A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Photo via www.unsplash.com Wondering what to give your favorite bartenders and mixologists this year? Trying to find the perfect gift for bartenders can definitely cause some stress! But don’t fret: If you are buying for a cocktail enthusiast or a professional bartender, we got you covered this holiday season.

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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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Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Once a quiet, empty block, it’s now been transformed into something that stands out—a cheeky, retro-styled bar with gold-foiled pin-up girls and hand-painted signs boasting “Cold Drinks, Warm Service, and Hot Bartenders.” The heart and soul of Bar Love are two of Perth’s most loved bartenders, Pippa Canavan and Murray Walsh.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It was there that they soaked up the cocktail history and hospitality ethos of Dale DeGroff, regarded today as the godfather of the cocktail renaissance, as well as one of the main branches in the New York bartender family tree, with an expansive lineage of mentees and protegees. I was hooked. It felt so off for me.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

I was talking to a longtime bartender friend recently about the way things were back in the early days of the cocktail renaissance, around the time when we’d first met, almost 20 years ago. The style has captivated generations of bartenders who’ve poured it into oceans of Manhattans and Negronis.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Photo by Jonathan Borba via Unsplash TRENDS IN ALCOHOL-FREE COCKTAILS At one time, being the designated driver or a sober companion meant only getting to select from sugary soft drinks, juice, tonic or soda water, lousy coffee, or tap water (maybe sparkling water if you’re lucky). So, too, are craft mocktails.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Since excessive drinking has been on the rise during the pandemic, we really want to focus on how to make delicious, spirit-free cocktails and enjoy other beverages such as nonalcoholic beer and wine. Top with ginger beer. MIXERS Ginger beer : Our community group of bartenders specifically recommends Fever Tree.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Craft cocktail connoisseurs know that enjoying a cocktail is a multi-sensory experience. Your eyes see the vibrant color of the garnish, your hands feel the temperature of the glass, and your nose takes in the aromas of the cocktail, all before the grand finale of tasting the cocktail itself.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2024

He’s a bartender by trade. We like to cook and make delicious cocktails. We had true craft cocktails, beers, wines, ready-to-drink cocktails—all of the things you would expect at an amazing bar. It has one tiny town, Avalon, where I grew up from age 7 until I went to college. But no alcohol.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

More Nitro Beers on Tap Credit: gchapel – stock.adobe.com Though the IPA gets the most makeovers year-over-year, some breweries are showing more love to their other brews with some bubbles. has a whole lineup of nitro beers and just launched a nitro Belgian Wit. Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing Co. The Hudson, N.Y.-based

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PubClub

MARCH 19, 2024

In the bustling world of hospitality, bartenders play a pivotal role, crafting not just drinks but experiences that keep patrons returning to the bar. The art of bartending extends beyond mere drink preparation; it encompasses a wide array of skills that ensure success in this dynamic profession.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Hiking for cocktail ingredients or even digging around in the backyard might not appeal to every craft cocktail enthusiast. Need a quick guide to basic fermentation, mead making, beer brewing? And the cocktails themselves, once the ingredients are collected and refined, are pretty straightforward to make.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It doesn’t matter if this bottle is in the well or if it’s a bit dusty and tucked in the corner of the top shelf — it’s there, and it sets off a IYKYK-type signal that says the bartenders behind the stick know what’s up. Ask a bartender, and they’ll have a pretty solid reason why they think it stands out. This is what they had to say.

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VinePair

MARCH 19, 2024

When you walk into Gilly’s House of Cocktails in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood, you’ll catch folks circling around one of the two billiards tables playing pool for free, likely with a beer in hand. Most customers these days are aware of the importance of using fresh ingredients and sound techniques to make cocktails.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

No matter if you’re buying for cocktail lovers, professional bartenders, or cocktail novices, here’s our list of top gifts that are sure to please everyone. We even have a few recs for those who prefer their cocktail recipes sans alcohol. There’s nothing better than getting new bar tools if you’re a cocktail lover.

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Cocktails with Suderman

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This was many years ago, before I’d learned the hard way that there are some bars where it’s just not worth ordering a cocktail, because serving well-made cocktails is not why these bars exist. But there are establishments where you’re better off ordering a beer or a whiskey. (Or I ordered a beer.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Her acclaimed, James Beard Award-winning cookbook, “Jubilee” (2019) started a conversation about African American culinary history, and her new cocktail book, “ Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice ,” continues this journey through the lens of drinks and the Black bartenders who have helped pave the nation’s cocktail culture.

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The Bartender Company

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In recent years, professional bartenders and mixologists have experimented with new ingredients in their quest to develop thrilling and flavorful cocktails. What are nitrogen craft cocktails, and what makes a nitro beverage so special? Nitrogen Bubbles add Thrills and Flavor Infusing your beer (i.e.

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A Bar Above

APRIL 23, 2024

I don’t know about you, but since Tales this year I have been hearing about Clarified Juices on mixology blogs and craft cocktail sites all over the place. What You Will Learn: Why your bottle-carbonated cocktail program needs clarified juice Two different ways to mess up your Clarification (From experience!)

