Peter Suderman

3 days ago | cocktailswithsuderman.substack.com | Peter Suderman

In general, I have not been very impressed with ready-to-drink cocktails. No, I have not tried every single option on the market or conducted an in-depth survey. I am open to having my mind changed. But in my limited, idiosyncratic experience, pre-made, store-bought cocktails—especially those that come in single-serve containers—tend to fall somewhere between not-quite-good-enough-to-finish and so-bad-I-wonder-if-the-producers-have-ever-tasted-a-good-cocktail.

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1 week ago | cocktailswithsuderman.substack.com | Peter Suderman

Close Company, the newest bar from Death & Co., launched this week in Nashville. It has a conversation pit and mini Martinis. It bills itself as a “neighborhood bar,” which is apparently a big thing now. It very much seems like we are entering an era of “retro” cocktail bars that are designed to capture a laid-back form of nostalgia for the high-end cocktail bars of 15 to 20 years ago. I’m not mad about it. But it makes me feel old. A small wine importer helped make the winning case against tariffs.

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1 week ago | cocktailswithsuderman.substack.com | Peter Suderman

I thought I was done with raspberries. But it turned out that raspberries weren’t done with me. And after a few experiments and iterations, which I will trace for you below, I ended up with one of my personal favorite original cocktails. I think you’ll like it too. Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, theories, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes. So many recipes! Become a paid subscriber and never miss a drink.