BarLifeUK

MAY 28, 2024

Laurie Howells Now, all of that said, the regional heats produced a field of eleven finalists (see below), who converged last week at the Amano Hotel rooftop bar in Covent Garden for the competition’s grand final. Cheers to the lot of you. I hope Beesou run the comp again next year, because this year’s debut was a huge success.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

But in the late 19th century, when this European import encountered gin and whiskey in American bars, it not only made vermouth a cocktail staple but also spurred a level of innovation that still resonates today. Vermouth’s original companions may have been no more illustrious than a simple dribble of water or a lump of ice.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

bitter aperitif, truffle & morel infusion. Picture credit Nightjar Sebastiano Cristofanon, Bar Manager at Nightjar, said : Ive always been on the lookout for an energy drink thats as natural as possible and still tastes great. Forest Fog Bittersweet/ Umami/ Complex Zooz, 0.0% Forest Fog.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 27, 2025

Garys choice # 1 Trip CBD Infused Peach Ginger Lightly Sparkling Premium CBD Need to know: Ingredients: Peach Ginger. Available from Boots and Mark & Spencer Trip, created with chilling in mind The lowdown: A rage of six drinks lightly infused with CBD from Trip. And yes, I would buy it again.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Torino Aperitivo Bar 2 Driver Lane, Melbourne 3000 torinoaperitivo.com.au @torinoaperitivo The former Penny Blue site underwent a 3-month renovation to become “Torino Aperitivo,” a vibrant Italian Aperitivo bar in Melbourne. Dessert delights with brioche con gelato.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. Average Price: $70 Best Liqueur for Beginners Campari There’s a good chance you already have a bottle of Campari on your back bar, but for newcomers to the liqueur world, consider this their ticket of admission.

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Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Their variety, complexity and versatility make them an excellent alternative to the other categories, from spirits to wines to aperitifs, as well as perfect ingredients in cocktails. The post THE UKBG & JSS INNOVATIVE JAPANESE SPIRIT COMPETITION & MASTERCLASS RETURNS FOR ITS FOURTH YEAR appeared first on Bar Magazine.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Often, while a drink with six-plus ingredients and a slew of infusions might pique one’s interest, the components don’t come together to deliver a balanced cocktail. Who is pushing for this kind of program in every bar and restaurant? How can you trust that the drink you order will actually taste good? Tune in for more.

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Conversely, Tigra mixes the lively laneway cultures of Barcelona and Tokyo, creating a spot for daily aperitifs and tasty snacks. Downstairs, Tigra channels the vibrant energy of Barcelona’s streets, with a decor that nods to the famous Spanish artist Joan Miró, and the quirky bars found in Golden Gai, Shinjuku.

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2024

Now, three quarters of a century later, the appetite for meat-forward boozing has resurfaced with bloodlust, and bars and distilleries around the world are responding with modern technique and marketing prowess to match. Taking Stock Today, the Bullshot is the signature drink of the backroom Orchid Bar at The Okura Tokyo.

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Giorgio Bargiani, Assistant Director of Mixology at the Connaught Bar has partnered with Alley Cats to create a special-edition pizza. NEW BARS Dalston already has one bar dedicated to agave spirits in the shape of the excellent Hacha. Oh yes, you read that right.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. Offered in single-serve cans and batch-friendly bottles, each option is infused with botanicals and natural adaptogens like reishi mushroom, ashwagandha, and lemon balm.

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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. Queen Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has noticed a gradual increase in the popularity of gin among patrons, says bar manager Karol Ansaldi.

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PubClub

MAY 21, 2024

Cocktails are on the menu at San Diego’s bars for Memorial Day Weekend. San Diego is a fun place to be for Memorial Day Weekend, and it’s even better with these happenings at the bars and restaurants. The beach bar and hangout will also be extending their Bottomless nimosas until 2 p.m. Reservations can be made here.

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VinePair

MARCH 31, 2024

Innovation is a hallmark of mixologist Hiroyasu Kayama’s work at Tokyo’s acclaimed Bar Ben Fiddich. Considered one of the world’s best bars, a near-impossible reservation grants access to an intimate parlor room in one of Shinjuku’s countless commercial buildings.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Representing different regions throughout Mexico, CINCO is a true labour of love for Daniel and Amy and the bar pays homage to the formers upbringing in the state of Jalisco, the birthplace of tequila and mariachi music and Daniels first foray into the drinks industry. and pippa@wildcommunications.co.uk

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Bar Magazine

JULY 16, 2024

Oriole will open in The Yards, Covent Garden – the second permanent iteration of the award-winning cocktail bar. The new Oriole will draw on the success of the team’s research and development pop-up, PRELUDE by Oriole, to this time open as both a bar and restaurant.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

While the primary aspect of any bar is to dish out the most innovative cocktails using different kinds of ingredients and placing strong emphasis on quality, another factor that is now being incorporated is that of implementing sustainable practices. Truffle oil adds the unexpected twist, imparting a luxurious depth to the drink.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

Designed by Trader Vic himself in 1944 in his Oakland watering hole, it’s a deceptively simple drink that, nonetheless, is invariably bastardized outside of high-end and tiki bars. (If Digestif, aperitif, cold weather cocktail, warm weather refreshment. How about a rim of spicy salt or an infusion of jalapeno. Want it spicy?

