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We Asked 17 Bartenders: What Tequila Cocktail Do You Wish People Ordered More?

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—Lynnette Marrero, co-founder, Speed Rack “There’s one tequila cocktail that’s always confused me as to why it’s not more popular: the Brave Bull, a.k.a. But you can step it up by picking your favorite coffee liqueur and matching it with a tequila, ideally a reposado. “The Toro Bravo.

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Building Faster Rounds — and Better Drinks — With Attaboy’s Haley Traub

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Those skills were put to the test in 2018 when Haley won the National Championship of Speed Rack , the country’s preeminent speed bartending competition. This time ingredients go from most neutral (simple syrup) to least neutral (ginger syrup), with agave and honey as in- between steps.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

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The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early. It inspired the creation of the Brooklyn , a variation featuring rye, dry vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, and Amer Picon.

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How Drink Pros Make Their Margaritas

Imbibe Magazine

Tequila brands differed, as did specs, sweeteners (like simple syrup versus agave syrup), and even the style of Margaritathe traditional or a Tommy’s. of 2:1 agave syrup, and 2 dashes of 10 percent saline solution. .” of 2:1 agave syrup, and 2 dashes of 10 percent saline solution. Her specs are 2 oz.