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Chain Restaurant Cocktails: The Good, the Bad, and the Outrageously Boozy

VinePair

Chain Cocktails Hit Different Some bartenders have a soft spot for chain restaurants because they’ve had firsthand experience working in them. “I I worked in a Chili’s in high school,” says Sarah Morrissey, the bar manager of the recently reopened Le Veau d’Or on New York Upper East Side. “I

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Mana for a Cause: Teremana Tequila Is Giving Back During the Holidays With Ezana ‘EZ’ Million

VinePair

Between Irish pubs and high-volume cocktail bars, Million honed his flavors as a barback, squeezing his own custom juices and lemonades, earning him the moniker “The Lemonade Man.” At his current bar, Million started slinging cocktails and, after just four months, went on to become bar manager.

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Rum for Cocktails? (2024)

VinePair

“Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Black Rum is a great rum for mixing cocktails. 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. Volcanique.

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10 Mocktails for 2024

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Mocktails — spirit-free sips, no-proof cocktails , nonalcoholic drinks — whatever you want to call them, have come a long way in recent years. Bars and restaurants are crafting these libations with care and creativity and in some cases developing no-alcohol versions of their signature cocktails. Mount with ice and shake.

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10 Mocktails for 2024

Cheers

Mocktails — spirit-free sips, no-proof cocktails , nonalcoholic drinks — whatever you want to call them, have come a long way in recent years. Bars and restaurants are crafting these libations with care and creativity and in some cases developing no-alcohol versions of their signature cocktails. Mount with ice and shake.

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The Savoy’s American Bar Launches New Menu Inspired by 135 Years of Stories, Glamour and Innovation

Bar Magazine

The American Bars new menu, Liquid Moments, distils 135 years of cherished memories at The Savoy into a collection of signature cocktails. Each cocktail reflects a unique chapter of the hotels legacy, inviting guests to celebrate 135 years of glamour and innovation, as well as their own cherished experiences at the American Bar.

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

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Our go-to choice for our bar is Monnet Cognac VS. This exceptional spirit has become our favorite for both our classic and signature cocktail selections. 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.