Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In 2002, while he was working at LAB Bar in London, the late Ghanaian mixologist Douglas Ankrah invented a modern cocktail classic: the Pornstar Martini. In colonial text, it is illegal for Ivorians to own a distillery, noted Alexander Quest, a bar owner, consultant, and co-founder of Abidjan Cocktail Week in Ivory Coast.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

As drinkers’ palates have evolved and become more sophisticated and complex, their desire for a well-constructed bar menu and top-shelf drink program is essential. Here are a few simple tips to take your bar menu and drink program to the next level. Alcohol-free cocktails do not have to be cloyingly sweet or boring.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

In our March/April issue , Jennifer Fiedler explores the growing wave of Spanish wine bars and restaurants. The following are Spanish wine bars on our radar. Bar Vinazo, Brooklyn, New York The newest venture from sommelier, author, and restaurateur Joe Campanale, Bar Vinazo celebrates his love for Spanish wines.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Throughout his career, he has been involved in many aspects of restaurant operations, from designing cafés and bars to leading front and back-of-house teams. Position on The Today Show Currently, I curate and present lists of my favorite alcoholic beverages and sometimes food on The Today Show. Strain into the prepared chilled glass.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

took bars by storm in late 2022. It’s also the occasional subject of more tone-deaf discussions; type “Is a Negroni” into Google, and “a girly drink” and “a man’s drink” both populate the search bar. Here, five bars from five different cities across the country break down exactly how they price a standard Negroni. Profit: $7.27

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Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Inuman Team Inuman Upstairs, 167 Exhibition Street, Melbourne @inuman.melb Filipino culture meets contemporary mixology with the launch of Inuman, Melbourne’s first Filipino cocktail bar, which opened on November 1, 2024. Named after the Tagalog word for “drinking,” Inuman celebrates the Filipino tradition of gathering over drinks.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Bar Convent Brooklyn, June 11th and 12th, in Industry City brings a unique opportunity to meet, connect, and celebrate liquid culture with fellow bar, restaurant, and spirits industry professionals. Can you share any highlights or exciting developments we can expect at Bar Convent Brooklyn this year?

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

And a bar without good craic? “There’s nothing nicer in the bar business than the hum of conversation with no background noise.” The bars in Ireland when we were young were conversation bars. There’s nothing nicer in the bar business than the hum of conversation with no background noise.” How was the craic?”

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

She figured a small, neighborhood spot with shorter shifts, devoted regulars, and a conscientious owner could provide more flexibility and support during her pregnancy and postpartum period than the high-end cocktail bar in downtown Austin, Texas, where shed been knocking out 12- to 14-hour shifts. It was an intentional choice, she says.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont San Francisco hotel, which first opened its doors in 1945, has long been a Tiki institution and immersive experience. Having an alcohol-free section to the menu was also important to include, ensuring that families with children can still come and enjoy The Tonga Room.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

Denver emerged as the focal point of the beverage alcohol industry, hosting over 2,400 professionals for Access LIVE 2025. Attendees participated in Mixology Workshops, refined their elevator pitches at The Brand Building Bar, and engaged with wholesalers in one-on-one meetings covering etiquette, feedback, and product packaging.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Innovative touches and twists by bartenders have shown just how cinnamon is having its own Renaissance as a trendy new kick to beloved bar cocktails. Its arguably the true and purest cinnamon, satisfying those bar guests eager for health benefits. But the list of to-dos behind the bar is already so long. Banana Syrup 1/4 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

.” The Astral Margarita is available nationwide in two large sized formats: 350ml ( SRP: $13.99) and 750ml ( SRP: $25.99) , serving four and eight cocktails per glass bottle, respectively, with an average ABV (alcohol by volume) of 20%. The post Raise the Bar at Home with Diageo’s Astral Margarita!

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BarLifeUK

JUNE 24, 2024

A tour of the bars and purveyors of alcohol to be found in Tooting Market If, like me, you require a pretty compelling reason to travel to a non-local part of London on a day off, I would offer Pakistani restaurant Dawat as ample reason to make the trek to Tooting. Boom Bap’s menu is quite B@1-y, albeit much smaller.

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A Bar Above

MARCH 7, 2025

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI [*This post is sponsored by The Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 in Las Vegas. By blending efficiency with personalization, AI and other tech tools are redefining how bars and restaurants operate, just like the rest of the world. Chris, Julia, the team, and I all hope to see you there!]

