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From Tacoma to Tampa, there are cocktails and bars littered throughout the country where talented, creative bartenders are mixing up classic and contemporary drinks. Lucky for you, there are countless cocktails that not only feature simple ingredients, but are very easy to make without a full bar and an advanced degree in mixology.
Espresso Bar Clacson’s Espresso Martini A minty-fresh take on the classic. Cafe Martini Give the trendy Espresso Martini more dimension and kick by swapping the vodka for a reposado tequila. Honeyed Coffee Gin & Tonic Cold-brew and honey boost the classic G&T.
Born from clandestine bar escapades in Guatemala, it’s now crafted “Sin Prisa” without rush in Oaxaca, using artisanal methods and 100% recycled glass. A bartender’s canvas for vibrant Margaritas, Tequila Sunrise, or other unexpected twists.
Rather than ordering a classic like a Gin & Tonic or Old Fashioned and asking the bartender to make it strong , there are a few particularly powerful cocktails that pack a punch all on their own. Then, four ounces of ice-cold gin is poured directly into the glass, making the drink essentially straight gin.
As drinkers’ palates have evolved and become more sophisticated and complex, their desire for a well-constructed bar menu and top-shelf drink program is essential. Here are a few simple tips to take your bar menu and drink program to the next level. What kind of drinking establishment are you? Italian restaurant?
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Bricks has opened a new rooftop Bar & Restaurant in JP Nagar, Bengaluru. I am confident our guests will love the vibe of the place and the wide spread of food and beverages that we have on offer,” said Tafsir Alam, Business Manager, Bricks Bar and Restaurant.
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Photo by Fort Hamilton Distillery Gin Bee’s Knees by Alex Clarke - Fort Hamilton Distillery Bar in Brooklyn, NY Ingredients 2 oz. Fort Hamilton New World Gin 3/4 oz. Honey Syrup (1:1) Preparation Add the gin, lemon juice and honey syrup into a shaker. Quintaliza Reposado Tequila 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 oz.
This fragrant bloom has been keeping things fresh behind the bar, adding a pop of botanical flair to drinks that feel both timeless and totally on-trend. With its dreamy, floral aroma, lavender plays well with everything, from gin and vodka to tequila and whiskey. Gin , Sparkling Wine Lavender 75 Ingredients oz.
The bayou, Beltway, and serpentine freeways of this sprawling city traverse cutting-edge cocktail bars, lively patios, stalwart ice houses, generations-old family restaurants, tiny kitchens serving genre-defying multicultural cuisines, and so much more. The bar serves traditional or mango frozen Margaritas as well as frozen Palomas.
It only makes sense that cucumber cocktails are the next big thing, and of course, bars, restaurants, and spirits brands are in on the trend. Brandy , Liqueur Monet’s Impression by Bar Bastion - 610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Calvados ½ Bar spoon Matcha Powder ¼ oz. Mint washed Hendrick’s Gin 1 oz.
Australian Bartender’s annual Bar Awards are back for its 24 th year running, showcasing the best of the best within each given category. This is not about the opinions of bar reviewers and critics. The winners are determined by your votes, the votes of the Australian bar industry. Visit sydneybarweek.com.au for updates.
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. John Prepolec Detroit, Michigan Expertise: Bourbon, Japanese whiskey, and tequila.
In cocktail bars, bartenders are creating their own spin on classic cocktails. It only contains three ingredients: gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, with an orange peel served ‘up’ or ‘on the rocks.’ You can swap out the sweet vermouth for dry vermouth to create a White Negroni, or the gin for bourbon, which is called a Boulevardier.
Polish restaurants and bakeries speak to the area’s immigrant roots, while a seemingly endless string of new bars and restaurants have made Greenpoint one of the buzziest neighborhoods of the moment. Bar Americano The raison d’être at Bar Americano is aperitivo hour.
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In 2014, when Aubrey Bailey left her job at the world-famous French Laundry restaurant to open a bar in downtown Napa, expectations were low. Instead, Bailey’s Cadet Wine + Beer Bar played a major role in the revitalization of Napa’s formerly sleepy downtown. Everyone told me, ‘You’ll be back in six months,’” she says, laughing.
Horse With No Name LA bartender Ramsey Musk created this tropical tequila cocktail to showcase the savory and unexpected flavor combo of sesame and banana. Bijou This crisp and herbaceous classic from the late 1800s blends gin with a bouquet of herbs and spice from Chartreuse and vermouth. Midnight Marauder No.
