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Beverage Director Ivan Papic’s Vision: The Classics with a Japanese Twist

Chilled Magazine

Papic first dabbled in the bar management side of the spectrum during his seven years at Macao Trading Co. He then returned to the nightclub business as a bartender and bar manager at Paul’s Casablanca. And of course, the bartenders are another essential component.

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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’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2023: Raising the Bar: Choose Your Own Adventure Seminar

Chilled Magazine

In Raising the Bar: Choose Your Own Adventure, industry professionals discussed the ins and outs of bar management, including staff retention, getting the most out of your liquor representative and supplier relationships, and the various aspects of bar ownership.

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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

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Edgar Davies (left), bar manager at Front/Back Accra at a pop-up at Talking to Strangers in Cape Town. Palm spirits quickly became the symbol of resistance against colonial oppression as locals resolved to produce and consume in hiding, says Quest.

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

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A shaken Martini actually goes against a fundamental mixological rule that spirit-forward drinks don’t benefit from the aeration that shaking imparts. James O’Donnell, bar manager, Fives , New Orleans “Shaken or stirred? However, what those movie clips don’t show is the bartender’s eye roll when preparing the drink.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

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No craft cocktail bar should ever use it. Colin Williams, bar manager, Saffron , New Orleans “If there’s one bottle I wish would disappear from the back bar, it’s Drambuie. It’s mainly used for the Rusty Nail , a cocktail that’s rarely ordered these days.

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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. 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. If you like Boulevardiers , definitely give this drink a try.

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