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We Ask Stevan Miller of Esmè about Spirits-Free Drinking

Chilled Magazine

Whether you’re committed to a year-round alcohol-free lifestyle or kicking off 2025 with Dry January, Esm, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Chicago, offers a range of culinary-inspired non-alcoholic cocktails. “Bar Esme is a refined and intimate cocktail destination.

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Erick Castro and the Quest to Preserve the Neighborhood Bar

Imbibe Magazine

in the San Diego drinks scene , Erick Castro has long been known for his lavish-leaning cocktail programs at bars that could fairly be described as opulent. The apothecary-inspired Polite Provisions was a pioneer of the city’s craft cocktail scene when it opened more than a decade ago.

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Say Hello to New York Bartender Week

Imbibe Magazine

The event also invites sports bars, dive bars, hotel bars, and restaurant bars—not just craft cocktail bars—outside of New York City to participate. In 2025, the agency will be partnering with other states in the U.S. Photo by Lizzie Munro Bars that want to join the festivities can sign up until October 6.

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Meet the National Finalists for the VinePair x Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest

VinePair

Contestants were tasked with creating unique twists on the Old Fashioned recipe using Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon or Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey as the cocktails base. 26, 2025, they will head to Kentucky where they will compete in a live competition finale.

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED: The Six Brothers Mahura Masters

Bar Magazine

Competition entrants had the unique opportunity to be among the first to craft their perfect serve using a yet-unreleased spirit. Six Brothers Mahura, the worlds first commercially distilled Mahura, revives an ancient Indian spirit on the brink of its resurgence.

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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces World’s Sustainable Cocktail Champion Sponsored by Flor de Caña

Tales of the Cocktail

Bartenders from across the world are encouraged to showcase their creativity by crafting cocktails that not only tantalize the taste buds but also prioritize sustainability through the use of eco-friendly ingredients and techniques. From there, the semi-finalists will advance to the Global Finals in Nicaragua in February 2025.

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FUNKIN Cocktails in focus with Hyppolite Civins

The Cocktail Lovers

Thats where our One, Two and Three step solutions come in: Solution one: Our ready-to-drink cocktails, available in bottles and nitro-infused cans. These are perfect for bartenders who might not have the formal training or tools to craft cocktails. This solution makes shaking up a cocktail as easy as pouring a beer.

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