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Modern Coffee Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Cafe Martini Give the trendy Espresso Martini more dimension and kick by swapping the vodka for a reposado tequila. Matriarch Martini For her Speed Rack–winning Espresso Martini recipe, bartender Haley Traub found inspiration from her mom’s Black Forest trifle dessert.

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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 Blanco Tequila 0.75 Her relentless drive and eagerness to master the craft led her to work alongside industry giants like Alex Day, Audrey Saunders, and Giuseppe Gonzalez. oz Gin 3 oz Junmai Sake 0.5

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

VinePair

Ask the average person to name a tequila cocktail, and they’re likely to blurt out “Margarita.” It’s just that the drink’s popularity and ubiquitousness tend to come at the expense of other delicious tequila drinks that aren’t ordered as much as they’d like to see. That’s fine. Toro Bravo. The citrus is there but not overpowering.

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: What’s the Best Tequila Under $50?

VinePair

The primary reason to pick up any bottle of tequila is taste. Fortunately, the ongoing tequila boom has produced delicious, high-quality expressions that won’t leave you busted. To scope out the best of the bunch, we asked 13 bartenders their choices for the affordable tequilas they always reach for.

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The New Orleans Spirits Competition 2024 “Spirits of the Year” Winners Announced at Tales of the Cocktail

Tales of the Cocktail

These awards recognize the top-rated spirit entered in each category, such as Gin: Best New American Gin, Tequila: Best Tequila Reposado, and Liqueur: Best Herbal Liqueur.

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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 Tequila Ocho Aejo “if money wasn’t a factor,” 3/4 oz. of blanco tequila, she adds 3/4 oz. of Cascahun 48 Plata tequila, 1 oz. of nogave syrup.

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We Asked 17 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cocktail Ingredient?

VinePair

Infuse a reposado tequila with tamarind and fresno peppers for a game-changing Margarita or Paloma. Vichy also makes a terrific Tequila Soda.) Want to change it up this holiday season? Make a tamarind cordial with some grated cardamom, cinnamon, orange zest, and vanilla bean. Want to make a spicy tea-like summer sipper?