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How Drink Pros Take Their Manhattans

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Hanna Brown, Head Bartender of Agency of Record , New York City As a scotch lover, Hanna Brown gravitates toward Rob Roy variations. “As a bartender you’re using something that’s not actively being frozen, so it’s 32-ish degrees. ” Josh White, Bar Manager of Death & Co.

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

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” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Saffron , New Orleans “A. ” —Amanda Lee, head bartender, Lindens , NYC “One of my favorite new ryes to bring on to the back bar at Cure is Still Austin’s The Artist. ” —Liz Kelley, head bartender, Cure , New Orleans “I’m a fan of Great Jones Empire rye.

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

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Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Andy May, head bartender, The Golden Swan , NYC “A rum I absolutely love for cocktails is Probitas , a beautiful blend from Foursquare in Barbados and Hampden Estate in Jamaica. But if I had to pick one, it’s Rhum J.M. Volcanique. And the price is great as well.” —Rob

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now?

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Genesis Cruz, head bartender, Bar Belly , NYC “It could be due to the service industry-heavy clientele at our bar, but lately, we’ve been serving a lot of aromatized and fortified wine shots. Connor Gillette, senior bar manager, The Alida Hotel , Savannah, Ga. Our go-to is a 50/50 of rum and amaro.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Bourbon That’s Earned a Spot On Your Bar? (2024)

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Andy May, head bartender, The Golden Swan, NYC “ Leopold Brothers Bottled In Bond Bourbon. Alexandra Downing, bar manager, Grey Hen at Century Grand , Phoenix “When anyone asks for a new recommendation lately, I reach for Garrison Brothers Honeydew Bourbon. Deceptively simple and deliciously complex for any time of year.”

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

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Luke Rowe, bar manager, ELWAY’S , Denver “ Wild Turkey 101 is a great underrated choice for cocktails. One of my favorite drinks to make with it is an Old Fashioned with Demerara, allspice, and a bar spoon of Branca Menta.” Whether you’re enjoying it neat or in a cocktail, it never disappoints.”

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Cocktails? (2024)

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Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I Nick Jackson, head bartender, The Rum House , NYC “My recommendation has to be Haku Vodka. Nik Sparks, head bartender and beverage director, The Wooly , NYC “My favorite is Ketel One Vodka because it’s so smooth and great for infusing.

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