VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

To explore this variance, we asked 18 bartenders what they choose when they simply want a bourbon that brings joy to the palate every time, any time. Patrick Gibson, bartender, Jack Rose Dining Saloon , Washington, D.C. Evan Flynn, head bartender, Death & Co , Denver “ Wyoming Whiskey’s Double Cask Bourbon.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

Ask a bartender the same question, however, and they may give you a different answer. To find out what those other beverages are, we asked 17 bartenders what tequila cocktail deserves a little more love from their guests. Steven Hayden, bartender, Mulberry Street Ristorante , Fullerton, Calif. [It It’s also easily adjustable.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

That’s why we asked 14 bartenders to share their own go-to tequilas, both behind the stick and on their home bar carts. Shane Mstroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “I’m gonna go a little more niche with Fuentesca’s 2018 Huertas Las Antenas Blanco. Here’s what they said. It’s worth every penny.”

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VinePair

JULY 2, 2024

To demonstrate this, we asked 15 bartenders to share their thoughts on the Scotch that provides them the most bang for their buck. Shane Mastroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “ Harleston Green Scotch is a great well. Jonathan Stanyard, owner/consultant, The Bitter Gringo “I enjoy Kilchoman Machir Bay.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To get the chatter going, we asked 10 bartenders their thoughts on the most overrated whiskeys out there. Your local bartender who drinks good whiskey but is always on a budget knows what they are.” There is definitely a sweet spot that differs from whiskey to whiskey, and everyone’s palate is different.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Whether you’re joining for health reasons, self-discipline, a chance to explore your relationship with alcohol, or just experiencing new flavors & options, you’re definitely not alone. Here at A Bar Above, we definitely encourage moderate drinking and even a complete abstinence from alcohol– yes, even in social settings.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

To help take out the guesswork, we asked bartenders from around the country to share their favorite bourbons for mixed drinks. Will Rivas, bartender, Rafael , NYC “We like to use George Dickel 8 Year. It works well in a] Revolver or other Old Fashioned-style cocktails with a bitter backbone.” —Joe

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BarLifeUK

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Before creating your recipe, it is definitely worth reading our interview with Mark Wakefield and spending some time on the brand’s website but here are a couple of facts to kick start your imaginations: 1. Beesou is an all-natural bitter aperitif that is made with, or kissed by, honey.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

To answer this question, we asked 11 bartenders their choice for the best peated Scotch for beginners. While it definitely has Islay personality, it is also blended with other single-malt whisky and has a sherry finish, so it’s rounded out a bit. Smith, beverage consultant, LINE DC , Washington, D.C. “I It has a great body.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

I was talking to a longtime bartender friend recently about the way things were back in the early days of the cocktail renaissance, around the time when we’d first met, almost 20 years ago. Its wine-forward character is dry and cleanly acidic with a soft, supple, spice-accented bitterness.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A cursory glance of various Reddit subs like r/bartenders and r/Chicago reveal some solid attempts: Notes of Fresca, paint thinner, and sadness; Week-old grapefruit rinds soaked in floodwater and shame; Gasoline filtered through a week-old garbage bag; Imagine if your parents’ divorce had a flavor. It’s not the same today. Her prize?

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At a recent symposium on sustainability, the moderator queried a panel of bartenders about their favorite bartending books. I’ve heard the question posed many times through the years, but one bartender’s unequivocal response that day reminded me how often the answer is the same.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 10, 2024

To the cocktail beginner, it might seem a bit alarming to watch your bartender crack an egg, add the whites to a shaker tin, shake away, and then serve you that drink – without any cooking whatsoever. Beautiful white foam on top of the cocktail which can also act as a canvas for “drawing” with bitters or spraying stenciled images.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Gin fan: Our resident bartender, Rob, often reaches for Drumshanbo gunpower gin. We’ve featured them before, but they just keep coming out with the cutest styles & modern designs that we can’t resist– They’re definitely a crowd favorite! Vodka connoisseurs : Grab a bottle of vodka from Loft & Bear.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Cocchi Americano fits under that last definition. Alfredo’s Favorite At Artusi in Seattle, lead bartender Christian Nguyen uses the rosa version in the Alfredo’s Favorite. And the mild baking spices, bitter ginger, and floral notes mix beautifully with tequila and gin.” This is an “all of the above” situation.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

It is definitely my top cocktail bar in Paris,” says Caroline Noirbusson, head director of the bar. Start by sharing your go-to cocktail and then witness the spin Bisou bartenders put on it. Its popularity stems from hosting global bartender takeovers that include a local masterclass. Try the Onsen Fumito.

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A Bar Above

APRIL 27, 2024

Mainly, I notice an added bitterness that wasn’t as apparent in the stirred version. Stirred Cocktails for the Win I would definitely follow the rule and not shake your Manhattan. Today we are hoping to answer the classic question in bartending and mixology: do you shake or do you stir? Buy Now in the Shop! Kind of beaten up.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Whether you’re joining for health reasons, self-discipline, a chance to explore your relationship with alcohol, or just experiencing new flavors & options, you’re definitely not alone. Here at A Bar Above, we definitely encourage moderate drinking and even a complete abstinence from alcohol– yes, even in social settings.

