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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Bar Bar Tools Zero-Proof Mocktails 130

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. TEN gin or for those who love great tasting drinks sans alcohol, there are an array of non-alcoholic options featuring Seedlip as the star of the glass.

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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. Chamomile & Tonic Inspired by the timeless Gin & Tonic , this version swaps out gin for a calming chamomile infusion.

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The Drink Blog

JANUARY 26, 2018

Oh, I love gin. To begin again at the beginning, a classic take on the Southside Fizz is some gin, some mint, lemon, some simple syrup, and club soda (we even did a non-fizzy edition Southside before, but that’s a different post). It was all about the high quality (read: sarcasm) bathtub gin, illicit jazz clubs, and mobsters.

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Whether youre a bartender, bar owner, brand ambassador, brand owner, drinks journalist or author, forget being modest and get those nominations in! Categories include Emerging Bartender of the Year, Bar Manager of the Year, Front of House Star of the Year, Bar Employer of the Year and Sustainable Practices Award.

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The Cocktail Lovers

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Myriam Hendrickx, Master Distiller, and Max de Smit, Global Brand Ambassador, join us to share the story of De Kuyper, what makes it so special and how it continues to inspire bartenders the world over to elevate their serves and take their cocktail creations to the next level. De Kuyper is a true icon in the drinks world.

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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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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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Professional Bartenders Unlimited

AUGUST 10, 2018

If so, then ask your bartender to serve up a menu of classic American drinks. Read more » The post The Gin Rickey, Pisco Punch, & More: Classic American Drinks to Try appeared first on Professional Bartenders Unlimited. Do you want to put a twist on your next gathering?

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The Cocktail Lovers

JUNE 28, 2024

We talk the past, present and future of people of colour in the drinks biz with Tales Visionary Award winner, Colin Asare-Appiah, while Ian Burrell tells us about his journey from good times bartender to advocate for rum and black history. Elsewhere, from gin and vodka to wine and beer, we discover the new hues of brands.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 28, 2024

And it’s a good one, where award-winning film director Paul Feig tells us about making movies, how and why he created a gin and how to make the perfect Martini. Talking with Paul Feig Welcome to our very special guest, Oscar-nominated film director Paul Feig, creator of Artingstall’s Gin and author of Cocktail Time!

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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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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. This refreshing and aromatic cocktail has gin, fresh lemongrass, lemon juice, and a splash of soda water.

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Gin Nightlife Infusions Liqueur 64

The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

While beautifully reimagining what a premium pink gin can be is Shivering Mountain. Talking with Alex Kratena Welcome to our very special guest, multi award-winning bartender Alex Kratena , co-founder of Tayer + Elementary Opening up… Welcome Home from Death & Co.

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National Bartending School

JUNE 11, 2023

As one of the most popular cocktails today, the Long Island Iced Tea is typically made with vodka, tequila, rum, triple sec, gin, and a […] The post What is Mixology? appeared first on National Bartenders. Imagine you’re at a bar and have ordered a Long Island Ice Tea.

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Professional Bartenders Unlimited

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

If there is one standard cocktail that every bartender knows how to mix, it is the Old Fashioned. An Old Fashioned is a whiskey cocktail classic, but it actually has its origin as a gin-based drink. Read more » The post Take a Sip of History with an Old Fashioned appeared first on Professional Bartenders Unlimited.

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Three Spirit

JUNE 1, 2023

Sion Hebert - Sober Influencer Sion, you’re blogging your sobriety journey online, what made you decide to do this? When I first let go of alcohol back in August 2022, blogging it on TikTok was a great way for me to document and to even take accountability. I just think its 100% going to be my go to drink.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 28, 2024

And it’s a good one, where award-winning film director Paul Feig tells us about making movies, how and why he created a gin and how to make the perfect Martini. Talking with Paul Feig Welcome to our very special guest, Oscar-nominated film director Paul Feig, creator of Artingstall’s Gin and author of Cocktail Time!

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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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The Cocktail Lovers

JUNE 20, 2024

In this episode… We’re mixing… Martini Cocktail (Medium) Ingredients: 40ml London Dry gin 20ml dry vermouth 20ml sweet vermouth Twist of lemon to garnish (optional) Method: Stir all ingredients over ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon if using.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Staples like the martini and gin rickey rose in popularity during this time. This gin-based drink is famous for its variations, with many styles developing through the years. Bartender Ngiam Tong Boon created the concoction in 1915 at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Pour over ice and add a lime or garnish if you desire.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Staples like the martini and gin rickey rose in popularity during this time. This gin-based drink is famous for its variations, with many styles developing through the years. Bartender Ngiam Tong Boon created the concoction in 1915 at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Pour over ice and add a lime or garnish if you desire.

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Simple Syrup Vodka Rum Liquor 52

Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 5, 2025

And it became very quickly obvious to me that the books I was finding were all of a similar genre, primarily either about bartenders or bartending, or about the history of how certain cocktails emerged in certain bars. This was about 10 or 12 years ago. Its a three-ingredient cocktail that, while yes, it is a Campari cocktail.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 10, 2025

In the meantime here are just some of the highlights we’re looking forward to: Gin infused with bitter orange leaves, chamomile cordial, orange bitters, lavender velvet created by Salvatore Castiglione Friday 4 April 11.00am. Gin Tonic Dinner with Carmelo Mallia and the resident pizza chef of Pizzeria Italia. Aperitif with BE!

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Mixology Aperitif Mocktails Gin 78

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? A super cool advocacy programme has launched and it kicked off in fine style last month during London Cocktail Week.

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Hepple Gin gets a refresh because? Simon Ford, co-founder and the very bright mind behind Fords Gin has curated the perfect playlist for your drinking pleasure. The soundtrack is available to listen to on Spotify but we say, do it properly and buy the vinyl , the artwork is gorge and the bundle includes a bottle of Fords Gin.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 2, 2025

Did you know that infusing vodka, gin, whiskey, or other spirits with fruit is incredibly easy, quick, and rewarding? I infused a bottle of tequila with pineapple, white rum with blueberries, and bottles of vodka and gin with strawberries. Vodka, whiskey and gin have an average ABV of 40%. Why infuse your liquor? Cocoa butter!

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Infusions Vodka Simple Syrup Liquor 52

The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 14, 2025

On the menu: Earl Grey Caviar Vodka Martini, gin-based Scoop Me Up and the non-alc Oolong Tea Collins. From bartenders and owners to brand ambassadors, managers to buyers, journos to PRs, all voices and experiences are very much welcomed. And it’s guaranteed to be quite the party.

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