VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Heather Blanchard, lead bartender, Virgin Hotels , New Orleans ​​“I definitely wish more people ordered the Paloma ! The citrus and the orange liqueur tame the gin. It’s refined and refreshing, making it hard not to smile when taking the first sip.” —Omar Jiminez, bartender, Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar , Healdsburg, Calif. “I

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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 coconut liqueur 1/4 oz. This superpower gives it incredible versatility—whether in an indulgent dessert drink or a light, unfussy highball. vodka 1/4 oz.

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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. 1 1/2 oz.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Grace Tomczak, lead bartender, MAKfam , Denver “ Square One ’s lineup of rye vodkas. I use it at The Golden Swan in the Dorothy Day cocktail alongside Clear Creek Pear Brandy, GE Massenez Golden 8 Pear Liqueur, St. If ever I am craving a vodka cocktail, Ketel One is always my call.”

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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. A dessert cocktail using some cream, vanilla liqueur, a touch of Benedictine, and Carte Blanche with some freshly grated cinnamon on top is a great way to end the night.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

George’s Valley Gin Empirical Spirits Doritos Nacho Cheese Banhez Destilados de Fruta BroVo Spirits Uncharted Rhapsody American Forest Liqueur Bitter Journey Bing Zhou Mijenta Cristalino Avallen Calvados “The best newly released spirit we’ve added to our bar is Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin. .

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Different ingredients like vermouths and liqueurs in a cocktail showcase Maker’s Mark well, and [it] never overpowers any cocktail or diminishes the other flavors. This allows the spirits to really cut through and be the leading stars of the cocktail.” —George Lahlouh, co-owner, Paper Plane , Still O.G.

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

Gee Lee, lead bartender, Loch Bar Houston , Houston “I just fell in love with a new Scotch launched recently: Ardray Blended Scotch. The jammy dried fruit notes, strong but approachable spice, and the heat allow you to add homemade syrups or liqueurs [to your build] without overpowering the Scotch itself.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

James Watts, Lead Bartender, Fat Cat , Las Vegas “Highland Park Magnus. Whether it’s paired with strawberry and calamansi or biscotti liqueur and sfumato in an Old Fashion variation, its uses are endless.” It doesn’t come with an age statement, which I think is part of what drives its price down.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

Probably my favorite cocktail I’ve made with it is the Cold Fashioned, using Misguided Spirits’ Hinky Dink’s Working Man’s Whiskey, amaro, and cold brew liqueur.” Alex Taylor, lead bartender, Bethany Beach Ocean Suites , Bethany Beach, Del. It fits perfectly in any classic cocktail. is one that I particularly enjoy.

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