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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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Revisiting the ‘Hey Bartender’ Documentary, 10 Years After It Captured the Craft Cocktail Renaissance

VinePair

Ten years after “Hey Bartender”’s release captured the movement, we’re still seeing the fruits of such growth: These days, any city large enough to have a professional sports team will have a thriving craft cocktail scene. You could see the respect these craft bartenders had for Carpi and what he was doing,” he says.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

VinePair

But there are many other whiskey cocktails, many with historic roots, that have enjoyed a quiet revival along with the boom of craft cocktail culture. Whether spirit-forward, sweet, sour, or herbaceous, these unsung cocktails come in countless guises. 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

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Where to Drink in Tucson, Arizona

Imbibe Magazine

Whether you’re seeking a well-made craft cocktail, a beer brewed with local ingredients, or an education on mezcal, Tucson brings it home. In addition to their signature Old Fashioned, the bar, bottle shop, and part-time bakery crafts cocktails like the Notorious F.I.G.

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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. Photo by Lizzie Munro Bars that want to join the festivities can sign up until October 6.

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How to Make Batched Cocktails at Home

Casual Mixologist

While your home bar isnt a busy downtown cocktail bar, there are still reasons to learn the practice and adopt it, such as choosing to batch a cocktail before guests come over for a cocktail party. Making a cocktail batch doesnt mean you have to stop making your favorite drinks.

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A Negroni Week Globetrot

Imbibe Magazine

San Diego: Kamon Craft Cocktail Bar Look beyond the matcha croissants and melon pans at Japanese café and bakery Asa Bakery for the entrance to this elegant, 1920s Japanese-style speakeasy.

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