Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Unless youre an industry insider, you may not be familiar with the term batched cocktails. 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.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2023

When you talk to someone in the bar or booze industry about “Hey Bartender,” Douglas Tirola’s 2013 documentary chronicling the 21st century rebirth and rise of the American cocktail scene, one specific quote from the film is likely to be mentioned. The film was cinema vérité. “We But it will be on my resume.”

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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. Its wine-forward character is dry and cleanly acidic with a soft, supple, spice-accented bitterness.

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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. The pair discussed the history of the American cocktail and how major U.S. events helped to shape the cocktails of today. By 1806, the word “cocktail” appeared in print. and abroad was around 1914.

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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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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Non-alcoholic bar programs are getting the attention previously reserved for craft cocktails. Who – Do they abstain from alcohol entirely, or can you use dashes of bitters , which will add a tiny amount of alcohol while upping the flavor profile? So, too, are craft mocktails. Who will be drinking it and when?

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

It is definitely my top cocktail bar in Paris,” says Caroline Noirbusson, head director of the bar. Start by sharing your go-to cocktail and then witness the spin Bisou bartenders put on it. Its popularity stems from hosting global bartender takeovers that include a local masterclass. Try the Onsen Fumito.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For their second annual Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest, Elijah Craig and VinePair teamed up to challenge bartenders around the country to some good old fashioned fun. An encouraging boss helped ignite his interest in a career in bartending. As a head bartender in Austin, Garza says he likes to consider the stories behind drinks.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Valentines Day is all about love, and what better way to toast to romance than with a beautifully crafted cocktail? Photo by Virgin Hotels NYC Tequila Aphrodites Arrow by Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 oz. Martini Bitters 1 oz. Patron Silver oz. Raspberry Pure 1 oz. Coconut Milk oz.

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A Bar Above

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It’s got these tiny sharp holes that work wonders in removing just the outer layer of the peel– without getting any of that bitter pith, leaving you with the fresh flavors of citrus in all your favorite dishes and cocktails. Ready to take your bartending & cooking game to the next level?

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Donohue notes that the beer scene has matured considerably, but the city’s craft cocktails are still in their infancy, though the enthusiasm is there. It’s a beautiful, intimate space with no TVs, attentive bartenders, and an instant feeling of coming home.” stop between Seattle and Vancouver.”

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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. I could never be hired to do the same job today.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Throw in a bottle of his favorite liquor and a bar mat for a non-slip surface, a jar of cocktail cherries for garnish, or a cocktail smoker kit, and you have a complete gift! Gin fan: Our resident bartender, Rob, often reaches for Drumshanbo gunpower gin. He also has a holiday cocktail book that you should check out.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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. Here, we asked 10 bartenders which shots are capturing the most attention in their bars.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

That’s why we asked 14 bartenders to share their own go-to tequilas, both behind the stick and on their home bar carts. It is affordably priced, bold enough to stand up to powerful flavors when crafting cocktails, and nuanced enough that it can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks.” Here’s what they said. Tequila Ocho Plata.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

Bartenders from Pan Pacific Londons Ginger Lily and The Beaumont Mayfairs Le Magritte created the two winning serves. The judges came together to determine two final winners: Wichayarat Ping Chantawichayasuit, Bartender at Ginger Lily, Pan Pacific London and Giovanni Dellaglio, Head Bartender at Le Magritte, The Beaumont Mayfair.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Photo by Bon Vivant via www.unsplash.com Smoking Gun/ Torch for Cocktails A good smoked cocktail is so popular right now, and a cocktail smoker kit is a really modern, creative gift– especially if you have any experienced bartenders in your wedding party.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Among the featured drinks in Miami was the “Zizou Spritz” created by Broken Shaker bartender José Pérez-Roura. The drink blends Rémy V, Cointreau Noir, Bitter Bianco, Cocchi Americano, and tonic for a refreshing and complex spritz. José Pérez-Roura of Broken Shaker creating his Zizou Spritz cocktail.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Mezcal Laughing over Chocolate and Cigars Ingredients 2 oz of infused mezcal 2 bar spoons of cinnamon syrup 2 dashes of Turkish tobacco bitters Preparation Stir and serve over a large rock with an orange peel. Bartenders should be encouraged to do what they feel and add ingredients to their menus that inspire them. I always have.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The new generation of bartenders draws inspiration from the distilled wine spirits timelessness, versatility and range to create Cognac cocktails, Velez says. DUss Cognac has been accelerating on-premise efforts with cocktails such as the D’Uss Spicy Sidecar. Franky Marshall.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

On my birthday a few years ago, a friend who works in the wine industry bought me a bartender’s handshake shot at a bar. The zesty, bittersweet citrus tamed Fernet’s menthol tidal wave in a way only a bartender could’ve known it would, making for an invigorating, surprisingly balanced one sipper.

