Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Innovative touches and twists by bartenders have shown just how cinnamon is having its own Renaissance as a trendy new kick to beloved bar cocktails. Of course, cinnamon-infused liquors or spirits are nothing newwith some we love more than others. But the list of to-dos behind the bar is already so long.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Those old-fashioned iterations inspire cooks and bartenders to reinterpret the recipe with globetrotting ingredients and untraditional formats. Traditionally, tiramisu features an espresso- and liquor-soaked pastry layered with sweetened mascarpone and dusted with cocoa powder.

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BarLifeUK

JULY 29, 2024

Lucy George of Lucky Liquor Co in Edinburgh will represent the UK at the Stauning Drinks Kollektive global final Lucy George in action Last week ten bartenders from all over the UK gathered at The Seed Library in Shoreditch for the Stauning Drinks Kollektive UK final. Lucy George of Edinburgh’s The Lucky Liquor Co.

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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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Chilled Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

Bar Director Evan Williams of Dalida in San Francisco, CA came across the technique of herb washing cocktails from a Copenhagen-based bartender named Peter Altyenberg, who utilizes the technique in a riff on a Mojito. Any tips/tricks bartenders should keep in mind while trying herb washing?

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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. It’s very intersectional.”

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

In 2017, Steven Liles—a career bartender then working at Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco—was named Bartender of the Year as part of that year’s Imbibe 75. Liles, who passed away this week after a brief and sudden illness, was a bartender’s bartender. Steven Liles: I started bartending in 1998. Much love, Steven.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Photos by Paul Chang Whether you are a seasoned bartender or a curious enthusiast, join us as we raise our spirits to the creative union of ingredients and technique and delve into what makes a great drink unforgettable. In 2000, I started in the industry as a bartender at Kirin’s Hartland Bar in Tokyo.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

Expanding Leadership in At-Home Cocktails and Tech Enablement ShakeStir, the parent company of Cocktail Courier and Thirstie, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Shaker & Spoon, the premier cocktail subscription box service that has shipped over 10M+ cocktails to its thousands of home-bartender consumers for over a decade.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Vuolo’s a popular Italian restaurant and bar located in Winthrop, Massachusetts offers a detailed cocktail menu featuring between 15-17 cocktails every three months and rotates a specials menu with their most exciting three-four ideas every month. Next let sit in a refrigerated place for 2-5 days and double strain thru a coffee filter.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

World renowned for its bitters’ production, The House of Angostura Bitters is empowering bartenders and cocktail creators with the release of ANGOSTURA 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters, available in limited quantities at select national and regional liquor chains.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A cursory glance of various Reddit subs like r/bartenders and r/Chicago reveal some solid attempts: Notes of Fresca, paint thinner, and sadness; Week-old grapefruit rinds soaked in floodwater and shame; Gasoline filtered through a week-old garbage bag; Imagine if your parents’ divorce had a flavor.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

and Dale DeGroff, the James Beard award-winning father of mixology who reinvented the bartending profession. was in its disco area, and the high-volume bar concept was introduced. The final lineup featured craft cocktails made with fresh ingredients and premium liquors, all mixed by hand. By the 1970s, the U.S.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

It all began with formulating a creative shot in a Yeng family-owned bar in San Diego. What are bartenders doing with Skrewball behind the bar? What are some of the key components you’d like bartenders to know about your whiskey? What inspired your whiskey?

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2024

Allan Katz loves bartending. But these days he can’t spend more than a few hours at a time behind the bar before needing to be relieved. His decades-long battle with chronic pain didn’t result from a freak accident or a sports injury; it’s the result of over two decades of bartending in craft cocktail bars across the country.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Of their four mezcal expressions, the Cuishe dances onto the bar ready to swoon gin lovers, luring them to the realm of mezcal. Of course, we suggest sipping this mezcal solo, but Mala Mia’s Cuishe is so elegantly herbal that it will mix into a Negroni with finesse, a friend to bartenders eager to convert their gin-loving bar guests.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Its a trick used in busy bars to cut down on the time it takes to serve classic cocktails or some of their more complex drinks. Bartenders mix the cocktail in volume before service begins and store it in a single bottle. Assemble your liquor ingredients only. Stir the ingredients together in a bowl or pitcher.

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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. You may also run into a reposado from a decades-old brand that finally landed American distribution.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 16, 2025

Innovation through flavours, premiumisation and with the rise of cocktail culture, rum is being rediscovered for its versatility and we are now seeing many bartenders experimenting to make great cocktails. However, in the early 2000s, Lalit’s family decided to step away from the liquor business entirely.

