VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often. We asked 14 bartenders from across the country to share their opinions on which cocktail they think people should order more in 2025. Keep reading to check out what they said.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

In cocktail bars, bartenders are creating their own spin on classic cocktails. To fight the monotony and repetition of making drinks the same way year after year, bartenders are designing drinks using seasonal ingredients and flavors and adding their own personal twists to them. Today, it is usually made with rye whiskey.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

2 This rich whiskey cocktail combines rye, coffee liqueur, curaçao, and a touch of mezcal for the perfect nightcap. Tipsy Jitters Infusing the cream with Angostura bitters amps up the warm fall flavors of this coffee cocktail by Nashville’s Martha My Dear. Midnight Marauder No.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Patrick’s Day with Power’s Irish Whiskey and the Chilled 100 Bartenders. Power’s Irish Whiskey has teamed up with the Chilled 100 bartenders in our cocktail countdown to St. Celebrate with us by mixing original cocktails created by our talented bartenders using Power’s Irish Whiskey. Patrick’s Day!

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If you’re a home bartender who loves watching cocktail videos on YouTube and Instagram, then you’re probably already a fan of The Educated Barfly’s Leandro DiMonriva. ” DiMonriva’s Tip: Don’t overdo the bitters in this drink. . “The Whiskey Sour itself is an easy build.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Patrick’s Day with Power’s Irish Whiskey and the Chilled 100 Bartenders. Power’s Irish Whiskey has teamed up with the Chilled 100 bartenders in our cocktail countdown to St. Celebrate with us by mixing original cocktails created by our talented bartenders using Power’s Irish Whiskey. Patrick’s Day!

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

of your favorite Irish whiskey and oz. The complimentary key will be a variety of bitters – orange, chocolate, and Angostura. From your favorite bottle of bourbon or rye whiskey, measure out 2 oz. Augment this with dashes of the three bitters to create the Winter-ized Old Fashioned. Start with 1 oz. of club soda.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

Discover the artistry behind the perfect vodka cocktail with the Chilled 100 Bartenders as they craft unique and exquisite creations using Chopin Vodka. Renowned for its exceptional quality and smooth taste, Chopin serves as the ideal canvas for our talented bartenders. Whiskey THE Floridian by Teagan Melucci - Teagan._.isabella/Teagan

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

Our exclusive interview with the founders of Skrewball Whiskey celebrates the innovative brand that is driving the spirits world nuts and has captured the hearts and palates of whiskey lovers around the globe. Tell us what’s new at Skrewball Whiskey. Talk to us about your whiskey’s huge success.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 17, 2024

Did you know that A Bar Above offers a variety of educational courses on topics from mocktails to a becoming a better bartender ? And between Chris and our resident bartender, Rob , you’ll learn from an industry-leading team deeply versed in the science of mixology. Well, we do! Sign up for the course here.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

Served as early as 1806, the Old-Fashioned was an evolution of the Whiskey Cocktail, and the ingredients were simple: whiskey, sugar, bitters and water. For many bartenders, its the most important to learn the basics of. Photo by Old Line Spirits Whiskey Campfire Old Fashioned by Old Line Spirits Ingredients 2 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

But in the late 19th century, when this European import encountered gin and whiskey in American bars, it not only made vermouth a cocktail staple but also spurred a level of innovation that still resonates today. The modern cocktail renaissance saw bartenders renewing their appreciation for vermouth, which in turn energized the category.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

In our July/August 2024 issue , as part of an ongoing series where we ask drink pros about the drink that changed their life, we learn about the role the Manhattan played in New Orleans bartender Abigail Gullo’s career. of Averna, and a few dashes of chocolate bitters. As for her whiskey of choice, Do likes “using 2 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Innovative touches and twists by bartenders have shown just how cinnamon is having its own Renaissance as a trendy new kick to beloved bar cocktails. Whiskey Oak And Smoke Old Fashioned Ingredients 2 oz. Monin Pure Cane Syrup 2 dash(es) Bitters (DISC.) Its nothing new to the spice game, or is it? Stir and set aside.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Bollicine Amaro Spritz A bold, bitter sparkler for holiday celebrations. Fort Point Punch Perfect for the whiskey-loving crowd, this sparkling punch recipe from Drink in Boston has holiday party written all over it. Germain, Cocchi Americano, and orange bitters make this an easy holiday go-to. Puttin’ On the Spritz St.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

As part of our Whiskey Around the World annual content series, we bring you eight bourbons to try in your next Old Fashioned. Change out the Angostura bitters for some walnut bitters or add a complementary ingredient or two and you’ve taken the drink to another level. Choosing the right whiskey can make or break your drink.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Maryland rye is back, reminding us of the real roots of American whiskey. Baltimore may not be the first place you think of when it comes to whiskey, but it should be. Born and based in Baltimore, Sagamore Spirit isn’t exactly a newcomer to the American whiskey world. What gives Sagamore Spirit whiskey a modern shine?

