Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Our judging panel comprised of working bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, bar consultants and, more importantly, top influential Chilled 100 members with on-premise buying power, who are ready to judge, rate, and award your spirit’s brand. Enter now and save ! Enter now and save ! Basically, a witch doctor.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Happy High, Mumbai’s premium bartending institute, recently hosted the inaugural Young Bartender Challenge 2024 , in partnership with A-Star Academy, a hotel school in Mumbai. The event was sponsored by Smoke Lab Vodka , Mohulo Gin, and Smoke Lab Water.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category. Travis Gauvin, bartender, Sur Lie , Portland, Maine “I think Slane is underrated, perhaps in large part because some brands have an outsized influence or cultural representation in the category. No brainer.” Bottled at a hefty 57.15

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. If the bar is particularly busy it doesn’t make sense to offer something complicated. From old-school builds to timeless tropical drinks, these are the cocktails bartenders wish their patrons would opt for more often. “What’s good here?” The Last Word.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

That’s why we asked 14 bartenders to share their own go-to tequilas, both behind the stick and on their home bar carts. Shane Mstroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “I’m gonna go a little more niche with Fuentesca’s 2018 Huertas Las Antenas Blanco. Here’s what they said.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

To bridge the gap, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite bottles for bourbon beginners. Some bartenders mentioned bottles that are slightly lower in alcohol to soften the spirituous burn the category is known for, while others chose their picks because they’re ubiquitous and accessible.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bartenders can simplify this process, which makes perfect sense. After all, they tend to enjoy educating curious customers about the new labels hanging out on their back bars. With that in mind, we asked 11 bartenders what new bourbons have found a home at their watering holes. Great for shaken and stirred drinks, it’s 115.1

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VinePair

JULY 23, 2024

There are also some tequila cocktails that, in the eyes of bartenders, have a little less bang. So, what tequila cocktails are considered overrated in the bartending community? Shane Mastroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “The most overrated tequila cocktail is a Tequila Sunrise.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

If your home bar shows a conspicuous absence of rum despite an affinity for Daiquiris, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Volcanique.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skilled bartenders can identify these singular properties and use them to their advantage. But which brands are beloved behind the bar? To find out, we asked 14 bartenders what vodka they prefer to use in their drinks. Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Bartenders are familiar with this concept. With that in mind, we asked 25 bartenders to name their favorite bang-for-your-buck bourbon. Sheila Arndt, lead bartender, Chef John Folse’s Restaurant R’evolution , New Orleans “When it comes to a great bourbon at an approachable cost, I would lean on Old Forester 100 Proof.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Fortunately, bartenders love to geek out about what’s new in the marketplace. That’s why we asked 11 bartenders to pick their favorite new bottle they’ve added to their bar program. 9 Blanco Tequila Amatiteña Origen Blanco “The best new tequila that’s earned a spot on our bar is Cambio Tequila Blanco.

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VinePair

JULY 2, 2024

To demonstrate this, we asked 15 bartenders to share their thoughts on the Scotch that provides them the most bang for their buck. Shane Mastroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “ Harleston Green Scotch is a great well. Adrian Lindsay, bar manager, Missy Lane’s Assembly Room , Durham, N.C.

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VinePair

MAY 16, 2024

That’s why we asked 12 bartenders what bottles we should reach for when we’re seeking the best bang for our buck. Keith Larry, partner and bar manager, Little Rascal , NYC “El Tesoro Blanco is never hard to find and is made by a living tequila legend, Carlos Camarena. 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In fact, the Bacardi Global Consumer Survey finds that the Gin & Tonic is the top bar call for 2024, beating out the Mojito at #2 and the Margarita at #3. Queen Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has noticed a gradual increase in the popularity of gin among patrons, says bar manager Karol Ansaldi. Brown-Forman Corp.,

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

With this in mind, bartenders and beverage directors have grown increasingly interested in the new and small-batch rums popping up on shelves. To get to know the category better, we asked bartenders from across the country to share with us the new (and new to them!) bottles that have recently earned a spot on their back bars.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A new generation of passionate bartenders is emerging into cocktail competitions and bars near you. In our upcoming February edition of Bartender magazine, Cara Devine has interviewed five of these personalities. Even better, they are shaking off the stereotypes of bartending and doing things their own way.

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

2024 Bartender Spirits Awards: Extended Super Early Bird Deadline! As we step into the season of gatherings, gratitude, and good spirits, we’re thrilled to extend the super early bird deadline for the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards. Why Enter Bartender Spirits Awards? View the details here.

