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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Hardest Cocktail to Master?

VinePair

After conquering low-lift highballs and easy equal-parts concoctions, most aspiring bartenders are eager to step into the big leagues and attempt more intricate cocktails. What should be an easy equal-parts build with the addition of some Benedictine and bitters proves to be a little more delicate of a balance to strike.

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At Modern Cocktail Bars, It’s Every Drink, Everywhere, All at Once. Is That Such a Bad Thing?

VinePair

Also on offer may be a frozen cocktail or two, draft cocktails, a fat-washed cocktail, a clarified milk punch, a Boilermaker, a fancified whiskey highball, something with shochu, and a spritz. And also people are realizing that at those high-end cocktail bars, those cocktails are very, very expensive and the margins are very tight.

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Building Faster Rounds — and Better Drinks — With Attaboy’s Haley Traub

VinePair

Many bars and restaurants are attempting to do ‘high volume’ without any of the training, systems, infrastructure etc. The first ingredients added are miniscule — things like dashes or drops of bitters — or solid ingredients like mint leaves, berries, or sugar cubes. needed to accomplish said goal.”

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Seasonal Coffee Cocktail Menus: Trends & Recipes for Bars & Restaurants - Maximizing Profits & Delighting Patrons

Mixologists

2024's Must-Have Coffee Cocktail Ingredients & Equipment: A Bar Owner's Checklist Ensure your bar is well-equipped with these essentials: High-quality espresso machine or cold brew system: Invest in a reliable machine that can handle high volumes and consistently produce quality coffee.

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Summer Cocktails & Outdoor Entertaining Essentials: Your Refreshing Sipping Guide

Mixologists

Be exceedingly careful not to shred the delicate mint leaves, as this can unfortunately impart a bitter taste to the finished drink. Add the freshly squeezed lime juice and the high-quality white rum. Top the mixture generously with chilled grapefruit soda.