Its a must for mojitosbut isnt ideal for every mixed drink.

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Certain drinks are timeless.

Take a bubblyspritz, citrusyBees Knees, or the dessert-in-a-glass that is theGrasshopper.

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And of course we cant forget the OG: anOld Fashioned.

Otherdrink trendsfly by quicker than the newest popular TikTok aesthetic.

Remember 2023s here-today, gone-tomorrowOlive Oil MartinisandBone Broth Cocktails?

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One of the latest cocktail trends proves that something old can become new again.

Plus, they leave us with a shaken cocktail recipe you’re free to try at home.

What Are Dirty Dump Drinks?

spicy margarita with lime and jalapeños

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This technique is different from the more traditional method of double straining or fine straining.

Should You Try Dirty Dump Drinks?

Still, as a busy bartender these days, sometimes you have to prioritize efficiency.

“In fact, there are certain drinks and certain circumstances that rightfully allow us to go off-script.”

Embracing this method allows bartenders tocraft cocktailsthat are delicious and rich in character," he says.

(Raya recommends saving the top-shelf bottles for a classically-made cocktail that really lets it shine.)

Dirty Dump Spicy Margarita

Yield: 1 cocktail

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