VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

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.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Shots are the bar scene’s greatest equalizer. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a fancy craft cocktail spot serving $20 Negroni riffs or a seedy dive bar with sticky floors and the faint smell of urine wafting through the air: Shot glasses are always on hand, waiting to be filled. It’s also great for the staff.

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

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. The product isn’t the cocktail. It’s not for the cocktail.

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Bartender.com

AUGUST 15, 2024

After five successful years at the Boston College Club, Luis ventured to Upstate New York, where he joined Wegmans, a renowned grocery store chain, as a bar manager. His talent and hard work didn’t go unnoticed; soon, he was promoted to Beverage Coordinator, overseeing the beverage programs of 21 restaurants across four states.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Cocktail picks and decorative stirrers add a professional touch to drinks like the Long Island Iced Tea, showcasing the bartender’s attention to detail and knowledge of presentation techniques. Investing in quality garnishing tools allows home mixologists to recreate the aesthetic appeal of professionally crafted cocktails.

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