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The application period for the 2025 Red Coat apprentice class is now open, running December 11, 2024 – January 31, 2025. In 2024, we saw a record number of Red Coat applications, both in total submissions and unique countries represented. states and 28 countriesincluding Argentina, Australia, South Korea, Turkey, and beyond.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Notes Garth Poe, bar manager at Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, TN, created this recipe. Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. The post 10 Mocktails for 2024 appeared first on Cheers. Mount with ice and shake.

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Bartender.com

AUGUST 15, 2024

His enthusiasm for the business drove him to quickly climb the ranks, and within three years, he transitioned from food runner to Assistant Food and Beverage Manager. After five successful years at the Boston College Club, Luis ventured to Upstate New York, where he joined Wegmans, a renowned grocery store chain, as a bar manager.

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Bartender.com

JUNE 26, 2024

I like to see bartenders grow into their own and be their own person.” While BARTENDER® has known Steve for several years, it has been an absolute honor and pleasure getting to know him and his team better, and we’re excited to share more with you here. I say to them that I don’t want them to be a bunch of me’s. ‘I

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

At one of my favorite bars in the world, the proprietor and head bartender posts a calendar to social media at the start of each month to share its upcoming schedule and indicate which days the bar will be closed. The fact it takes me away from the bar,” van Beek says. One month last year, it was 18 days. Another, 14.

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As an exclusive mentorship program designed for up-and-coming bartenders, TOTCF will welcome 40 new apprentices to join the 2024 CAP Red Coat class. The 2024 CAP Red Coat class will be announced on May 1, 2024.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Notes Garth Poe, bar manager at Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, TN, created this recipe. Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. The post 10 Mocktails for 2024 appeared first on Cheers. Mount with ice and shake.

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Australian Bartender

JULY 16, 2024

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION 2024 Proudly presented by Australian Bartender Dimitri Rtshiladze, Bar Owner & Operator (Foxtrot Unicorn, Nieuw Ruin & Edward & Ida’s, Perth) Each year at the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards an individual is recognised with the award for Outstanding Contribution.

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PubClub

APRIL 10, 2024

I’m back at Bartender’s Weekend this year. For those not familiar, Bartender’s Weekend is a gathering of epic proportions for bartenders and others of us in the nightlife and bar industry. A False Idol bartender makes a Mount Gay rum drink during Bartender’s Week in San Diego.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 5, 2024

2024 Bartender Spirits Awards Final Call For Entry. The 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards is all set to happen in May in Chicago and this year brings America’s top bartenders as judges. The judging panel consists entirely of top bartenders at U.S restaurants, bars, clubs and pubs. Who are the Judges?

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Sydney turned the weather on for Bar Week this year, and the final night, the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards on Wednesday, 11 September, was no exception, with the deck at Doltone House bathed in sunlight for the pre-drinks.

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Tales of the Cocktail

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

2024 grant recipients include Another Round, Another Rally (Phoenix, Arizona), Focus on Health (USA), and Safe Bars (Washington D.C.). 2024 grant recipients include Another Round, Another Rally (Phoenix, Arizona), Focus on Health (USA), and Safe Bars (Washington D.C.).

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Flor de Caña Rum, the world’s first Carbon Neutral and Fair-Trade certified spirit, has announced the opening of registrations for the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge 2024, a unique platform that aims to inspire and promote sustainable mixology among the global bartender community to collectively build a greener future.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 8, 2024

I remember really wanting to learn about bartending when I was in high school and I actually went to a bartending course in a bowling alley in Nashville, Tennessee when I was 17. She finds the competition process very valuable and would encourage other bartenders to push past any reservations they may have to reap the rewards.

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As an exclusive mentorship program designed for up-and-coming bartenders, TOTCF will welcome 40 new apprentices to join the 2024 CAP Red Coat class. The 2024 CAP Red Coat class will be announced on May 1, 2024.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This feature is part of our 2024 Next Wave Awards. It’s been just over 16 years since Julie Reiner and her wife and business partner Susan Fedroff opened their award-winning bar Clover Club in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Macy no longer tends bar there, but remains a creative consultant.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 8, 2024

In partnership with World Class World Class GB 2024 competitors. Which is showcasing, training and inspiring bartenders from all around the world – from fancy five-star establishments through to funky independents and everything in between. They could also follow up to see how they’re getting on.”

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Tales of the Cocktail

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Chosen from a pool of individuals, organizations, or 501(c)3 non-profits that improve the lives of bartenders and hospitality workers, grantees were selected by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Philanthropy & Development Committee, who are key stakeholders with a passion for improving the industry. “We

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