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

He is also an advocate for mindful drinking and believes that non-alcoholic drinks should be just as creative and delicious as traditional cocktails. When it comes to creating a successful bar program, Fournier believes in focusing on both the details and guest preferences.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Table of Contents : Join the Sober October Challenge Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol 3 Custom Mocktail Recipes Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks Final Thoughts It’s my favorite time of year! Sober October is a fantastic way to take a break from alcohol, reset your drinking habits, and discover a bunch of delicious non-alcoholic drinks.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Zebra striping the coined term for alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks within a session falls under this distinction. In this case, the volley references a style of mindful drinking thats uniquely suited to feed off the zeitgeist of the no- and low-alcohol movement. Its also a rather terrific conversation starter.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

With a mission to solve cocktail problems, Cheeky simplifies the process of creating bar-quality beverages without compromising on quality or flavor. Espresso that has been sitting for a few hours doesn’t foam up properly, and most people (or high-volume bars) can’t pull fresh shots for every cocktail.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We here at A Bar Above obviously love cocktails– as do you, I’m sure, since you’re on this site. But “without alcohol” does not have to signal the end of delicious and the beginning of boring! Whatever the origin, though, we have all learned by now that “mocktail” means a non-alcoholic drink meant to replicate a cocktail.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

In our May/June 2024 issue , Kate Bernot explores the levels of dedication (even obsession) that bars are devoting to create the perfect, bubbly highball. ” In pursuit of this precision, bars have built their own Rube Goldberg–like carbonation systems, or taken to importing water with specific mineral content.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

This acquisition brings together two complementary approaches to cocktail culture: Cocktail Courier excels as a high-volume cocktail bar, crafting and delivering expertly-made cocktails at scale, partnering with iconic brands and events such as the Grammys, Oscars, and Netflix.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 5, 2024

We’re rounding out Dry January with three non-alcoholic drinks: the Piña Colada, Aperol Spritz, and Strawberry Daiquiri. These delicious mocktails are some of our favorite drinks without alcohol– and even though they’re great for hot summer days, they’re equally good alcohol-free party options all year long.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Vuolo’s a popular Italian restaurant and bar located in Winthrop, Massachusetts offers a detailed cocktail menu featuring between 15-17 cocktails every three months and rotates a specials menu with their most exciting three-four ideas every month. I have recently had a deeper thought on consumption and the industry. I always have.

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Cheers

JANUARY 7, 2025

North American airport concessionaire Paradies Lagardre has partnered with Atlantas non-alcoholic bottle shop The Zero Co. to offer four alcohol-free selections at its wine bar concept Vino Volo starting in January. The following non-alcoholic beverages, with tasting notes from The Zero Co. The Zero Co. The Zero Co.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

With spring eagerly anticipated, our minds are abuzz with thoughts of the tantalizing flavors that will adorn the menus of New York’s premier bars this season. The enduring popularity of non-alcoholic and agave-based cocktails continues to hold firm, and Alex Dominguez of Bar Calico agrees.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 28, 2025

This exploration highlights the latest trends in Londons cocktail bars, showcasing what makes a night out in the capital truly unforgettable. Bars throughout the city are experimenting with unusual ingredients, techniques, and presentation styles to craft delicious and visually striking drinks.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The two together with the a new book that is sure to steal the attention of lovers of libations: Behind Bars: True Crime Stories of Whiskey Heists, Beer Bandits, and Fake Million-Dollar Wines. Behind Bars shares numerous historical and relatively recent stories of crime and illegal shenanigans from the spirits industry.

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PUNCH

MARCH 24, 2025

The Boilerfaker, a shot of alcohol plus nonalcoholic beer, is trending at bars across the country as a new method of drinking in moderation.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2024

But everyone’s relationship with alcohol is different, and, for me, moderation is key all year long. Fortunately, whether you’re booze-free for a day or the foreseeable future, the caliber and availability of alcohol-free options keeps improving. Self-reflection is always a great idea! My current obsession is St.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

According to the new UP excise policy for 2025-26, low-alcohol bars — which serve only beer and wine — will pop up in Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra and Lucknow. Café hoppers in select cities of Uttar Pradesh will soon have the option of ordering a beer or wine with their meal.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Banana Syrup Bar spoon of Cinnamon Dash of Vanilla Extract Preparation Blend until consistent and clarified overnight in the refrigerator. Coquito can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.For a thicker texture, you can omit the evaporated milk and use more cream of coconut.For a non-alcoholic version, simply skip the rum.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

You rely on alcohol or caffeine too much: If you drink to relax or down energy drinks to get through a shift, thats a red flag. Stay hydrated, eat full mealsnot just bar snacksand make time for movement, even if its just a quick walk before your shift. If you catch every cold that comes around, burnout might be the cause.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 9, 2024

However, the recent reinstatement signals a shift back to generating municipal revenue through alcohol sales, a crucial part of Dubai’s fiscal strategy. It is expected to increase retail prices for alcoholic beverages, impacting both consumers and businesses.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When this craving hits out at a bar, it might be tempting to ask the bartender for an “extra strong” drink. Further, these orders can sometimes come across as a sneaky way for drinkers to get a little extra alcohol for the price of a regular drink. But according to industry pros, that might not be the best approach.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Adonis Simple and low in alcohol, this classic is the perfect aperitif. Clean Slate In this low-alcohol cocktail, Manzanilla sherry meets bianco vermouth, Salers and Scrappy’s Orleans bitters. 50/50 Tomato Margarita Manzanilla sherry lowers the proof and increases the savoriness of this tomato mezcal margarita.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

Despite being sober for over a year, LP continues to consult and craft both alcoholic and non-alcoholic mocktails, drawing on her decade-long experience in the industry. ’s new line of non-alcoholic cocktails, marking a significant expansion into the world of mocktails. ” Any favorite bars?

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