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

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Plenty of bartenders and bar professionals have at least one whiskey they feel is overrated. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn While this might be a hot take, bourbon is often overhyped. Bartenders already know and love this stuff, but the general public could use a little worldly experimentation.

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VinePair

JANUARY 6, 2025

For the head bartender, they tapped Nathalie Durrieu. The article Bartenders With International Acclaim Find New Life in NYC appeared first on VinePair. For the initial cocktail menu, the group drafted its old compatriot, Nico de Soto, who got his start at the Paris ECC and was bar manager of the original New York iteration.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Beebe started slinging around NYC proper and ended up behind the bar at Momofuku Ssam Bar and was eventually promoted to the Head Bartender there. His last job in NYC was Head Bartender at Sunday In Brooklyn, where he began to experiment with the locally-sourced ideas that became the foundation of Post Haste.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Christoph Dornemann, Head Bartender at Arnaud’s French 75 Bar in New Orleans, Louisiana, began his career in the industry waiting tables at a Vietnamese restaurant in 2010. He progressed to the back of the house and worked as an expeditor, pastry chef, and then moved onto food preparation at a catering company.

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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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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

At NYC’s beloved Dante (#1 Best Bar in North America, 2019 & 2020) , Beverage Training Director Renato Tonnelli, who was recently crowned 2023 US World Class Bartender of the Year, has reimagined the 90’s classic Appletini, highlighting the seasonal flavor to create a crisp, herbaceous and elegant drink. Lemon Juice.5 Cranberry Shrub.75

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Luis Miguel Cardona Head Bartender at Rayo Cocktail Bar Mexico City, Mexico Luis Miguel Cardona has spent more than a decade mastering the art of mixology and crafting world-class bar programs. Cardona moved to Mexico City three years ago to join the founding team at Rayo.

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Cobra’s bar program is run by co-owners Alex Chien, David Yee, and Head Bartender Kayla LeRoy. Cobra is an Asian-American Neighborhood bar in the historic Brewery District of Columbus, Ohio. Cobra focuses on Asian-American influences on both food and beverage in a laid-back relaxed atmosphere. Open from 4pm-2am Wednesday-Monday.

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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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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2025

Here to help us get to the bottom of all this is Ryan Garrison, head bartender at Brooklyns Bitter Monk , a lead bartender at New Yorks Sugar Monk , and the distillery manager for Atheras Spirits. Is it best served up or on the rocks? And is it just a minty gin Daiquiri , or is there more to this creation?

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

Bartenders from Pan Pacific Londons Ginger Lily and The Beaumont Mayfairs Le Magritte created the two winning serves. The judges came together to determine two final winners: Wichayarat Ping Chantawichayasuit, Bartender at Ginger Lily, Pan Pacific London and Giovanni Dellaglio, Head Bartender at Le Magritte, The Beaumont Mayfair.

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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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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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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 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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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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. An encouraging boss helped ignite his interest in a career in bartending. As a head bartender in Austin, Garza says he likes to consider the stories behind drinks.

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

When you disclose the precious and telling information, the bartender offers you a drink that is just like you — diligent and soft, yet stubborn. Imagine walking into a bar and, upon ordering a cocktail, being asked what your zodiac sign is. Or fiery and direct. But according to some, there’s more to the trend than a gimmick.

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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

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

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

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

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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