Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Patrick Blair is the Beverage Director at both City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill and Barrio. Chilled spoke with Patrick to learn more about the beverage programs he supervises, how to run a prosperous bar program, and much more. Tell us about City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill and Barrio, and what guests can expect while visiting.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

When setting up your home bar , certain tools like a good cocktail shaker and Hawthorne strainer are obvious pickups. Other bespoke bar utensils, like the bar spoon , might not seem quite as important but have utilities that are revealed after extended practice and use. I use it every day.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

These are the workhorses, the reliable voices in the bartender’s orchestra, always ready to harmonize with bitters, liqueurs, and fresh ingredients. This is just a snapshot of the spirits that keep bartenders around the world stocked and inspired. So, what bottles reign supreme on top shelves across the country?

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Danilo Božović Managing Partner of Swizzle Rum Bar and Drinkery Miami and bar industry veteran’s book Barkeep 2: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails makes the perfect gift. Božović has been a bartender at some of the country’s most awarded bars for over two decades. send me CDs and any book I could learn from.

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PUNCH

MAY 28, 2024

At the world’s best bars, bartender uniforms are as considered as the drinks. Here’s a look at bar fashion in NYC, London, Barcelona and beyond.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

His commitment to the hospitality industry was evident through his participation in events like Varsity of PDXCW, Bar 5-day alumni, Camp Runamuk Squirrel, Tiki by the Sea, and Behind the Barrel. We decided to unwind and went to a local bar. Ill never forget one evening after a full day of training.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2024

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. In fact, we named Raised by Wolves our “ Cocktail Bar of the Year ” in 2019’s Imbibe 75a year before the hospitality industry as a whole faced a global shift.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

But with the rediscovery of classic, rye-based drinks during the early-aughts cocktail renaissance, bartenders fell back in love with the bold, spicy style of whiskey — and with that, rye’s comeback began. Here are some of their favorites, both new to the world and new to their back bars. We’re fortunate to have Oaklore Distilling Co.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Every professional bartender has a few bottles they don’t like. But there’s usually one bottle that functions as something of a nemesis, and seeing it on a trusted establishment’s back bar or a good friend’s bar cart is enough to burrow under their skin — and heaven help the well-meaning soul who presents it as a gift.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards are judged by working bartenders only. Our Bartenders Seal of Approval is awarded to spirits brands for outstanding quality and are backed by todays working bartender 100%. Los Magos Sotol 6 Year Reserva Bartenders like Sotol for its unique flavor profile. Enter Here.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

partnered with the Chilled 100 Bartenders to craft innovative cocktails showcasing @TenToOneRum. Banana Syrup Bar spoon of Cinnamon Dash of Vanilla Extract Preparation Blend until consistent and clarified overnight in the refrigerator. @Pronghorn.co Cheers to the magic of flavor and the joy of celebration! Lime Juice 1 c.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In Honor of Black History Month, The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmonds Honor Bourbon. In partnership with Pronghorn , Chilled 100 Bartenders develop original cocktails that not only showcase their individual style, but also highlight the unique qualities of Edmonds Honor bourbon.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Decades after New York City kickstarted the cocktail renaissance, its home state finally gets a weeklong event for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts. The Portrait Bar in New York City is featuring an Empire State take on its Mapo District cocktail with soju, sesame oil-washed scotch, cucumber, lemon, and pineapple-vanilla cordial.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 1, 2024

L-R: Dave Spanton, Lucy Yaffa, Tracy Yaffa & Amy Spanton Yaffa Media, one of Australia’s largest independent media companies whose portfolio includes AdNews, Food & Drink Business and Ragtrader, has acquired Spanton Media Group and all its assets, including industry-leading title Australian Bartender magazine and the Sydney Bar Week events.

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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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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2025

An excellent bartender possesses a distinct set of skills. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. They build drinks with meticulous precision.

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often. We asked 14 bartenders from across the country to share their opinions on which cocktail they think people should order more in 2025. Keep reading to check out what they said. Do your research!

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PUNCH

APRIL 10, 2024

The post Tres Monos Isn’t Just One of Buenos Aires’ Best Bars, It’s Also a One-of-a-Kind Bartending School appeared first on PUNCH.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It’s no secret — bartenders love rye whiskey. When it comes to choosing a flavorful yet affordable rye, it’s no surprise that bartenders have some strong opinions. If anyone knows which ryes deliver the best bang for your buck, it’s going to be a bartender. ” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

In partnership with Gran Coramino® Tequila, we’re excited for the return of The Coramino Cup Bartender Competition for another thrilling year! These bartenders are the backbone of the industry, and The Coramino Cup gives them the recognition they deserve. The post Bartenders, Hustling Behind the Bar?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

