VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

For a brief spell in the late ‘90s I was a lunch bartender at a neighborhood seafood restaurant in New York City. I’d been brought on as a waiter, but the seasoned bar staff, mostly primadonnas who conscientiously objected to daytime bartending, refused to work lunch. Ten or 15 years ago, dive bars were beer-and-a-shot spots.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If you’re a home bartender who loves watching cocktail videos on YouTube and Instagram, then you’re probably already a fan of The Educated Barfly’s Leandro DiMonriva. Before that, he worked at Cole’s French Dip , the home of award-winning bar The Varnish , in LA for a decade.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 15, 2024

Alice Bar Laneway, 195 Elizabeth St, Brisbane CBD @ alicebarbris If there is ever a complaint levelled at Brisbane’s nightlife, it’s a lack of late-night bars. Industry veteran and Frog’s Hollow owner, Peter Hollands has gone out on his own to open Alice Bar, which is now open seven days a week until 3am. But no more.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Low-cost, high-quality bourbons get plenty of love from enthusiasts and the bartending community alike. To help with such brown spirit spelunking, we asked 16 bartenders to share their thoughts on the most underrated cheap bourbons on the market. Roberto Munoz, bartender, Sap Sua , Denver “Old Grand Dad Bonded is an absolute gem.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

En route, guides from the Arca Tierra project , which connects farmers with bartenders, chefs, and consumers, explained that the many man-made islands in the canal belong to a massive agricultural project built to feed the Aztec empire centuries ago.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Happy High, Mumbai’s premium bartending institute, recently hosted the inaugural Young Bartender Challenge 2024 , in partnership with A-Star Academy, a hotel school in Mumbai. The event was sponsored by Smoke Lab Vodka , Mohulo Gin, and Smoke Lab Water.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bartenders can simplify this process, which makes perfect sense. After all, they tend to enjoy educating curious customers about the new labels hanging out on their back bars. With that in mind, we asked 11 bartenders what new bourbons have found a home at their watering holes. Great for shaken and stirred drinks, it’s 115.1

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

When anyone embarks on their bartending journey, one of the first steps is usually learning how to make the classics: Old Fashioneds, Martinis, Negronis, Daiquiris, and the like. To find out which ones are the simplest to nail, we hit up 10 professional bartenders and got their input. It elevates the drink to top-tier status.”

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Australian Bartender

JULY 17, 2024

The Bar Awards Finally, they are all here. This is the entire list of finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, as voted by you, the bar industry of Australia. BAR AWARDS TICKETS And if you’re a finalist in this year’s awards, ticket sales are now open at sydneybarweek.com.au/bar-awards

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Australian Bartender

MAY 13, 2024

Bar Besuto, 3 Underwood St, Sydney Originating from Vietnam, Macy came to Australia six years ago, where she worked as both a bartender and in hotel management. At Bar Besuto, Macy has quickly made a name for herself as bartender to watch. ” Are you a classics or an experimental kind of bartender?

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VinePair

MARCH 19, 2024

It’s the rare home bar cart that has extra space for a constant influx of new bottles, though. That’s why we asked bartenders from across the country to share the new Scotch whiskies — some new to the industry, and some new to them — that have earned a coveted spot on their bars.

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VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

But what level of alteration is acceptable at a bar? Even though bartenders have a full arsenal of tools at their disposal, it’s not always wise to assume that they can whip up just about anything imaginable. I was running a bar in St. She said ‘delicious.’” —Brian Miller, bar manager, Stockton Inn , Stockton, N.J.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Tequila is a liquid goldmine for the curious drinker, and every month seemingly delivers a cavalcade of new options to try at bars and liquor stores. Fortunately, bartenders love to geek out about what’s new in the marketplace. That’s why we asked 11 bartenders to pick their favorite new bottle they’ve added to their bar program.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

“You make all your money at the bar.” They know the truth: making any money from the bar can be challenging at best and feel like a crapshoot at worst. Managing liquids is difficult, and profits often feel like they’re running through your fingers. Why is this also the first step to running a profitable bar?

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A Bar Above

MARCH 1, 2024

As a new bar manager, there are certain terms and vocabulary that you need to be familiar with so you can communicate effectively with your team. We’ll quickly cover what the term par is and how it applies to the bar and restaurant world, and then we’ll discuss one of its most important applications: the par sheet.

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Bartender.com

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Featured Bartender; Bethany Alyssa Nardi Hawks Restaurant Granite Bay, California Bethany’s maiden initials are BAR so it seems it was always meant to be. In 2011, she started bartending at a corporate restaurant called Red Robin. She was obsessed with being behind the bar!

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Shots are the bar scene’s greatest equalizer. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a fancy craft cocktail spot serving $20 Negroni riffs or a seedy dive bar with sticky floors and the faint smell of urine wafting through the air: Shot glasses are always on hand, waiting to be filled. Of course, some shots are more popular than others.

