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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

VinePair

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. They’re still not playing arenas.”

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5 to Try: Melon Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

But a recalibrated formula, launched in 2012, has found favor among bartenders looking to experiment, as we explore in our September/October 2024 issue. Launched in the U.S. in the late 1970s, the neon-green liqueur was a hit among the disco crowd before changing tastes gradually relegated it to the back of bar shelves.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Cocktail Should People Order More in 2024?

VinePair

Even bartenders don’t know what the next status cocktail may be, but they treat speculation a little differently than most. Here, we asked 11 bartenders to share what cocktail they hope guests will order more of as the year rolls along. Carly Lacoste, bartender, The Doghouse , New Orleans “I would love to see more Scotch cocktails.

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Italians Love G&T—Here Are 4 Italian Gins to Try

Chilled Magazine

Each performs well in a classic G&T with Italian bartenders revealing their unique characters in a classic G&T. While it began with vermouth, Del Professore soon extended into the liquor’s notorious partner in crime: gin. There are 3 expressions: the Monsieur, à La Madame, and Old Tom Crocodile. So, which is the best?

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Cocktail Questions: A Bottle of Cynar?

Cocktails with Suderman

Do you have a question about cocktails, bars, booze, home bartending, or something else related to the topics discussed in this newsletter? One of my most strongly held cocktail-related views is that Cynar is the most versatile bottle in a home bartender’s arsenal. Short answer: Anything you want.) So many recipes!

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How Do You Define a Spritz in 2024?

VinePair

Depending what bartender you’re ordering from, it might have kombucha! Some bartenders run it back to the drink’s original core elements as a White Wine Spritzer, where wine with a splash of soda and a citrus garnish suffice. Beer, even! Spritz means everything and nothing at all, and its form shifts from bar to bar.

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This Cocktail Has No Chill

Cocktails with Suderman

Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, theories, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes. They are also very, very easy to batch and transport to, say, a friend’s house. Because they are intended to be served at room temperature, you won’t have to worry about cooling a drink.