VinePair

APRIL 9, 2025

Rather than ordering a classic like a Gin & Tonic or Old Fashioned and asking the bartender to make it strong , there are a few particularly powerful cocktails that pack a punch all on their own. While bottles can range in alcohol level, some expressions can reach 75 percent ABV.

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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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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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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Tiki Cocktail Book & Tiki Glasses Surprise your closest friends who are standing by you on your wedding day with some really cool cocktail recipes. Pair a set of hurricane glasses or tiki mugs with a tropical cocktail book for your own customized, fun gift box. Photo by Gianluca Riccio via www.unsplash.com 1.

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Dry Atlas

JUNE 26, 2024

In 2019, Taylor launched Bartender Rental, a mobile bar service that quickly became known for its quality, creativity, and unique ability to craft memorable moments through cocktails. Embracing a sober lifestyle, he discovered the profound impact of removing alcohol not just from his life but from his craft.

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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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

What would you like bartenders to know about the Pisco category? Additionally, the spirit collected during distillation is at its final proof, meaning no water is added to adjust the alcohol content before bottling. What are bartenders doing with the spirit nowadays? Hence, the brand name BARSOL.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

For a little inspiration, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated summer cocktail. This tiki-style gin drink offers a delightful blend of tropical flavors, ideal for warm weather and summer vibes. ” —Jillian Moore, head bartender, My Loup , Philadelphia “Tongue Twister. “The Saturn.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

But I don’t see that happening a lot in conversations about rum, except when there’s a controversy,” says Shannon Mustipher, author of Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails. It caused bartenders to think deeply about labor issues within the spirits space in general, and in turn within the industry itself,” she says.

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VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

A final ruling from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published on Dec. Balcones head bartender Don Phet is here to help break down what this new ruling means for the industry and consumers alike, as well as show off the versatility of American Single Malts in cocktails (because no, its not just for sipping neat!).

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Cocktails: Sazerac , Vieux Carré , Pendennis Club, Improved Whiskey Cocktail Orange Bitters Orange bitters are made with orange peels, a base of alcohol or glycerin, and a blend of herbs and spices like cardamom, coriander, and anise. 6 Legendary late bartender Gary “Gaz” Regan brought his own orange bitters to the market in 2005.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This style of glass is most commonly used for mixed drinks that are high in alcohol content. The wide glass allows for a large piece of ice and also provides ample space to take in the aroma of the alcohol that you are enjoying. Restaurants often use them as regular drinking glasses as well.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Most gins are around 40% alcohol by volume. If it burned clear, they knew it was strong enough (57% alcohol by volume). Other notable gin classics include the bubbly gin and champagne cocktail the French 75, and the more modern tiki classic, Saturn (gin with passionfruit, lime, and orgeat syrup). Get the Vesper Martini recipe.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

For higher alcohol-content drinks, like tiki cocktails where the taste can make your mouth pucker, you’re going to need quicker-melting ice for appropriate drink dilution. That’s why big ice cubes or spheres are a favorite for bartenders and bar patrons; it opens up the drink’s flavor as time goes on. Why would you want this?

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Cheers

JUNE 25, 2024

I first got into bartending at Nixta, a Mexican concept from Bengelina Hospitality Group, James Beard Award semifinalist Ben Poremba’s restaurant group. Going from barista to bartender made a lot of sense to me, and I loved all the creativity and endless possibilities of cocktail making.

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VinePair

JUNE 24, 2024

Flavor is now king, queen, and everything in between in the alcoholic beverage industry. Canned Micheladas Have Been a Simmering Trend Like a grill lit with gallons of lighter fluid, today’s alcohol trends are fast-developing fires, with hazy IPAs and hard seltzers burning up sales charts. Having lower alcohol makes it more accessible.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

what 25-year bartending vet Toby Maloney calls the easy answer. It was the height of the jet age as well, and tiki culture was soaring. and a longtime bartender. to industry pros will yield a startling number of “emphatic no’s” — a.k.a. Born of Necessity? All you need to do is cover it up.”

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Advanced Mixology

MAY 14, 2024

And of course, this isn't complete without the well-versed bartender. P arty Theme: Set the scene with tropical decorations such as tiki torches, floral leis, and bamboo accents. Of course, don't forget to have a little something for everyone, including non-alcoholic versions for those who might want them.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 27, 2023

Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard USA Christine Wiseman — Marygold’s Brasserie / Broken Shaker, Miami, FL Best U.S. The winners of this year’s Spirited Awards have made an indelible contribution to invigorating and elevating the collective cocktail community. CATEGORIES U.S. Bar Mentor presented BarSmarts Chris Patino Best U.S.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The bartenders are kept busy with the day-and-night crows flow at Sloppy Joe’s. One fact that is not myth is that Captain Tony’s patrons, fed up with local politicians, elected their favorite bartender (Tony) mayor of Key West some years ago. Locals tend find their thrills at a few pubs away from this busy area.

