Bar Trends: Then & Now
The spirit, cocktail, glass and mixologist of the moment, then and now.
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Then
Now
Spirit
Scotch
Smoky, blended or single-malt; dominated America in the late ’70s. (Above: Scotch cocktails)
Credit: © Frances Janisch
Tequila
High-end bottles (some numbered) created a vogue for the good stuff. (Above: Tequila cocktails)
Cocktail
Credit: © Tina Rupp
The Margarita
The drink of the ’80s, served in big glasses with well-salted rims.
The Manhattan
A new lounge favorite, whether classic or given a mixologist’s update.
Glass
Shot Glass
Especially popular when emblazoned with icons like Pac-Man.
The Coupe
A shallow, elegant glass ideal for all kinds of classic cocktails.
Mixologist
Dale DeGroff
Father of modern mixology; ruled NYC’s Rainbow Room.
Sasha Petraske
Classic cocktail revivalist; founded NYC’s Milk & Honey in 2000.