VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

Enter: the Highball. Typically consisting of a spirit, soda, and ice, Highballs don’t require much effort, which is ideal when there’s already sweat rolling down your neck. The spirit-and-soda base provides a blank canvas for mixologists and at-home bartenders to easily create more complex libations.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

While I am not a bartender, I think color should be a factor used to indicate Spring. We recently collected these recipes from some of our favorite bartenders. Jules Theuriet Pamplemousse Liqueur Soda Water Preparation Pour Dartigalongue Un-Oaked Blanche Armagnac and Jules Theuriet Pamplemousse Liqueur into a highball glass over ice.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Highballs have long been tethered to the realm of dive bars. Given their easy composition, highballs traditionally fall into the category of drinks that one can easily recreate at home without any professional bartending experience. More often than not, they max out at two ingredients, sans the obligatory citrus wedge garnish.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

When anyone embarks on their bartending journey, one of the first steps is usually learning how to make the classics: Old Fashioneds, Martinis, Negronis, Daiquiris, and the like. To find out which ones are the simplest to nail, we hit up 10 professional bartenders and got their input. It elevates the drink to top-tier status.”

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

Our content series, The Spirit of Travel with Dewar’s Scotch Whisky follows the essence of adventure and discovery into the craft of bartending. Bartenders are an adventurous bunch, and traveling can profoundly influence their cocktails by shaping creativity, technique, and worldview, while enriching their craft and personal journey.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Grab a seat in front of the bartenders at the main bar, sip on bubbly at the sake and Champagne bar, or go in for a customized cocktail experience at its four-seat omakase bar. When guests enter the upstairs bar, the bartender asks for their name and promptly writes it on the white-tiled wall behind the bar.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Of all the pillars of wellness, perhaps the one that came the least naturally to me as a bartender–– and yet has the greatest impact––is sleep. Non-Alcoholic Rent is Way Too Highball Ingredients 1 oz. Grapefruit Soda Preparation Rub lime on the outside of the rim of a Highball glass. Calm Unflavored, diluted 1 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 31, 2024

Coffee Chuhi Barley shochu’s toasty, nutty notes complement coffee’s rich aromatics in this shochu highball recipe from Bar Goto Niban in Brooklyn. Izumi Pimm San Francisco bartender Aaron Plein uses sweet potato shochu to add some complexity and Japanese flare to the classic Pimm’s Cup.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Tonic Water Preparation Add ice into highball or balloon glass. Tequila Aphrodite’s Arrow by Virgin Hotels NYC’s Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Gin , Liqueur French Jasmine Tonic by Chambord Liqueur Ingredients 3/4 oz. Chambord Liqueur 1 1/2 oz. Fords Gin 6 drops Jasmine Water 3 oz. Patron Silver 3/4 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

The drink is a fusion of Italian aperitivo and Japanese shochu highball, just like bringing the bergamot nomad back to its origin.” The Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge invites bartenders from around the world to create an original aperitivo cocktail showcasing ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto and inspired by any form of art.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 29, 2024

Today, the increasing stateside appreciation for Spanish wine and Basque cuisine may be responsible for the reappearance of the Kalimotxo on menus, and bartenders are using the classic flavor combo as just the starting point.

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BarLifeUK

MAY 15, 2024

Sixty Nine Bartenders from around the UK, France, and Germany to compete in Nc’nean Creations 2024 Nc’nean Creations has been one of the best competitions on the circuit since its launch in 2022, and now, in its third year, Creations is also becoming one of the biggest.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The group of bartenders boarded the bus at the Brown Hotel for the short ride to La Bodeguita de Mina, a Cuban-themed restaurant. We walked up to the sidebar and took a highball glass filled with their delicious Havana Punch with the addition of a kick of Rooster Rojo Reposado Tequila. Katy welcomed the group.

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Steve the Bartender

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The post Apple Highball appeared first on Steve the Bartender. A blended Japanese whisky is paired with crisp granny smith apple juice for an easy drinking combo.

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Steve the Bartender

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The post Whisky Highball appeared first on Steve the Bartender. The whisky has nowhere to hide in this drink so you want to ensure you use a good quality Japanese whisky.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Last year, Pantone’s Viva Magenta was named 2023’s Color of the Year and we wrote about how this inspired many bartenders to welcome the inclusion of pomegranate and/or hibiscus in cocktails, to honor Viva Magenta’s bright, ruby velvet color. The beverage industry is no stranger to this influence as we’ve seen in year’s past.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

After conquering low-lift highballs and easy equal-parts concoctions, most aspiring bartenders are eager to step into the big leagues and attempt more intricate cocktails. Andrew Boutselis, bartender, ALTAR , Brooklyn “The f*cking Blood and Sand. Here’s what they had to say. Is it skinny? With Tajín or salt?

