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

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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. Its a zero-waste, carbon-negative spirit that is distilled from the waste product of coffee production. You should be, too.

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Dry January Hit Different This Year. Can Bars Afford Its Rising Popularity?

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Small Victory Austin, Texas Credit: Small Victory via Instagram To attract business for Dry January this year, Small Victory in Austin launched a special menu with strictly NA options, which resulted in an 80 percent boost in non-alcoholic cocktail sales year-over-year. The Oakland Ferndale, Mich.

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The Top Beverage Trends For 2025

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Spritz-style drinks have also become a year-round menu mainstay, as demand for light, low-alcohol cocktails and interest in Italian aperitivo culture continues. A new cocktail that plays into both the savory and spritz trends is the Spritzza at New York pizzeria Don Antonio. Pistachio power AF&Co.