Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Alfredo’s Favorite At Artusi in Seattle, lead bartender Christian Nguyen uses the rosa version in the Alfredo’s Favorite. But similarities don’t imply sameness, and the flavorful differences between vermouth and Americano mean curious drinkers have more options from which to choose. 1 1/2 oz.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Lexi Parker, lead bartender, Poka Loka Social Club , Denver “When it comes to an underrated Swiss-army-knife bourbon, J.W. Sheila Arndt, lead bartender, Restaurant R’evolution , New Orleans “My recommendation for an affordable and underrated bourbon would have to be Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

Pandan is strong and will stand out in cocktails, but also subtle enough that it can still let the spirit shine,” says Alex Law, lead bartender for Bar Podmore in Honolulu. “It This superpower gives it incredible versatility—whether in an indulgent dessert drink or a light, unfussy highball.

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PubClub

JULY 16, 2024

The multi-day festival-like celebration saw the region’s best bar talent headlining guest shifts at some of Hong Kong’s most acclaimed cocktail bars in the lead-up to the main event on 16 July, welcoming over 1000 of Asia’s leading bartenders, drinks industry professionals and tastemakers to the city.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 18, 2024

“With a record number of new distillery openings, a high level of creativity and innovation within drinks production, and at-home cocktail and drinks creation going toe to toe with leading bartenders, the future is looking bright for spirits lovers.” World Dram Day Event In Soho Dram Bar in Soho is hosting the event.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

Our lead bartender Nick Madden is on six years now. We also just put out our Greatest Hits, Volume 1 menu featuring some of our most successful recipes. My team loyalty is baffling. Our two general managers, Shea Shawnson and Nick DesEnfants, have been with me for 16 years.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Grand Marnier , the Grand Encounter between cognac and bitter orange liqueur, announces its latest video series, The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar, created in collaboration with leading bartenders across the globe.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Grace Tomczak, lead bartender, MAKfam , Denver “ Brother’s Bond Cask Strength has certainly earned a spot behind the bar at The Golden Swan. Great for shaken and stirred drinks, it’s 115.1 proof so the liquid stands up for sure. It seems to give the spirit a roundness I personally really enjoy.

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Jeffrey Morgenthaler

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In case you haven’t heard, I’ve finally opened my own bar – with my good friend, business partner, and former lead bartender at Clyde Common, Benjamin Amberg. This post is long overdue, but I’ve been very, very, very busy these past four months.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In between signature recipes and interviews with the city’s leading bartenders, this book provides a detailed rundown of the city’s best sips and views. Beyond the beautiful die-cut covers, Belau draws inspiration from everything from Jazz Age salons to the iconic brasseries to the sidewalk cafés. Price: $17.49

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VinePair

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Carlos Suarez, lead bartender, Harvest at The Ranch , Laguna Beach, Calif. This blended Scotch offers a delightful array of flavors and aromas from various regions, making it a fantastic introduction to the world of whisky.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Jeff White, lead bartender, Experimental Cocktail Club , NYC “I wish that black or opaque bottles would disappear from the back bar — sorry Hendrick’s ! A drink, by the way, that either tastes like a trip to Bed Bath & Beyond, or in the best case — with addition of simple syrup — a SweeTart melted in a bowl of potpourri.”

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Notes Alicia Russell, lead bartender at Panzano in Denver, CO, created this recipe. . Demerara simple syrup Espresso bean garnish Instructions Combine all ingredients in shaker tin. Shake for 15-20 seconds until thoroughly chilled and frothy. Pour into chilled coupe glass. Top with a couple espresso beans.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 14, 2023

” —Liz Kelley, lead bartender, Cure , New Orleans “I’d never been a fan of Cognac until one of my trusted liquor reps insisted I try Cognac Frapin 1270. Christine Kim, lead bartender, Service Bar , Washington, D.C. It was life-changing; I immediately fell in love with it. It’s a warm hug to the soul.”

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VinePair

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Beyond that, any bartender who can incorporate Suze into a cocktail with balance is my kind of barkeep.” ” —Carlos Kennedy-Lopez, lead bartender, Lolita , NYC “My green-flag bottle for a bar is Pathfinder! That is an ethos I can get behind.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

My mentor and friend Will Patton gave me his copy,” says Sara Chauduri, the lead bartender of Bresca in Washington, D.C., The Legend Lives On The gospel of “The Flavor Bible” inside the bar industry continues to spread primarily through word of mouth. “My and a finalist in VinePair’s Next Wave Awards.

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Bar Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

Grand Marnier , the Grand Encounter between cognac and bitter orange liqueur, announces its latest video series, The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar, created in collaboration with leading bartenders across the globe.

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VinePair

MARCH 5, 2024

” —Roisin Garcia, lead bartender, Ocean Prime , NYC “Since I started imbibing, I’ve always been a whiskey girl. Abby Blanchard, lead bartender, Broken Shaker , Los Angeles “In the massive bourbon category, it can be hard to navigate the myriad labels and find ‘your whiskey.’

