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• The Tom Collins

  To be sure, the Tom Collins is a little boring on paper, but beyond its simplicity lies one of the great origin stories in cocktail history — complete with fake names, old-time pranks, and a debate over whether “Tom” was even the right guy in the first place. It’s a highball in structure, a sour in spirit, and still one of the most enduring templates ever poured over ice. But where did the Tom Collins actually come from? And how can something so classic still surprise and impress us all these years later? Here to discuss all of that and more is Allison Everitt, a Detroit-based bartender and founder of Fast Friends, a pop-up celebrating industry-led hospitality. Listen on (or read below) to discover Allison's Tom Collins recipe — and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe. Learn more about VinePair's Best New Bartender competition here! Allison Everitt's Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe Ingredients - 2 ounces Old Tom Gin - ½ ounce simple syrup (1:1) - ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice - Garnish: lemon twist Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice. 2. Shake until chilled and strain into a Collins glass. 3. Fill with ice and top with soda water. 4. Garnish with lemon twist. 📧Get in touch: [email protected] 🍸Follow us: - VinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepair/ - Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timmckirdy/ - Allison: https://www.instagram.com/shindigging/ - Meadowlark: https://www.instagram.com/fastfriends__/ Learn more about VinePair's Best New Bartender competition here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The East India Cocktail

  First documented in the late 1800's, the East India Cocktail combines Cognac, curaçao, fruit syrup, bitters, and maraschino liqueur. The drink has been tweaked, misattributed, and misunderstood for over a century, and here to break it down for us on Cocktail College is Chicago-based Abe Vucekovich, beverage director at Meadowlark Hospitality. Listen on (or read below) to discover Abe's East India Cocktail recipe — and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe.Learn more about VinePair's Best New Bartender competition here! Abe Vucekovich's East India Cocktail Recipe Ingredients - 2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters- 1 barspoon - ¼ ounce pineapple syrup (depending on Cognac proof)- ¼ ounce Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur- ½ ounce Curaçao, such as Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao- 2 ounce Cognac, such as Pierre Ferrand 1840, Bertoux Brandy, or Sacred Bond Brandy- Garnish: pineapple wedge and skewered cherryDirections 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.2. Stir until chilled and strain into a rocks glass over a large cube of ice.3. Garnish with pineapple wedge and skewered cherry, set on the glass' rim.📧Get in touch: [email protected] 🍸Follow us: - VinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepair/- Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timmckirdy/ - Abe: https://www.instagram.com/abevuc/- Meadowlark: https://www.instagram.com/meadowlarkchicago/Learn more about VinePair's Best New Bartender competition here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Picon Bière

  French soldier Gaétan Picon crafted his namesake liqueur — an intensely bitter, herbal, and orange-forward spirit meant to fight off fevers — in the 1830s. Back home, locals soon discovered that a dash of Amer Picon in their beer transformed an ordinary pint into something extraordinary. And so the Picon Bière was born. Joining us to explore it today is Jay Zimmerman, long-time bar owner and bartender at Bar Ba'sik, which sadly recently closed, and sales manager at Good Time Brewing Co. Listen on (or read below) to discover Jay's Picon Bière recipe — and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe! Jay Zimmerman's Picon Bière Recipe Ingredients - 1 ounce Amer Picon or alternative, such as Braulio or the Pathfinder - 6 ounces beer, such as Kronenbourg, Witbier, or Good Time IPA Non-Alcoholic Directions 1. Build in a 10 ounce Highball glass. 2. Serve as cold as possible without ice. 📖 The Secret to Flavorful Booze-Free Cocktails? NA Beer 📧 Get in touch: [email protected] 🍸Follow us: - VinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepair/ - Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timmckirdy/ - Jay: https://www.instagram.com/jay_max_zim/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The (Re)Mojito

  Few cocktails capture the essence of sunshine, simplicity, and sheer refreshment as the Mojito, a humble mix of rum, mint, lime, sugar, and soda water. But don’t be fooled — beneath the easygoing exterior lies a rich history, deep cultural significance, and surprising amount of craft and technique to perfect it. Joining us to explore it today is Maestro Cantinero and founder of Miami's Café La Trova, Julio Cabrera. Listen on (or read below) to discover Julio's Mojito recipe — and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe!Julio Cabrera's Mojito Recipe Ingredients - ½ tablespoon (10-12g) granulated white cane sugar- ¾ ounce fresh lime juice- 6-10 mint leaves- 2 ounces white rum, such as Bacardi Superior, Flor de Caña 4 Year, Don Q, Banks 5, Bounty etc.- Garnish: mint sprig and one dash of Angostura bittersDirections 1. Add sugar and lime to a highball glass (8 or 10 ounce) and stir to create a paste.2. Add mint leaves and muddle gently, without breaking leaves.3. Fill glass with cube ice and add rum.4. Top with soda water and garnish with mint sprig and bitters.5. Serve with long stirrer or spoon (no straw).📧Get in touch: [email protected] 🍸Follow us: - VinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepair/- Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timmckirdy/ - Julio: https://www.instagram.com/juliopapadoble/- Café La Trova: https://www.instagram.com/cafelatrovamiami/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Rusty Nail

  The Rusty Nail is basically just Scotch and Drambuie, stirred over ice — no citrus, no dilution debates, no garnish wars. And yet, this two-ingredient classic has a history as layered as the whisky it’s built on. Here to explore it with us is Jordan Valls, bar manager at Palomar in Portland, Oregon. Listen on (or read below) to discover Jordan's Rusty Nail recipe — and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe! Jordan Valls' Rusty Nail Recipe Ingredients - ¼ ounce Drambuie - ½ ounce papaya cordial - ½ ounce Cutty Sark Prohibition - 1 ½ ounce Johnnie Walker Red Label - 4 dashes Angostura cocoa bitters - Garnish: orange coin Directions 1. Add all of the ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir to combine and strain into a rocks glass over a large cube of ice. 3. Garnish with an orange coin. 📧Get in touch: [email protected] 🍸Follow us: - VinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepair/ - Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timmckirdy/ - Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/creatine_daiquiri/ - Palomar: https://www.instagram.com/palomarpdx/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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