The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Granted, you can enjoy a quality cocktail in New York any day of the week but to our minds, there’s no better time to do it than during New York Bartender Week. Or the bartenders. Hanna and Michael were adamant that New York Bartender Week should be an educational and tourism initiative too. But it’s not just about the bars.

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Bartender Bartending Bar Club 94

PubClub

MARCH 1, 2024

I f ever there were a place created for The Bartender, or if The Bartender were ever created for a place, it would have to be the Greek Islands. Greece has all The Bartender could ever desire in a destination – a beach, a laid-back and casual atmosphere and kick-ass nightlife. And so, I might add, is The Bartender.

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Nightlife Bartender Bartending Bar 52

National Bartending School

AUGUST 16, 2023

Bartending in Los Angeles is an exciting and rewarding career path. With the vibrant nightlife and diverse culinary scene, Los Angeles offers numerous opportunities for aspiring bartenders. Becoming a […] The post How to Start Bartending in Los Angeles appeared first on National Bartenders.

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Bartender Bartending Nightlife 52

National Bartending School

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Professional bartenders can play a pivotal role in transforming these events. Efficient Service Professional […] The post 5 Ways Professional Bartenders Can Transform Your Corporate Event appeared first on National Bartenders. Here are five ways they can do just that.

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Bartender Bartending 52

National Bartending School

JUNE 11, 2023

In today’s world where everyone wants to be famous, the standards for becoming a celebrity are actually higher and it is hard to make ends meet solely from jumping from one audition to another – especially when you are starting a new […] The post 15 Celebrities Who Started as Bartenders appeared first on National Bartenders.

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Bartender Bartending 52

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 have a comprehensive guide on our blog to get you started! Designed for mixologists, this kit has everything to make the perfect bartender gift.

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National Bartending School

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Birthdays are a time for celebration, and what better way to add excitement than with some unique bartending ideas? Themed Cocktail Menus Tailor drinks to match the birthday theme or the […] The post 7 Unique Bartending Ideas to Spice Up Your Birthday Bash appeared first on National Bartenders.

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Bartender Bartending 52

TheRealBarman

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you've always thought about becoming a bartender or you've wanted to become a bartender but you're just not serious enough about it yet. The post 9 Kick-Ass Reasons To Become a Bartender first appeared on TheRealBarman. The post 9 Kick-Ass Reasons To Become a Bartender appeared first on TheRealBarman.

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TheRealBarman

MARCH 11, 2023

If you're looking to learn how to become a bartender, you're in the right spot. The post How to Become a Bartender [Everything You Need to Know] first appeared on TheRealBarman. The post How to Become a Bartender [Everything You Need to Know] appeared first on TheRealBarman. No matter what information you've discovered so far.

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Bartender Bartending 52

A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I spoke with our resident bartender & Head of Education, Rob Harrah , and he gave me a few mocktail ideas he’s been playing around with for our upcoming Mocktails course. If you make it 30 days and break on Halloween, we won’t judge– But we’ll be extra proud of you if you don’t.)

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Mocktails Alcohol Zero-Proof Tinctures 233

The Cocktail Lovers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

We like to think of it as a pHD in the art of Japanese bartending. More than a cursory nod in the direction of what is probably the most revered bartending styles in the world, this particular platform is devised to go deeper, offering those who are participating in the programme practical advice in all aspects of Japanese culture.

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Bartender Bartending Hospitality Highball 100

Taste Tequila

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

We separated the Panel into two groups: half of them aficionados and half bartenders. As a group, bartenders seem to love high-proof spirits, so we thought it would be great to include their views. Aficionados scored it in 1st place, and bartenders weren’t far behind, awarding it 2nd place overall. Earth on the nose.

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Tequila Bartender Bartending Bottling 105

Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JULY 17, 2023

Whether you’re a professional bartender or a home mixologist, having the right bar tools can take your drink-making skills to the next level. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the best bar tools to try and how they can help you craft delicious cocktails with ease.