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often. We asked 14 bartenders from across the country to share their opinions on which cocktail they think people should order more in 2025. Janice Bailon, head bartender, Leyenda , Brooklyn The Adonis!

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

As Merriam Webster defines it , a speakeasy is a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold. Of course, we’re living in a world where people also slap the word moonshine onto the labels of fully taxed and government-approved bottles of alcohol for sale. Yet neither term is used with strict adherence to its definition.

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Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 16, 2024

Discerning mixologists know that rum is at the heart of tiki cocktails because it was the alcohol of choice of Ernest Raymond “Donn Beach” Gantt and Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron — the founding fathers of tiki culture. The Polynesian-themed restaurant is no longer around, but its legacy lives on with this tiki cocktail.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2024

There was certainly the continued rise of agave spirits, RTDs, low-ABV drinks, and non-alcoholic cocktails. It was a tiki/tropical bar or a haven for amaro. There will probably be a separate Martini menu, and there will certainly be a list of non-alcoholic drinks. But lately, I haven’t known what to say.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, NOSC showcased a live judging across all of its spirits categories, both domestic and international, including whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic. More than 439 registrants entered the competition, which were reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JULY 3, 2024

Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes. I consider El Dorado 8 to be one of the essential rums for any home bar , especially if you’re trying to make tiki drinks without going the 100-bottle, rum hoarder route. So many recipes!

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Bartender.com

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Salty Dog’s 17 original creations are each named after a famous pirate ship, draw inspiration from classic cocktails and tropical drinks you might find at a Tiki bar and are executed with Trick Dog’s signature culinary approach.

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PubClub

AUGUST 29, 2024

Not just one place, FOUR places will deliver beer to your doorstep until closing time…oh yeah Oxford has 23 Places that serve/sell alcohol inside 3 square blocks. More alcohol per capita is consumed in New Orleans than any major city in the country. It is amazing that OLE MISS is not on your list. Now What boyyeee!

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI Table of Contents : Which Mocktail Recipes are Included in the Course What You’ll Learn Bar Tools You’ll Need Non-alcoholic cocktails are huge right now– which means that alcohol-free spirits and beverages are really stepping it up, thank goodness.

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Cheers

APRIL 3, 2025

Wright, named 2023 Bartender of the Year by the Colorado Restaurant Association, inspires his team to think outside the box and incorporate less-known and more sustainable ingredients. For all of this years 40 Under 40, which represent every tier and channel of the beverage alcohol industry, check out our special supplement.

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PubClub

JANUARY 13, 2025

Now, the surgeon general has issued a warning about cancer risks from alcohol. PubClub.com’s blogger and PubClubette Ashley enjoy drinks at the Smuggler’s Cove tiki bar in San Francisco. Photo: PubClub.com The fact of the matter is that nobody can really say how much is a good or unhealthy amont of alcohol to drink.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 10, 2025

In last week’s newsletter on non-alcoholic cocktails , I lamented that the stirred-and-boozy, winter-friendly drink s that many cocktail enthusiasts, myself included, gravitate toward, just don’t work all that well in the NA format. There are a lot of great non-alcoholic drinks out there. So many recipes!

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Beyond basic equipment, aspiring home bartenders should consider specialized tools to expand their repertoire. Bartenders at bartenderschool emphasize the importance of using high-quality components like fresh citrus, herbs, and spices to enhance the taste profile of drinks.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 4, 2024

percent ABV, the high alcohol content amplifies its complex and nuanced character, while never overpowering on the nose or palate. Equally impressive is its creamy texture and on-point 100-proof alcohol content. Bottled at a cask strength 60.8 Feel free to proof it to your preference, though.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Edited by Steve Reddicliffe and named a top finalist for the Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, the second edition features more than a dozen prominent writers, including Craig Claiborne, Melissa Clark, Mark Bittman, and Pete Wells, to name a few. Price: $16.07 Price: $16.07 Price: $17.49

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Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 3, 2025

Some of the most common cocktail-related questions I get asked are about non-alcoholic (NA) cocktails: Are they any good? What bottles should a home bartender who wants to get started on NA drinks stock? The thing is: Non-alcoholic cocktails are a lot like cosmology. How do you make them? Well, I still don’t have one.

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