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

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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. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works.

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

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To scope out the best of the bunch, we asked 13 bartenders their choices for the affordable tequilas they always reach for. Los Dos is at zero percent, so it’s not only a delicious tequila, but one that takes a stand.” —Rob Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. It’s serious about being additive-free.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s One Drink That Should Be Retired From Cocktail Menus? (2024)

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Abraham Flota, bar manager, Prospect , San Francisco “I think both Mojitos and Espresso Martinis are universally hated by bartenders.” Colm Whelan, general manager, Desert 5 Spot New York , NYC “One drink that should be retired from cocktail menus is the Cosmopolitan. Corey Tighe, bar manager, Quaintrelle , Portland, Ore.

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

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But the overall effect was still relatively neutral, according to bar manager Laura Maddox. We expanded the buzz-free section of our menu to include non-alcoholic wines, beers, and other zero-proof options, Natoli says. The Oakland Ferndale, Mich.

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The Top Beverage Trends For 2025

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The popular cocktails weve seen on social media tend to lend themselves to brunches and a more all-day mindset, says Daniel King, restaurant and bar manager at Evelyns at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. This zero-waste cooking technique will also allow chefs and bartenders to creatively repurpose leftover produce and give it new life.