Chilled Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

Bartending can be exciting, but long shifts, late nights and dealing with customers nonstop can take a toll. 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. Setting Boundaries Bartending often comes with pressure to pick up extra shifts or stay late.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Low-cost, high-quality bourbons get plenty of love from enthusiasts and the bartending community alike. To help with such brown spirit spelunking, we asked 16 bartenders to share their thoughts on the most underrated cheap bourbons on the market. Roberto Munoz, bartender, Sap Sua , Denver “Old Grand Dad Bonded is an absolute gem.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It’s no secret — bartenders love rye whiskey. When it comes to choosing a flavorful yet affordable rye, it’s no surprise that bartenders have some strong opinions. If anyone knows which ryes deliver the best bang for your buck, it’s going to be a bartender. Here’s what they had to say. I love it in a Vieux Carré.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

To quench your curiosity, we’ve gathered insights from top-notch bartenders in the city to predict the springs palate-pleasing trends. 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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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. However, these requests tend to be vague, so bartenders are left not knowing what exactly the consumer wants. Either way, try to resist the urge to throw a vague “make it strong” request at a bartender.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

At-home bartenders are increasingly showing interest in taking their knowledge and skills beyond classic cocktails. Shaker & Spoon’s array of cocktail boxes, which can either be purchased as a gift or as part of a subscription, spotlight specific spirits, holidays, and guest bartenders.

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2025

An excellent bartender possesses a distinct set of skills. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. They build drinks with meticulous precision.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Unsurprisingly, different bartenders tend to prefer different styles of whiskey in their Hot Toddies. Sweet or spicy, mellow or hot, here are 11 bartender-recommended whiskeys for your next Hot Toddy. ” Valerie Diehl, bartender, Wildweed , Cincinnati “I personally love a good Irish whiskey like Slane for a Hot Toddy.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

And with the modern cocktail renaissance of the late ‘90s and early aughts, everything came full-circle as bartenders breathed new life into forgotten, bare-bones classics by riffing and reimagining them with different spirits and modifiers. To find the spec sweet spot, we asked eight bartenders how many cocktail ingredients is just too many.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2024

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. As bartenders, we have a lexicon of classic cocktails that we can draw inspiration from.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Or are you looking for the perfect gift for the bartender or cocktail enthusiast in your life? Bar & Kitchen Accessories Copyright A Bar Above Black Pour Spouts: A Stylish Way to Pour Perfectly OK, so you love the new black colored bartending kit but want to keep things consistent in your bar setup, right?

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Amber Archer was inspired to pursue bartending after realizing, as a 20-year-old floor manager, that she lacked bartending skills due to her age, which motivated her to learn about classic cocktails. She began bartending immediately after turning 21 and developed a passion for the beverage industry. Absolutely!

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Nobody knows these differences better than bartenders committed to whipping up the best drinks possible for guests, even if that drink is a humble Vodka Soda. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks? We love it.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

The martini is also making a comeback, with bartenders experimenting by adding unique ingredients like olive oil or savory flavors to this classic drink. Also noted is the growing popularity of low- and non-alcoholic cocktails, which are now more flavorful and exciting than ever.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Come fall and winter, though, when much of America’s greenery is frosted over, it can take a little more creativity — especially for the at-home bartender. To help you seize the seasons, we chatted with three NYC bartenders and got their secrets on how to get the most out of fall and winter produce.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

En route, guides from the Arca Tierra project , which connects farmers with bartenders, chefs, and consumers, explained that the many man-made islands in the canal belong to a massive agricultural project built to feed the Aztec empire centuries ago. We macerated the purple cauliflower heads in neutral alcohol for 24 hours.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Richie Barrow, general manager of the Nairobi-based Tribe Hotel , is helping to spearhead the upcoming Kenya Bartender Week. Part of the global expansion of New York Bartender Week , the celebration will take place in September 2025 in Nairobi on the sixth anniversary of Hero Bar , one of the most highly awarded bars in the country.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

Although I bartended for several years, the spirits business was not in my career plans. Like the events which gave gin the nickname “mother’s ruin” in the mid-1700s London, absinthe’s reputation was tarnished by unscrupulous profiteers who made cheap, adulterated, and dangerous imitations, marketed primarily to poor alcoholics.

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BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Bitter Truth 10 Bottle Give-Away Entry Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023 There are a few different dates kicking around for Bartender Appreciation Day, but because it falls right at the start of the month and is officially ‘nearly Christmas’, here at BarLifeUK we favour December 2nd. What can you tell us about it?