But despite its ubiquity, no one can seem to agree on what ingredients actually go into the cocktail, which presents a particular challenge for your bartender and can potentially result in you ending up with a drink that isnt exactly what you wanted. The article Stop Asking Your Bartender for Skinny Margaritas appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In January of this year, Drink, a pioneering local bar, shuttered for good. For a long while, it looked like Eastern Standard—the stylish and influential high-volume bar and restaurant near Fenway Park that opened in 2005—might also be among those casualties. It closed in March 2020 when the Covid pandemic hit.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2024

All of which leads to the question: If a guest orders a shaken Martini out of cinematic convention, is it the bartender’s job to lead them down the path of perceived Martini enlightenment? We tapped 12 bartenders to find out. Is it ever OK to ask For a Martini shaken, according to bartenders: “It depends on the Martini.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

So we tapped 12 bartenders to find out which whiskey cocktails they felt werent getting enough accolades. I think its been lost in that realm for a while so when someone orders a Vieux Carr, it says something about them and their appreciation for cocktails, balance of flavors, and their respect for the bartenders knowledge and skill.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

Hey bartenders, enter Cardenxe’s annual bartender contest now and get creative with Sotol! RECAP ] & [ FULL VIDEO ] This May 29th, you are invited to express the poetry of this mystical Mexican spirit with Cardenxe’s Annual Bartender Contest. In the bar industry’s case, that means an exhilarating bartender’s contest.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2025

Perhaps a dive bar Marg with an egregious dollop of store-bought sweet-and-sour mix resulted in the headache of a lifetime. Or in extreme cases, theres a chance some folks wrote off cocktails bars for decades after living through the era of Harvey Wallbangers and Tequila Sunrises. Think of it like making a good pastry or chocolate bar.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The India Bartender Week (IBW) is scheduled to take place in Gurugram from February 20-27, 2025. The Beverage Week, held from February 21-25, will feature 20 of India’s top bars showcasing their creativity through bespoke drinks crafted with local ingredients.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When this craving hits out at a bar, it might be tempting to ask the bartender for an “extra strong” drink. However, these requests tend to be vague, so bartenders are left not knowing what exactly the consumer wants. Either way, try to resist the urge to throw a vague “make it strong” request at a bartender.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In 2002, while he was working at LAB Bar in London, the late Ghanaian mixologist Douglas Ankrah invented a modern cocktail classic: the Pornstar Martini. In colonial text, it is illegal for Ivorians to own a distillery, noted Alexander Quest, a bar owner, consultant, and co-founder of Abidjan Cocktail Week in Ivory Coast.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

At-home bartenders are increasingly showing interest in taking their knowledge and skills beyond classic cocktails. Shaker & Spoon’s array of cocktail boxes, which can either be purchased as a gift or as part of a subscription, spotlight specific spirits, holidays, and guest bartenders.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Unsurprisingly, different bartenders tend to prefer different styles of whiskey in their Hot Toddies. Sweet or spicy, mellow or hot, here are 11 bartender-recommended whiskeys for your next Hot Toddy. ” Valerie Diehl, bartender, Wildweed , Cincinnati “I personally love a good Irish whiskey like Slane for a Hot Toddy.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The owner of Seattle’s Rob Roy and co-owner of Navy Strength and Vinnie’s has transformed one or more of those bars into a holiday pop-up every year since 2014. It’s all part of a network of tinseled bar takeovers called Miracle and Sippin’ Santa. We use the bar top as a work surface, too. There’s quite a bit of setup.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Plenty of bartenders and bar professionals have at least one whiskey they feel is overrated. What are the whiskeys currently on the bar communitys overhyped list? We asked 12 bar professionals to find out. We asked 12 bar professionals to find out. In fact, youre in good company. Such is the case with Blantons.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

And with the modern cocktail renaissance of the late ‘90s and early aughts, everything came full-circle as bartenders breathed new life into forgotten, bare-bones classics by riffing and reimagining them with different spirits and modifiers. To find the spec sweet spot, we asked eight bartenders how many cocktail ingredients is just too many.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 15, 2024

An expert in cocktail craftsmanship with extensive whiskey knowledge, Tony Arnone has over a decade of bartending experience. Starting as a flair bartender, Arnone has traveled the world, creating nearly 50 different cocktail menus in countries such as Thailand, China, and the Philippines.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 31, 2024

Kuramoto Ice is the latest bartender obsession. The clear ice from Japan gets imported thousands of miles to cocktail bars around the world.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

Lorenzo Antinori is returning cocktails to the people through his Hong Kong aperitivo bar Bar Leone. Nor is there bespoke glassware, bar rules, or dress codes. At this year’s Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, the 1-year-old Roman-inspired bar snagged the Best New International Cocktail Bar award.

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