There is never a bad time to drink rum, but the quintessential Caribbean spirit (or is it Indian?) seems especially appropriate for summer months. Bartenders agree. That’s why we asked 10 drinks professionals to tell us their favorite rum cocktails. From classic Daiquiris to a creation described as “Mojito’s bolder sister,” here are their picks. […]
As temperatures heat up, the time is right for lighter, fruitier cocktails. And if you really want to do it right, you’ll go all in with tiki drinks. These tropical cocktails reappeared in the 1990s and are still going strong today, with bartenders from Seattle to St. Augustine embracing this style. We asked 10 of […]
What’s on your mind when you sip your favorite Scotch, bourbon, or whiskey? Politics, maybe? Philosophy? A funny Tweet you read on your phone just now? Few of us spend cocktail hour contemplating wood, but it’s impossible to overstate its importance in the production and taste of brown spirits. Dan Szor, CEO and founder of […]
If you live in any major U.S. city, you’ve likely noticed a veritable avalanche of craft breweries popping up in the last few years. Men and women all over the country are opening their own operations. This means more delicious beer, but it also means sky-high competition. Let’s say you love beer. You fancy yourself […]
For bartenders, choosing a favorite bottle of booze is like picking a favorite child: It’s not easy and someone is going to get their feelings hurt. We asked 10 drinks professionals to tell us the one bottle they always have around. Then, to make things even more challenging, we requested they keep prices down and […]
Bartenders — they’re just like us! Whether it’s The Dude’s fave White Russian, a frozen Daiquiri covered in whipped cream from a can, or a certain vodka-cranberry cocktail associated with early aughts NYC, bartenders have been known to make some embarrassing beverage choices. Then again, haven’t we all? We asked some of our favorite bartenders […]
For many of us, winter is made for whiskey. There is something about sitting in front of a fireplace in a sweater that perfectly suits a tumbler of good bourbon, rye, Scotch, and the like. Fortunately, for those looking to diversify their cold-weather options, there are other spirits out there that can give you just […]
With cocktail culture continuing to evolve nationwide, bartenders have go-to favorites by category, occasion, and even season. Gin is especially versatile, equally suited to festive Champagne cocktails, tropical Singapore Slings, and crisp Martinis. The category itself spans multiple styles and distillations. That’s why we asked 10 bartenders to tell us their favorite gin cocktails. From classics to custom […]
The wild popularity of Magaritas notwithstanding, tequila does not figure as prominently into the global cocktail canon as, say gin. Yet agave spirits are arguably the most exciting category in the United States right now. As imports improve, and bars like Clavel in Baltimore and Houston’s Pastry War showcase agave spirits’ diversity, bartenders celebrate the […]
