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It’s the Experience that Counts!

Spiritz

Given this trend, bartenders are engaged in innovating cocktails, some of the more popular ones being Clarified Bloody Mary, Nitro Espresso Martini, Clarified Negroni, Cold Fashioned, Asian Gin and Tonic, Floral Collins, Gin Gerale and Pan Asian Hi Ball.

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Creating a New World of Cocktails

Spiritz

“This can lead to unexpected and delightful flavour discoveries, like a whisky cocktail with a hint of lavender or a gin concoction featuring starfruit,” he adds. Once it’s fragrant, combine it with your spirit of choice (bourbon, rum, or gin are popular options) in a container. “Secondly, infuse the spirit.

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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. Audrey Saunders was behind the bar at Bemelmans and Eben Freeman was dabbling with molecular mixology at WD50. Of course, there was a really great underground scene of cocktail culture.

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NoMad Is NYC’s Hottest Cocktail Neighborhood — Drinkers Just Don’t Know It Yet

VinePair

In addition to the Bronze Owl, there is the Portrait Bar inside the Fifth Avenue Hotel, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 28th Street; Tusk Bar, inside the Evelyn Hotel, on 27th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues; NoMad Tea Parlor at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 28th Street; and George Bang Bang, a speakeasy-style bar that is accessed through (..)

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At Home Cocktails: A Guide to Flavorful Mixology

Bartender.com

Bartenders at barschool emphasize the importance of using chilled glassware and premium gin or vodka as the base. For a variation, some bartenders incorporate sparkling wine to create a Vesper Martini, adding complexity to this classic cocktail: Ingredient Measurement Purpose Gin or Vodka 2-3 oz Base spirit Dry Vermouth 0.5-1

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From Shaken to Stirred: Your Ultimate Guide to Mixology Classes

Mixologists

Stir gin or vodka with dry vermouth, and garnish with an olive or lemon twist. The ratio of gin to vermouth is a matter of personal preference. Imagine a gin infused with rosemary and grapefruit, or a vodka with strawberries and basil. Muddle sugar with bitters, add bourbon or rye whiskey, and garnish with an orange peel.

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A Sip of the Region: Mixology Classes Showcasing Local Flavors

Mixologists

Imagine learning to craft a blackberry bourbon smash using berries plucked from a nearby farm, or a lavender-infused gin cocktail showcasing the aromatic blooms of a local garden. Regional Pairings: Food and Cocktail Harmony Beyond just crafting drinks, many advanced mixology classes explore the art of food and cocktail pairings.