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In the Sept/Oct 2024 issue , Christine Sismondo explores how bartenders are working with farms to create unique and fresh flavors by transforming seasonal produce into cocktail ingredients. Pepper Tincture A pepper tincture is a simple way to add heat to cocktails (like a Margarita ). Almost anything can be a tincture,” he says.
At Bar Calico , Head Bartender Alex Dominguez’s Tomatillo Margarita is a zesty sip on their latest cocktail menu. Avocado Cordial* 3 Dashes Spicy Tincture** Preparation Shaken and poured over a rocks glass with a big rock ice cube. With the warm weather here to stay, it’s only natural we want to reach for a margarita to cool down.
Did you know that A Bar Above offers a variety of educational courses on topics from mocktails to a becoming a better bartender ? And between Chris and our resident bartender, Rob , you’ll learn from an industry-leading team deeply versed in the science of mixology. Well, we do! Sign up for the course here.
At NYC’s beloved Dante (#1 Best Bar in North America, 2019 & 2020) , Beverage Training Director Renato Tonnelli, who was recently crowned 2023 US World Class Bartender of the Year, has reimagined the 90’s classic Appletini, highlighting the seasonal flavor to create a crisp, herbaceous and elegant drink. Beezwax Belvedere 0.5 Verjus 1 oz.
I spoke with our resident bartender & Head of Education, Rob Harrah , and he gave me a few mocktail ideas he’s been playing around with for our upcoming Mocktails course. ’s vodka alternative. Add ice then, & top with the tonic, giving one last good stir to mix.
I spoke with our resident bartender & Head of Education, Rob Harrah , and he gave me a few mocktail ideas he’s been playing around with for our upcoming Mocktails course. ’s vodka alternative. Add ice then, & top with the tonic, giving one last good stir to mix.
And now we have Margaritas, because tequila is the fad, not vodka. It will be a cross between a standard Marg and the Breakfast Martini , a modern classic cocktail employing marmalade that was invented by London bartender Salvatore Calabrese in the 1990s. “My Superbueno uses a chili tincture, as does Cabinet and Leyenda.
The Bullshot cocktail — a mid-century, Midwestern beef bouillon-and-vodka boozer — was a staple at Detroit’s Caucus Club, the popular Detroit steakhouse where it was invented in the 1950s by a local ad exec eager to push Campbell’s soup on the liquid lunch crowd. Kayamato’s Ramos Vodka Fizz with fermented horse milk vodka.
Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. The nature of gin, being a complex blend of herbs, spices and fruits, makes it one of the most playful and versatile spirits in our bartenders’ toolkit. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.
By incorporating edible flowers and floral liqueurs, bartenders and home enthusiasts are crafting exquisite beverages that tantalize the senses. Pairs well with gin, vodka, and champagne. Complements gin, vodka, and tequila. Versatile, works well with gin, vodka, and champagne. Violet: Complements gin, vodka, and tequila.
This has opened opportunities for the creativity of many bartenders from the Latine community to showcase their flavors from back home. Moreover, could brands sponsor English classes for one or two bartenders in a region? Then f ilter. Tamarind Water: 250 g Tamarind 350 ml Hot Water Peel the tamarinds.
For inspiration, we asked bartenders and beverage professionals from across the country for their most underrated winter cocktails. The Honeysuckle Hottie, a vodka-and-tea-based cocktail, offers a unique twist to the traditional Hot Toddy and is a refreshing, sophisticated alternative. It’s bittersweet and a perfect winter sipper.”
And while some tried-and-true classics never go out of fashion, there are others that have become so overexposed that they lose their luster — or just drive bartenders bananas when ordered. Seeking to find out which drinks deserve to get the axe, we asked bartenders to spill the tea on the orders that make them wince. The Moscow Mule.
The Caprese Martini at Jac’s On Bond in New York, with Grey Goose vodka, Lustau Blanco, balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt, and garnished with skewered cherry tomatoes. For example, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo is offering a Martini that features vodka infused with Japanese salmon jerky.
Our 2024 holiday gift guide covers all types of swoon-worthy options, whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers, a gift in a specific price range, or splurges to delight home bartenders and drink enthusiasts, or for yourself. The included atomizer of orange zest tincture adds the perfect finishing touch. $80
Made with gin , house-made bianco vermouth , bianco amaro, and Wandering Barman’s signature juniper tincture, the cocktail is floral and herbaceous, delivering notes of gentian root, juniper, and citrus zest, with a pleasant vermouth sweetness on the finish. Bottle Size: 375 ml / Average Price: $12.
Despite uncertainty regarding the industrys future, though, one thing remained clear this year: Producers, bartenders, and brands alike were willing to do whatever it took to get consumers’ attention. While some of these revamped classics on bar menus undoubtedly pull it off, like Superbuenos Vodka y Soda , most are overwrought.
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By leveraging the unique properties of these functional ingredients, bartenders are able to design cocktails that can deliver a wide range of benefits, from enhanced focus and energy to improved relaxation and stress management. Look for high-quality, small-batch brands that use sustainable production methods.
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As we become increasingly aware of the environmental impact of our food and beverage choices, bartenders and mixologists are rising to the challenge, pioneering a new wave of "zero-waste" cocktails. Bartenders are rethinking every step of the cocktail-making process, applying innovative strategies to eliminate unnecessary waste.
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