Bar Management, Highball and Liqueur

When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

When describing the taste of Jeppson’s Malört , Chicago’s infamous wormwood-based liqueur, people tend to get creative. Even fairer: How did a liqueur so local and so infamous for how rough it tastes go so mainstream? It has the same kind of qualities like gentian liqueurs have. CH Distilling itself encourages such playfulness.

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED: The Six Brothers Mahura Masters

Bar Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

Ping impressed the judges with Eastern Memory , a striking highball that masterfully highlights Mahuras unique character. Kokum-infused Mahura provides a rich, aromatic base, complemented by the luscious sweetness of peach liqueur and the herbal depth of tulsi and basil syrup.

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Holiday Cocktails for 2023

Cheers

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Strain into a highball glass with ice. Notes Katie Tobin, bar manager at The Aquifer Bar at New Riff Distilling, Newport, KY, created this recipe. Print Christmas Cup Course Drinks Keyword cranberry, gin, Ginger liqueur, lime Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur ½ oz.

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Gin Trends in 2024

Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Queen Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has noticed a gradual increase in the popularity of gin among patrons, says bar manager Karol Ansaldi. Priced at $14, it’s made with Harahorn botanical gin, wine-based Pasubio Amaro and a touch of elderberry liqueur, and served “down” in a smoked-pine scented rocks glass.

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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. The miso syrup is married with vodka, maraschino, fennel liqueur, cherry blossom vermouth, and Vin Santo del Chianti.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang For Your Buck?

VinePair

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It’s perfectly suited for cocktail use, as a highball with soda, or just a quick simple sipper.” Matt Resler, bartender, Bar Goto , NYC “One of our go-to bottles of Cognac recently has been Cognac Frapin 1270. It stands up in cocktails, but it’s light enough on its feet for highballs and spritzes. An all-around banger.”

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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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Creating Culinary Cocktails With Schmuck’s Juliette Larrouy and Moe Aljaff

VinePair

MARCH 20, 2024

we explored the “Potato Head” style of mixology, and how the Shinji’s bar team uses it to breathe new life into familiar formulas. Shinji’s takes this approach to the limit by making their own bespoke liqueurs, leading to new and unique takes on drinks like the Vesper and Last Word. 7 spot on the World’s 50 Best list in 2022.

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A New Era of High-End Infused Cocktails Is Upon Us

VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This begs the question: When does an infused spirit transcend the Gatorade cooler and the brimming red Solo cup and become worth of a highball glass and a $20 price tag? As sophisticated as these infusions can be, they also share some low-brow origins. It depends on how they’re used.

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Scotch for Cocktails?

VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

It is a blended malt Scotch whisky, so has incredible body and mouthfeel but with a really balanced, non-smoky, approachable flavor profile that hits home in a classic Old Fashioned , a refreshing highball, or even a Piña Colada. Though it is not the cheapest, it creates exotic and complex sours, highballs, and Negronis.”

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The New Guard of the East Village Cocktail Scene Has Arrived

VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

2 spot on North America’s 50 Best Bar list. The Vodka Y Soda isn’t just a two-ingredient highball; they add guava and pasilla into the mix, and the result is refreshing and intensely flavorful. Still, it’s a well drink at heart, served by an acclaimed, white-hot bar in the East Village. Each of these bars is a year old or less.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early. It inspired the creation of the Brooklyn , a variation featuring rye, dry vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, and Amer Picon. While certainly boozy, the zesty Penicillin will wake up your guests.

Simple Syrup

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At Home Cocktails: A Guide to Flavorful Mixology

Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

A well-equipped home bar includes specialized implements like channel knives for creating citrus twists, perfect for garnishing a classic whisky highball. A custom cream liqueur blend can transform a White Russian, while a house-made orange cordial adds depth to a variety of citrus-based drinks.

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The Best Tools for Crafting Your Dream Home Bar

Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

These tools form the foundation for mixing drinks, whether in a dedicated bar area or the kitchen. Quality glassware is crucial for serving various cocktails and liqueurs. A set of rocks glasses, highball glasses, and coupe glasses covers most drink styles. For precise measurements, jiggers are indispensable.

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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

WINNERS ANNOUNCED: The Six Brothers Mahura Masters

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Holiday Cocktails for 2023

Gin Trends in 2024

Fermentation for Flavor and Opulence with Sebastian Tollius of Clemente Bar

We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang For Your Buck?

Cocktails Take the Sustainable Path

Creating Culinary Cocktails With Schmuck’s Juliette Larrouy and Moe Aljaff

A New Era of High-End Infused Cocktails Is Upon Us

We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Scotch for Cocktails?

The New Guard of the East Village Cocktail Scene Has Arrived

55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

At Home Cocktails: A Guide to Flavorful Mixology

The Best Tools for Crafting Your Dream Home Bar

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