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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

There are panel discussions and seminars on topics like the history of gin or cocktail clarification techniques, plus dozens of pop-ups where the international bar teams pair up with local bars to create a special menu highlighting local ingredients. The festival aims to be equal-parts educational and enjoyable.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Is It Ever OK to Ask for a Shaken Martini?

VinePair

A shaken Martini actually goes against a fundamental mixological rule that spirit-forward drinks don’t benefit from the aeration that shaking imparts. Shaking a Gin Martini doesn’t allow you to savor the synergy of botanicals like stirring does — it stresses out the gin. We tapped 12 bartenders to find out. The eternal question.

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

VinePair

Lauren Killian, bar manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. It’s a sophisticated yet simple cocktail, often overshadowed by its gin-based cousin, the Negroni. Salvatore Menga, director of mixology, The American Bar at the Stafford , London The Boulevardier is hands-down one of the most underrated whiskey cocktails out there.

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Young Bartender Challenge 2024

Spiritz

The event was sponsored by Smoke Lab Vodka , Mohulo Gin, and Smoke Lab Water. The event attracted 41 entries from 15 hospitality institutes across Mumbai and Pune, starting with a Masterclass phase featuring sessions on mixology, Cognac, gin, vodka, and water, designed to help participants enhance their skills.

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10 Valentine’s Day Drinks For 2025

Cheers

Print French Kiss Course Drinks Keyword gin, grapefruit, lemon, raspberries, Simple syrup, sparkling ros Ingredients oz. Raspberry and grapefruit-infused gin oz. Lemon juice Instructions Combine infused gin, syrup and lemon juice in a shaker. Sugar syrup oz.

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Prohibition Nights at Four Seasons Resorts Dubai

Spiritz

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)

VinePair

Through 100 recipes, James Beard Award-nominated author and drinks writer Robert Simonson offers readers a comprehensive rundown of the places and faces transforming the modern bar industry. Gin A Tasting Course: A Flavor-focused Approach to the World of Gin Anthony Gladman, DK, September 2023.

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