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Bar Tools Bar Bar Spoon Mixologist 52

The Cocktail Lovers

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With that in mind, the aim of each of the carefully devised Monozukuri masterclasses is curated to inform and inspire those taking part in the various principles behind the meticulous art of Japanese bartending. Only those of us judging didn’t get to see or hear the bartenders tell the story, or making their drinks.

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Bartender Bartending Bar Gin 90

VinePair

MAY 19, 2024

We’re proudly independent and don’t need any of that sweet corporate booze money to redo the cover,” Wensink wrote in a blog post. Even though we know which bartenders invented certain drinks, it’s not like Sam Ross collects royalties on every Penicillin served across the globe. And here, I do not think that was the case.”

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Stout Rum Beer Bar 105

The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These days, the FUNKIN COCKTAIL range includes a fine line in purées, syrups, liqueurs and mixers, all aimed with professional bartenders in mind. Launched last year the FUNKIN Heritage Competition invites bartenders around the country to conjure up a cocktail that honours the past while utilising modern ingredients and techniques.

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Liqueur High Volume Bartender Bartending 88

A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I spoke with our resident bartender & Head of Education, Rob Harrah , and he gave me a few mocktail ideas he’s been playing around with for our upcoming Mocktails course. If you make it 30 days and break on Halloween, we won’t judge– But we’ll be extra proud of you if you don’t.)

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Mocktails Alcohol Zero-Proof Tinctures 130

Booze Business

JUNE 16, 2022

Michael: Lots of our bartender fans and friends kept making different kinds of drinks with Dark Cherry. The post The Best Dirty Shirley: More than the drink of the summer first appeared on Booze Business: A Blog Dedicated to the Business of Spirits and Wine. Like some fine wines, we needed to find the right balance of cherry types.

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Bartender.com

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Through our copper pot still distillation process our goal is to enhance the flavor of our spirit so that bartenders like me can use that as the foundation of spirit-forward cocktails,” explains Luke Barr, NEFT’s Los Angeles-based mixologist. It’s also increasingly being utilized in food recipes too. Our precise taste is all by design.

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Vodka Mixologist High Volume Bartender 52

The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When and why did bartending come into your life? Rather fortuitously, at the time I got hired, they also needed a bartender – so I was handed a book of recipes and got on with learning them. My first ever bar initiative presented to the team at Bartender Atlas was a rum and hibiscus drink, and hibiscus is a type of sorrel.

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Bartender Bartending Rum Bar 77

Professional Bartenders Unlimited

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

For major events, like weddings or 50th anniversary parties, hiring a bartender seems like a no-brainer. However, when many people throw smaller events, they skip the bartender in favor of a messy counter full of bottles that their guests mix up, or they spend the entire party serving up drinks themselves, missing all of the.

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Bartender Bartending Bottling 52

The Cocktail Lovers

AUGUST 16, 2024

Just ask any of the bartenders who have participated in The House of Suntory DOJO programme over the years. Since its launch in 2020 this exclusive brand partnership and development series has more than delivered on its aim to impart the knowledge, wisdom and expertise behind Japanese bartending to appreciative bartenders in the UK.

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Bartender Bartending Bar Hospitality 64

The Cocktail Lovers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

We hear their thoughts on participating in the programme, how it has impacted their bartending style, find out their greatest learnings and much, much more besides. How would you describe your bartending style before participating in the programme? How would you describe your bartending style now?

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Bartender Bartending Infusions Mixology 84

The Cocktail Lovers

MAY 30, 2024

Are you one of those creative bartenders who fall into the ‘I-come-up-with-my-best-ideas-at-the-last-minute-camp?’ You’ll be assessed by your fellow cohorts: the ten bartenders who you’ll be competing against. Then have we got a comp for you. This could be you! HOW DOES THE JUDGING PROCESS WORK? The key word is community.

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Gin Bartender Bartending Bar 96

The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 4, 2024

To put it in context, each year several hundred bartenders in the country submit their recipes in the hope that their skills will make the World Class team sit up and take notice. You can even ask if the featured Top 100 bartender is on duty. TEN cocktail at The Bar at Home Fancy levelling up your bartending skills at home?

