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5 Classic Cocktails Every Home Bartender Should Know, According to The Educated Barfly

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Old Fashioned “I imagine the Old Fashioned would probably be the first one on most people’s list just for the fact that it is literally the embodiment of the definition of the word ‘cocktail’ as it was defined in 1803,” says DiMonriva. ” DiMonriva’s Tip: Don’t overdo the bitters in this drink.

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Big Bar’s California Road Trip

Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

A good theme isn’t a requisite for a standout cocktail menu, but it definitely makes cocktail hour more fun. Case in point: the new California road trip–inspired menu at Los Angeles’ Big Bar , a 13-year-old neighborhood bar nestled beneath the iconic Griffith Observatory.

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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The mash bill contains 18 percent rye and 10 percent malted barley to flesh out the 72 percent corn, and you can definitely taste all three grains along with the classic caramel, brown sugar, and oak frame. Luke Rowe, bar manager, ELWAY’S , Denver “ Wild Turkey 101 is a great underrated choice for cocktails.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bar Tool?

VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

It’s definitely not a newfangled gadget, but the fine-mesh strainer is a practical all-in-one workhorse. Its definitely an atomizer. Lui Fernandes, bar manager, Ember and Alma , Marlborough, Mass. In a pinch, it can be a scoop for things like olives or cherries. Ash Miyasaki, bartender, The Let’s Go!

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

VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Mike Lam, head mixologist, The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen , NYC An Old Pal is a very underrated cocktail thats been around for a long time. If you like Boulevardiers , definitely give this drink a try. Lauren Killian, bar manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Id have to cast my vote for the Honey Badger.

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We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bourbon? (2024)

VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

Weller Special Reserve Four Roses Resurgent Young American High West Bourbon Buffalo Trace J Rieger’s Bottled in Bond Bourbon Legent Bourbon “Old Dominick Huling Station Straight Bourbon is definitely underrated. Juel Triggs, bar manager, Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel , Memphis, Tenn. Bourbon 102 Proof.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What Makes the Perfect Hot Toddy?

VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

It’s been around since the 1700s, and is now served in bars and cocktail lounges all over the globe. But with such a loose origin story and definition, one might wonder: What makes a good one? Juliana Fisher, bar manager, Bar167 , Charleston, S.C. “A A perfect one, even? A good Hot Toddy is warming in every way.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Whiskey?

VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. There is definitely a sweet spot that differs from whiskey to whiskey, and everyone’s palate is different. Javier Flores, bar manager, Nickel City , Austin “Overrated whiskeys are a dime a dozen nowadays. When it’s bourbon, that age is even less.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cask-Strength Bourbon?

VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I haven’t seen it around in many places but if you stumble upon it it’s definitely worth a try. ” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. We’ve had many guests keep coming back for it. It has a great warm toasty aroma that’s perfect for the fall and winter. appeared first on VinePair.

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey? (2024)

VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

This Heaven Hill bourbon follows a similar blueprint to their more famed Old Fitzgerald — it is a wheated bourbon, and in terms of availability, approachability, and price point, Larceny is definitely underrated. Garth Poe, bar manager, Easy Bistro & Bar , Chattanooga, Tenn. It tends to be a crowd pleaser.

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We Asked 17 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Scotch That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

VinePair

MARCH 19, 2024

Could definitely be considered a gateway into a vast category of spirits. It absolutely deserves a spot on any bar, anywhere.” ” —Adam Montgomerie, bar manager, Hawksmoor , NYC “The Famous Grouse, a blended Scotch from Perth, Scotland. ” —Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , St.

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Par Levels: How to Create Par Sheets & Use them to Run your Bar Smoothly

A Bar Above

MARCH 1, 2024

As a new bar manager, there are certain terms and vocabulary that you need to be familiar with so you can communicate effectively with your team. We’ll quickly cover what the term par is and how it applies to the bar and restaurant world, and then we’ll discuss one of its most important applications: the par sheet.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Rye That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Saffron , New Orleans “A. Joseph Ehrmann, mixologist and owner, Elixir , San Francisco “ Angel’s Envy Rye has definitely earned its place here at Lindens! Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey is an exciting new product from America’s oldest whiskey brand.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best Peated Scotch for Beginners?

VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

While it definitely has Islay personality, it is also blended with other single-malt whisky and has a sherry finish, so it’s rounded out a bit. Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla. “I Smith, beverage consultant, LINE DC , Washington, D.C. “I I would recommend Compass Box Glasgow Blend.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Is It Ever OK to Ask for a Shaken Martini?

VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Lonnie Finley, spirits specialist and educator, Bar Keeper and I Drink I Can , Los Angeles “I’m a bartender. The definition of my job is to give people a drink they want as they want it. James O’Donnell, bar manager, Fives , New Orleans “Shaken or stirred? The eternal question. Why should a bartender care?

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We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Scotch Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

VinePair

JULY 2, 2024

Shane Mastroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “ Harleston Green Scotch is a great well. Definitely not something you want to over-dilute with water because it is very soft and clean, even with the peaty profile. The finish has a light spiciness and definitely a slight toasted bread note.

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We Asked 17 Bartenders: What Tequila Cocktail Do You Wish People Ordered More?

VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

The tequila cocktails people should order more, according to bartenders: Oaxaca Old Fashioned Siesta Toro Bravo 21st Century Silver Monk Tequila Old Fashioned Paloma Vicious Virgin #2 Avion de Papel Mexican Martini Infante Tommy’s #2 El Diablo Mexican Firing Squad “Definitely the Oaxaca Old Fashioned. It’s so refreshing; a perfect sipper.

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To Make Great Cocktails, Bartenders Head to the Farm

Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

Bar Trigona, for example, has built its identity around the region’s stingless Trigona bees, and the honey harvested from its proprietary farm and apiary. Recently, bar manager Rohan Matmary expanded the farm side of things by partnering with a farmer who will grow cacao exclusively for Trigona’s cocktail program.

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The Weirdest Drink Modification Requests, According to Bartenders

VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

She said ‘delicious.’” —Brian Miller, bar manager, Stockton Inn , Stockton, N.J. I don’t know if this is weird but it’s definitely wack and certified-bozo behavior. Then I remembered a friend of mine had brought me some orgeat when they came to visit me a month earlier. I basically made her a lemonade sweetened with orgeat.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon Under $50?

VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

It’s definitely possible to find bourbon that’s smooth, complex, and good enough to serve neat on a budget, and plenty of bourbon-makers are distilling spirits that checks all those boxes and more. Dale Kaiser, mixologist and bar manager, Valette , Healdsburg, Calif.

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Rum for Cocktails? (2024)

VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Rob Krueger, bar manager, Smith & Mills Rockefeller Center , NYC “I love the storied history of rum and can geek out on it, so it’s difficult to pick just one. It can definitely be something special, but can also be used as a workhorse behind any bar or at home.”

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2024)

VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Roderick Williams, Bar Manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Heather Blanchard, lead bartender, Virgin Hotels , New Orleans “I definitely wish more people ordered the Paloma ! There’s this misconception that rum drinks are complicated and overly sweet, but a Mai Tai is simple and light. The Last Word.

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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It was definitely a challenge, but it was a fun challenge,” says Lacoste, who tends bar at Beachbum Barry’s Latitude 29 in New Orleans. It’s still not a typical back bar selection, but some feel this may eventually change. Her prize? A small gold trophy shaped like a toilet, natch.) “It

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Mesa Verde Melbourne: Celebrating a Decade of Agave Delights

Australian Bartender

APRIL 3, 2024

Q&A: Bar Manager, Jay Hackney Where does the passion for agave come from? Jay: My passion for agave is definitely a by-product of my admiration for the dedication, tradition, time, and love that go into making these spirits. I haven’t been here since the venue’s conception but over the ensuing decade? You do the math…!

