VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Tequila is a liquid goldmine for the curious drinker, and every month seemingly delivers a cavalcade of new options to try at bars and liquor stores. It can be tough to keep up with this steady barrage of new tequilas to try. That’s why we asked 11 bartenders to pick their favorite new bottle they’ve added to their bar program.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

The primary reason to pick up any bottle of tequila is taste. It may be tempting to plunk down gobs of cash for these offerings, especially since they may turn heads when displayed on a home bar, but they will likely transform into dust magnets if they hold lousy juice. It’s serious about being additive-free.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. Vodka provides the backbone for several popular mixed drinks like the Moscow Mule , the Vodka Martini , and the Cosmopolitan , so its an essential tool for the bar. Were still living in a vodka world.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

Ask the average person to name a tequila cocktail, and they’re likely to blurt out “Margarita.” It’s just that the drink’s popularity and ubiquitousness tend to come at the expense of other delicious tequila drinks that aren’t ordered as much as they’d like to see. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of The Above , St.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

A recent report published by beverage data analytics firm ISWR indicated that agave spirits — a space primarily driven by tequila — was the only alcohol category to experience growth in the U.S. This sustained popularity coincides with a market increasingly flooded with new tequilas. Tequila Ocho Plata. Here’s what they said.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

Even before being old enough to enter a bar, Kristen enjoyed mixing drinks for family gatherings and despite lacking prior bartending experience, Kristen quickly adapted to the role when she turned twenty-one and got her first gig. Where do you tend bar now? I am currently working at two bars, the first one being Woodburn Brewing.

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VinePair

MAY 16, 2024

It’s no surprise that Americans are constantly shopping for tequila — it’s now the second most-popular spirit in the United States, second only to vodka. In this crowded market, it can be especially difficult to discern quality, as not all tequila is made equal. Johnny Codd, bar director, Selland Family Group , Sacramento, Calif. “It’s

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VinePair

JULY 23, 2024

Tequila can be magic in a cocktail. This chameleon-like versatility makes tequila an intriguing base for drinks beyond the Margarita, and there are plenty of bangers to consider. There are also some tequila cocktails that, in the eyes of bartenders, have a little less bang. We asked 14 industry pros to find out.

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Sydney turned the weather on for Bar Week this year, and the final night, the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards on Wednesday, 11 September, was no exception, with the deck at Doltone House bathed in sunlight for the pre-drinks. Here are all the winners that were presented on the night!

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 9, 2025

Developed by Hunter St Hospitality and featuring three restaurants, four bars, and smaller venues that blend the areas heritage with a fresh, modern atmosphere. Tailor Room The Collectives 20-seat cocktail bar, Tailor room, is nestled under historic stone arches,while the bar team expertly craft martinis and cocktails.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

The accompanying cocktail was the Space Invader, a cloudy tequila drink created by Alex Francis and Barney O’Kane of De Vie , a sustainability-focused bar that’s expected to open in Paris in the months ahead. There are some obvious benefits that come from a bar farm—notably, that it adds to the bar’s “story.”

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Teremana Tequila is serving holiday cheer by the bottle while giving back to the hospitality community that shines so brilliantly, now and year-round. The skilled and down-to-earth mixologist works behind the bar at a West Indian-inspired spot on the Lower East Side in New York City. But ironically enough, tequilas are our bestsellers.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This tequila cocktail from Muchacho in Atlanta mixes the smokiness and savoriness of a late summer cookout with the sweetness of strawberries at their peak. Print Stone Fox Course Drinks Keyword gentian liqueur, lime, mezcal, Simple syrup, strawberry liqueur, tequila Ingredients ¾ oz. Blanco tequila ¾ oz.

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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. “I

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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. Notes *For Corn husk-infused tequila 750 ml.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This romantic tequila cocktail comes from Villa Azur in Miami Beach. Print Love Is In The Air Course Drinks Keyword coconut puree, Frozen limeade, orange liqueur, raspberries, tequila Ingredients 2 oz. Mijenta blanco tequila 1 oz. Combier orange liqueur ½ oz.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

I’d been brought on as a waiter, but the seasoned bar staff, mostly primadonnas who conscientiously objected to daytime bartending, refused to work lunch. Bartending in most modern restaurants and craft cocktail bars has become considerably more knowledge-intensive, and consumers are more educated about mixology.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Or, if I’m really pressed for time, I can just tell them to go to the best kept secret in the New York bar scene and say: Eleven Madison Park. The kicker: while you can make a reservation for the bar, they even hold space for walk-ins. EMP delivers it all. Time as an ingredient is something we had never considered,” he tells me.

