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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Rye That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

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—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.

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From Shaken to Smitten: 22 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Try

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Photo by Virgin Hotels NYC Tequila Aphrodites Arrow by Everdene Head Bartender, 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.

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The Drinks World Has Hit Peak Astrology

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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.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Rye Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

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Kelsey Owens, head bartender, 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.

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Toast To Love With These 8 Valentine’s Day Cocktails!

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Tequila Aphrodite’s Arrow by Virgin Hotels NYC’s Everdene Head Bartender, 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.

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Bartenders With International Acclaim Find New Life in NYC

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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 head bartender, they tapped Nathalie Durrieu. The bar began operations in late summer.

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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails?

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Ben Hopkins, head bartender, 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.

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