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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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 14, 2024

The bracing combination of blanco tequila, fresh lime, and Topo Chico has sated West Texas ranchers and the people who drink with them for generations. In recent years, the refresher gained national prominence and inspired inventive riffs at bars and restaurants across the country. blanco tequila 1/2 oz. sotol 3/4 oz.

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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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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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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

But these drinks can help pay the bills, making it possible for bars to serve up all those fancy drinks with esoteric ingredients and techniques if they’re so inclined. They should hit a sweet spot between too cheap and too expensive from a price-per-liter perspective – a range that tends to be higher at a cocktail bar than a dive.

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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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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Our judging panel comprised of working bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, bar consultants and, more importantly, top influential Chilled 100 members with on-premise buying power, who are ready to judge, rate, and award your spirit’s brand. De’Qustay Johnson Expertise: Whiskey, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Wine.

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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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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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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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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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Australian Bartender

JULY 17, 2024

The Bar Awards Finally, they are all here. This is the entire list of finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, as voted by you, the bar industry of Australia. BAR AWARDS TICKETS And if you’re a finalist in this year’s awards, ticket sales are now open at sydneybarweek.com.au/bar-awards

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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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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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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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Cheers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Print Spiced Apple Margarita Course Drinks Keyword agave, apple cider, cinnamon, lime, tequila Ingredients 2 parts Código 1530 Reposado Tequila 1 ½ parts Organic apple cider ¾ parts Fresh lime juice 1 tsp. Blanco Tequila ¾ oz. Sailor Jerry spiced rum ½ oz.

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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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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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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

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

JANUARY 2, 2024

It’s been around since the 1700s, and is now served in bars and cocktail lounges all over the globe. ” —Jess Stewart, Beverage Director and Bar Manager, Trust Restaurant Group , San Diego “A Hot Toddy’s recipe uses simple ingredients, so the emphasis is on the quality of the items. No one wants a watery toddy.”

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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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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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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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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 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

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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VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

But what level of alteration is acceptable at a bar? The weirdest order modifications, according to bartenders: “One of the funniest moments I’ve ever experienced working behind the bar was when a guest made a very unusual request. I was running a bar in St. I love a good challenge, so I decided to give it a shot.

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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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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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VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

After placing a footed glass filled with frothy, pink liquid atop a thick marble bar, the bartender gently pours something glittery and purple over my drink from a tiny pitcher. This isn’t a trendy craft cocktail bar with mustachioed mixologists and $30 cocktails. Fridays used to be the cocktail bar,” Duff says.

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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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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

If the bar is particularly busy it doesn’t make sense to offer something complicated. Roderick Williams, Bar Manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Edward de Decker, general manager of food & beverage, Call Me Pearl , Denver “Despite the fact that there is a lot of shaking involved, egg white sours are a personal favorite.

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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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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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