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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Hot Toddies?

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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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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails?

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Nobody knows these differences better than bartenders committed to whipping up the best drinks possible for guests, even if that drink is a humble Vodka Soda. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks? We love it.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Whiskey? (2025)

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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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In the Limelight: Apple

Chilled Magazine

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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Behind the Beverage: The Prosciutto-infused Rum and Cantaloupe Cocktail at Bottino

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Bottino , a contemporary Italian restaurant in New York, puts an innovative twist on a classic Italian favorite with its Prosciutto-infused Rum and Cantaloupe Cocktail. Print Prosciutto-infused Rum and Cantaloupe Cocktail Course Drinks Keyword cantaloupe, lemon, prosciutto, rum, Simple syrup Ingredients 2 oz.

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Reviving Blacktail NYC: A Journey Back to 1933 Havana at Back Bar

Chilled Magazine

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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Toast To Love With These 8 Valentine’s Day Cocktails!

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Tequila Aphrodite’s Arrow by Virgin Hotels NYC’s Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. An infusion of tropical paradise and berry bliss. Cheers to a Valentine’s celebration that’s as sweet and special as your love! Patron Silver 3/4 oz. Raspberry Pure 1 oz. Coconut Milk 1/2 oz.