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Cheeky Espresso Syrup is redefining how bartenders approach Espresso Martinis and coffee-based drinks. Our MO at Cheeky is to solve “cocktail problems” for bartenders, whether they’re professionals or consumers making cocktails at home. What would you like bartenders to know about Cheeky Espresso Syrup?

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

This year, shes particularly excited about new features, including an expanded indoor courtyard, upgraded outdoor activations, and the debut of the no/low-alcohol pavilion, reflecting the rising demand for health-conscious and mindful drinking options. Sustainability remains at the heart of BCB Brooklyns mission.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Introduction: The Ascent to Mastery: Why Advanced Mixology Matters for Bartenders In the fiercely competitive world of bartending, merely knowing the basics is insufficient for true distinction. aging cocktails in small oak barrels), allow bartenders to create unique and complex flavors, pushing the boundaries of traditional cocktails.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

Alex Dominguez, head bartender at New York’s Bar Calico , is a fan of Fever-Tree. Max Reis of Mirate in Los Angeles also insists on chilling the alcohol before building the cocktail. Essentially carbonation thrives, especially with alcohol, the closest it is to its freezing point,” he explains.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Photo via www.unsplash.com Wondering what to give your favorite bartenders and mixologists this year? Trying to find the perfect gift for bartenders can definitely cause some stress! But don’t fret: If you are buying for a cocktail enthusiast or a professional bartender, we got you covered this holiday season.

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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. Non-Alcoholic First Class Flight Ingredients 1/2 oz. Cinnamon adds that sugar, spice, and everything nice to anythingfrom cocktails to coffee to cake. Banana Syrup 1/4 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

Expanding Leadership in At-Home Cocktails and Tech Enablement ShakeStir, the parent company of Cocktail Courier and Thirstie, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Shaker & Spoon, the premier cocktail subscription box service that has shipped over 10M+ cocktails to its thousands of home-bartender consumers for over a decade.

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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

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Photos by Gab Bonhi Beebe moved to Los Angeles after college and worked at an organic farm certification company while working at a juicer that was built as a cocktail bar for people who abstained from alcohol. I think newer bartenders should study the classic cocktails families and learn how they work, and how to modify them.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2024

Allan Katz loves bartending. His decades-long battle with chronic pain didn’t result from a freak accident or a sports injury; it’s the result of over two decades of bartending in craft cocktail bars across the country. The Occupational Hazards of Mixology Bartending can be glamorous.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

Offer Non-Alcoholic/Mocktail Options Low or no ABV drinks are becoming popular with the increased trend of healthy consciousness. Alcohol-free cocktails do not have to be cloyingly sweet or boring. Balance out the menu with an equal amount of sweet and spirit-forward cocktails and add a few savory and spicy options for diverse palates.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Position on The Today Show Currently, I curate and present lists of my favorite alcoholic beverages and sometimes food on The Today Show. Advice for bartenders To make a name for yourself in the industry, showcase your personality through branding, and don’t be afraid to stand out.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 24, 2024

The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley focuses on delivering high-quality, versatile products to bartenders when creating No and Low ABV cocktail menus. Bartenders will find that ready-to-use ingredients are more than just convenient. Our ready-to-use flavors can be a cost, time, waste, and labor lifesaver for a bartender.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

For a brief spell in the late ‘90s I was a lunch bartender at a neighborhood seafood restaurant in New York City. I’d been brought on as a waiter, but the seasoned bar staff, mostly primadonnas who conscientiously objected to daytime bartending, refused to work lunch. I could never be hired to do the same job today.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards, Emblems of Excellence and Bartender Seal of Approval Winners. This year’s competition featured spirits from all over the globe, mixers, non-alcoholic, sparkling wines, ready-to-drink, and everything from Calvados to CBD drinks.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 11, 2025

And while the emphasis at Flauer Alassio 2025 might appear to be on chefs, dishes and restaurants, this was the first year the event also welcomed in spirits, bars and bartenders to explore the increasingly important role edible flowers are playing in cocktails. Non-alcoholic refreshment amongst the Wisteria at Villa della Pergola 8.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

It is then finished with an extra chilled cerveza, an easygoing beer that screams summer and is like a lager: something low in alcohol, light-bodied, and very easy to drink. Zing Zang mixes allow bartenders (professional bartenders and home bartenders) to build flavorful, high-quality, bold drinks consistently and easily,” says Fishburne.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

They tend to drink a little hot, with alcohol content wavering between 100 and 140 proof. We asked 12 bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated barrel-proof bourbons, to help you cut through the noise and find out which bottles are worth the hunt. Olivia Fernandez, bartender, The Ballantyne , Charlotte, N.C. “I

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