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We Ask Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff how to shape today’s cocktail culture

Chilled Magazine

Her accolades include winning the national Speed Rack Championship and earning the title of “Fastest Hands in the West.” oz Simple Syrup 0.5 oz Cinnamon Syrup (use Monin Cinnamon or make your own*) 1 oz Sparkling Coconut Water For each cocktail: Combine all ingredients in a chilled glass and enjoy! oz Mezcal 0.75

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

VinePair

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. It’s one of my all-time favorites, and it’s one of our classics for Speed Rack. Toro Bravo. It’s perfect for this time of year!” —Ivy

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

VinePair

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

VinePair

Fragrant and herbal, the G&T riff combines gin, simple syrup, lime juice, cranberry sauce, and tonic, and is topped with a sage leaf for extra aroma. This Thanksgiving, consider putting a twist on the original and sweetening things up with a bit of cranberry simple syrup.

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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.