Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Where most cocktail festivals celebrate local talent and bars, Arizona Cocktail Weekend champions both local and international bartenders with the Top Bars event, held on Sunday. This event is what really sets Arizona Cocktail Weekend—founded by celebrated bartender Ross Simon— apart from others. 16-20, 2024 Tickets start at $50.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Nobody knows this hidden gem-studded landscape quite like the pros, so we asked 14 bartenders to name their favorite underrated gems. Afzal Kaba, bartender, Musaafer , Houston “ Lion’s Tail. Courtney Phillips, bartender, Revivalist at 106 Jefferson , Huntsville, Ala. It’s very crisp, autumnal, and delicious.

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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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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Last year, Pantone’s Viva Magenta was named 2023’s Color of the Year and we wrote about how this inspired many bartenders to welcome the inclusion of pomegranate and/or hibiscus in cocktails, to honor Viva Magenta’s bright, ruby velvet color. The 2024 Color of the Year was just recently announced: Peach Fuzz. Ghost Pepper Tequila 1 oz.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

So what could possibly change in 2024? Here are 10 drinks trends to look out for in 2024. But in 2024, expect to see a lot more wines eschewing color-categorization altogether. Everyone had their highly specific Martini specs down to a science and knew which allocated bottle of bourbon they were willing to splurge on.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This feature is part of our 2024 Next Wave Awards. “I Raised among the retro culture of Los Angeles and a tiki enthusiast before he was old enough to drink — he came to the culture via exotica music in high school — Richard ditched his focus on a radio career to get into bartending. That often requires looking at newer ideas to do so.”

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Australian Bartender

MAY 16, 2024

valued at $385) and the invitation to submit a new entry for Top 10, with a 1 in 5 chance of making it through. From there, Top 10 are invited to Paris and Cognac in October for an all expenses paid live Global Final. And for the Top 3 bartenders? and Extra Old (X.O) From the cellars of Cognac to the palaces of England for whom V.S.O.P

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

I was talking to a longtime bartender friend recently about the way things were back in the early days of the cocktail renaissance, around the time when we’d first met, almost 20 years ago. In our March/April 2024 issue , we explore the depth of today’s vermouth category.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

If a cocktail or technique goes viral among the social media app’s estimated 145 million American users , it’s almost inevitable that bartenders will get flooded with requests for whatever the trend is, even if nobody knew it existed the week before. Bartenders typically tolerate such shenanigans with grace and aplomb.

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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. The nature of gin, being a complex blend of herbs, spices and fruits, makes it one of the most playful and versatile spirits in our bartenders’ toolkit. Brown-Forman Corp.,

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 25, 2024

What went down… On Tuesday morning, the third Regional Final for The Perfect Blend Cocktail Competition 2024 was held in Melbourne. Bartenders flocked to BYRDI , meeting their host for the day, Luke Whearty , before embarking on a day of outdoor adventures at Victoria’s Restaurant of the Year, O.My.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

But the real magic comes in the form of a vermouth highball that hits your table at the exact same time, containing mineral water and the “dirty ice” the Martini was stirred with. Part of this new direction included introducing Sunday brunch, with a dedicated drinks menu designed by renowned NYC bartender Sother Teague.

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Australian Bartender

JULY 7, 2024

Quickfire Cocktail Competition, where bartenders and mixologists alike will have the chance to showcase their skills of precision and speed. Quickfire Cocktail Competition 2024? – Float the mixture on cola in a highball or viva le grand glass. Win a $2000 cash prize! Authentic Batching Co.

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Notes Oscar Garcia, lead bartender at seafood grill Corvina in Boca Raton, FL, created this recipe. Pour into a highball glass filled with ice. The post Fourth of July Cocktails for 2024 appeared first on Cheers. . Stoli Blueberry vodka Blueberries Mint Instructions Muddle 6 blueberries and mint in a shaker tin.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Depending what bartender you’re ordering from, it might have kombucha! This begs the question: What the hell is a Spritz in 2024? Some bartenders run it back to the drink’s original core elements as a White Wine Spritzer, where wine with a splash of soda and a citrus garnish suffice. Beer, even!

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. The post 10 Mocktails for 2024 appeared first on Cheers. Add grenadine to the bottom of the glass. Add crushed or pebble ice. Top with sparkling water.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

They wanted the bourbon to stand out, so they opted for a round bottle, favored by bartenders for its ease of pouring and shelf fit. In May 2024, Jeptha Creed Distillery is set to unveil their inaugural six-year-old offering: a wheated bourbon mashbill. Add ice and remaining ingredients. Stir and top with black tea. Garnish with lemon.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice. The post 10 Mocktails for 2024 appeared first on Cheers. Add grenadine to the bottom of the glass. Add crushed or pebble ice. Top with sparkling water.

