This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
—Nick Daddona, bartender, Dark Bar at the Boston Harbor Hotel , Boston “A new and exciting addition to our market is Rye & Sons. Helmed by Andre Mack, a renowned sommelier and winemaker, Rye & Sons is an exciting approach to rye from a wine perspective. ” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Saffron , New Orleans “A.
Photo by Virgin Hotels NYC Tequila Aphrodites Arrow by Everdene HeadBartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 oz. Shake with a Boston shaker and strain into a white wine glass. Ros Wine , Vermouth , Vodka You're In My Heart Ingredients 1 oz. Liqueur , Ros Wine , Vermouth Blushing Heart Spritz Ingredients 1 oz.
When you disclose the precious and telling information, the bartender offers you a drink that is just like you — diligent and soft, yet stubborn. Imagine getting a bottle of wine on your birthday that matches your moon rising, along with a 10-minute consultation with an astrologer. For Scorpio season, the wine is orange.
Kelsey Owens, headbartender, Market Table , NYC “I have to say Hudson Whiskey ‘Do the Rye Thing’ is my favorite newer rye on our back bar. ” —Hugo Bensimon, wine director, Grill 23 , Boston “New Riff 6 Year Malted Rye is the clear choice. I love it in a Vieux Carré. It’s bold with a spiced bright finish.
Tequila Aphrodite’s Arrow by Virgin Hotels NYC’s Everdene HeadBartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Photo by Tucker + Hossler Photography Rum , Sparkling Wine Sammy’s Love Potion #55 by Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum Ingredients 1 oz. Sammy’s Beach Bar Red Head Rum, divided 4 oz. Patron Silver 3/4 oz.
The team found the Flatiron location two years ago and decided to put the newest extension of their wine bar brand, La Compagnie, on the ground floor, and tuck ECC in the snug basement space, which seats 35 to 40 people. For the headbartender, they tapped Nathalie Durrieu. The bar began operations in late summer.
Ben Hopkins, headbartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. Hailing from California wine country, this small-batch vodka is grape-based and sustainable in every stage of production. Its both practical and conceptual. We love it.
Jocelyn Jolley is headbartender at Michael’s on Naples , an Italian restaurant in Long Beach, CA. Although, I also always enjoy a nice, bold glass of red wine. Notes Jocelyn Jolley, headbartender at Michael’s on Naples in Long Beach, CA, created this recipe. I prefer to keep it simple and savor something slowly.
The holiday season is all about the sparkle, especially when it comes to wine, and especially on New Year’s Eve. Print Amanda’s Holiday Spritz Course Drinks Keyword apple brandy, cinnamon, Crop Meyer lemon vodka, sparkling wine, spiced pear liqueur Ingredients Makes 25 5-oz. Sparkling wine ¼ oz.
The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St. It never fails.” When they’re not ordering that, the shots depend on age.
Like wine but with more subtlety. Evening by the sea, Twenty7 Bar and three cooling cocktails Over at Twenty7 Bar we met headbartender Renato Motta who told us about the three cocktails he had created to celebrate Flauer Alissio. And when mixed with a sparkling brut wine Preparing the beautiful Dufour la Rose 14.
Tulloch, headbartender at an eclectic and charming bar in the Soho neighborhood of New York City, brings a vibrant energy to her conceptual cocktail creations. Shake and strain into a wine glass over ice. Honestly, my brain is kind of all over the place,” she says. Top with Champagne and stir to incorporate.
Andy May, headbartender, 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. Oscar, our headbartender, had this genius idea to mix it with dry vermouth and throw in some lemon and vanilla, making it a hit among our guests.”
The program’s take on the famously arduous Ramos Gin Fizz employs liquid-nitrogen-flash-frozen whipped cream to save headbartender Danny Reylock precious minutes and arm strength, cutting the drink’s shaking time from minutes to just seconds. This thesis is a humble one, but the cocktails it’s birthed are technical triumphs.
Headbartender Jared Miller shocked me by telling me that he cuts his citrus peels with one of the cheese slicers they use at the wine bar he | Read More The post My New Favorite Citrus Peeler appeared first on Jeffrey Morgenthaler.
