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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang For Your Buck?

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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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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What Was the Worst TikTok Drinks Trend of 2023?

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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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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Bourbon? (2024)

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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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Elements: Pandan Cocktails

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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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Elements: Cocchi Americano Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

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. Americano,” of course, is a term that covers several bases. 1 1/2 oz.

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Mellow Corn: The Bottom Shelf Whiskey With a Cult Following

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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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Fourth of July Cocktails for 2024

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Notes Oscar Garcia, lead bartender at seafood grill Corvina in Boca Raton, FL, created this recipe. Pour into a highball glass filled with ice. . Stoli Blueberry vodka Blueberries Mint Instructions Muddle 6 blueberries and mint in a shaker tin. Add all ingredients and ice to a shaker tin. Pour into Collins glass.