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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. It’s one of my all-time favorites, and it’s one of our classics for Speed Rack. Toro Bravo. This cocktail hits on many levels.

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: What’s the Best Tequila Under $50?

VinePair

I like to mix it with grapefruit, lemon, or even club soda. ” —Lynette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “I’m a huge fan of great deals when it comes to tequila, but it’s not just about finding a ‘cheap’ Tequila. It’s a higher-proof, 100 percent Blue Weber agave blanco tequila from a community cooperative.

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Stuff You Won’t Want to Miss at Bar Convent Brooklyn this Year

Chilled Magazine

Our education committee has carefully curated the Main Stage sessions and is comprised of leading industry experts, including: Lynnette Marrero (BCB Brooklyn Head of Education) , Speed Rack, Masterclass.com, Award Winning Bartender Tiffanie Barriere, The Drinking Coach Derek Brown, Positive Damage, Inc.

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GSN Alert: Bar Convent Brooklyn 2024 Registration Now Open

Good Spirits News

The education committee has carefully curated the Main Stage sessions and is comprised by leading industry experts, including: Lynnette Marrero, Speed Rack, Masterclass.com, Award Winning Bartender Tiffanie Barriere, The Drinking Coach Derek Brown, Positive Damage, Inc.

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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. Ivy Mix, co-founder of Speed Rack, co-owner Leyenda and FIASCO!

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Shakers Can Break Ceilings: The Rise of Women in Global Cocktail Competitions

VinePair

“Seeing different people winning is a result of diversifying judging panels so there is no bias and there are different thought processes and palates,” says Julie Reiner , owner of award winning NYC bars Clover Club and Milady’s , and judge on Drink Masters. Competitors train together and support each other.

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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey? (2025)

VinePair

” Lynnette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “I think the most underrated whisky we carry is Caol Ila 12. ” Zach Fenton, owner, Tough Luck Club , Tucson, Ariz. Finger Lakes Distilling flies under the radar, but they offer a premium quality and authentic sipping experience at accessible prices.” Rabbit Hole.

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