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Modern Coffee Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Tipsy Jitters Infusing the cream with Angostura bitters amps up the warm fall flavors of this coffee cocktail by Nashville’s Martha My Dear. Matriarch Martini For her Speed Rack–winning Espresso Martini recipe, bartender Haley Traub found inspiration from her mom’s Black Forest trifle dessert. Midnight Marauder No.

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

VinePair

Lynnette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “There’s one tequila cocktail that’s always confused me as to why it’s not more popular: the Brave Bull, a.k.a. If you want to enhance it further, a dash of molé or chile bitters will give the drink even more depth and interest.” —Rob Toro Bravo.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What Are the Most Underrated Fall Bourbon Cocktails? (2024)

VinePair

It’s a favorite of [our] Speed Rack competitions and featured as one of the must-know classics in [our Speed Rack book] ‘A Quick Drink.’” —Ivy Mix, co-founder, Speed Rack /co-owner, Leyenda / FIASCO! It’s perfect for the fall season with a nice balance of sweetness and bitterness.”

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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.

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

VinePair

Those skills were put to the test in 2018 when Haley won the National Championship of Speed Rack , the country’s preeminent speed bartending competition. The first ingredients added are miniscule — things like dashes or drops of bitters — or solid ingredients like mint leaves, berries, or sugar cubes.

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Now Live: Tales of The Cocktail® 2024 Conference Agenda and Tickets

Tales of the Cocktail

Speed Rack Season 12 National Finals: In partnership with Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero, TOTC will host the high-speed, high-octane Speed Rack Season 12 National Finals on Sunday, July 21 from 3pm-7pm at Republic NOLA. Futures Lab The Future of A.I. This party is all about community and camaraderie!

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

VinePair

Sitting somewhere between Aperol and Campari on the flavor scale, Select is slightly sweet, delivering citrus fruit and an undercurrent of bitter botanicals that fuse perfectly with Prosecco and club soda. The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early.