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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. Sheila Arndt, lead bartender, Restaurant R’evolution , New Orleans “My recommendation for an affordable and underrated bourbon would have to be Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Southside

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The Southside is a cocktail with a split personality part speakeasy classic, part country club staple, and depending on whom you ask, its a drink with roots in gangsters or golf courses. THE PERFECT WAY TO ENJOY PATRN IS RESPONSIBLY. IMPORTED BY THE PATRON SPIRITS COMPANY, CORAL GABLES, FL. TEQUILA 40% ABV.

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The Cookbook That Became Every Bartender’s Trusted Companion

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“In those days there weren’t any cocktail books that had a culinary focus, and I often found myself drawn to the cookbook sections of bookstores,” says Saunders, who co-owned the iconic New York City bar Pegu Club before it closed during the pandemic. “I I bought ‘Culinary Artistry’ almost immediately after it came out.” “I

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

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Jeff White, lead bartender, Experimental Cocktail Club , NYC “I wish that black or opaque bottles would disappear from the back bar — sorry Hendrick’s ! Doing inventory with them is absolutely impossible.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Hot Toddies?

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” Bryce Tomberlin, general manager and bartender, The Mountaineering Club , Seattle Hot drinks allow you to explore the sweeter spirits. Michael White, lead bartender, The Emerald Hour , Mountain View, Calif. Thats why my go-to whiskey for a Hot Toddy is bourbon.

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Vodka Day Drinks for 2024

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Notes Alicia Russell, lead bartender at Panzano in Denver, CO, created this recipe. Print Black & Orange Crush Course Drinks Keyword blackberry, club soda, orange, Triple sec, vodka Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Orange juice Club soda Instructions Combine all ingredients except for the club soda into a shaker.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Bourbon That’s Earned a Spot On Your Bar? (2024)

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Grace Tomczak, lead bartender, MAKfam , Denver “ Brother’s Bond Cask Strength has certainly earned a spot behind the bar at The Golden Swan. Great for shaken and stirred drinks, it’s 115.1 proof so the liquid stands up for sure. But for me, I tend to gravitate toward this whiskey when making an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.”

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