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

Ten years ago, Vodka Sodas weren’t the kind of drink you ordered at the bars that made East Village the soul of New York City’s globally influential cocktail scene. Cocktails have gone mainstream, to the point where it’s possible to stumble upon a dive bar whipping up a halfway decent Negroni. Guests aren’t wowed as easily, either.

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The Bartender Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Every professional bartender knows that bar tools make the job of crafting cocktails easier. Bartenders use a wide range of tools – some only for specialty drinks – while others are used constantly. The Jigger The key to consistency and quality in cocktails is a smooth pour.

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ’ annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast cites the rise of Latin American spirits and liquors such as aguariente, singani and cocuy, served within craft cocktails or enjoyed on the rocks. “I Sotol cocktails are one of the NRA’s emerging trends.) Memphis, TN-based Wiseacre Brewing Co.

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Cheers

JUNE 19, 2024

What began years ago as an increased interest in sophisticated wines, craft beer and American whiskey has now blossomed into a common consumer sentiment towards most alcohol categories. Wine and craft beer encouraged people to play inside a category.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Finding a good craft cocktail on the Upper West Side of Manhattan can be a challenge. If you go for modern classic cocktails, they have a Tommy’s Margarita and a Reverend Palmer, an old standby from PDT, the East Village icon. But there’s a new bar in the area that checks all the boxes.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 10, 2025

Our Chilled 100 Bartenders embrace the art of crafting cocktails by drawing inspiration from local surroundings, infusing regional flavors, and honoring hometown traditions. With Templeton Whiskey as their base, our Chilled 100 Bartenders create cocktails that tell a story that reflects the essence of a home turf.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 7, 2025

From the very beginning, weve been rooted in the on-trade – our founder comes from an industry background and created our pures as a solution specifically for bartenders, making it easier for them to craft consistent, high-quality cocktails every time. How do you manage to stay relevant and keep engaging bartenders?

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2024

As the beer world saw with craft breweries expanding into new markets, just because something crushed in SoCal doesn’t mean they’re going to care in the Midwest or the Eastern Seaboard or wherever else. The article With Spinoffs and Expansions, Craft Cocktail Bars Enter Their ‘Marvel Era’ appeared first on VinePair.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

When hanging out with friends in Manhattan or Brooklyn back in 2012, you were lucky to find a ginger beer. It was trial and error, talking to top bartenders, and getting inspiration because I love drinks and I love food. That’s why we’re “booze-free craft cocktails.” It’s so much fun to work on.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2024

partnered with the Chilled 100 Bartenders to craft innovative cocktails showcasing @TenToOneRum. The elegance of this Cocktail is the complement of the Ten To One Caribbean white Rum that has a smooth taste on the palate and has a great ending especially with flavors. @Pronghorn.co Muddle those ingredients.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

From crafting cocktails to shaping the next generation of bartenders, Jessica Christensen blends creativity and passion as the Lead Mixologist at Graton Resort & Casino. Jessica also runs the Bartending School at Graton, teaching, mentoring, and helping new bartenders grow in the craft.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Lafayette Hotel Hospitality group CH Projects has transformed this historic North Park hotel into the cocktail enthusiast’s dream barhop. If you’re a guest at the hotel, well-crafted cocktails are mere steps away thanks to several intriguing on-property bars and restaurants. It’s mixology magic.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Working with local farmers, Mizu is crafted in the traditional honkaku style through a single distillation designed to better capture the natural essence and richness of the harvest with a greater complexity great for craft cocktails. Uncle Waithley's Ginger Beer oz. Top with ginger beer.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

From classic boilermakers to themed shooters and even bartender handshakes , shots are the bread and butter of the bar world. Served at dives and high-end cocktail lounges alike, shots have a unique way of getting the party started. And if theres one group of people that knows exactly what the people want, its bartenders.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

When the VinePair team isn’t busy working at HQ, we’re in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. Sidle up to the bar and ask for a gin Martini with a twist, and you’ll get a finely tuned take — the bartender made ours with Askur, a London dry gin with a Nordic sensibility.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Non-alcoholic cocktails, once the butt of bartenders jokes, are being made with greater care and intention , and momentum continues to build around the alcohol-free spirit market. We expanded the buzz-free section of our menu to include non-alcoholic wines, beers, and other zero-proof options, Natoli says.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Rise of Functional Cocktail Culture The functional cocktail movement is not merely a passing fad, but rather a fundamental shift in how we approach alcohol consumption. Beyond cocktails, the functional drinks trend is poised to permeate every corner of the beverage industry. A: Not necessarily.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Rise of Functional Cocktail Culture The functional cocktail movement is not merely a passing fad, but rather a fundamental shift in how we approach alcohol consumption. Beyond cocktails, the functional drinks trend is poised to permeate every corner of the beverage industry. A: Not necessarily.

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