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Ask the average person to name a tequila cocktail, and they’re likely to blurt out “Margarita.” It’s just that the drink’s popularity and ubiquitousness tend to come at the expense of other delicious tequila drinks that aren’t ordered as much as they’d like to see. Fionna Gemzon, barmanager, None of The Above , St.
A recent report published by beverage data analytics firm ISWR indicated that agave spirits — a space primarily driven by tequila — was the only alcohol category to experience growth in the U.S. This sustained popularity coincides with a market increasingly flooded with new tequilas. Tequila Ocho Plata. Here’s what they said.
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The accompanying cocktail was the Space Invader, a cloudy tequila drink created by Alex Francis and Barney O’Kane of De Vie , a sustainability-focused bar that’s expected to open in Paris in the months ahead. It’s definitely a break from the hustle in a rejuvenating way.”
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Roderick Williams, BarManager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Heather Blanchard, lead bartender, Virgin Hotels , New Orleans “I definitely wish more people ordered the Paloma ! I love to add a shot of tequila in the mix for a little extra flavor and kick.” The Last Word. It’s such an underrated cocktail.
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She said ‘delicious.’” —Brian Miller, barmanager, 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.
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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Others may prefer to keep things classic, opting for simple pours of tequila or whiskey. From what I gather, M&Ms have been around for over 10 years so its not exclusive to this moment but it definitely has staying power. And if theres one group of people that knows exactly what the people want, its bartenders.
A few dashes of a 10:1 saline solution is a great place to start for your home bar. David Silvey Silverman, barmanager, Perilla , Chicago I think one of the most underrated cocktail ingredients is salt. Infuse a reposado tequila with tamarind and fresno peppers for a game-changing Margarita or Paloma. Dont overthink it.
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