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Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Sydney Jojisydney.com Perched atop the Cartier flagship at the corner of George and King Streets, JOJI is set to become Sydney’s go-to rooftop bar. Our cocktails honour tradition but push the boundaries with ingredients and flavours that surprise,” says Kerry Burgess, Group Bar Manager at ESCA Group.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 7, 2025

9th March: Equal Parts, London 6pm-12am: Youll find four very different, much welcome faces from UK bars behind the stick at Equal Parts this Sunday. Behind the bar at Equal Parts, London 9th March: Avra, Four Seasons, Athens 3.30-4.30pm: 8-11pm: Guest bartending shift with all of the above at Sonora making drinks with PATRN tequila.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

While clear spirits like gin and tequila might feel like the most obvious choices for summertime sipping, rum and bourbon also have their place, as do lighter, low-ABV options like vermouth and Pimm’s. ” —John Ware, bar director, Forsythia , NYC “Put your faith in the cultures that have perfected summer.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

Bars and taprooms are absent on this scenic residential stretch in the Santa Ynez Mountains, succulents outnumbering humans by a hundredfold. Beer festivals, bars, and shops arose to meet the nation’s quickly fermenting curiosity, home brewers commandeering basements and kitchens. The event brings people back year after year.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Shots are the bar scene’s greatest equalizer. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a fancy craft cocktail spot serving $20 Negroni riffs or a seedy dive bar with sticky floors and the faint smell of urine wafting through the air: Shot glasses are always on hand, waiting to be filled. They’re strong shots if you’re not used to them.

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VinePair

MAY 30, 2024

Bar director Rob Krueger is charmed by the idea of a tiny Martini in a mini cocktail glass topped with a huge olive. Smaller-format Martinis are popping up on cocktail menus at bars, restaurants, and even homes across the country. The bar serves them as part of a happy-hour deal with a mini box of French fries, too. “We

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Cheers

JUNE 4, 2024

For instance, the gin-based Oh My Darlin at Barn8 Restaurant & Bourbon Bar in Goshen, KY, uses a sweet pea syrup, along with Lillet Blanc, strawberry and lime, and is garnished with pea shoots. A Sweet Pea Margarita from Gran Coramino tequila uses a sweet pea and pineapple syrup made with frozen peas.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 3, 2024

Since opening its doors in 2013, this rooftop agave bar and restaurant has been delighting diners with its unique blend of Mexican flavours and Melbourne flair. The bar at Mesa Verde boasts one of Australia’s largest collections of agave spirits, inviting guests to explore the diverse world of tequila and mezcal.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

To dive into the inspiration of this eye-catching concoction, VinePair tapped Sarah Morrissey, bar manager at the newly revived Upper East Side institution. Morrissey says that while designing the cocktail menu at Le Veau d’Or, she was missing a tequila or mezcal drink. So, why swap gin out for agave spirits?

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

From that point on, I never forgot the recipe and just practiced my stirring before getting one of my first tattoos, a trident bar spoon. It’s known as a Cuba Libre when mixed with rum from Cuba, and there’s the more trendy Batanga cocktail with Coke and tequila. Brian Miller, bar manager, Stockton Inn , Stockton, N.J.

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VinePair

MAY 21, 2024

You might find yourself in a dive bar or at a sports arena without a wide selection of craft brews, or you could end up at a party or tailgate where the hosts have opted to lean into a more affordable beer lineup. Steven Penaranda, bar manager, Union New American , Tampa, Fla. While it seems like every state in the U.S.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

While the classic Margarita remains a quintessential summer staple, its smoky cousin, the Mezcal Margarita , is a satisfying cold-weather substitute for the typical tequila. For help finding the best mezcal to swap for your favorite tequila, we reached out to drink experts around the world. Who is the mezcalero?

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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 Let It Snow Course Drinks Keyword blanco tequila, coconut milk, lime, orange liqueur, white cranberry juice Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Blanco tequila 1 ½ oz.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Notes Wil Schultz, bar manager at Oak Steakhouse Nashville, created this recipe. Print Love Is Sweet Like Candy Course Drinks Keyword Cointreau, egg white, Grenadine, lemon, tequila Ingredients 2 oz. Corazn reposado tequila oz. Volcan silver tequila oz.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Before opening Cavaña in January 2023, the management team took an in-depth South American research trip to understand the deep-rooted history of various Latin cultures. The expansive and well-curated selection of spirits includes high-end and imported mezcals, tequilas, piscos, gins and rum.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Casa Esquina is latest venue from Atticus Hospitality, renowned for such beloved establishments as Paddington’s Tequila Mockingbird and Sydney CBD’s Esteban. Bar Manager Mark Crawford At the heart of Casa Esquina lies a dynamic open-flame parrilla and a bustling open-plan kitchen, offering patrons an immersive dining experience.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

Hôtel de Crillon’s resident bar launches new cocktail menu inspired by the flavours of summer as part of their menu series “A Sense of Taste” The iconic Parisian Bar Les Ambassadeurs at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, will launch its new menu ‘A Sense of Taste, Summer Harvest’ on 15th July as the third volume of its menu series.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

And, if nothing else, all of our picks look handsome on any bookshelf or bar cart. With tequila booming stateside with no signs of a plateau, there’s never been a better time to learn the ins and outs of agave spirits straight from the source. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. Norton & Company, May 2023.

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Spiritz

JULY 13, 2024

At Hendricks Bar, nestled in the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, a captivating event called ‘Prohibition Nights’ has been unveiled. Every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 pm, the bar transforms into a nostalgic retreat, inviting guests to step into the mystique of the 1920s Prohibition era.

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