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VinePair

JANUARY 29, 2024

Average price: $28 Carpano Antica Formula 1786 A burly bartender staple, Carpano Antica serves the archetypal sweet vermouth profile, but with extra layers and nuance — like drinking a great bottle of red wine that’s spent some time in a decanter. The article The 15 Best Sweet Vermouths for Your Manhattan (2024) appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2025

That profile makes this a great selection for highballs and Margaritas, while the price bolsters its selection as a cocktail staple. Bartenders love it and weve raved about Teremanas blanco in the past. Dulce Vida blanco leans into peel, along with supporting mineral aromas and vibrant pepper undertones across its nose and palate.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

Bartenders from around the world entered for the chance to win an exclusive trip to Scotland Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch Whisky, has announced the winners of its second Black Label Global Bartender Challenge. It is truly humbling and I want to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JUNE 17, 2024

This nonprofit bartender and hospitality community garden not only provides a space for bartenders to grow their own ingredients but also fosters a sense of community and sustainability. As we navigate through 2024, let us remember that every action, no matter how small, contributes to a larger movement of positive change.

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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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The Cocktail Lovers

JULY 8, 2024

I expected everyone would do some kind of Highball with Johnnie Walker Black and an old fashioned-style cocktail for Johnnie Walker Blue. You also learn from the other bartenders as well. And of course, I can’t wait to show everyone around the world what GB’s bartenders are capable of. How did you approach it?

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Cocktails with Suderman

AUGUST 30, 2024

Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes. But there will be several under-the-radar drinks that aren’t widely known but should be, including several of my favorite new-to-me drinks of 2024. So many recipes!

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Bartender.com

OCTOBER 1, 2024

30, 2024 – Flavor, first. Given how regularly this herb appears in people’s kitchens, Cilantro is poised to win over home mixologists as well as world-class bartenders. 1, 2024 and available nationwide via Empirical.co. Empirical Cilantro is a bold, innovative spirit set to shake up cocktail culture New York, Sept.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JUNE 17, 2024

This nonprofit bartender and hospitality community garden not only provides a space for bartenders to grow their own ingredients but also fosters a sense of community and sustainability. As we navigate through 2024, let us remember that every action, no matter how small, contributes to a larger movement of positive change.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Tanqueray London Dry Gin Poll bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts on their favorite London Dry gin and three names consistently come up: Fords , Beefeater , and Tanqueray. Here’s hoping this one returns in 2024. Not only apt for sipping, mix with fizzy water for a classy highball when session drinks are on the agenda.

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BarLifeUK

MAY 15, 2024

Sixty Nine Bartenders from around the UK, France, and Germany to compete in Nc’nean Creations 2024 Nc’nean Creations has been one of the best competitions on the circuit since its launch in 2022, and now, in its third year, Creations is also becoming one of the biggest.

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Spiritz

MAY 1, 2024

In tune with the evolving culture across the world, Indian consumers are now more than willing to experiment with their whisky, and a whisky highball is the latest trend, infused as it is with several interesting elements. That is one of the reasons DEWAR’S is the perfect choice when making a highball.

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

To explore this variance, we asked 18 bartenders what they choose when they simply want a bourbon that brings joy to the palate every time, any time. Patrick Gibson, bartender, Jack Rose Dining Saloon , Washington, D.C. Evan Flynn, head bartender, Death & Co , Denver “ Wyoming Whiskey’s Double Cask Bourbon.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

WORLD BARTENDER DAY | FEBRUARY 24 th A DAY TO CELEBRATE THE CRAFT. A DAY TO CELEBRATE THE BARTENDER. For World Bartender Day , you’ll now be able to show your support and order their concoction and experience the storytelling behind it for yourself (not just the judges!). Which bartenders are representing your State?

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Cheers

AUGUST 21, 2024

Here are seven we like for 2024. Strain all contents into a highball over fresh ice. Notes Tyler Faust, bartender at The Citizen in Alys Beach, FL, created this recipe. The post Labor Day Weekend Drinks For 2024 appeared first on Cheers. Shake vigorously and quickly. Open the shaker and add club soda. Shake vigorously.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

Here are the 30 best tequilas to drink in 2024. Average price: $30 Rating: 89 See Review Teremana Small Batch Tequila Blanco Embraced by bartenders and unstuffy agave enthusiasts, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana is no run-of-the-mill celebrity tequila. Mix in highballs or spirit-forward stirred drinks.

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Australian Bartender

JULY 17, 2024

This is the entire list of finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, as voted by you, the bar industry of Australia. 7-11 September, 2024 www.sydneybarweek.com.au The Bar Awards Finally, they are all here. If you don’t get an email, please reach out to us at amy@spantonmedia.com.

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The Cocktail Lovers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

We like to think of it as a pHD in the art of Japanese bartending. More than a cursory nod in the direction of what is probably the most revered bartending styles in the world, this particular platform is devised to go deeper, offering those who are participating in the programme practical advice in all aspects of Japanese culture.

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

The Vodka Y Soda isn’t just a two-ingredient highball; they add guava and pasilla into the mix, and the result is refreshing and intensely flavorful. Fast-forward to 2024. Romeo’s , helmed by alumni of fellow EV-staple Virginia’s, offers a chill spot for fancy drinks and basic highballs in an aesthetic that references the ‘90s.

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