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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Low-cost, high-quality bourbons get plenty of love from enthusiasts and the bartending community alike. To help with such brown spirit spelunking, we asked 16 bartenders to share their thoughts on the most underrated cheap bourbons on the market. Roberto Munoz, bartender, Sap Sua , Denver “Old Grand Dad Bonded is an absolute gem.

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The Cookbook That Became Every Bartender’s Trusted Companion

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

VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

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. Its semi-savory quality led us at Pitts to pairing it with sumac in a highball, but our house Cosmo recipe uses a hefty pour of the vodka as the base. We love it.

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Elements: Pandan Cocktails

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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Elements: Cocchi Americano Cocktails

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

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

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

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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We Asked 25 Bartenders: Which Bourbon Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Sometimes, choosing to spend a modest amount on a more affordable bottle after years of passing it by can lead to finding a brand-new favorite. Bartenders are familiar with this concept. With that in mind, we asked 25 bartenders to name their favorite bang-for-your-buck bourbon.

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Mixing Cocktails?

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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Mellow Corn: The Bottom Shelf Whiskey With a Cult Following

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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Fourth of July Cocktails for 2024

Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

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.

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10 Mocktails for 2024

Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. Add grenadine to the bottom of the glass. Add crushed or pebble ice. Strain liquid from cocktail shaker into the glass on top of the grenadine and ice.

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10 Mocktails for 2024

Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. Add grenadine to the bottom of the glass. Add crushed or pebble ice. Strain liquid from cocktail shaker into the glass on top of the grenadine and ice.

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Scotch for Cocktails?

VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

Thankfully, 25 bartenders from around the world have come to the rescue. Keep reading for the Scotches bartenders love to use when mixing up cocktails, along with drink ideas that will fit seamlessly into your summertime repertoire. Karl Goranowski, bartender/beverage director, BATA , Tucson, Ariz.

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

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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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

The Cookbook That Became Every Bartender’s Trusted Companion

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

Elements: Pandan Cocktails

Elements: Cocchi Americano Cocktails

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

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

We Asked 25 Bartenders: Which Bourbon Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Mixing Cocktails?

Mellow Corn: The Bottom Shelf Whiskey With a Cult Following

Fourth of July Cocktails for 2024

10 Mocktails for 2024

10 Mocktails for 2024

We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Scotch for Cocktails?

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

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