VinePair

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When the modern cocktail renaissance kicked off in the early aughts, it came with a newfound appreciation for long-ignored liqueurs and amari , many of which have since become common cocktail ingredients. So how did this peculiar product become an adored, if obscure, shooter beloved by bartenders and dive bar drinkers alike?

Liqueur 105

Liqueur Bartender Bartending Shooter 105

Spiritz

JANUARY 12, 2025

According to Sumedh Singh Mandla, CEO of VBev , country’s burgeoning cocktail culture presents an exciting opportunity for Meukow Cognac. Alongside traditional offerings like Meukow XO, VSOP, and VS, the brand’s Cognac-based liqueurs—Meukow Vanilla and Meukow Xpresso—have gained traction, he shares.

Shooter 100

Shooter Liqueur Cocktail Culture Alcohol 100

VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

From classic boilermakers to themed shooters and even bartender handshakes , shots are the bread and butter of the bar world. Served at dives and high-end cocktail lounges alike, shots have a unique way of getting the party started. This shooter is a twist on the classic Green Tea shot, which has been popular for some time.

Bartender 96

Bartender Bartending Head Bartender Shooter 96