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Australian Bartender

JUNE 24, 2024

He said that Antoine Peychaud, a New Orleans pharmacist, liked to serve and drink his eponymous bitters mixed with cognac in little cups (called coquetiers). There, at some point around the 1850s, they started mixing the cognac with Peychaud’s bitters, and this would have been known as a ‘Sazerac cocktail’.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Virginia’s Copper Fox Distillery has been mixing up impressive craft cocktails at both their Sperryville and Williamsburg locations since the state loosened restrictions on on-site beverage sales (which still aren’t loose enough, if you ask most Virginia distillers). Let’s check it out.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint. Like I mentioned, the craft cocktail movement is mostly to blame for the supply shortage, but it’s a little more complicated than simple supply-and-demand. Copyright A Bar Above Why is Chartreuse So Hard to Find Right Now?

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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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Bartender.com

AUGUST 15, 2024

Signature Cocktail Recipe: Mezcal Negroni Luis’s creativity shines through in his signature Mezcal Negroni, a cocktail that perfectly encapsulates his innovative approach to mixology. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, a trip to Karma to experience one of Luis’s expertly crafted cocktails is an absolute must.

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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. And the cocktails themselves, once the ingredients are collected and refined, are pretty straightforward to make. Thankfully, Danny’s book remains valuable for the less outdoorsy reader, as well.

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Cocktail Whisperer

MAY 21, 2024

The easiest way to infuse a gathering is to grab some weed seltzers and call it a day, but some may want to shake up their own craft cocktail for the occasion. There are cannabis bartending bibles available, complete with drink recipes and other valuable knowledge, but there’s also the possibility of creating something new.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Photo by Tatyana Vega via Unsplash SOCAL SODA: A PLAY ON A MOJITO MOCKTAIL This fun mocktail mojito recipe comes from our resident bartender, Rob Harrah, and brings a little flavor to the non-alcoholic experience. MIXERS Ginger beer : Our community group of bartenders specifically recommends Fever Tree.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The brand’s liqueur can also be found in the debut recipes for many still-beloved cocktails including the Last Word and the Martinez. Luxardo was part of the craft cocktail revival in the U.S. In 2004, Luxardo became a major player in the growing craft cocktail movement thanks to bartenders at NYC’s famed Pegu Club.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Classic Gin Martini (gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters) The Martini is perhaps the most iconic cocktail ever. While everyone has their own preferred specs, a traditional Martini is a mix of gin and dry vermouth with a couple dashes of orange bitters. These drinks pack a punch and showcase the flavors of the spirit.

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VinePair

AUGUST 30, 2024

The first looks like a Martini glass and is filled with two-and-one-half ounces of Old Raj gin, a half-ounce of González Byass dry vermouth, and a couple dashes of orange bitters. It is usually served beside the cocktail glass, typically set in a small bowl of crushed ice to keep it cold. At the top will be a strainer.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

She’s not alone, as more millennials choose to drink that first round at home rather than pop by a buzzy cocktail bar or show up early for a dinner reservation. Did age and the pandemic conspire to turn us into homebodies with bartending chops and well-stocked bars? I usually only see one drink I like.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These days, every craft cocktail bar has a house spec, if not their very own Martini riff, sometimes tweaked to the point where it no longer resembles the cocktail in its classical guise. Known for their complex flavor and subdued salinity, the variety has now cemented itself as the bartender’s darling Martini garnish.

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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 rhubarb bitters, blood orange tincture and Fever Tree aromatic tonic.

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Cocktails with Suderman

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

I wasn’t expecting a masterpiece of craft cocktail showmanship. I just wanted a vaguely competent, mostly drinkable cocktail. Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes. This is about as easy as home bartending gets.

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

what 25-year bartending vet Toby Maloney calls the easy answer. and a longtime bartender. This in turn carries over to bars like Hauge’s, where customers new to craft cocktails assume they run saccharine. to industry pros will yield a startling number of “emphatic no’s” — a.k.a. Born of Necessity?

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