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Erick Castro and the Quest to Preserve the Neighborhood Bar

Imbibe Magazine

in the San Diego drinks scene , Erick Castro has long been known for his lavish-leaning cocktail programs at bars that could fairly be described as opulent. The apothecary-inspired Polite Provisions was a pioneer of the city’s craft cocktail scene when it opened more than a decade ago.

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The Ultimate Guide To Craft Mocktails For Dry January

A Bar Above

Non-alcoholic bar programs are getting the attention previously reserved for craft cocktails. DIY mocktail books abound, such as the famed Aviary Restaurant’s Zero, A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks. So, too, are craft mocktails. That is true with mocktails and cocktails alike. I started with gin.

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Wedding Party Gift Guide

A Bar Above

Below are some really cool thank you presents that cocktail lovers are sure to enjoy. Tiki Cocktail Book & Tiki Glasses Surprise your closest friends who are standing by you on your wedding day with some really cool cocktail recipes. Photo by Gianluca Riccio via www.unsplash.com 1.

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Bar Cart Essentials: Create a Stylish Home Bar Setup

Mixologists

Then, add tequila and whiskey. For tequila, Don Julio Blanco is a classic. Mixing and Serving: Must-Have Bar Tools and Equipment (Professional Grade) Crafting cocktails requires the right tools. Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. Quality over quantity is crucial.

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

A Bar Above

Barrel aging spirits and cocktails isn’t exactly cutting edge, but every time I see a barrel at a bar, I always have to ask…”What do you guys have in the barrel?” You can add a little oak aging to that really high-alcohol blanco tequila or create a batch of barrel aged Manhattans for your Super Bowl party. COCKTAIL BOOKS.

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Tapping Into Fun At The 2024 Mohegan Sun Wine & Food Fest

Cheers

We were also able to discover several smaller and regional brands, including Ammunition bourbon and rye; Via Carota craft cocktails; Spritzatto aperitivo; Root Out root beer-flavored whisky; Finvara Irish whiskey; and the Profanity Life family of “Good F*cking” wines and spirits.

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Clarified Cocktails Are Everywhere — It’s Getting Boring

VinePair

The cocktail’s charm lies in its near un-mess-up-ability : tangy lime, bright tequila , sweet triple sec shaken together until fluffy and cold. Clarifying Giveth Clarified cocktails are easy to spot, and most venues we might reasonably describe as craft cocktail bars will offer at least one of them. Refreshing.

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