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We Ask Bar Director Evan Williams about Herb Washing for Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Bringing these two techniques together allows for a depth and nuance of flavor that is much closer to what you get with a fresh muddle, but with the added benefit of it being shelf stable and clarifiable. We spoke with Evan to delve deeper into his use of herb-washing and to gather tips for those interested in trying it themselves. .”

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Clarification and High-Acid Stirred Drinks With Theo Ouya of Bar Contra

VinePair

The New York-based food scientist, bartender, and technologist pioneered techniques like centrifuge clarification, force carbonation, rapid infusion, liquid nitrogen chilling, and nitro-muddling, just to name a few. Credit: Jeff Brown Theo was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, and his father worked for a hotel management company.

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

VinePair

Known for its high alcohol content, it’s a drink that often sacrifices quality for potency, making it unbalanced and muddled. In our Spicy Margarita ], we use blanco tequila and draw spice from yuzu kosho while most bars will use jalapeño or a spicy tincture.” Opt for the more refined and equally boozy Mai Tai instead.

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Capturing California in Cocktails With Tone Arasa and Nicholas Torres of True Laurel

VinePair

When Nicholas and chef David opened True Laurel together in 2017, the bar became a platform to synthesize everything hed learned in a long and winding career both in and out of hospitality. We can do lacto fermentations, plus more tinctures and infusions stuff that takes a tremendous amount of time and patience.

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