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Mixologists are getting creative, using the foundation of the Spritz as a launchpad for new hybrids swirled up with various spices, botanical infusions, liqueurs, and fruits. And while the ubiquitous Aperol Spritz may come to mind, a new citrusy iteration is taking social media and bar and restaurant menus by storm — the Lemon Spritz.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

You’ll see a portable keg, bar cart essentials, and cheeseboard-themed home decor. Price: $45 Check It Out The Encyclopedia of Cocktails: The People, Bars & Drinks, with More Than 100 Recipes Consider this comprehensive catalog for that family member who seems to know the story behind anything you drink in their company.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

George’s Valley Gin Empirical Spirits Doritos Nacho Cheese Banhez Destilados de Fruta BroVo Spirits Uncharted Rhapsody American Forest Liqueur Bitter Journey Bing Zhou Mijenta Cristalino Avallen Calvados “The best newly released spirit we’ve added to our bar is Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin. Made from sweet potatoes and black koji.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 1, 2024

She is the manager of Bomba in Melbourne and the face and talent behind the cocktailing YouTube channel Behind the Bar. It’s the perfect aperitif and makes me, for one, chortle with joy. Story by Cara Devine. Cara is our Melbourne-based drinks writer. So why have we left the Jabberwocky to slumber?

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Old Liquors Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In an epilog of sorts, McElhone muses over his favorite bar guests (barflies) and what they like to drink. Like most major European cities, Paris saw a major increase in demand for the American–style cocktails and cocktail bars leading up to the 1920s. One such bar owner was Tod Sloan, a famous horse jockey.

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Barina Craft

MARCH 28, 2023

French 79 - grapefruit infused gin, elderflower liqueur & rhubarb bitters. When you want something stiffer than sparkling, you need to have the French 75 in your home bar’s drink arsenal. Cocktail: The Drinks Bible for the 21st Century †,‡ Let’s delve a little deeper. BTW, both drinks are IBA Official Cocktails.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 6, 2025

From boldly bitter, botanically driven expressions to the bright and bittersweet doppelgngers of familiar brands, alcohol-free aperitifs offer easy-drinking options whether youre assembling a simple spritz or experimenting with spirit-free mixology. Everleaf Forest A conservationist turned bar owner created Everleaf in the U.K.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

See Recipe Thyme-Infused Pumpkin Treat Made with white rum , lemonade, and roasted pumpkin and thyme purée, this cocktail will give you something to be thankful for this year. While the bar cannot claim credit for that classic, it can declare itself the birthplace of its namesake tipple, featuring gin, apricot brandy, and lime juice.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

I have my go-tos like False Idol and Raised by Wolves , but it was time to explore the newer offerings, which included everything from a curated cocktail experience hidden in a Japanese cafe to a spaceship-inspired tropical bar. It’s a fun detour from the usual tropical bar theme. Walk-ins are welcome. It’s mixology magic.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Unlocking the full potential of your home bar relies not on amassing a vast selection of spirits, though that certainly helps, but stocking up on some choice liqueurs. And, if were being honest, there is no occasion or cocktail that justifies a place for Peanut Butter Cream liqueur on your bar cart.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 10, 2025

In the meantime here are just some of the highlights we’re looking forward to: Gin infused with bitter orange leaves, chamomile cordial, orange bitters, lavender velvet created by Salvatore Castiglione Friday 4 April 11.00am. Aperitif with BE! It promises to be an enlightening few days. will present their Be!

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2025

We found that alcohol-free bitter aperitifs are often the most convincing, as their botanical-driven profiles are more easily replicated than other spirits categories. Of the five expressions available, we most preferred the aperitif alternative, which is a suitable swap for Campari.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

for almost two decades, ever since co-founder Dave Kaplan returned from a trip to Oregon during the nascent days of the bar, toting several bottles of Clear Creek Distillerys unaged brandy, which he wouldnt shut up about, laughs co-founder Alex Day. To this day, every Death & Co. freezer always stocks at least one bottle of pear brandy.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Building Your Mindful Mixology Toolkit: Essential Ingredients and Equipment Botanical Infusions and Syrups: Adding Depth and Complexity Botanical infusions and syrups constitute the bedrock of mindful mixology, providing layers of flavor and aroma without reliance on high-proof spirits.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Imagine learning to craft a blackberry bourbon smash using berries plucked from a nearby farm, or a lavender-infused gin cocktail showcasing the aromatic blooms of a local garden. Or perhaps a workshop focusing on foraging for wild ingredients, such as elderflower or wild mint, to infuse your cocktails with a touch of the untamed landscape.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Essential Bubbly Bar: Setting Up for Success To create stunning sparkling wine cocktails, a well-prepared bar is essential. Liqueurs and Aperitifs: Elderflower liqueur: St. Essential Tools: Shaker, strainer, jigger, bar spoon, citrus juicer, and muddler. Simple Syrups: Infuse simple syrups with herbs or spices.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A well-stocked bar is the cornerstone of any great cocktail experience. Liqueurs and Aperitifs: Aperol, St. Tools: Shaker, strainer, muddler, jigger, and bar spoon. Infused Spirits: Infuse spirits with herbs or fruits several days before. Germain elderflower liqueur, and Cointreau add depth.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Liqueur or Aperitif: Aperol, Campari, St. Bar Spoon: For gentle stirring. a homemade hibiscus infusion), 1 oz ginger syrup, and Topo Chico. Herbal Infusions: Adding Aromatic Depth to Your Summer Spritzes (Image: Spritzes with visible herbal infusions, showcasing their aromatic qualities and clear ice. Villa Massa).

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