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How to Use Fall and Winter Produce in Cocktails, According to Bartenders

VinePair

Come summer, making a blackberry-infused Margarita or an Old Fashioned riff with peaches might seem like a no-brainer. And let’s face it: not every fruit or veggie takes well to juicing or infusions. They may not be the juiciest fruit in the world, but their rich, sticky-sweet flavors can be easily extracted through infusion.

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

VinePair

Lance Bowman, bar manager, UMMO , Chicago There is no other vodka I could be more excited to mention than Good Vodka. Alex Serena, bar manager, Telefric Barcelona , Los Angeles Chopin Rye Vodka is my go-to for cocktails above and beyond your run-of-the-mill Vodka Soda drinks.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Easiest Cocktail to Master?

VinePair

The Old Fashioned is a great place to start [and offers] a great way to use the template (water, sugar, bitters, spirit) to start playing with flavor combinations and seasonal variations through flavored syrups or infused spirits. Linda Nivar, bar manager, Tiki Chick , NYC “In my opinion, the easiest cocktail to master is a Negroni.

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These San Diego Bars Are Celebrating National Rum Day With Drink Specials

PubClub

Other rum-centric cocktail favorites include the Negroni Tropicale with coconut oil washed pineapple infused rum, bananarol, and cocchi di torino, and the Caribe Welcome with house rum blend, apricot brandy, lime, fresh coconut water, and coconut cream, served in fresh young coconut.

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The New Guard of the East Village Cocktail Scene Has Arrived

VinePair

These old-school bars have graduated to legacy status, and a new generation of bars are forging their own path. Paradise Lost integrates the retro coolness of a classic Southern California tiki bar with the East Village’s gritty punk rock ethos to create hell’s version of a tropical joint.

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At Home Cocktails: A Guide to Flavorful Mixology

Bartender.com

Home bartenders might experiment with different types of tequila, infused syrups, or fresh fruit purees to develop a unique recipe. Home mixologists can elevate their Cosmopolitan by experimenting with different cranberry juice brands or infusing vodka with citrus zest. oz Base spirit Triple Sec 0.5

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From Shaken to Stirred: Your Ultimate Guide to Mixology Classes

Mixologists

Infusions: Adding unique flavors to spirits, using fruits, herbs, spices, and other ingredients. The Art of Infusion: Creating Unique Flavors and Signature Cocktails Infusing spirits opens up a world of creative possibilities, allowing you to craft unique and personalized cocktails. Infusion Tips: Use high-quality ingredients.