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

VinePair

Its a zero-waste, carbon-negative spirit that is distilled from the waste product of coffee production. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. ” Joshua Gandee, host, no proof podcast , Columbus, Ohio Townes. Notes of vanilla, black pepper, and funky fruit.

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: What’s the Best Tequila Under $50?

VinePair

To scope out the best of the bunch, we asked 13 bartenders their choices for the affordable tequilas they always reach for. Los Dos is at zero percent, so it’s not only a delicious tequila, but one that takes a stand.” —Rob It’s a higher-proof, 100 percent Blue Weber agave blanco tequila from a community cooperative.

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The Lime Rickey Endures

Imbibe Magazine

At the latter, head bartender Ray Fritz was inspired to add a Lime Rickey to the menu last year by his youthful work as a soda jerk at Longacre’s Modern Dairy , a soda fountain in southeastern Pennsylvania that dates back to the 1920s. Its second home is new places that take their cues from the old places.

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Transforming Spirits to Liqueurs with Jonathan Adler and Danny Reylock of Shinji’s

VinePair

I sat down with beverage director Jonathan Adler and head bartender 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. Credit: Jeff Brown Why alter the spirit and not just beef up an existing modifier?

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Non Alcoholic Distilled Spirits: A Guide

The Bartender Company

Why Would Someone Want to Drink Zero Proof Spirits? Best Non Alcoholic Spirits to Try Examples of brands in the category of non alcoholic spirits include Seedlip Garden, High Rhode, Ritual Zero Proof, and Lyre’s, among others. The post Non Alcoholic Distilled Spirits: A Guide appeared first on The Bartender Company.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s One Drink That Should Be Retired From Cocktail Menus? (2024)

VinePair

Christopher Petropoulos, head bartender, Balos , Washington, D.C. “ It’s only been a little under 10 years since the first non-alcoholic spirit hit the market, but now we have a plethora of complex zero-proof options to choose from, and lots of resources online to help make your own! The Moscow Mule.

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Dry January Hit Different This Year. Can Bars Afford Its Rising Popularity?

VinePair

We expanded the buzz-free section of our menu to include non-alcoholic wines, beers, and other zero-proof options, Natoli says. Bar Belly New York City Credit: Bar Belly Id say this January felt more damp than completely dry, says Genesis Cruz, head bartender of Bar Belly on New Yorks Lower East Side.

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