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Bartender Bartending Bar Gin 92

The Cocktail Lovers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Personal growth, the growth of apples, the bartending community – how you interpret that is up to you. Here’s where the top eight bartenders will get to bring their Showerings Cider cocktail to life in front of a panel of judges comprising the legend that is Peter Dorelli, joined by Sophie Bratt (bar manager at Nobu), and us.

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The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

UK bartenders, have you heard? Pernod Ricard’s SIP programme has bartenders’ backs But before getting on to the programme itself, the big question is, what exactly is SIP? I found out about SIP Sessions because a million bartenders sent me the information! If the name sounds familiar, you’d be right.

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The Cocktail Lovers

OCTOBER 4, 2024

All you need to do is buy yourself a wristband (priced £20, valid for the duration of the event and available from londoncocktailweek.com ) and you’re good to go… Here are some of our highlights: Consumer events 5th The Perception Cocktail Masterclass 7th The Art of the Espresso Martini 7-8th Beluga Vodka & Caviar Masterclass 7-9th London Cocktail (..)

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Club Mixology Bar Bartender 86

Advanced Mixology

JULY 13, 2024

This blog explains the best Bali cocktails to drink during your trip to this fantastic island. Skilled bartenders create this vibrant drink by mixing it with the zing of fresh ginger, lemon juice, honey, or a splash of Coca-Cola. Doesn't that sound like the perfect way to enjoy the true essence of this tropical paradise? Let’s dive in.

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Gin Nightlife Infusions Liqueur 59

Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JUNE 12, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the history, ingredients, recipe, and serving options of this classic cocktail, so that you can learn how to make the perfect Mint Julep for any occasion. The post How to Make the Perfect Mint Julep appeared first on Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide.

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Simple Syrup Muddling Highball Hospitality 52

The Cocktail Lovers

OCTOBER 12, 2024

We share some of the stories behind previous covers of The Cocktail Lovers magazine; from Jo Malone to Jenson Button, Jamie Oliver to Heston Blumenthal and a whole host of international bartenders, we look back at some of our favourite interviewees and the insights they shared, and we celebrate 50 people who have changed the way we drink.

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Bartender Bartending Bar Bottling 82

The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 17, 2024

Lauren Mote, the Global Director of On-Trade Excellence and leader of the PATRÓN Perfectionists programme was certainly impressed: “The level of creativity, passion and thoughtfulness from the UK bartenders presenting their PATRÓN Paloma and PATRÓN Margarita rituals was outstanding. We caught up with Nathan to find out more.

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Tequila Bartender Bartending Bar 97

The Cocktail Lovers

JUNE 8, 2024

Pour into a chilled Cocktail glass. Garnish with candied ginger (optional).

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The Cocktail Lovers

MAY 7, 2024

We’re flying nine bartenders over to launch the full menu, so from that aspect, it’s similar to last year as we’re not just doing a guest shift or a small takeover with four or five drinks. We’ll be sending one of our lab guys over to Rome along with another bartender four or five days before. We’ll be taking over the entire venue.

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Alcohol Bartender Bartending Head Bartender 84

Booze Business

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

During the Covid pandemic, Revel Avila donated 30% of the profits from online sales to the United States Bartenders’ Guild’s ( USBG ) Covid-19 relief fund to support on-trade workers during the pandemic.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 31, 2023

An equally grizzled bartender nods and wordlessly slides a bottle across the bar, slamming down a single shot glass next to it. As whiskey historian Michael Veach writes in his blog, Bourbon Veach , 19th-century distillers soon wised up to the advertising possibilities, especially at grocers. Quick — picture a classic Western film.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By The Bartender, PubClub.com’s Roving Party Animal Enjoying – for the moment – the Hand Grenade, the strongest drink on Bourbon Street. I tried to take it easy a couple of weeknights but was introduced to a gentleman named Big Mike at The Columns Hotel who was voted the city’s Best Bartender five years running.

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Nightlife Bartender Bartending Hospitality 52