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We Ask Bartender and Flavor Alchemist Aaron Melendrez About Crafting Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Over time, he found himself working alongside bartenders, and thats when he felt a calling to be behind the bar. I believed I could not only match what was being done but also bring something unique to the craft that didnt already exist. He envisions a future where great cocktails are available in casual settings.

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Erick Castro and the Quest to Preserve the Neighborhood Bar

Imbibe Magazine

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. The apothecary-inspired Polite Provisions was a pioneer of the city’s craft cocktail scene when it opened more than a decade ago.

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How Bar Leone, Asia’s Best Bar, Signaled a Return to Simplicity

Imbibe Magazine

Lorenzo Antinori is returning cocktails to the people through his Hong Kong aperitivo bar Bar Leone. There’s no high-level mixology or 10-ingredient cocktails. Nor is there bespoke glassware, bar rules, or dress codes. And the world has taken notice. “I would have never imagined to get the top spot.

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

VinePair

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. No craft cocktail bar should ever use it.

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Bartenders’ Favorites: 12 Most Used Spirits Behind the Bar

Chilled Magazine

Craft cocktails may be the stars of the show, but every well-made drink rests on a foundation of essential spirits. Born from clandestine bar escapades in Guatemala, it’s now crafted “Sin Prisa” without rush in Oaxaca, using artisanal methods and 100% recycled glass.

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We Ask Dan Anderson About New Jersey’s American Bar and Grille

Chilled Magazine

After transitioning to consulting, Anderson was invited to take the helm at Borgatas American Bar & Grille (ABG) , where he continues to thrive. Anderson and his team also craft cocktails based on guest preferences, from tequila and bourbon favorites to seasonal and trending drinks.

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We Ask Stevan Miller of Esmè about Spirits-Free Drinking

Chilled Magazine

Whether you’re committed to a year-round alcohol-free lifestyle or kicking off 2025 with Dry January, Esm, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Chicago, offers a range of culinary-inspired non-alcoholic cocktails. “Bar Esme is a refined and intimate cocktail destination.

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