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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. And Raised by Wolves brought new levels of high-concept mixology and extravagant design into the national spotlight. But I didnt want to do the same thing,” says Castro.

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The Art of Mixology: Fat Washing

Chilled Magazine

In the art of mixology, we embark on a journey through the intricate craft of cocktail creating using some of today’s most innovative techniques. FAT-WASHING When it comes to fat-washing cocktails, owner, and bar director at NYC’s NR, Shigefumi (Shige) Kabashima, believes the old-school method is still around simply because it’s logical.

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3 Gin Cocktails Every Bartender Must Master

Chilled Magazine

Ever since the cocktail renaissance of the early 2000s, mixology has been a big deal. From Tacoma to Tampa, there are cocktails and bars littered throughout the country where talented, creative bartenders are mixing up classic and contemporary drinks. If you didnt know it already, the cocktail world is booming.

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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. It’s squatty and cumbersome.

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Bartenders’ Favorites: 12 Most Used Spirits Behind the Bar

Chilled Magazine

Born from clandestine bar escapades in Guatemala, it’s now crafted “Sin Prisa” without rush in Oaxaca, using artisanal methods and 100% recycled glass. Jack Daniels Whiskey This iconic Tennessee whiskey is a staple in bars and is often enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in the classics, such as a Whiskey Sour or Old Fashioned.

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The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar With Carina Soto Velasquez and Hugo Togni of Toronto’s Bar Pompette

Imbibe Magazine

Discover the first episode of The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar featuring Carina Soto Velasquez and Hugo Togni from Bar Pompette in Toronto, as they discuss how Paris influences the world in the hospitality industry and how Togni brings his experience as a French bartender to a foreign country.

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ZLB23-Kyoto speakeasy bar turns two

Spiritz

In the two years since its inception, ZLB23-Kyoto speakeasy bar at The Leela Palace, Bengaluru, has firmly established itself as a leader in the world of masterful mixology. ZLB23 is ranked among Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2024, a distinction that underscores its rapid rise and innovative approach.

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