It has relaxed wine bar vibes with seasonal menus, an impressive wine selection and the kind of well-executed cocktails you’d expect from Wendt and partner Divola, who also brings a wealth of hospitality experience to the mix (Eau de Vie, Dinner by Heston and ex HeadBartender at Cutler & Co).
I sat down with beverage director Jonathan Adler and headbartender Danny Reylock to find out what’s possible with an armory of high-tech tools like chamber vacuums, sonicators, liquid nitrogen, and a full-time pastry chef handling prep. Rather than settle or substitute, Adler turned the drink on its head.
When I lived in Seattle, the Trader Joe’s around the corner from my apartment carried beer and wine but my local Brooklyn Trader Joe’s can only sell beer (the popular Trader Joe’s wine store in Union Square opened in 2006 and was the only one in New York State, but unexpectedly closed in August 2022).
With the bar’s inclusive mission in mind, the range of signature cocktails to low- and no-ABV drinks by Graham and HeadBartender Wakana Murata offers something for everyone – without sacrificing on quality, even if you’re skipping the booze. ” – Holly Graham.
Priced at $14, it’s made with Harahorn botanical gin, wine-based Pasubio Amaro and a touch of elderberry liqueur, and served “down” in a smoked-pine scented rocks glass. Queen in Miami’s Negroni riff Idol’s Eye, with N3 gin, Campari infused with strawberries and plum wine.
Alessandro Arduini, headbartender, Amarena , NYC “The best bourbon that I would choose to mix in a cocktail is Garrison Brothers Small Batch. The sweet notes of vanilla and light pepper go great with our Corleone cocktail, crafted with amaro and crème de cacao. It’s our twist on a classic Old Fashioned.”
Nick Jackson, HeadBartender, The Rum House , NYC “The most underrated bourbon in my humble opinion is W.L. Blended with bourbon aged in ex-wine and ex-sherry casks, its aroma boasts sweet and dried fruit notes. Its lower proof lends itself to the easy sipping, consistently drinkable end of this age statement range.
At The Cabinet , the East Village bar that boasts the widest selection of mezcal in New York City, headbartender Diego Rivera has two Margaritas on the menu. a Marg with matcha, yuzu, rice wine, and egg white. “My One is preceded by the adjective “lemongrass” and the other “cinnamon.”
It is infinitely riffable; one can orient it around local fortified wines, or make it extra fussy by sourcing and blending esoteric bottles.” ” —Markisha Barber, manager, La Piscina , Austin, Texas “For sure, a Hugo Spritz , which is made with St-Germain, sparkling water, sparkling wine, and mint.
Depth and Complexity In London’s cocktail world, fruit distillates in general are “mega trendy,” according to Alex Kratena, former headbartender at Artesian and the co-founder of both Tayēr + Elementary and Muyu liqueurs. But those fruit spirits are primarily coming from French and U.K.
That ignited the curiosity of then headbartender and current Clemente bar manager Richie Millwater, who was so inspired by the ingredient that he started using it in all sorts of R and D projects. It all began when Sebastian built a cocktail featuring chef Brock’s barley miso for the menu at EMP.
Curated by bar manager, Andrea Di Chiara, and headbartender, Angelo Sparvoli, new menu highlights include: A Touch of Pink Since opening, The Savoy has attracted the worlds most discerning guests, from the royal family to celebrities past and present. For more information, visit www.thesavoylondon.com.
I’m biased, of course, because I was headbartender at both bars. To the blended berries he adds Pectinex, an enzyme that breaks pectin — the natural gelling agent that holds fruit cells together — along with Kieselsol and Chitosan, two fining agents commonly used in conventional wine production.
The judging is broken down like this: Q (Quality Score) + Value Score (V) + Package Score (P) = London Wine Competition Score. The Ambassadors selected are different personalities ranging from Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, HeadBartenders, Mixologisits, Instagramers, YouTubers and Writers.
