Chilled Magazine

JULY 7, 2024

At Bar Calico , Head Bartender Alex Dominguez’s Tomatillo Margarita is a zesty sip on their latest cocktail menu. With the warm weather here to stay, it’s only natural we want to reach for a margarita to cool down. While the classic recipe is delicious, it’s fun to change it up, especially with the two recipes below.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

Alex Dominguez, head bartender at New York’s Bar Calico , is a fan of Fever-Tree. But for those of us just looking for better bubbles at home, we tapped some industry pros for their advice on upping the fizz factor outside of the bar. Use High-Quality Sodas The easiest way to guarantee the best bubbles is to use quality sodas.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category. Travis Gauvin, bartender, Sur Lie , Portland, Maine “I think Slane is underrated, perhaps in large part because some brands have an outsized influence or cultural representation in the category. No brainer.”

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 23, 2024

The revival of Blacktail, the beloved sister-bar to The Dead Rabbit (World’s Best Bar, 2015) at Back Bar, stemmed from a connection between Will Pasternak, Head Bartender, and Chris Lauber, Senior Director of Operations for Laurent Tourondel Hospitality: Back Bar, L’Amico and Skirt Steak.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Tequila Aphrodite’s Arrow by Virgin Hotels NYC’s Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Served over ice, it’s a love affair of juniper, citrus, and berry bliss—a sip of passion in every moment. Cheers to a Valentine’s celebration that’s as sweet and special as your love! Patron Silver 3/4 oz.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here, we asked 10 bartenders which shots are capturing the most attention in their bars. The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St. It never fails.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bartenders can simplify this process, which makes perfect sense. With that in mind, we asked 11 bartenders what new bourbons have found a home at their watering holes. Some are new to market and some are new to the bartenders themselves, but either way, there’s plenty to love here. Great for shaken and stirred drinks, it’s 115.1

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Note: multiple bartenders included expressions from Plantation, which has since rebranded as Planteray. Mike Ross, bartender, Gravitas , Washington, D.C. Here, the best rums for mixing into cocktails. Volcanique.

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VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

Who better to consult than a bartender? That’s why we asked 12 bartenders to share their picks for the best bourbon that won’t break the bank. The Brooklyn-based distillery was started by a couple of New York bartenders looking to bring a bartender-friendly and cost-effective spirit to the market. Here’s what they said.

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VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

Even though bartenders have a full arsenal of tools at their disposal, it’s not always wise to assume that they can whip up just about anything imaginable. We asked bartenders from across the country to share the weirdest modification requests they’ve ever received, and here are eight of the most ridiculous. What’s next?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Unsurprisingly, different bartenders tend to prefer different styles of whiskey in their Hot Toddies. Sweet or spicy, mellow or hot, here are 11 bartender-recommended whiskeys for your next Hot Toddy. ” Valerie Diehl, bartender, Wildweed , Cincinnati “I personally love a good Irish whiskey like Slane for a Hot Toddy.

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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

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skilled bartenders can identify these singular properties and use them to their advantage. To find out, we asked 14 bartenders what vodka they prefer to use in their drinks. Nick Jackson, head bartender, The Rum House , NYC “My recommendation has to be Haku Vodka. But which brands are beloved behind the bar?

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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. It was a favorite of her grandfather, who considered it “the pinnacle of sophistication.”

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For bartenders, a familiar brand can be the comforting constant that holds their bar’s gin selection together, whether that bar is at their work or in their home. Here, we asked 18 bartenders to pick their ride-or-die gins and share why they’re so essential. Rieger & Co. 3 London Dry Gin Roku Gin Silks Irish Dry Gin Tanqueray No.

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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 31, 2024

If you’ve been to a true dive bar, maybe you’ve witnessed a bartender grab a slimy lime wedge from a sketchy-looking jar and mount it on the rim of your Gin & Tonic. To find out which garnishes are cool to consume and which you should avoid, VinePair tapped Katie Kennedy, head bartender at Contento in NYC’s East Harlem.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

To scope out the best of the bunch, we asked 13 bartenders their choices for the affordable tequilas they always reach for. Solomon Thomas, bartender, R&D , Philadelphia “I have several favorites, but if you were to ask me which one I’d choose, it would be Cascahuín blanco. appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

At one of my favorite bars in the world, the proprietor and head bartender posts a calendar to social media at the start of each month to share its upcoming schedule and indicate which days the bar will be closed. We just did our first guest shift where I was able to bring more than one bartender with me,” Torres says. “I

