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Ask A Bartender: Clarke Anderson on Mixing with Matcha, Turmeric and Tepache

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Clarke’s career began as a sommelier at Fogo de Chao in Atlanta, and he later joined Ford Fry’s team, helping open no. He is a Level II Certified Sommelier by The Court of Master Sommeliers and a founding member of the Southeastern Sommelier Society. 246 and The Optimist. cocktail bars. minted honey syrup ¾ oz.

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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

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The 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges are: Lance Bowman Chicago, Illinois Expertise: Agave spirits, whiskey, rum, amari, CRT certified in tequila, curated backbar of over 100 agave spirits. Certified Bourbon Steward, BarSmarts, CRT Certified in Tequila, Level 3 WSET sommelier. Expertise: Rhum/Rum. Enter now and save !

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Rye That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

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Helmed by Andre Mack, a renowned sommelier and winemaker, Rye & Sons is an exciting approach to rye from a wine perspective. This rye is super unique in its processing, spending the last 18 months of finishing in Caribbean rum casks. The rum casks impart an aromatic and earthy sweetness that highlights the spice notes in the rye.

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BevX 2024: Hilton For The Win

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The 120 unique wines offered represent a worldly style from 36 appellations/AVAs, curated by Hilton’s beverage team, which includes two CMS Certified Sommeliers, top-performing property level managers and corporate directors. The Margarita Royale, created in collaboration with New York cocktail bar Dante.

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What to Drink in NYC Right Now (April 2025)

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A Soft Landing at Bar Kabawa Bar Kabawa is all about rum. The new wine and Daiquiri bar from the Momofuku team explores the spirits range in an extensive menu including at least six different Daiquiri variations, rum-centric riffs on other classic cocktails, and even the option to mix your rum of choice in a whole coconut for two.

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BevX 2023: Cavaña Serves Up the Flavors of South America

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The expansive and well-curated selection of spirits includes high-end and imported mezcals, tequilas, piscos, gins and rum. Cavaña’s Caña Parchita cocktail, with Oaxacan aguardiente, bajan rum, passionfruit, coconut ancho chile, lime. The bar boasts natural wines from Chile, Argentina, Spain and California.

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2024)

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There’s this misconception that rum drinks are complicated and overly sweet, but a Mai Tai is simple and light. The sweetness from the orgeat balances the acidity from the lime, and the vanilla notes from the dry curaçao complement the rum exceptionally well.” Roderick Williams, Bar Manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C.

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