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Forbes
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How To Make The Best Martini, According To The Experts
The Bellflower—Chamomile Honey Martini from Tiffanie Barriere Atlanta bartender Nic Wallace recently won the title of 2025 Bartender of the Year from The United States Bartenders' Guild (USBG), an annual competition Sponsored By Diageo (the name behind brands such as Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Casamigos). Wallace, who hails from Darien, Gorgia, was crowned as the winner after a three-day, five-part competition showcasing the best in class cocktail craftsmanship. 'This was my chance to represent Georgia—Atlanta, specifically—as the only competitor from the state. I had to show up and bring the South home a championship,' Wallace said. We asked him to share his thoughts on the best way to make a martini, summer cocktails and drink trends for 2025. Take note, the martini remains strong (especially when infused with espresso) and savory cocktails are on the rise. Indeed, today's martini doesn't have to be serious or even sipped after sundown according to Master Mixologist Tiffanie Barriere. Tiffanie is part of a growing movement reimagining what the martini can be: expressive, playful, and perfect for summer. Read through for more thoughts on cocktails, martinis and some award-winning recipes: What's your take on martinis and summer cocktails? Any predictions on big cocktail trends we'll see this summer? Wallace: America's love of Martinis in all varieties continues to grow at an exponential rate as we've seen with the Espresso Martini, which has been dominating that category for quite some time. I foresee that classic continuing its growth even more this summer season, especially with bars that are using the Ketel One Espresso Martini Machines. I have a few of them on site as well and they make light work of the growing demand, especially with Ketel One Vodka, or Ketel One Citroen at its core (my personal favorite of the core lineup). Aside from that, I see a big push coming for savory cocktails, and cocktails with layers of textures, flavors, and ingredients. Gin, like Tanqueray Ten, is a perfect base for savory martinis, especially when combined with local ingredients. It has such a unique blend of savory elements built into its heart such as whole citrus and chamomile that work so well with bright and aromatic ingredients. Barriere: I see savory sipping taking over, garden cocktails with heirloom tomatoes, basil, thyme, even caper brine. Folks want bright, refreshing, and sometimes layers of nostalgic memories of summer. Gin is having its full moment again, especially bottles like Tanqueray that bring citrus and botanicals to the front. Think clean, crisp, herbaceous. What ingredients are good to keep on hand for making summer drinks? Wallace: I love to keep a small collection of aromatized and fortified wines around for summer cocktails. Vermouth, white port, and sherry are some of my go-to items when making cocktails all year, but for summer cocktails they truly add an element of depth, spice, and texture that you simply cannot replicate with anything else. They pair perfectly with summer fruits and produce for accentuating flavors, and they can add acidity and tannin when needed to balance overly sweet ingredients. I've found that when incorporating these wine components with summer cocktails they can truly add a world of flavor with even the smallest amounts. Along with items such as these, keeping a fresh selection of herbs, fruit, and local honey on hand is always a great idea. Not only will the local items have a much better flavor, they support everyone around you in ways you can't expect. Barriere: Always fresh citrus, grapefruit, lemon, lime. A beautiful gin like Tanqueray. And easy homemade syrups: mint, rosemary, or even a chamomile honey. A few pantry staples can go a long way if you know how to balance them. What are some best practices for making a great martini? (e.g. Is it really necessary to chill the vodka?) Wallace: The best practices in the martini arsenal really start with the proper tools; a quality jigger, set of tins, mixing glass, and bar spoon. Aside from those, the best bases for said martinis are without question vodka or gin depending on the direction of the cocktail you're making. With a vodka like Ketel One, you have an amazing base of pot distilled winter wheat at its heart which offers an incredible texture and mouthfeel for every martini. Vodka can certainly be consumed at room temperature, but when chilled in a 'thrown' or shaken cocktail, it truly opens up with even more flavor and aromatics. Using gin in a stirred, 1:1 (or 50/50 as we say) ratio with a blanc vermouth allows the citrus heart and spice driven base to truly shine, especially when garnished with a long citrus twist at the end. As the botanicals all blend together, they accentuate each other in a unique 'push & pull' effect of flavors that make for an amazing savory martini experience, every time. Barriere: Yes, chilling the gin does matter. Everything in a martini should be cold. Use cold vermouth, stir longer than you think (I like an extra 30 seconds), and always strain into a chilled glass. Express a lemon twist or garnish of your choice over the top or dropped in depending on your mood. It's not just a drink, it's a moment. Soul of The South Preparation: Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly and strain over fresh ice a short mug. Garnish with thin apple fan. All Glowed Up Bellflower (Chamomile Honey Martini) Serve: Served in a coupe glass, garnished with a dehydrated lemon wheel or baby's breath pinned to the side
