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We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2026)
Within the vast world of cocktails, there are a few all-time favorites that land in the “greatest hits” category. Popular potent potables like the Margarita, Old Fashioned, and Espresso Martini are such ubiquitous orders, they occasionally spill into pop-culture consciousness. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as they can be delicious when properly made. Any bartender worth their salt will make the best versions of these greatest hits every time, no matter how many times guests order them. The article We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2026) appeared first on VinePair .
by Rich Manning7 viewsreading-about-drinkingbartendersbartendingclassic-cocktailscocktailswe-asked - news
We Asked 14 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2025)
2025 is here and with it comes a slew of predictions regarding what the drink of the year will be. The Negroni, the Aperol Spritz, and the Martini have dominated in recent years, but with trends changing at the drop of a dime, it’s impossible to predict which cocktail will fall into hands most often for the next 12 months. Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often. Maybe they’re tired of shaking up espresso-soaked Martinis and want to see guests sip on more savory drinks. The article We Asked 14 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2025) appeared first on VinePair .
by Olivia White4 viewsreading-about-drinkingbartenderscocktail-trendscocktailswe-asked - news
We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)
It’s no secret that Cognac carries a strong association with luxury. The category’s most famous high-end expression, Remy Martin’s Louis XIII, can set you back thousands of dollars. Empty bottles of the label, which are made from Baccarat crystal, routinely show up on eBay for triple digits. The notoriety of Louis XIII and other pricey Cognacs can make jumping into the category a bit intimidating. Fortunately, not all excellent examples require a mortgage payment to acquire. In fact, there is a wealth of expressions on the market whose quality punches well above its price tag. The article We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024) appeared first on VinePair .
by Rich Manning4 viewsreading-about-drinkingbartenderscognacspirit-recommendationspiritswe-asked - news
We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang For Your Buck?
There’s a longstanding visual that’s often associated with drinking Cognac. It involves an old, rich white guy in a smoking jacket sitting by a roaring fireplace, slowly and joylessly swirling the liquid in the broad-based snifter in his palm. Despite the category’s efforts to distance itself from this stuffy stereotype, it persists. This assumption does more than convey pretentiousness — it implies that Cognac is the forbidden fruit of the spirits world, unattainable unless you have deep pockets. This is untrue: Cognac is for everyone, and for every budget. The article We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang For Your Buck? appeared first on VinePair .
by Rich Manning4 viewsreading-about-drinkingbartenderscognacspirit-recommendationspiritswe-asked - news
We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Are the Best Split-Base Cocktails?
Classic cocktails typically feature one star spirit that’s considered central to the drink’s identity. It can dictate where the beverage appears in a cocktail book or on a bar menu, and is a major factor in attracting — or dissuading — guests from ordering it. But as bartenders continue to push the limits of mixology, more and more programs are spotlighting split-base cocktails, which use two different spirits as the foundation of their builds. The article We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Are the Best Split-Base Cocktails? appeared first on VinePair .
by Hannah Staab4 viewsreading-about-drinkingbartenderscocktailsspiritwe-asked - news
We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Cocktail or Spirit Do You Want to See More People Ordering This Year?
Tired of buzzwords like mindful drinking and Damp January? How about a New Year’s resolution that actually involves booze? If that sounds more up your alley, consider this list of out-of-the-box beverages, straight from the brains of talented bartenders and beverage pros across the country. Though your favorite bartenders are more than happy to serve whatever drink you order, there are certain beverages they wish patrons would be more open to trying. These are the people who pour drinks all day (and night), so they already know what kind of rut you’re in. The article We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Cocktail or Spirit Do You Want to See More People Ordering This Year? appeared first on VinePair .
by Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé4 viewsreading-about-drinkingbartenderscocktailsspiritswe-asked - news
We Asked 21 Drinks Pros: What Are You Drinking on New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve means Champagne, right? It’s a classic pairing — and for good reason. There’s something incredibly celebratory about popping a cork and sipping bubbles on the biggest party night of the year. But the truth is, there are many other options to consider. Cocktails are a good alternative — maybe something low-ABV if you’re planning an all-night celebration that will have you up until the wee hours. Or, if you’re opting for tried-and-true Champagne, what style will you choose? The article We Asked 21 Drinks Pros: What Are You Drinking on New Year’s Eve? appeared first on VinePair .
by Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé4 viewsreading-about-drinkingdrinksholidaysnew-years-evewe-asked - news
We Asked 7 Bottle Shop Owners: What’s Your Favorite Sake Right Now?
Sake’s rise to mainstream popularity can be attributed to many things, such as the surge of sake bars popping up around the country and the recent, yet growing, interest in sake-infused cocktails. There’s one place, in particular, that shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to discovering new, exciting sakes, and that’s your local wine shop. The article We Asked 7 Bottle Shop Owners: What’s Your Favorite Sake Right Now? appeared first on VinePair .
by Jessica Fields4 viewsreading-about-drinkingsakewe-askedyuzu-sake