Cheers

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Dragan Milivojevic is bar manager at Bacalar, new Yucatán-inspired restaurant in Austin, TX. Starting with a base of blanco tequila infused with corn, the cocktail also features Nixta, a Mexican corn liqueur, dry vermouth, Cocchi Americano, saline and orange bitters. Nixta corn liqueur ½ oz.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Print Love Is In The Air Course Drinks Keyword coconut puree, Frozen limeade, orange liqueur, raspberries, tequila Ingredients 2 oz. Combier orange liqueur ½ oz. Notes Mario Ruiz, bar manager of Villa Azur in Miami Beach, created this recipe. Mijenta blanco tequila 1 oz.

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Cheers

JANUARY 15, 2024

Monica L Collins is bar manager at Chez Georges Bistro & Bar in Hilton Head Island, SC. I love Zirbenz stone pine liqueur; it’s a beautiful color and a unique spirit made from the fruits of pine trees from the Austrian Alps. Zirbenz stone pine liqueur ¾ oz. and add a whole split vanilla bean.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Pumpkins While orgeat is traditionally made with almonds, at Tiki Chick in NYC’s Upper West Side, bar manager Linda Nivar reinvents the syrup with pepita seeds (the hulless seeds of certain pumpkin varieties) creating a unique spin on the tiki bar staple while honoring her Latin roots. “It just depends on how you want it to taste.”

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

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. Clarified lemon juice adds a bright, tangy lift, while cardamom bitters bring a warming spice that lingers on the palate.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Print Bouquet of Flowers Course Drinks Keyword Champagne, cranberry, elderflower liqueur, hibiscus liqueur, lemon, Licor 43 Ingredients 1 oz. Thatchers Organic hibiscus liqueur 1 oz. Thatchers Organic elderflower liqueur oz. Juliette peach liqueur oz.

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VinePair

JUNE 21, 2024

“Cocktail College” is brought to you by Mr Black cold brew coffee liqueur. It’s not the vodka — though the vodka does matter — but no, it’s the coffee liqueur. And do you wanna know the secret to a great coffee liqueur? Listener, do you want to know the secret to a great Espresso Martini? It’s coffee. Tune in for more.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It’s to celebrate the launch of Midori, this new Japanese liqueur.” This conversation, of course, never actually happened, but Midori — a bright green Japanese melon liqueur — did actually make its U.S. As craft cocktails push the boundaries of what bars can do, bartenders have been able to use Midori in unprecedented ways.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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. Orange liqueur ½ oz.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of The Above , St. But you can step it up by picking your favorite coffee liqueur and matching it with a tequila, ideally a reposado. Amber Garcia, bar manager, Tana , Metarie, La. Omitting the orange liqueur allows the base spirits to shine through and offers a stiffer drink.” —Rob

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

For example, understanding how different temperatures affect the viscosity of liqueurs is vital for creating perfectly layered cocktails. Bar Management & Menu Design: Strategic Planning for a High-End Cocktail Program For those aspiring to lead high-end cocktail programs, bar management and menu design are essential skills.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Even highly experienced bartenders have told me they don’t have a good understanding of bar management, and long-time bar managers have confided that they were never actually trained in the position. LIQUEUR BRAND 1] X oz. LIQUEUR BRAND 2] X oz. SPIRIT BRAND 1] X oz. SPIRIT BRAND 2] X oz.

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VinePair

MAY 17, 2024

On this episode of “Cocktail College,” we’re joined by Ricardo Rodriguez, bar manager at Aberdeen, N.J.’s We’re ditching the shaker tins in favor of the blender for this one; it’s time to pull out that tall, straw-covered bottle of Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur.

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VinePair

APRIL 26, 2024

“Cocktail College” is brought to you by Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur. It’s not the vodka — though the vodka does matter — but no, it’s the coffee liqueur. And do you wanna know the secret to a great coffee liqueur? Listener, do you want to know the secret to a great Espresso Martini? It’s coffee.

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A Bar Above

MARCH 1, 2024

As a new bar manager, there are certain terms and vocabulary that you need to be familiar with so you can communicate effectively with your team. We’ll quickly cover what the term par is and how it applies to the bar and restaurant world, and then we’ll discuss one of its most important applications: the par sheet. (You

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VinePair

JANUARY 26, 2024

Ultimately, the Tuxedo is a classic Martini peppered with absinthe , Maraschino liqueur, and Angostura bitters. Foster’s an Eleven Madison Park alum and bar manager at Brooklyn’s Margot. But of course, the recipe doesn’t end there. Shaken or stirred? London Dry gin or Old Tom? To add sherry, or to not add sherry ?

