tequila Mockingbird and Esteban team, opens tomorrow

Australian Bartender

Casa Esquina is latest venue from Atticus Hospitality, renowned for such beloved establishments as Paddington’s Tequila Mockingbird and Sydney CBD’s Esteban. Additionally, they honed their craft amidst the Australian outback, mastering the art of open-flame cooking, often crafting menu delights around a campfire.

Tequila 52