Remove Bartending Remove Speed Rack Remove Tequila
article thumbnail

Modern Coffee Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Cafe Martini Give the trendy Espresso Martini more dimension and kick by swapping the vodka for a reposado tequila. Matriarch Martini For her Speed Rack–winning Espresso Martini recipe, bartender Haley Traub found inspiration from her mom’s Black Forest trifle dessert.

article thumbnail

We Ask Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff how to shape today’s cocktail culture

Chilled Magazine

Her accolades include winning the national Speed Rack Championship and earning the title of “Fastest Hands in the West.” oz Blanco Tequila 0.75 Her relentless drive and eagerness to master the craft led her to work alongside industry giants like Alex Day, Audrey Saunders, and Giuseppe Gonzalez. oz Gin 3 oz Junmai Sake 0.5

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

We Asked 13 Bartenders: What’s the Best Tequila Under $50?

VinePair

The primary reason to pick up any bottle of tequila is taste. Fortunately, the ongoing tequila boom has produced delicious, high-quality expressions that won’t leave you busted. To scope out the best of the bunch, we asked 13 bartenders their choices for the affordable tequilas they always reach for.

Tequila 111
article thumbnail

We Asked 17 Bartenders: What Tequila Cocktail Do You Wish People Ordered More?

VinePair

Ask the average person to name a tequila cocktail, and they’re likely to blurt out “Margarita.” Ask a bartender the same question, however, and they may give you a different answer. To find out what those other beverages are, we asked 17 bartenders what tequila cocktail deserves a little more love from their guests.

Tequila 98
article thumbnail

The New Orleans Spirits Competition 2024 “Spirits of the Year” Winners Announced at Tales of the Cocktail

Tales of the Cocktail

These awards recognize the top-rated spirit entered in each category, such as Gin: Best New American Gin, Tequila: Best Tequila Reposado, and Liqueur: Best Herbal Liqueur.

article thumbnail

How Drink Pros Make Their Margaritas

Imbibe Magazine

This is the premise of my book Margarita Time , a collection of Margarita recipes from bartenders around the world. Tequila brands differed, as did specs, sweeteners (like simple syrup versus agave syrup), and even the style of Margaritathe traditional or a Tommy’s. of blanco tequila, she adds 3/4 oz. of Cointreau, 1/4 oz.

article thumbnail

The 10 Best Booze Books to Buy This Holiday Season (2024)

VinePair

The Bartender’s Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar Jim Meehan and Bart Sasso with Emma Janzen, Penguin Random House, June 2024. For at-home bartenders, it can be a common occurrence to stare blankly at a sparsely stocked refrigerator or kitchen cabinet and think: What on earth can I make with these ingredients?