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Opening its doors in 2023, the cocktail den embodies Evan’s vision of a vibrant and high-quality cocktail bar, carefully tailored to meet the desires of its patrons. Drawing from his own experiences, Evan has valuable suggestions for bartenders who harbor dreams of one day opening their own bar. of Tequila ¾ oz.
Theres ensuring the bottle is sturdy enough to withstand minor bumps and mishandling, while not making it too clunky or awkward to hold, especially if its targeted at bars and for mixing in cocktails. Cask-strength bourbons , navy-strength rums , and still-strength tequilas all have a couple of characteristics in common.
Whether you’re planning to host a game viewing party at your home or deciding what to order at your favorite sports bar, you’re faced with a similar roster of options as the batter approaching the box or the pitcher on the mound. Will you select a base of whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, or tequila for your cocktail?
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.”
Bisou Nicolas Munoz, who had previously opened popular cocktail bar Divine, founded this hotspot in the trendy Marais quarter in 2017. It is definitely my top cocktail bar in Paris,” says Caroline Noirbusson, head director of the bar. “It’s a tiny and busy bar,” notes Noirbusson.
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says Amanda Sierra, a veteran of Tucson’s hospitality scene with more than 30 years in the city, and currently a bartender at cocktail bar SideCar. The constant has always been the people in the bar community—they show up for each other as a ragtag community filled with artists and misfits,” Sierra says. Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.
The new, ANGOSTURA 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters will be available for purchase in limited quantity at select national and regional liquor chains including Total Wine & More, BevMO, Specs and Binnys as well as online at Reserve Bar and Bourbon Concierge in October 2024. Stirred over craft ice. Top with splash of champagne.
Similar to an actual culinary soufflé that requires precise conditions to pop up, these gravity-defying drinks are notoriously difficult to execute — none more so than the Ramos Gin Fizz. It’s not surprising, therefore, that the Ramos Gin Fizz has remained conspicuously absent from cocktail menus in recent decades.
“I’m currently working on opening my own bar, which is an exciting and challenging endeavor. ” Any favorite bars? “One of my favorite bars is Service Bar in DC. ” Photo by Joseph Matty Tell us about your home bar. “My home bar is a mix of essentials and unique finds.
Instead of vodka, the Dutch Mule opts for an earthy gin. On National Absinthe Day (3/5) , try this simple recipe with ingredients that any bar back will have. This festive drink mixes whiskey, tequila, and Cointreau for a zesty and tantalizing experience. For National Moscow Mule Day, try this fruity and bright twist.
Print Year of the Snake Course Drinks Keyword coconut liqueur, edamame, gin, kumquat, lychee soda, Midori Ingredients 1 oz. Roku gin 2 oz. Print Lunar New Year Margarita Course Drinks Keyword Ginger syrup, lime, lychee liqueur, mandarin juice, tequila Ingredients 1 oz.
But sometimes, you have to conquer your fears, so I accepted an invitation to attend a cocktail tasting featuring my most intimidating alcohol: gin. I’ve seen people turn their heads and sprint to the bathroom when they get a whiff of a tequila shot, make awful faces when shown a bottle of vodka or nearly barf at the sight of bourbon.
Within the same hotel brand, each property has a unique restaurant and/or bar concept, often multiple within the same property. Each program focuses on four key venues: Bars, Restaurants, Grab & Go and Catering & Events. The Peacock Alley lobby bar at Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria hotel in Orlando, FL.
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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.
“It is not one spirit, but at least twelve unique spirits that can be as different as gin is to tequila, so a bartender needs to understand what style they’re working with and what it brings to a cocktail. Ming River is that spirit that shows you just how flexible and friendly baijiu is behind the bar.
Gin Monday Gin I have tried so many gin alternatives… I hated gin as a drinker, but as a sober mom, a quality G&T tastes like cheating in the best way possible. Monday Gin tastes like gin. Nowadays, I find bitters essential to building a bar cart. It packs a punch. Grab Monday.
We here at A Bar Above obviously love cocktails– as do you, I’m sure, since you’re on this site. Note : You’ll need the same equipment for non-alcoholic beverages as you would for alcoholic cocktails, so make sure to visit the A Bar Above shop for all your barware if your home bar isn’t already stocked.
With the purchase of Clear Creek Distillery in 2014 and Captive Spirits in 2016, the company now offers a portfolio of brands that span every level on a liquor store shelf, and nearly every spirit a cocktail bar would need. Big Gin was created by bartenders for bartenders. What is next for HRD?
New York has a lot of famous cocktail bars. And famous cocktail bars usually have a drink for which they are best known. Most people who visit these bars for the first time (or the second or that third) will order this drink, because that’s just what’s done — that FOMO instinct is human nature.
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