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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Every professional bartender has a few bottles they don’t like. It could be dated liqueur , a celebrity-backed spirit in a clunky vessel, or a too-sweet substitute for an ingredient best made fresh. With that in mind, we asked 10 bartenders to name the bottles they wish would go away for good.

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Check Out Pippal, San Francisco’s Newest Hot Spot

Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Jaan Paan Liqueur 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients in a shaker.

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Check Out Pippal, San Francisco’s Newest Hot Spot

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Jaan Paan Liqueur 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients in a shaker.

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2024)

VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. And although there might be a solid list of house cocktails to choose from, there persist some cocktail classics, wild concoctions, and underrated favorites that bartenders wish their customers would reach for. The citrus and the orange liqueur tame the gin.

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What I’m Drinking Now: Erin Walsh and The Mary Jane

Cheers

AUGUST 2, 2024

Erin Walsh is lead bartender at Muchacho , an all-day taco shop in Atlanta. Print Mary Jane Course Drinks Keyword coconut liqueur, Frozen limeade, gin, Midori, pineapple, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Midori melon liqueur ¼ oz. Kalani coconut liqueur ½ oz.

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The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar With Carina Soto Velasquez and Hugo Togni of Toronto’s Bar Pompette

Imbibe Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Discover the first episode of The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar featuring Carina Soto Velasquez and Hugo Togni from Bar Pompette in Toronto, as they discuss how Paris influences the world in the hospitality industry and how Togni brings his experience as a French bartender to a foreign country.

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

VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skilled bartenders can identify these singular properties and use them to their advantage. To find out, we asked 14 bartenders what vodka they prefer to use in their drinks. Nick Jackson, head bartender, The Rum House , NYC “My recommendation has to be Haku Vodka. But which brands are beloved behind the bar?

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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. Matt Resler, bartender, Bar Goto , NYC “One of our go-to bottles of Cognac recently has been Cognac Frapin 1270. Christine Kim, lead bartender, Service Bar , Washington, D.C.

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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. Will Rivas, bartender, Rafael , NYC “We like to use George Dickel 8 Year. Vinny Spatafore, bartender and beverage operations manager, Blue Bridge Hospitality , Coronado, Calif.

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

VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category. Probably my favorite cocktail I’ve made with it is the Cold Fashioned, using Misguided Spirits’ Hinky Dink’s Working Man’s Whiskey, amaro, and cold brew liqueur.” It fits perfectly in any classic cocktail. No brainer.”

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: Which Scotch Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2023)

VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

We asked 11 bartenders about their favorite cost-effective Scotches and why these bottles deliver on flavor and value. Jason Yu, Bartender, The Wolves , Los Angeles “Without a doubt, when someone calls for a Penicillin , a Godfather, or a Blood and Sand , I reach for Laphroaig 10. Eric Fritts, Bartender, Bowlero , Overland Park, Kan.

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Elements: Pandan Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

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 At Seattle’s Zig Zag Café , bartender Eli Hetrick uses pandan syrup to make his Passion Fruit Colada, pairing pandan with passion fruit and coconut.

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We Asked 10 Bar Professionals: What Bottle Is a ‘Green Flag’ When You See It at a Bar?

VinePair

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It doesn’t matter if this bottle is in the well or if it’s a bit dusty and tucked in the corner of the top shelf — it’s there, and it sets off a IYKYK-type signal that says the bartenders behind the stick know what’s up. Ask a bartender, and they’ll have a pretty solid reason why they think it stands out. This is what they had to say.

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Vodka Day Drinks for 2024

Cheers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Print Golden Blossom Course Drinks Keyword elderflower liqueur, sherry, tea, vodka, Yellow Chartreuse Ingredients 2 oz. Fiorente elderflower liqueur Instructions Infuse vodka with tea at room temperature for 10 minutes. Mozart dark chocolate liqueur ¾ oz. Sherry ½ oz.

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Elements: Cocchi Americano Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Alfredo’s Favorite At Artusi in Seattle, lead bartender Christian Nguyen uses the rosa version in the Alfredo’s Favorite. 1 1/2 oz.

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Fourth of July Cocktails for 2024

Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Print Summer Blues Spritzer Course Drinks Keyword Blueberry vodka, Irish whiskey, lemon juice, lychee liqueur, mint, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Lychee liqueur ½ oz. Notes Oscar Garcia, lead bartender at seafood grill Corvina in Boca Raton, FL, created this recipe.

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GRAND MARNIER PARTNERS WITH LEADING BARTENDERS TO CREATE ‘THE GRAND ENCOUNTER: BEHIND THE BAR’

Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Grand Marnier , the Grand Encounter between cognac and bitter orange liqueur, announces its latest video series, The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar, created in collaboration with leading bartenders across the globe. Just like Grand Marnier.

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GRAND MARNIER PARTNERS WITH LEADING BARTENDERS TO CREATE ‘THE GRAND ENCOUNTER: BEHIND THE BAR’

Bar Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

Grand Marnier , the Grand Encounter between cognac and bitter orange liqueur, announces its latest video series, The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar, created in collaboration with leading bartenders across the globe. Just like Grand Marnier.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

Bartenders face the same question when a brand rep drops in and introduces them to a new expression. We recently reached out to 22 bartenders to see which new (and new-to-them) bottles they were into lately. Based in France, their mission is to produce beautiful liqueurs using Fair Trade Certified sources from start to finish.

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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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Bar Management Zone

We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

Check Out Pippal, San Francisco’s Newest Hot Spot

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Check Out Pippal, San Francisco’s Newest Hot Spot

We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2024)

What I’m Drinking Now: Erin Walsh and The Mary Jane

The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar With Carina Soto Velasquez and Hugo Togni of Toronto’s Bar Pompette

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

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

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

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

We Asked 11 Bartenders: Which Scotch Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2023)

Elements: Pandan Cocktails

We Asked 10 Bar Professionals: What Bottle Is a ‘Green Flag’ When You See It at a Bar?

Vodka Day Drinks for 2024

Elements: Cocchi Americano Cocktails

Fourth of July Cocktails for 2024

GRAND MARNIER PARTNERS WITH LEADING BARTENDERS TO CREATE ‘THE GRAND ENCOUNTER: BEHIND THE BAR’

GRAND MARNIER PARTNERS WITH LEADING BARTENDERS TO CREATE ‘THE GRAND ENCOUNTER: BEHIND THE BAR’

We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

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

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