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Australian Bartender

JULY 16, 2024

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION 2024 Proudly presented by Australian Bartender Dimitri Rtshiladze, Bar Owner & Operator (Foxtrot Unicorn, Nieuw Ruin & Edward & Ida’s, Perth) Each year at the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards an individual is recognised with the award for Outstanding Contribution.

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

With this in mind, bartenders and beverage directors have grown increasingly interested in the new and small-batch rums popping up on shelves. To get to know the category better, we asked bartenders from across the country to share with us the new (and new to them!) bottles that have recently earned a spot on their back bars.

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Sydney turned the weather on for Bar Week this year, and the final night, the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards on Wednesday, 11 September, was no exception, with the deck at Doltone House bathed in sunlight for the pre-drinks. Here are all the winners that were presented on the night!

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Not all of them appeal to every whiskey drinker, regardless of how popular they are or how ubiquitous they may be on back bars, and this is fine, of course. To get the chatter going, we asked 10 bartenders their thoughts on the most overrated whiskeys out there. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

It’s been around since the 1700s, and is now served in bars and cocktail lounges all over the globe. We talked to 10 bartenders to find out their tips and hacks for the optimal Toddy. We talked to 10 bartenders to find out their tips and hacks for the optimal Toddy. Juliana Fisher, bar manager, Bar167 , Charleston, S.C. “A

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. If the bar is particularly busy it doesn’t make sense to offer something complicated. From old-school builds to timeless tropical drinks, these are the cocktails bartenders wish their patrons would opt for more often. “What’s good here?” The Last Word.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A bar’s well is like an accounting department: sometimes mundane and unremarkable, but essential for success. It exists for the sole purpose of allowing bartenders to quickly crank out unfussy two- or three-ingredient drinks with cost-effective booze. Still, a well is not immune to change. s increased zeal for the category.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

For a little inspiration, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated summer cocktail. Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “Whenever you’re at a loss for what to drink and just want something light and refreshing, look no further than a white vermouth and soda.

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VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

Who better to consult than a bartender? That’s why we asked 12 bartenders to share their picks for the best bourbon that won’t break the bank. The Brooklyn-based distillery was started by a couple of New York bartenders looking to bring a bartender-friendly and cost-effective spirit to the market. Here’s what they said.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

It may be tempting to plunk down gobs of cash for these offerings, especially since they may turn heads when displayed on a home bar, but they will likely transform into dust magnets if they hold lousy juice. To scope out the best of the bunch, we asked 13 bartenders their choices for the affordable tequilas they always reach for.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

To bridge the gap, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite bottles for bourbon beginners. Some bartenders mentioned bottles that are slightly lower in alcohol to soften the spirituous burn the category is known for, while others chose their picks because they’re ubiquitous and accessible.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

Ask a bartender the same question, however, and they may give you a different answer. To find out what those other beverages are, we asked 17 bartenders what tequila cocktail deserves a little more love from their guests. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of The Above , St. Amber Garcia, bar manager, Tana , Metarie, La.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

But as exciting as a fresh, shiny expression of tequila can be, there’s nothing as reliable as the familiar standby that always has a spot on your bar. That’s why we asked 14 bartenders to share their own go-to tequilas, both behind the stick and on their home bar carts. Here’s what they said. Here’s what they said.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Bartenders are familiar with this concept. With that in mind, we asked 25 bartenders to name their favorite bang-for-your-buck bourbon. Sheila Arndt, lead bartender, Chef John Folse’s Restaurant R’evolution , New Orleans “When it comes to a great bourbon at an approachable cost, I would lean on Old Forester 100 Proof.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category. Nikolas Vagenas, bar director and co-owner, Mr. Melo , Williamsburg, N.Y. They’re all quality whisk(e)ys that haven’t needed a heavy marketing presence to stay on back bars. Larceny Small Batch is a great underrated whiskey.

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VinePair

JULY 23, 2024

There are also some tequila cocktails that, in the eyes of bartenders, have a little less bang. So, what tequila cocktails are considered overrated in the bartending community? Shane Mastroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “The most overrated tequila cocktail is a Tequila Sunrise.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Suzy Critchlow, bar manager, Pascual , Washington, D.C. The label designs are works of art, so also it’s a good-looking bottle to have on your back bar.” Gustavo Rojas, mixologist and bartender, The Pony Room at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa , Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Who is the mezcalero?

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

Mario Firmani, bar manager at an establishment that’s in the 50 Best Bars list, knows a thing or two about the aperitivo. He started as a busser at 18 and worked his way up to bartending. Now at the helm of one of downtown Manhattan’s busiest cocktail bars, he looks back on his long journey with humor.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

If your home bar shows a conspicuous absence of rum despite an affinity for Daiquiris, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Volcanique.

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