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JANUARY 3, 2024

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. Lemon juice 4-6 drops Non-alcoholic lavender bitters 1 oz.

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Mocktails Simple Syrup Mixologist Zero-Proof 91

Cheers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Notes Alicia Russell, lead bartender at Panzano in Denver, CO, created this recipe. Lime juice 3 dashes Scrappy’s celery bitters ¼ tsp. . Demerara simple syrup Espresso bean garnish Instructions Combine all ingredients in shaker tin. Shake for 15-20 seconds until thoroughly chilled and frothy.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Heather Blanchard, lead bartender, Virgin Hotels , New Orleans ​​“I definitely wish more people ordered the Paloma ! Pisco Sours have all the components of a well-balanced cocktail: slightly tart and sweet, but also smooth and elegant from the egg whites and herbaceous from the bitters. It’s such an underrated cocktail.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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. That mutual adoration congealed further through social media.

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JUNE 25, 2024

In our world, that translates to a robust spirit that can stand out amongst strong flavors like citrus, amari, and bitters to name a few common cocktail bullies. At 100 proof, it’s a standout in stirred classics alongside sugar, bitters, or vermouths, but doesn’t punch out softer mixers like citrus or bubbles in highballs or sours.”

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St. Cameron O’Brien, bartender, Swan Bar , San Diego “Shooting Branca Menta is the way to go!

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JULY 16, 2024

George’s Valley Gin Empirical Spirits Doritos Nacho Cheese Banhez Destilados de Fruta BroVo Spirits Uncharted Rhapsody American Forest Liqueur Bitter Journey Bing Zhou Mijenta Cristalino Avallen Calvados “The best newly released spirit we’ve added to our bar is Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Grace Tomczak, lead bartender, MAKfam , Denver “ Brother’s Bond Cask Strength has certainly earned a spot behind the bar at The Golden Swan. Lolo McGrath, founder and general manager, Bitter Blossom , Evanston, Ill. Great for shaken and stirred drinks, it’s 115.1 proof so the liquid stands up for sure.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Victoria Goodwin, lead bartender, Blue Sunday , Bensalem, Pa. Aromas of orange, caramel, and spice make it an excellent choice for a classic Old Fashioned, or for a seasonal summer twist, muddle in fresh peach slices with syrup and bitters and top with blackberries. “I would have to say the Eagle Rare 10-year Single Barrel.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

It works well in a] Revolver or other Old Fashioned-style cocktails with a bitter backbone.” —Joe This allows the spirits to really cut through and be the leading stars of the cocktail.” It has enough character to stand up and not be lost or covered up, even by something big like Campari. [It

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MAY 23, 2024

Gee Lee, lead bartender, Loch Bar Houston , Houston “I just fell in love with a new Scotch launched recently: Ardray Blended Scotch. It makes a dynamite Boulevardier ; the smoke plays with the bitter brightness of Campari and really elevates the template. 8 Year Old SRV5 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Though bars often relegate such peaty Scotch to atomizers that sit dusty and scarcely used next to exotic bitters on the bar top, and while some think Laphroaig is too much of a bully to cocktail with, I say play around with it and see how amazing it can taste!” James Watts, Lead Bartender, Fat Cat , Las Vegas “Highland Park Magnus.

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