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A New Standard: 5 Balcones Cocktails That Showcase American Single Malt Whisky at Its Best

VinePair

Grapefruit Highball Bright and balanced, the Grapefruit Highball uses crisp grapefruit soda to highlight the Lineages meringue and pineapple upside-down cake palate, with a punch of citrus to keep it lively. Warm afternoons and laid-back get-togethers set the stage for this no-fuss highball that lets the Lineage shine.

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Quick Pineapple Simple Syrup

Moody Mixologist

Pineapple simple syrup is a great way to enjoy the tropical flavor of fresh pineapple all year round. This ultra easy recipe uses just two ingredients, and whether you have a whole fresh pineapple or just bottled juice on hand, I have the perfect pineapple syrup for you! What is simple syrup? That’s it!

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Bar Cart Essentials: Create a Stylish Home Bar Setup

Mixologists

A long-handled bar spoon is ideal for stirring. Highball glasses suit tall, refreshing drinks. Highball Glass: For Gin & Tonic, Moscow Mule. Mixers and More: Stocking Your Bar Cart with Flavor Enhancers (Fresh and Flavorful) Mixers add depth and complexity. Simple syrup is a must-have.

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3-Ingredient Cocktails: Quick & Easy Weeknight Drinks

Mixologists

A shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon are the cornerstones of any home bar. Consider having a selection of rocks glasses, martini glasses, and highball glasses to suit different drink styles. A simple citrus twist, a sprig of mint, or a few olives can transform a basic cocktail into a visually appealing masterpiece.

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Beyond Green Beer: Sophisticated Green Cocktails for St. Patrick's Day & Beyond

Mixologists

oz Simple Syrup, 10-12 Mint Leaves, Soda Water. Instructions: Muddle mint leaves with simple syrup and lime juice. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. oz Agave Syrup, 4-5 Cucumber Slices, 4-5 Basil Leaves, Soda Water. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with ice.

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

VinePair

The easiest cocktails to master, according to bartenders: Manhattan Cuba Libre Moscow Mule Daiquiri Vodka Martini Old Fashioned Whiskey Highball Honeysuckle Negroni Vodka Soda “The easiest drink to master, from my perspective, is the classic Manhattan. Karynn Brown, bartender, Amor y Amargo , NYC “I would have to say the Whiskey Highball.

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Building a Purpose-Driven Backbar with Nightmoves’ Orlando Franklin McCray

VinePair

I spent years tinkering with a quarter- ounce of this and a bar spoon of that, trying to evoke a memory, and Orlando solved it in a snap. Buy Bottles, Make Candy Whether you’re running a bar program or buying spirits for home, Nightmoves’ methods are easy enough to replicate; it just requires some time and dedication.