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We Asked 13 Bartenders: What’s the Best Tequila Under $50?

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The primary reason to pick up any bottle of tequila is taste. It may be tempting to plunk down gobs of cash for these offerings, especially since they may turn heads when displayed on a home bar, but they will likely transform into dust magnets if they hold lousy juice. It’s serious about being additive-free.

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

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

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Ask the average person to name a tequila cocktail, and they’re likely to blurt out “Margarita.” Ask a bartender the same question, however, and they may give you a different answer. To find out what those other beverages are, we asked 17 bartenders what tequila cocktail deserves a little more love from their guests.

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

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The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St. Connor Gillette, senior bar manager, The Alida Hotel , Savannah, Ga.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Summer Cocktail?

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While clear spirits like gin and tequila might feel like the most obvious choices for summertime sipping, rum and bourbon also have their place, as do lighter, low-ABV options like vermouth and Pimm’s. Swapping the tequila for mezcal is equally delicious and a great option for those looking for something a bit more complex.”

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The Weirdest Drink Modification Requests, According to Bartenders

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She said ‘delicious.’” —Brian Miller, bar manager, Stockton Inn , Stockton, N.J. Kelvin Uffre, former bartender + strategic market manager for Lalo Tequila , NYC “When I was working at Bar Pendry , someone ordered a double Martini, which is an insane amount of booze. What’s next?

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We Asked 23 Bartenders: What’s the Best Mezcal for Margaritas?

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While the classic Margarita remains a quintessential summer staple, its smoky cousin, the Mezcal Margarita , is a satisfying cold-weather substitute for the typical tequila. For help finding the best mezcal to swap for your favorite tequila, we reached out to drink experts around the world. Who is the mezcalero?

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