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Gin Trends in 2024

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We carry Old Duff Genever, and it’s a fun bottle to grab if you want to turn some classic gin cocktails on their heads.” It uses a split-base of gin and vodka, dry vermouth that’s been macerated with charred scallions, and a few dashes of white balsamic and a house-made salt-and-pepper tincture.

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Clarification and High-Acid Stirred Drinks With Theo Ouya of Bar Contra

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I’m biased, of course, because I was head bartender at both bars. When I visit, Theo is working on sub-ingredients — a tincture for a carbonated non-alcoholic cocktail and he’s got multiple Spinzalls set up to clarify strawberries. My time behind bars came to a close, but I never stopped missing those drinks. “Not

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Beverage Trends for 2024

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White blends from Spain, Italy and France all saw at least a 5% in bottle sales from women year over year. rhubarb bitters, blood orange tincture and Fever Tree aromatic tonic. rhubarb bitters, blood orange tincture and Fever Tree aromatic tonic.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s One Drink That Should Be Retired From Cocktail Menus? (2024)

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[In our Spicy Margarita ], we use blanco tequila and draw spice from yuzu kosho while most bars will use jalapeño or a spicy tincture.” As a bartender, it can be somewhat time-consuming to prepare, as it requires grabbing a number of different bottles and the sugar rim can be challenging. The Moscow Mule.

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Winter Cocktail?

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There is something very nostalgic about it, and it’s a great way to use a day-old bottle of red wine.” ” —Patty Dennison, head bartender, Grand Army Bar , Brooklyn “In the world of winter cocktails, I’ve noticed a common belief that richness and heaviness are the keys to a satisfying drink.

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On the Menu: Valerie, Madame George, and Lolita

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Starting with 15 gins, Valerie now stocks north of 100 that make their way into house Gin & Tonics , bottled freezer door Martinis , and seasonal originals like Lulu’s Back in Town (Sipsmith overproof gin, Condesa prickly pear and orange blossom gin, Suze, poblano, lime cordial, pimento bitters).

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