VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“Slivovitz probably needs a signature cocktail. Depth and Complexity In London’s cocktail world, fruit distillates in general are “mega trendy,” according to Alex Kratena, former head bartender at Artesian and the co-founder of both Tayēr + Elementary and Muyu liqueurs.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

Andy May, head bartender, The Golden Swan , NYC “A rum I absolutely love for cocktails is Probitas , a beautiful blend from Foursquare in Barbados and Hampden Estate in Jamaica. I prefer to enjoy them neat, but they can also enhance classic or signature cocktails if mixologists balance the aromatic nuances carefully.”

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

Allan Camarena, head bartender, Pendry West Hollywood , Los Angeles “My favorite cocktail Scotch is the Naked Grouse from Famous Grouse. The best cocktail you can make with this spirit has to be an Old Fashioned (I know, it’s not bourbon , but you must give it a shot).” 8 Year Old SRV5 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They are rarely offered as sipping spirits and, more often, have found their way into signature cocktails. What Empirical is doing makes our jobs as bartenders and hospitality professionals even easier, in my opinion, as the best guest experience we can give is one where they are opened to new experiences and possibilities.”

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