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Employees Only Turns 20: An Oral History of the Iconic NYC Speakeasy

VinePair

Simon Ford ( Fords Gin ): Bars were doing good drinks and making headlines, but it wasn’t the drinks that were making the headlines. There were some cocktails that were being seen all over the city such as the Appletini and the Cosmopolitan. Of course, there was a really great underground scene of cocktail culture.

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Global Cocktail Trends: The Mixologist's Atlas of International Flavors

Mixologists

This focus on local flavors not only enhances the quality of cocktails but also supports local economies and promotes sustainable practices. Consider the rise of indigenous Peruvian fruits in pisco sours, or the use of native Australian botanicals in gin. For example, the resurgence of the "Negroni" and its variations.