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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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In the Limelight: Apple

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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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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Cocktails? (2024)

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In some cases, a vodka imbued with a little flavoring can even be a bartender’s friend, whether that flavoring comes straight out of the bottle or through something fancy like an infusion. Skilled bartenders can identify these singular properties and use them to their advantage. But which brands are beloved behind the bar?

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Bourbon That’s Earned a Spot On Your Bar? (2024)

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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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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey? (2024)

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That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category. It stands up well with amaro in sour drinks, and I even infused freshly popped popcorn into it for our savory crackerjack Manhattan on the menu. Alex Taylor, lead bartender, Bethany Beach Ocean Suites , Bethany Beach, Del.

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

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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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We Asked 23 Bartenders: What’s the Best Mezcal for Margaritas?

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Gabriel Morales, bar manager, Sexy Fish , Miami “I like to use Lost Explorer Espadín Mezcal infused with cilantro and finished with fresh lime juice, house-made celery, and serrano syrups. Gustavo Rojas, mixologist and bartender, The Pony Room at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa , Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.