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2023

If a cocktail or technique goes viral among the social media app’s estimated 145 million American users , it’s almost inevitable that bartenders will get flooded with requests for whatever the trend is, even if nobody knew it existed the week before. Bartenders typically tolerate such shenanigans with grace and aplomb.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 17, 2024

Did you know that A Bar Above offers a variety of educational courses on topics from mocktails to a becoming a better bartender ? Copyright A Bar Above If you’re craving a way to transform your favorite cocktails into elevated creations, you’re in the right place. Well, we do!

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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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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Now, don’t expect it to taste like actual liquor. Here are some of our favorite recommendations: Seedlip : This is the one we use the most at A Bar Above, including all of our company-wide meetings. Using a bar spoon , give a quick stir to mix the ingredients. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a slice of lime.

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Advanced Mixology

JULY 18, 2024

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a love for making drinks, you may wonder what it feels like to run your bar. What Type of Bar Do You Want to Open? Knowing what kind of bar you want to launch is important before identifying your ideal target audience. What Are the Legal Requirements to Operate a Bar in Your Location?

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

If you know your wedding party loves cocktails, adding some garnishing items to their bar carts is a practical gift that they may not buy themselves but that can really elevate their drinks. a personalized flask (the all-time classic groomsman gift), or more of our cocktail bar tools (see below). Get creative with this simple gift!

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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 14, 2024

The Caterpillar Club, Sydney It’s nearly time for the announcement of all the finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards, so we are going to share with you some sneak peeks in the lead-up. Today, it’s your votes for the country’s best New Bars. Congrats to all the finalists!

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VinePair

JULY 11, 2024

The cost of the glassware, the price of the liquor, the wage paid to the person that kept the glass cold until the last possible moment and built the drink: these are the elements that determine the cost of a Martini. Whether a bar can hit this target consistently can determine its success or even its survival. Liability insurance: $0.65

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

million 9-liter cases, according the Beverage Information Group 2024 Liquor Handbook. Despite the categorys unfavorable market conditions, Cognac, in particular, is a staple on bar menus around the country, says Marina Velez, research director for The Beverage Information Group. in 2023 to pre-Covid levels of 12.8

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VinePair

MAY 16, 2024

That’s why we asked 12 bartenders what bottles we should reach for when we’re seeking the best bang for our buck. Johnny Codd, bar director, Selland Family Group , Sacramento, Calif. “It’s Keenan Davis, bar director, Che Fico , San Francisco “In my opinion, Lalo Blanco Tequila is a great bang for your buck.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

With the purchase of Clear Creek Distillery in 2014 and Captive Spirits in 2016, the company now offers a portfolio of brands that span every level on a liquor store shelf, and nearly every spirit a cocktail bar would need. What is important for bartenders to know about your expressions? What is next for HRD?

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We here at A Bar Above obviously love cocktails– as do you, I’m sure, since you’re on this site. Note : You’ll need the same equipment for non-alcoholic beverages as you would for alcoholic cocktails, so make sure to visit the A Bar Above shop for all your barware if your home bar isn’t already stocked.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

While the drink is traditionally made with whiskey (rye or bourbon) , sugar, Angostura bitters, and a splash of water, it’s the kind of drink bartenders and mixologists enjoy experimenting with because of its versatility. In the pantheon of classic cocktails, there aren’t many more beloved than the old fashioned.

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VinePair

APRIL 26, 2024

Last summer, while sitting at local haunt Brotherhood Nantucket , two 20-somethings swayed into the bar. The bartender immediately approached them with a round of unidentifiable shots. Now, bartenders feel like patrons are expecting a Paul, which has strayed very far from its (albeit blurry) roots.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The brown liquor can evoke the season’s warmth and coziness when paired with the right seasonal modifiers, making for a smooth transition from refreshing, rooftop-worthy cocktails or whatever your “ drink of summer ” ended up being. Afzal Kaba, bartender, Musaafer , Houston “ Lion’s Tail. It’s very crisp, autumnal, and delicious.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 7, 2024

To learn more about the importance of salting cocktails and which drinks can benefit from it, we tapped Trey Sanford, bar manager at Anchorage, Alaska’s South Restaurant + Coffeehouse. From there, you can expand your horizons by tossing some salt into your liquor bottles while fat-washing to add more dimension to your spirit.

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