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Potentially the most riffed-upon cocktail of the modern canon, the Penicillin was created by Australian bartender Sam Ross in 2005 while behind the bar at New York’s Milk & Honey. rye whiskey 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 2 dashes cinnamon bitters 1 1/2 oz. mezcal (Syed uses Pelotón de la Muerte Espadin) 1 oz. bourbon 3/4 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmonds Honor Bourbon. In partnership with Pronghorn , Chilled 100 Bartenders develop original cocktails that not only showcase their individual style but also highlight the unique qualities of Edmonds Honor bourbon. of whiskey, leaving at room temperature for two hours.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmonds Honor Bourbon. In partnership with Pronghorn , Chilled 100 Bartenders develop original cocktails that not only showcase their individual style, but also highlight the unique qualities of Edmonds Honor bourbon. I found bartending and I’ve grown to love it.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Out of the many contemporary cocktails on the site, the ones that most captivated adventurous home bartenders included variations on classics, such as the Last Word–inspired Green Eyes and the Negroni-inspired Bicycle Thief. Twelve Mile Limit This Prohibition-era recipe made with overproof rum, rye whiskey, and cognac is worth revisiting.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Chef Beau MacMillan’s upscale small bites menu, including dishes like TYF Korean Fried Chicken and Caviar D’Aquitaine Ossetra, complements a cocktail menu curated by award-winning bartender Keifer Gilbert. Live music is integral to the experience at Tell Your Friends, featuring some of the Valley’s top artists performing nightly.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Basic Stock (Made Using Lime, Sugar, Angostura Bitter, Nutmeg) 3 oz. Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Bourbon Whiskey 1/2 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Big Apple, as the city is ironically nicknamed, is seeing a renaissance of classic cocktails like whiskey sours, martinis, and highballs. The smooth and flavorful sipper is a true comfort cocktail, combining Angel’s Envy Rye, Apple Brandy, Apple Cider, House-made Cranberry Shrub, Apple and Pimento Bitters, and Honey. Lemon Juice.5

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There are thousands of whiskeys out in the world. Not all of them appeal to every whiskey drinker, regardless of how popular they are or how ubiquitous they may be on back bars, and this is fine, of course. Whiskey is subjective. This doesn’t make the whiskey bad. Also, any whiskey with peat is just not good to me.

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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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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

While I am not a bartender, I think color should be a factor used to indicate Spring. We recently collected these recipes from some of our favorite bartenders. Whiskey Jam Sour Ingredients 2 oz. Jam or marmalade Dash of orange bitters Preparation Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Lemon juice ½ oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

“Pandan is strong and will stand out in cocktails, but also subtle enough that it can still let the spirit shine,” says Alex Law, lead bartender for Bar Podmore in Honolulu. “It It works well with everything from gin or agave to whiskey or rum.” pandan and oolong–infused rye whiskey 1/2 oz. coconut water 1/4 oz.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” Bitters themselves have evolved, too. Regans’ Orange Bitters No.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As fall approaches, we’re sure to see a surge of pumpkin spice espresso martinis or apple cider Old Fashioneds, but there’s one unsuspecting ingredient bartenders are using to create the ultimate fall flavor in cocktails this year: rice. The strained liquid adds a nutty and spicy flavor to any fall cocktail.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

After conquering low-lift highballs and easy equal-parts concoctions, most aspiring bartenders are eager to step into the big leagues and attempt more intricate cocktails. What should be an easy equal-parts build with the addition of some Benedictine and bitters proves to be a little more delicate of a balance to strike. Is it skinny?

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Basic Stock (Made Using Lime, Sugar, Angostura Bitter, Nutmeg) 3 oz. Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Bourbon Whiskey 1/2 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

The 2024 winners have been announced following an extensive series of blind tastings from a judging panel of esteemed bartenders, distillers, and writers, including Imbibe editor Paul Clarke. Now in its third year, this competition spotlights world-class distillers and their spirits to the global beverage community.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

When anyone embarks on their bartending journey, one of the first steps is usually learning how to make the classics: Old Fashioneds, Martinis, Negronis, Daiquiris, and the like. To find out which ones are the simplest to nail, we hit up 10 professional bartenders and got their input. It elevates the drink to top-tier status.”

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Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 15, 2024

For this year’s Irish whiskey holiday — that’s what it is, right? — we’re going to make one of my favorite Irish whiskey cocktails, the Cooper Union. The Cooper Union was created by one of this newsletter’s heroes, bartender Phil Ward, during the early days of Death & Co. So many recipes!

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s tough to keep up with the constant evolution of whiskey, especially if you don’t have an unlimited budget. That’s where the whiskey world’s most underrated bottles come in. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country. It’s an excellent cocktail whiskey due to the high rye mash.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

When it comes to a timeless American whiskey cocktail like the Old Fashioned, the iconic brand Elijah Craig is a perfect choice. For their second annual Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest, Elijah Craig and VinePair teamed up to challenge bartenders around the country to some good old fashioned fun. and, What did it remind you of?

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