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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 29 MIN

Is a Cocktail Backlash Brewing?

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Prompted in part by some recent experiences, Adam, Joanna, and Zach wonder if a backlash to the cocktail movement is coming. Will the veritable ocean of ambitious, perhaps lightly-tested cocktails made by relatively new bartender at eyewatering prices turn would-be cocktail drinkers off? Does the average cocktail drinker really just prefer a reasonably priced classic cocktail? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and cheers! Zach is reading: We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Cocktail Order Tells You the Most About a Guest? Joanna is reading: In Search of the Oldest Bar in New York City Adam is reading: Often Dismissed by the Industry, Club Bartending Endures Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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