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Elements: Cocchi Americano Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Is it a classic aperitif highball made with Campari, vermouth, and soda water? Alfredo’s Favorite At Artusi in Seattle, lead bartender Christian Nguyen uses the rosa version in the Alfredo’s Favorite. And the mild baking spices, bitter ginger, and floral notes mix beautifully with tequila and gin.” ” 1 1/4 oz.

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Elements: Pandan Cocktails

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This superpower gives it incredible versatility—whether in an indulgent dessert drink or a light, unfussy highball. 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 coconut water 1/4 oz.

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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

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Lexi Parker, lead bartender, Poka Loka Social Club , Denver “When it comes to an underrated Swiss-army-knife bourbon, J.W. Dant packs a punch, makes for a mean Old Fashioned , and will hold its weight against any syrup or bitters you throw its way.” I love it in a highball or a Gold Rush , but am happy sipping it on the rocks.”

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Fourth of July Cocktails for 2024

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Notes Oscar Garcia, lead bartender at seafood grill Corvina in Boca Raton, FL, created this recipe. Pour into a highball glass filled with ice. Print Rocket Pop Course Drinks Keyword Blue Curaçao, Horchata vodka, lemon, orgeat, Peychaud’s bitters Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Add all ingredients and ice to a shaker tin.

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The Cookbook That Became Every Bartender’s Trusted Companion

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But over time, they began to understand how the book was helping bartenders approach their craft more intuitively. Bartending is like cooking without the application of heat,” says Dornenburg. Things like grating nutmeg over a cocktail, adding a dash of bitters, or flaming a citrus peel are like seasoning.

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Mellow Corn: The Bottom Shelf Whiskey With a Cult Following

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Mellow Corn has a cult following on the Camp Runamok alumni Facebook group, where various bartenders extol its virtues,” says Frederic Yarm, lead bartender at Josephine in Somerville, Mass. Sure, it’ll make a fine whiskey cola or ginger with bitters. And for the lightness of flavor, it makes a pretty good highball, too.”

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10 Mocktails for 2024

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Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. Print Lights Out Course Drinks Keyword blackberry, chocolate bitters, soda, thyme Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. Top with sparkling water.