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Australian Bartender

JUNE 24, 2024

He said that Antoine Peychaud, a New Orleans pharmacist, liked to serve and drink his eponymous bitters mixed with cognac in little cups (called coquetiers). There, at some point around the 1850s, they started mixing the cognac with Peychaud’s bitters, and this would have been known as a ‘Sazerac cocktail’.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

As the author of books on amaro , bitters , and a writer who frequently chronicles Italian drinking culture , I’ve had the chance to try countless bottles of amaro over the years and I’m always curious, and often skeptical, of a new release, especially one from Trader Joe’s. ”) on the blue neckband label.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Photo by Bon Vivant via www.unsplash.com Smoking Gun/ Torch for Cocktails A good smoked cocktail is so popular right now, and a cocktail smoker kit is a really modern, creative gift– especially if you have any experienced bartenders in your wedding party. If liquor isn’t your think, try your hand at infusing vanilla extract.

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VinePair

AUGUST 16, 2024

This is especially true for traditional, spirit-forward ones like the Old Fashioned, which blends whiskey, bitters, and sugar to create a full-bodied flavor that’s meant to be sipped and savored. This mixture of base spirit, bitters, and sugar became wildly popular, prompting bartenders to create new versions with varied ingredients.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

On my birthday a few years ago, a friend who works in the wine industry bought me a bartender’s handshake shot at a bar. The zesty, bittersweet citrus tamed Fernet’s menthol tidal wave in a way only a bartender could’ve known it would, making for an invigorating, surprisingly balanced one sipper.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint. There are definitely some shops online that will ship it to you, but of course you’ll have to factor in another $20-30 for shipping on top of the $40-50 price tag.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 11, 2024

It is absolutely wonderful that these days this is a never-ending game and bartenders and mixologists are pushing boundaries in every sense of it from being innovative and unique in the creations,” asserts Yangdup Lama. Redefining the Balance Minimalistic cocktails are the way ahead because they give a clear definition to the drink.

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

Few drinks can compete with the timeless mixture of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and ice, otherwise known as an Old Fashioned (or a Whiskey Cocktail or an Old Fashioned Cocktail). Case in point: the Improved Whiskey Cocktail — and “improved” cocktails in general. Stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass over ice.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

No matter if you’re buying for cocktail lovers, professional bartenders, or cocktail novices, here’s our list of top gifts that are sure to please everyone. Spoiler: We definitely included some of our own stuff because, well, it’s the best.) Designed for mixologists, this kit has everything to make the perfect bartender gift.

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Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 15, 2024

The Cooper Union was created by one of this newsletter’s heroes, bartender Phil Ward, during the early days of Death & Co. Germain elderflower liqueur, and orange bitters, laced a rinse of boisterous Scotch. Cooper Union 1 dash orange bitters ½ ounce St. So many recipes! So for this year’s St.

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Cocktails with Suderman

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cocktails like the Manhattan that use dasher-bottle bitters—think Angostura Aromatic or Regan’s orange—can be batched and bottled but sometimes need to be adjusted to account for the way that dasher-bottle bitters take over larger batches. So many recipes! Become a paid subscriber, and never miss a drink.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Did age and the pandemic conspire to turn us into homebodies with bartending chops and well-stocked bars? I like interesting cocktails, but they’re often too bitters-based now. Meanwhile, drinkers took bartending into our own hands to claw back some semblance of luxury and escape. I usually only see one drink I like.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We definitely feature it on every menu and have a variety available, and a lot of the clientele that comes in are familiar with it. For his venue in Miami, Swizzle Rum Bar and Drinkery , Bozovic created his own Slivovitz Cocktail, combining the plum spirit with wormwood-based génépi, lemon juice, egg white, and absinthe bitters.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

EASY NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS Of course, we’re not saying you can’t have a cocktail every now and then, but we’re all about balance here at A Bar Above– Heck, you can use our bar tools to make any sort of mixed drink, so it definitely doesn’t need to have booze in it as far as we’re concerned! Is it a wine?

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It’s bitter, bright, and boozy, and paired with the salty, crunchy kombu celery, it’s the perfect drinking experience. Sidle up to the bar and ask for a gin Martini with a twist, and you’ll get a finely tuned take — the bartender made ours with Askur, a London dry gin with a Nordic sensibility.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

One of the most difficult concepts for new bartenders to grasp is balance. The ability to manage the delicate interplay between spirit, sweet, sour, bitter, and dilution separates great bartenders and mixologists from amateurs. How can we use an entire fruit in a cocktail?

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Cocktails with Suderman

AUGUST 16, 2024

Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes. That’s definitely true with the Tradewinds. So many recipes! Become a paid subscriber, and never miss a drink. It’s not just the ingredients that are familiar.

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Cocktails with Suderman

AUGUST 30, 2024

Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes. These drinks will appeal to those who like this idea of a sparkly, gently bitter Aperol Spritz , but wish it had more bite. It’s just a Negroni , or a Mezcal Negroni , but with the addition of tonic water.

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