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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

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

And with the modern cocktail renaissance of the late ‘90s and early aughts, everything came full-circle as bartenders breathed new life into forgotten, bare-bones classics by riffing and reimagining them with different spirits and modifiers. To find the spec sweet spot, we asked eight bartenders how many cocktail ingredients is just too many.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

If a cocktail or technique goes viral among the social media app’s estimated 145 million American users , it’s almost inevitable that bartenders will get flooded with requests for whatever the trend is, even if nobody knew it existed the week before. Bartenders typically tolerate such shenanigans with grace and aplomb.

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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 do I want it to convey?

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Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Hanky Panky Lounge 3/32 Mitchell St, Darwin City @hankypanky.lounge Joey Folkersma, from Darwin took out the title of Australian Bartender of the Year for 2024 during Sydney Bar Week. The competition presented by Australian Bartender magazine and sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder Whisky. Why do you like comps?

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At a recent symposium on sustainability, the moderator queried a panel of bartenders about their favorite bartending books. I’ve heard the question posed many times through the years, but one bartender’s unequivocal response that day reminded me how often the answer is the same.

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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. Whether you’re making a spirit-forward Old Fashioned that calls for a high-proof whiskey or you want a lighter, fruitier style for your highball, there’s a bottle below that will complement any mood.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here, we asked a dozen bartenders to share their thoughts on the Cognacs that punch above their price tags — and punch a hole through its perceived stodginess. It’s perfectly suited for cocktail use, as a highball with soda, or just a quick simple sipper.” Christine Kim, lead bartender, Service Bar , Washington, D.C.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

This superpower gives it incredible versatility—whether in an indulgent dessert drink or a light, unfussy highball. Pandan is strong and will stand out in cocktails, but also subtle enough that it can still let the spirit shine,” says Alex Law, lead bartender for Bar Podmore in Honolulu. “It

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

WORLD BARTENDER DAY | FEBRUARY 24 th A DAY TO CELEBRATE THE CRAFT. A DAY TO CELEBRATE THE BARTENDER. For World Bartender Day , you’ll now be able to show your support and order their concoction and experience the storytelling behind it for yourself (not just the judges!). Which bartenders are representing your State?

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Is it a classic aperitif highball made with Campari, vermouth, and soda water? Alfredo’s Favorite At Artusi in Seattle, lead bartender Christian Nguyen uses the rosa version in the Alfredo’s Favorite. But to fully appreciate Cocchi Americano and effectively unlock its potential, it’s helpful to know what the wine is (and isn’t).

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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

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Raised among the retro culture of Los Angeles and a tiki enthusiast before he was old enough to drink — he came to the culture via exotica music in high school — Richard ditched his focus on a radio career to get into bartending. The article Next Wave Awards Bartender of the Year: Garret Richard appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

I was talking to a longtime bartender friend recently about the way things were back in the early days of the cocktail renaissance, around the time when we’d first met, almost 20 years ago. The style has captivated generations of bartenders who’ve poured it into oceans of Manhattans and Negronis.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Whether you prefer your Gin & Tonic in its staple highball glass or a Spanish copa, these Italian gins will give a little more amore to your usual G&T experience. Each performs well in a classic G&T with Italian bartenders revealing their unique characters in a classic G&T. So, which is the best?

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

” The “Ain’t Woman Enough” is a refreshing mezcal highball referencing a Loretta Lynn song. Bartender Dillon Brown wanted to utilize as many woman-owned and made products as possible, incorporating Yola mezcal and Xila, a mezcal-based spiced liqueur. So we made a blush pink melon Martini.”

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Popular cocktails for a lowball glass: Old Fashioned Sazerac Negroni Copyright A Bar Above Highball Glass The highball glass is the taller, thinner sibling of the lowball. The highball is often confused with a Collins glass, which is actually just a taller glass. Copyright A Bar Above Where to Buy Cocktail Glassware?

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

The menu, thoughtfully organized into three distinct sections – Highballs, Shaken, and Stirred – offers simplicity without sacrificing variety, ensuring there’s something to suit every palate. Drawing from his own experiences, Evan has valuable suggestions for bartenders who harbor dreams of one day opening their own bar.

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Australian Bartender

JUNE 4, 2024

By James Irvine, Group Creative Cocktail Lead, Merivale & 2023 Bartender Magazine Bartender of the Year Whilst perched at a bar, it is undeniable paying short odds of the inevitability of a guest ordering a Margarita. It’s the world’s most popular cocktail, and for good reason.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nevertheless, it’s a liquid universally beloved by bartenders and feverishly embraced by a wide swath of American whiskey aficionados. It first grabbed the attention of bartenders as a curiosity; a nearly defunct style of whiskey that’s a cousin of bourbon , with a bit of history and tradition especially with the bonded aspect.

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