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Billy Langenbacher, lead bartender, Amara Resort and Spa , Sedona, Ariz. Each batch is unique, hand-selected, and slightly varies in proof and taste, making it a favorite among bourbon enthusiasts for its authenticity, depth, and commitment to traditional bourbon-making methods.”

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Sheila Arndt, lead bartender, Chef John Folse’s Restaurant R’evolution , New Orleans “When it comes to a great bourbon at an approachable cost, I would lean on Old Forester 100 Proof. Drew Furlough, lead bartender, Amazonia , Washington, D.C. It’s 100 proof, so it stands up in cocktails. Evan Williams 1783.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Grace Tomczak, lead bartender, MAKfam , Denver “ Square One ’s lineup of rye vodkas. Petr Balcarovsky, lead bartender, The Apparatus Room at Detroit Foundation Hotel , Detroit “One of the best vodkas for mixing is still, to this day, Ketel One. If ever I am craving a vodka cocktail, Ketel One is always my call.”

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Notes Oscar Garcia, lead bartender at seafood grill Corvina in Boca Raton, FL, created this recipe. . Stoli Blueberry vodka Blueberries Mint Instructions Muddle 6 blueberries and mint in a shaker tin. Add all ingredients and ice to a shaker tin. Pour into Collins glass. Top off with club soda. Lemon juice ½ oz.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Heather Blanchard, lead bartender, Virgin Hotels , New Orleans ​​“I definitely wish more people ordered the Paloma ! It is a beautifully balanced drink and creates an intriguing blend of herbal, citrus, and slightly sweet notes. It’s such an underrated cocktail.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Taking place on 18th March , the competition will showcase the creativity and passion of the UK’s leading bartenders.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With Hoxton’s fabulous range of spirits, and the UK’s premier bartending organisation endorsing the competition, it’s sure to result in some breathtaking – and best-tasting – entries.”

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Taking place on 18th March , the competition will showcase the creativity and passion of the UK’s leading bartenders.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Andy Pratt, lead bartender, Dovetail Bar , New Orleans “I’ve started seeing bottled-in-bond rye shots being ordered more frequently at my bar and at the bars I go to. A nice sherry or vermouth shot helps carry the party forward without pushing anyone beyond their limits. It’s also great for the staff.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As a bartender, I hate this, mostly because I think it is dangerous and encourages reckless binge drinking behavior. James Watts, lead bartender, Fat Cat , Las Vegas “Why are so many DrinkTok drinks made in cars? I also hate it because it removes the focus from the liquor itself and highlights the sugary reward at the end.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It’s tough when a bar is hinging their cocktails on the nuances of juices and the prepping of raw materials,” explains Ash Miyazaki, lead bartender at The Let’s Go! Disco & Cocktail Club in Los Angeles.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Mellow Corn has a cult following on the Camp Runamok alumni Facebook group, where various bartenders extol its virtues,” says Frederic Yarm, lead bartender at Josephine in Somerville, Mass. That mutual adoration congealed further through social media.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. Add grenadine to the bottom of the glass. Add crushed or pebble ice. Strain liquid from cocktail shaker into the glass on top of the grenadine and ice. Top with sparkling water.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. Add grenadine to the bottom of the glass. Add crushed or pebble ice. Strain liquid from cocktail shaker into the glass on top of the grenadine and ice. Top with sparkling water.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We asked lead bartender Monica Hernandez, who has been with RC for 13 years, to shed some light on the process and its challenges. The Learning Curve Before even setting foot on the ship, Hernandez says the entire bartending team headed to Spain for an intense, two-week cocktail bootcamp to prepare them for slinging drinks at sea.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

Victoria Goodwin, lead bartender, Blue Sunday , Bensalem, Pa. “I would have to say the Eagle Rare 10-year Single Barrel. Although it’s not ‘cheap,’ it is affordable for a single-barrel bourbon and well worth the money.” “We just made the decision to switch to Sweetens Cove Kennessee in our Black Manhattan.

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VinePair

MARCH 19, 2024

” —Mike Ross, lead bartender, Gravitas , Washington, D.C. Matured in oak casks, it gives a pleasant honey and citrus notes on the nose and light peat, zest, apricot, and melon for the finish. I enjoy this Scotch because it is not too overwhelming, and it’s a unique style that I’ve never come across before.”

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Carlos Kennedy-Lopez, lead bartender, Lolita , NYC “Our bar likes to highlight smaller producers doing cool unique things. It’s versatile in shaken cocktails as well as more spirit-forward drinks, like a Tuxedo variation.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

James Watts, Lead Bartender, Fat Cat , Las Vegas “Highland Park Magnus. Though bars often relegate such peaty Scotch to atomizers that sit dusty and scarcely used next to exotic bitters on the bar top, and while some think Laphroaig is too much of a bully to cocktail with, I say play around with it and see how amazing it can taste!”

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