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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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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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Gin is one of the most popular spirits and one of the most common liquors used in cocktails. Gin is a liquor thats made from neutral grain spirits that are flavored with a variety of botanicals, one of which must be juniper. These long drinks are served in highball or other tall, large capacity glasses. What is gin?

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VinePair

AUGUST 30, 2024

The second glass, however, is a highball containing two more ounces of vermouth and topped off with Vichy Catalan sparkling water, all cooled down by the same ice that was used to stir the Martini. In fact, it’s one of the hallmarks of modern mixology that dirty ice should never touch fresh liquor again. At the top will be a strainer.

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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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Australian Bartender

MARCH 16, 2024

Email him andrewjohn@me.com Thanks to an influx of bars (and expat bartenders) over the past few years we are blessed with an array of options for drinking Japanese-style liquor. Botanical Highball Bar Besuto, Sydney 30ml Roku Gin 10ml Tsuru-Ume Yuzushu Top with Shiso Leaf Tea Ice provided by Bare Bones Ice Co.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 12, 2024

Email him andrewjohn@me.com Thanks to an influx of bars (and expat bartenders) over the past few years we are blessed with an array of options for drinking Japanese-style liquor. Botanical Highball Bar Besuto, Sydney 30ml Roku Gin 10ml Tsuru-Ume Yuzushu Top with Shiso Leaf Tea Ice provided by Bare Bones Ice Co.

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VinePair

APRIL 17, 2024

The day I graduated from college I was fortunate enough to already be working my dream job, bartending at New York’s Booker and Dax. From Backbar to Cocktail Beyond the spirits list handed to guests, backbar choices become the palette of flavors from which bartenders create drinks. So how does one build a purpose-driven backbar?

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VinePair

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s easy to overlook this component of the cocktail, as vermouth is cheaper than whiskey; the options at most liquor stores are generally fewer; and given the fortified wine’s lower ABV content, it’s easy to dismiss vermouth as a supporting actor at best.

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Moody Mixologist

JUNE 1, 2023

You can opt for simple highballs, three-ingredient, sweet and sour drinks like the Daiquiri , or more complex tropical or tiki drinks like the classic Mai Tai. Rum also makes an excellent choice in place of the standard liquor in many classic cocktail recipes! Think Rum Manhattan, Rum Old Fashioned , or Rum Negroni. Like cachaca?

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

You’re a bartender or home bar enthusiast who just made a spirit infusion. However, the infusions dominating the current cocktail bar scene are elevated ingredients made by creative, forward-thinking bartenders as a way to riff on classic builds. Congratulations! Or you’re a college kid who just made jungle juice.

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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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Australian Bartender

JULY 17, 2024

This is the entire list of finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, as voted by you, the bar industry of Australia. The Bar Awards Finally, they are all here.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

View Product Here A Professional Quality Bar Set For the home bartender in need of an upgrade, this sleek bar tool set replaces their dingy mismatched pieces with professional-grade essentials. A thoughtful gift for home bartenders or anyone who loves hosting with style and flavor. But really, its a gift for their guests, too.

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Barina Craft

JULY 31, 2023

1 ¾ oz Smirnoff vodka juice of half a lime ginger beer as needed Pour the vodka and lime juice into the copper mug ( or highball glass ). Salvatore Calabrese Classic Summer Cocktails is the third book by this acclaimed bartender and much sought after drinks expert. . Top off with ginger beer. Garnish with wedge of lime.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

… The ships bartenders made drinks popular at the timeMartinis, Manhattans, Stingers. But the Titanics cargo manifest supports the idea that the ships bartenders made drinks popular at the time Martinis , Manhattans , Stingers. Woolner, it was reported, was drinking hot whiskey and water; others had highballs.

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VinePair

APRIL 14, 2025

Jiggers are an essential part of any bartenders arsenal. But in high-volume sports bars and dives where the cocktail menu doesnt stretch beyond two- to three-ingredient highballs, many bartenders resort to free pouring (with a speed pourer attached to a bottle) to maximize efficiency. Its not four and then cut.

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VinePair

APRIL 3, 2025

It costs about $50 to $60 that is, if you can find a bottle; few liquor stores carry it. The bar is where most cocktail bartenders, enthusiasts, and writers (including myself) first became aware of the brand. This shows that it’s the quality of the spirit that is appreciated by the highly experienced bartenders in these bars.

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Dynamics of Bar Takeovers On the emerging trend of bar takeovers, panelists explored the dynamics between brands, venues, consumers and bartenders as Ankur artfully mooted the topic before the panelists to deliberate. When bartenders tell a brand’s story in their own way, it feels natural. Give them maybe one hour to make a reel.

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Cheers

MARCH 10, 2025

I enrolled in a local bartending school with job placement and landed an event bartending gig, then worked up to the clubhouse bar. It was a great entry to the industry: fast-paced, covered the basics of drink building, with some really Old School bartenders to glean from. Strain into a highball with ice.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 2, 2025

Today we're demystifying the process of adding fresh fruit flavors to your favorite liquor and I'm sharing my top tips on how to get the best flavor fast. Why infuse your liquor? About fifteen years ago, I made my first liquor infusions for a July 4th party. Because it's fun! My favorite fat wash? Cocoa butter!

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

A: Most well-stocked liquor stores now carry alcohol-free alternatives. Using premium ingredients, complex flavor profiles, and professional techniques, these drinks rival their alcoholic counterparts in taste and presentation. A: Most components can be prepared in advance. Add fresh ingredients just before serving.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

A: Most well-stocked liquor stores now carry alcohol-free alternatives. Using premium ingredients, complex flavor profiles, and professional techniques, these drinks rival their alcoholic counterparts in taste and presentation. A: Most components can be prepared in advance. Add fresh ingredients just before serving.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Beyond basic equipment, aspiring home bartenders should consider specialized tools to expand their repertoire. Bartenders at bartenderschool emphasize the importance of using high-quality components like fresh citrus, herbs, and spices to enhance the taste profile of drinks.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Our comprehensive guide showcases creative ways to blend the antioxidant-rich properties of green tea with premium liquors for sophisticated, health-conscious cocktails that impress both casual drinkers and seasoned mixologists. Sencha Whisky Highball 2 oz Japanese whisky 3 oz chilled sencha tea 0.5 oz simple syrup 0.5

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Probably not, but here are a few extra reasons to reach for a bottle of Kahla the next time youre at the liquor store: Among a new-ish wave of coffee and cold brew flavored liqueurs, Kahla remains, for many, the go-to. A Spanish, wine-based bitter red aperitivo, this liqueur is fruity and light, and ideal for simple summer highballs.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Today's discerning drinkers seek out drinks that not only tantalize the taste buds, but also showcase the skill and creativity of the bartender. By infusing a spirit with a complementary fat or oil - such as bacon, butter, or nuts - you can create rich, nuanced liquors that elevate the drinking experience to new heights.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 3, 2025

What bottles should a home bartender who wants to get started on NA drinks stock? But I do have enough insights and ideas that I think they’re worth sharing as part of a journey toward the development of a general theory of NA drinks for home bartenders. How do you make them? How do they differ from traditional cocktails?

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