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Master Mixology: Advanced Techniques & Pro Secrets for Bartender Mastery

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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. We will explore the science, art, and business of advanced mixology, giving you the tools to become a true master of your craft.

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

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Lauren Killian, bar manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. The Boulevardier is a perfect blend of sweet, bitter, and warming flavors made with whiskey (usually bourbon or rye), sweet vermouth, and Campari. If you like Boulevardiers , definitely give this drink a try. Id have to cast my vote for the Honey Badger.

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Raising the Bar: What It Takes To Succeed as a Bartender Today

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Bartending in most modern restaurants and craft cocktail bars has become considerably more knowledge-intensive, and consumers are more educated about mixology. Today, even average bar guests have all its variations committed to memory. Now bar managers are asking, ‘What is your background?’

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Prohibition Nights at Four Seasons Resorts Dubai

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Adding to the allure, Bar Manager Erion Bardhoci has crafted three bespoke cocktails, each a work of liquid art. As a semi-finalist in the World Class UAE & Oman 2024 Competition, Erion’s expertise in mixology shines through in every drink. The ambience is rich with sophistication and a hint of forbidden pleasure.

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The 14 Best Booze Books to Buy This Holiday Season (2023)

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Consider this brand-new release your comprehensive tour through the rich history of Black mixology. Strong, Sweet and Bitter: Your Guide to All Things Cocktails, Bartending and Booze from Behind the Bar Cara Devine, Hardie Grant, May 2023. The book also makes a perfect cocktail companion for your local plant parent.

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Featured Bartender August 2024: Luis Florez

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His enthusiasm for the business drove him to quickly climb the ranks, and within three years, he transitioned from food runner to Assistant Food and Beverage Manager. After five successful years at the Boston College Club, Luis ventured to Upstate New York, where he joined Wegmans, a renowned grocery store chain, as a bar manager.

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At Le Veau d’Or, an Old Martini Tradition Gets a New Spin

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The first looks like a Martini glass and is filled with two-and-one-half ounces of Old Raj gin, a half-ounce of González Byass dry vermouth, and a couple dashes of orange bitters. In fact, it’s one of the hallmarks of modern mixology that dirty ice should never touch fresh liquor again. Typically, customers don’t ever see dirty ice.

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