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Bar Talk

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Playing With Quince

Bartenders use the tart winter fruit to add acidity, floral notes, and texture to cocktails.

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Remixing A Classic

Eggnog gets an upscale push behind the bar in mixology-forward cocktails.

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Selling Switchel

An apple cider vinegar–based mixer, switchel is gaining ground in cocktails.

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Black Magic

Activated charcoal adds color and texture to drinks for an alluring cocktail experience.

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Cereal Comes To The Bar

Cereal has found a place behind the bar, adding a sense of nostalgia to drinks.

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The Blooming Business Of Ice

Specialty ice purveyors allow bars to enhance the drinking experience.

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Chai-Infused Cocktails

A longtime staple of coffee bars, chai flavoring is finding its way into cocktails.

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Layered Cocktails Are Back On Top

These labor-intensive cocktails offer multiple drinking experiences and visual appeal.

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Squid Ink Goes From Sea To Glass

The out-of-left-field ingredient provides bold, briny flavor in mixed drinks.

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Pumpkin Spice Cocktails Are Here

The seasonal flavor gains traction behind the bar in a variety of drinks.

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