Some of the most popular feature two measurement options, allowing the headbartender to craft perfect drinks. The Wine Key For establishments that serve wine, bartenders know that the wine key is a must-have tool. Jiggers come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
The leather wingback chairs, and teal and burgundy liveried sofas provide a more sedate feel – perfect to sink into for a long, leisurely evening, celebrating with a special cuvée from one of the bespoke wine fridges or swapping stories over an artisan gin or fine whiskey from the extensive selection of spirits.
” “Equal Measure has morphed into its own thing,” says Eliza Hoar, the bar’s headbartender. ” Hoar—who bartended in San Diego for many years—moved clear across the country to take the post at Equal Measure. . . “People think of it as Hawthorne 2.0
Meaghan Dorman, bar director & partner, Dear Irving and Raines Law Room , New York City “In 2025, I hope to see more guests exploring cocktails that celebrate the depth and complexity of sherry , fortified wines, and amari ingredients that I consider the ‘ketchup’ of the cocktail world.
Dramatic yet practical towers of wine and cocktail holders (called ‘trees’ by some) allow servers to deliver three glasses or more to the table at once, bringing an element of fun to the whole table and catching the eye of those nearby,” the report says. Some also expect orange wines (essentially skin-contact white wines) to heat up in 2024.
Tom Liu, headbartender, Thunderbolt , Los Angeles “Bristow Gin from Cathead Distillery in Jackson, Miss., Wine and Spirits / Whoopsie Daisy , Brooklyn “Right now, my go-to gin grab when building a cocktail is Isolation Proof’s Original Gin. is my go-to gin. Ivy Mix, co-owner, Leyenda / FIASCO!
—Kelvin Uffre, former bartender + strategic market manager for Lalo Tequila , NYC “When I was working at Bar Pendry , someone ordered a double Martini, which is an insane amount of booze. None of the glasses we had at the bar were large enough, [so I thought] maybe a wine or beer glass could hold 6 ounces of Martini.
—Alex Cuper, owner, El Che Steakhouse & Bar and Brasero , Chicago “My most underrated winter cocktail is gluhwein, also called mulled wine. There is something very nostalgic about it, and it’s a great way to use a day-old bottle of red wine.” We make a pot and build a solera of spice and brandy additions each day.
Rums began arriving from the New World, joining French brandies , fortified wines of Spain and Portugal, and Irish whiskeys already lining London backbars. In other words, bartenders here had a wide array of ingredients with which to craft their creations. “The The more elaborate the disguise, the more clientele they could attract.
Three of them as headbartender, taking that bar to Tales and winning best international restaurant bar was incredible. Sometimes, things don’t go the way you think they should go in your head, you’ve just got to roll with the punches.” I loved it. I spent five years there. “Try not to drown.
” —Ian Alexander, headbartender, The Dead Rabbit , NYC “The best Scotch that is new to me is GlenAllachie 15 Year. ” —Daniel Grajewski, senior director of wine & beverage, Nubeluz by José Andrés , NYC “Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year is one of my favorites at the moment.
We celebrated my dad’s birthday every year at Trader Vic’s and I developed an even deeper personal affinity for tropical-style drinks during my time as the headbartender at The Polynesian.
Evan Flynn, headbartender, Death and Co. Claudia Lara manager/headbartender, Rogue Bar , Queens, N.Y. Stevie Ruiz, lead bartender, Birch , Milwaukee “ Casa Obsidiana Tequila is absolutely fascinating and has earned a spot at Bar Sprezzatura. Denver “ Maestro Dobel Diamante Reposado Tequila.
As for the menu, aside from “endless hours of researching regarding what’s happening around the world with regards to spirits cocktails and wine,” D’Antonio and his team constructed their cocktail menu ranked from light and airy to heavier drinks. Turn to your left, and you’ll see the glorious Bay of Miami. Gin Mare Gin Ice 4-5 oz.
Curtis Janto, Brass Poppy , Austin Spanish Gibson At Red Hook Tavern in Brooklyn, headbartender Conor Johns created this Gibson recipe as an answer to the overwhelming amount of calls for dirty Martinis we were receiving, he says. Strain and pour over blanched and peeled pearl onions. blanc vermouth 1 1/2 oz. gin 1/4 oz.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 5,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content