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We Asked 17 Bartenders: What Tequila Cocktail Do You Wish People Ordered More?

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Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of The Above , St. Lynnette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “There’s one tequila cocktail that’s always confused me as to why it’s not more popular: the Brave Bull, a.k.a. It’s one of my all-time favorites, and it’s one of our classics for Speed Rack.

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

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Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Mike di Tota, corporate bar manager, The Smith , Chicago “Tequila Ocho Plata is my go-to for high-quality tequila that won’t break the bank. The flavor is pretty vegetal and peppery with some notes of caramel, so it’s really balanced. Louis “ Cayéya Blanco Tequila.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

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Ivy Mix, co-founder of Speed Rack, co-owner Leyenda and FIASCO! Ulysses Toimil, bar manager, Uccello Lounge , San Francisco See Recipe Old Fashioned “To me, the flavors of Thanksgiving scream ‘whiskey.’ My recipe is made with bourbon, lemon, homemade cranberry syrup, and cinnamon.” —Ivy