Dale DeGroff | King Cocktail
A mentor to the nation’s top bartenders and recipient of a James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award, Dale DeGroff, in the span of his three decades in the industry, has undoubtedly earned the moniker…
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Three-Drink Minimum: Bartending With Dale DeGroff
Up now, the legendary Dale DeGroff with a Whiskey Smash-Julep mash-up and the drink that inspired him to shake with fresh fruit.
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Dale DeGroff’s Champagne Cobbler
Orange, lemon and pineapple add brightness and acidity to Dale DeGroff's take on the Champagne Cobbler.
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Big Spender
A tequila-based cocktail with an extravagant rosé Champagne topper.
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Whiskey Peach Smash
Dale DeGroff adds fresh peaches for a summery smash.
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Dale DeGroff’s Alabama Slammer
Dale DeGroff's take on this '70s and '80s Roll Tide! rallying cry of a drink.
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Dale DeGroff’s Martini
A simple and strong 7:1 Martini with a straightforward, purist style.
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Classic Champagne Punch
For his take on Champagne punch, Dale DeGroff adapted a popular 20th-century recipe built on Cognac.
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Brandy Flip
The spiritous companion to the classic Sherry Flip is a classic combination of whole egg, brandy and sugar, shaken to a frothy head and garnished with fresh nutmeg.
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Art of the Free Pour
Unbeknownst to most customers, a great debate is stirring among bartenders across America about how exactly booze is poured into their mixing tins. Leslie Pariseau on the merits of free…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photos: Lizzie Munro
