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MAY 9, 2024

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.

Tequila 98

Tequila Speed Rack Bartender Bartending 98

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MAY 7, 2024

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.

Tequila 111

Tequila Bartender Bartending Speed Rack 111

VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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

Simple Syrup 98

Simple Syrup Bitters Gin Brandy 98

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JANUARY 28, 2025

” Sam Wood, bar manager, SALT , Boulder, Colo. ” Lynnette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “I think the most underrated whisky we carry is Caol Ila 12. My personal favorite so far is Blind Summit Single Malt Whisky, distilled at the BenRiach Distillery and aged for nine years in PX sherry casks.

Bartender 111

Bartender Bartending Whiskey Speed Rack 111