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For inspiration, we asked bartenders and beverage professionals from across the country for their most underrated winter cocktails. Kyle Kuchler, bartender, Six Seven , The Edgewater, Seattle “I think some of the best winter drinks are the ones that give you hope when you can’t handle one more dreary day.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 29, 2024

So, we went to the source –– not all the way to the land of the Scots, but to expert bartenders, bar directors, and mixologists who have come up with some perfect Scotches for beginners to reach for. Carlos Suarez, lead bartender, Harvest at The Ranch , Laguna Beach, Calif. Check out the best Scotches for beginners below.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

To bridge the gap, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite bottles for bourbon beginners. Some bartenders mentioned bottles that are slightly lower in alcohol to soften the spirituous burn the category is known for, while others chose their picks because they’re ubiquitous and accessible. 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

To find out more about triple sec’s role in the Margarita — along with what can be used as a substitute — we tapped Janice Bailon, head bartender at Brooklyn’s pan-Latin-inspired cocktail bar, Leyenda , for details. Image retrieved from Heleno via stock.adobe.com The article Ask a Bartender: Is Triple Sec Needed for Margaritas?

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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. Vinny Spatafore, bartender and beverage operations manager, Blue Bridge Hospitality , Coronado, Calif.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

According to Janice Bailon, head bartender at Latin American restaurant Leyenda in Brooklyn, creating an excellent cocktail starts with a clear intention. The article Why Bartender Janice Bailon’s Paloma Is ‘Thinking Pink!’ When she gets started on a new recipe, she asks, “Where do I want this to be? What’s the storyline?”

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

” The band metaphor is apt, since Cannon’s pre-bartender career was as a musician. ” “Equal Measure has morphed into its own thing,” says Eliza Hoar, the bar’s head bartender. . “I think of some of the easy off-ramps, elegant ways to age in this business,” Harker continues.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Gustavo Rojas, mixologist and bartender, The Pony Room at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa , Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Juan Salgado, bartender, El Jardin , San Jose, Calif. “A Derrick Osbeck, bartender, Bravas Bar de Tapas , Healdsburg, Calif. Vida Mezcal Clásico is the clear answer for Margaritas.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Bartenders are familiar with this concept. With that in mind, we asked 25 bartenders to name their favorite bang-for-your-buck bourbon. Sheila Arndt, lead bartender, Chef John Folse’s Restaurant R’evolution , New Orleans “When it comes to a great bourbon at an approachable cost, I would lean on Old Forester 100 Proof.

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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’s also easily adjustable.

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VinePair

MARCH 19, 2024

That’s why we asked bartenders from across the country to share the new Scotch whiskies — some new to the industry, and some new to them — that have earned a coveted spot on their bars. ” —Ian Alexander, head bartender, The Dead Rabbit , NYC “The best Scotch that is new to me is GlenAllachie 15 Year.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

For a little inspiration, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated summer cocktail. Ariana Haut, bartender, Summer Shack Back Bay , Boston “The Mexican Martini is the most underrated summer cocktail because it’s still fairly unknown, but it was actually invented here in Austin. But why not a French 75 ?

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Cheers

AUGUST 13, 2024

Inspired by the beloved aperitivo hour tradition, where prosciutto and melon are celebrated for their perfect balance of savory and sweet, “this dish embodies summer, and we wanted to bring that same fun to a cocktail,” says Chef Jamie Kenyon, who collaborated closely with Bottino’s head bartender Nam Lee on the drink. “We

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Cheers

MARCH 13, 2024

In this episode — our first devoted to gin — we talk with Brendan Bartley, the head bartender and beverage director at the renowned speakeasy Bathtub Gin and also the creator of Botanery Barn Distilling ’s new Revivalist Garden Gin.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Catch Native in action on Friday, 13th September, in New Delhi, where Head Bartender Yong Wei and Jerome will take over the bar at LOYA, bringing their creative expertise to the heart of India.

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Cheers

APRIL 10, 2024

Jocelyn Jolley is head bartender at Michael’s on Naples , an Italian restaurant in Long Beach, CA. How did you learn bartending and improve when you were starting out? In the beginning, I sat at the well of every bartender I knew in town, with my notebook, and asked every question. Garnish with an edible flower.

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Sippin’ Santa green“Mersanta” bubble wand. —————————————- CREDITS: RECIPE: Created by Brad Smith for Sippin’ Santa 2016, when Brad was Latitude 29’s head bartender. Garnish: Sippin’ Santa red parasol stuck to rolled-up orange peel. PIC: Photo by Randy Schmidt.

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