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Roderick Williams, Bar Manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Tobias Burkhalter, assistant general manager, FIRE Restaurant & Lounge , Denver “Equal-parts cocktails are currently some of the most popular drinks, but the Corpse Reviver #2 is an equal-parts cocktail that is not ordered enough. The Last Word.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 19, 2024

The drinks list has been built in collaboration with Kurtis, Dan Ashby (Venue Manager) and Christian (Bar Manager) with a big focus on aperitivo-style cocktails. Serving hot pizza, handmade pasta, local and imported natural wines, live music on the weekend and a Sunday slice club every week.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

Mario Firmani, bar manager at an establishment that’s in the 50 Best Bars list, knows a thing or two about the aperitivo. I found inspiration in the Hugo Spritz [which features elderflower liqueur]. The amalgamation of the various liqueurs and sparkling wine gives the drink a golden hue.

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Cheers

JUNE 4, 2024

Oh My Darlin Chez Noir in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, offers a Snap Pea Rickey as well as Snap Pea Ranch Water, both created by assistant general manager and bar manager Ashley Havens. It’s mixed with Lillet Blanc, Chareau aloe vera liqueur, Cointreau, Meyer lemon juice and egg white to make the Green Goddess cocktail (shown atop).

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

I’ve used it to make an Old Fashioned along with some Angostura bitters, a pinch of Maldon salt, banana liqueur, and a touch of Amaro Nonino, and the flavor that came out was magical.” Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla. “I This is great to drink on its own or with a cube or two.

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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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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Rob Krueger, bar manager, Smith & Mills Rockefeller Center , NYC “I love the storied history of rum and can geek out on it, so it’s difficult to pick just one. Daniel King, Bar Manager, Evelyn’s at Hutton Hotel , Nashville, Tenn. “El Volcanique.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. I use it at The Golden Swan in the Dorothy Day cocktail alongside Clear Creek Pear Brandy, GE Massenez Golden 8 Pear Liqueur, St. I prefer using Good Vodka for mixing cocktails.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Suzy Critchlow, bar manager, Pascual , Washington, D.C. Gabriel Morales, bar manager, Sexy Fish , Miami “I like to use Lost Explorer Espadín Mezcal infused with cilantro and finished with fresh lime juice, house-made celery, and serrano syrups. It shines without overwhelming any of the other ingredients.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

Probably my favorite cocktail I’ve made with it is the Cold Fashioned, using Misguided Spirits’ Hinky Dink’s Working Man’s Whiskey, amaro, and cold brew liqueur.” Garth Poe, bar manager, Easy Bistro & Bar , Chattanooga, Tenn. Rachel Snider, bar manager, Paradiso Hi Fi , Burlington, Vt. “It

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Amaro y Arroyo is the brainchild of Jon Arroyo, a former bartender and bar manager turned amaro maker who has worked with the distillery for years. It’s no surprise then that the distillery has added a cocktail-friendly amaro to its lineup.

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Mixologists

MARCH 6, 2022

While working as the bar manager at the infamous Fred's Club in Soho, London, (where he also invented the Espresso Martini ), he wanted to create a quintessentially British cocktail and decided to take inspiration from his childhood memories of picking blackberries on the Isle of Wight. Top up the glass with more crushed ice.

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PubClub

AUGUST 14, 2024

In La Jolla Shores, Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters presents the Banana Hammock ($16) featuring a blend of Jamaican rums, banana liqueur, coconut, pineapple, and lime. The beachy beverage is from Bar Manager Andrew Phillips, who came to Sandpiper from Cellar 335, one of the top-rated tiki bars in the NYC area according to Yelp.

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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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VinePair

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Ismael Ponce, bar manager, The Up & Up , NYC “For a rich, fruity Cognac that’s just superb for mixing or drinking on its own, Martell VSOP is outstanding. A dessert cocktail using some cream, vanilla liqueur, a touch of Benedictine, and Carte Blanche with some freshly grated cinnamon on top is a great way to end the night.

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Bar Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

At the 2024 London Spirits Competition, this Croatian family distillery picked up seven awards for their products, including: Aura Teranino Liqueur, which won three awards (gold, in the Liqueur category; silver in the Liqueur of the Year and silver for Best in Show, by Country). Quality score: marked out of 100.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Oren Briggs, Bar Manager, Apothecary , Dallas “I think I’d have to go with none other than Aberlour 12. Whether it’s paired with strawberry and calamansi or biscotti liqueur and sfumato in an Old Fashion variation, its uses are endless.” It’s a blended Scotch, which I know a lot of purists out there will dislike.

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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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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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VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

When you’re making an infusion, you want to make something that adds to a drink and complements its other ingredients,” explains Carly Bulger, bar manager for 21st Amendment at La Louisiane and May Baily’s Place in New Orleans. Infusing it allows you to celebrate its presence with extra flair.”

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 14, 2024

Casey Carr, Bar Manager at Heartwood in San Francisco belongs to a team of industry vets who are highly acclaimed behind many well-respected bars and restaurants. Luckily we have found ourselves growing into a really steady thriving bar within this small amount of time. Lemon twist and thyme for garnish.

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