Alton's Best Bets for a Summer Bar
From his least favorite cocktail trends to his best bets for an at-home bar, Alton answered our top questions.
Cocktail trends you’re over/cocktail trends you’re into
Over: I’m over anything that involves a cheese-stuffed olive because I don’t like cheese in my booze.
Into: I’m into anything with aged rum and classic punches.
Favorite summer drink?
Gin and tonic
Top 5 mixers for a home bar
1. Tonic concentrate
2. Soda siphon for soda water
3. Simple syrup
4. Fernet Branca
5. Amaro
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