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The 'Oscars of bars' just named these Phoenix spots among the best in US
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation released its Top 10 U.S. nominees for the 19th Spirited Awards, considered the Oscars of the beverage world, and six Arizona bars and bartenders made the list. The nominees will be narrowed down to the top four finalists in each category on June 9 and the winners will be announced at the Spirited Awards Ceremony on July 24 in New Orleans. 'Every year, we're inspired by the extraordinary and diverse global talent emerging from our industry,' said Tiffanie Barriere, Spirited Awards U.S. Chair, in a press release. 'This year's shortlist is a celebration of those who are redefining excellence — crafting remarkable cocktails, elevating guest experiences, and pushing our industry to new heights around the world.' Here are the Arizona bars and bartenders that made Top Ten in their categories. Category: Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar. Details: 2 N. Central Ave., Suite 101, Phoenix. Check-in inside Wren and Wolf. Category: U.S. Bartender of the Year for Libby Lingua and Best U.S. Bar Team. Details: 1514 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix. 602-675-4244, Asher left Barter & Shake Cocktail Entertainment, the team behind Century Grand and Sunny's Lounge, in December 2024 to launch his own consulting company Juniper and Jigger Hospitality. Category: Best U.S. Bar Mentor. Details: Little Rituals has been in the top four in this category several times. Category: Best U.S. Hotel Bar. Details: 132 S. Central Ave., Phoenix (on the fourth floor of the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Downtown). 602-603-2050, Category: Best U.S. Restaurant Bar. Details: 4130 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix. 602-612-2961, The winners will be announced at the 19th annual Spirited Awards Ceremony, which takes place on July 24, 2025, in New Orleans. Reach the reporter at BAnooshahr@ Follow @baharcreative on Instagram. Christopher Gross loathes mustard: plus other things I learned at his favorite restaurant This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 4 Phoenix bars named among the 10 best in US. How to visit
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Phoenix bars named among top 10 in US for 'remarkable cocktails'
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation released its Top 10 U.S. nominees for the 19th Spirited Awards, considered the Oscars of the beverage world, and six Arizona bars and bartenders made the list. The nominees will be narrowed down to the top four finalists in each category on June 9 and the winners will be announced at the Spirited Awards Ceremony on July 24 in New Orleans. 'Every year, we're inspired by the extraordinary and diverse global talent emerging from our industry,' said Tiffanie Barriere, Spirited Awards U.S. Chair, in a press release. 'This year's shortlist is a celebration of those who are redefining excellence — crafting remarkable cocktails, elevating guest experiences, and pushing our industry to new heights around the world.' Here are the Arizona bars and bartenders that made Top Ten in their categories. Category: Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar. Details: 2 N. Central Ave., Suite 101, Phoenix. Check-in inside Wren and Wolf. Category: U.S. Bartender of the Year for Libby Lingua and Best U.S. Bar Team. Details: 1514 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix. 602-675-4244, Asher left Barter & Shake Cocktail Entertainment, the team behind Century Grand and Sunny's Lounge, in December 2024 to launch his own consulting company Juniper and Jigger Hospitality. Category: Best U.S. Bar Mentor. Details: Little Rituals has been in the top four in this category several times. Category: Best U.S. Hotel Bar. Details: 132 S. Central Ave., Phoenix (on the fourth floor of the Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Downtown). 602-603-2050, Category: Best U.S. Restaurant Bar. Details: 4130 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix. 602-612-2961, The winners will be announced at the 19th annual Spirited Awards Ceremony, which takes place on July 24, 2025, in New Orleans. Reach the reporter at BAnooshahr@ Follow @baharcreative on Instagram. Christopher Gross loathes mustard: plus other things I learned at his favorite restaurant This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix bars named best in US for 'remarkable cocktails'