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Bourbon? (2024)

VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

Although it has become a little harder to find, it’s definitely worth it. The proof is definitely present on the palate, but the secondary wheat bill really shines through, offering notes of baking spice, brown sugar, charred oak, butter, and freshly cracked black pepper. Jon McConnell, bar manager, Sacred Junk Bar , Anaheim, Calif.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Tequila Cocktail? (2024)

VinePair

JULY 23, 2024

Shane Mastroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “The most overrated tequila cocktail is a Tequila Sunrise. It’s definitely my go-to spirit for cocktails, so initially this was a tough call — until I remembered the Tequila Sunrise. It’s basically a Tequila Soda with lime.

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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Opens 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program® Red Coat Applications

Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Cocktail Apprentice Program continues to be the leader in team building and mentorship, said CAP Manager Trevor Kallies. Each year, we see an increase in first-time attendees at Tales of the Cocktail, and this exposure is definitely driving the global awareness of the CAP program.

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: Which Wine Do You Wish People Ordered More? (2024)

VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

Bruce Martin Polack, beverage director, The Regular , Denver “I definitely wish more people drank more Eastern European white wine. Roderick Williams, bar manager and certified sommelier, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. “I There are so many great wines from Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, [and] Serbia.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Tequila? (2024)

VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

Shane Mstroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “I’m gonna go a little more niche with Fuentesca’s 2018 Huertas Las Antenas Blanco. This was the first tequila shot I’ve ever stopped [shooting] and started sipping it, and I enjoyed every second.

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Fermentation for Flavor and Opulence with Sebastian Tollius of Clemente Bar

VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

That ignited the curiosity of then head bartender and current Clemente bar manager Richie Millwater, who was so inspired by the ingredient that he started using it in all sorts of R and D projects. It all began when Sebastian built a cocktail featuring chef Brock’s barley miso for the menu at EMP.

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Cocktails Take the Sustainable Path

Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

While the primary aspect of any bar is to dish out the most innovative cocktails using different kinds of ingredients and placing strong emphasis on quality, another factor that is now being incorporated is that of implementing sustainable practices. The one primary thing that is transforming the cocktail industry is technology.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Bar Manager, Saffron , New Orleans “ Daiyame 25 Sweet Potato Shochu by Hamada Syuzou. the manager gave me a bottle of La Luna Mezcal. It’s definitely a rare bottle to see in Toronto, and it’s staying far away from our slushie machine!” —Rob

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Trick Dog Bar Announces The Salty Dog Menu

Bartender.com

JANUARY 9, 2024

When I still lived in San Francisco and worked at Idle Hand, our entire crew painted pieces of flash for a Trick Dog menu, and that one was definitely epic and had that ‘thing’ for sure,” says Matt Howse. This time, though, we put together a new take on the old idea and vibe of the Trader Vic’s menus of the 1960’s.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

See Recipe Autumn Sparkler To get a hefty meal prepped for your nearest and dearest, a nice sessionable cocktail is definitely in order — preferably one with a bit of bubbles. With a bit of lemon juice and hot water to make it, well, hot, the Rum Hot Toddy is sweet, spicy, bright, and definitely delicious.

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The Castle on Central Park South

Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

It’s definitely not your everyday vibe, but this is every day at the Palm Court, where above and beyond is just the beginning of the experience. We recently visited and indulged in an hour of roundtable conversation with Palm Court Bar Manager Dovid Hirsch and Nick Bathurst, Director of Food and Beverage.

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We Asked 16 Wine Pros: Which Pinot Noir Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2024

” —Laura Francis, general manager, Rocks + Acid Wine Shop , Chapel Hill, N.C. is definitely a great go-to for exceptionally made Pinot Noir that is reasonably priced. ” —Emily Parian, bar manager, Empress by Boon , San Francisco “ William Downie ‘Cathedral’ Pinot Noir. Willamette Valley, Ore.,

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