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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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Non-alcoholic bar programs are getting the attention previously reserved for craft cocktails. DIY mocktail books abound, such as the famed Aviary Restaurant’s Zero, A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks. So, too, are craft mocktails. That is true with mocktails and cocktails alike.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Below are some really cool thank you presents that cocktail lovers are sure to enjoy. Tiki Cocktail Book & Tiki Glasses Surprise your closest friends who are standing by you on your wedding day with some really cool cocktail recipes. Photo by Gianluca Riccio via www.unsplash.com 1.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Taking inspiration from the back-streets of New York, a simple yet expertly crafted cocktail menu meets impeccable service, bourbon and champagne. The refined drinks list combines the elegance of classic cocktails with unique, elevated twists, creating an experience that’s equal parts refined and rebellious.

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VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

After placing a footed glass filled with frothy, pink liquid atop a thick marble bar, the bartender gently pours something glittery and purple over my drink from a tiny pitcher. To become a bartender at Fridays back then, employees had to commit over 400 cocktail recipes to memory and pass a comprehensive written exam.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

The “Agony and the Ecstasy” was a cocktail I developed on a trip to Florence, Italy. Chloe and I were on a tour to the statue of David by Michelangelo when the guide mentioned the book about Michelangelo’s life entitled The Agony and the Ecstasy. I think of myself as a “working class” bartender. I always have.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 29, 2025

Do you have a question about cocktails, bars, booze, home bartending, or something else related to the topics discussed in this newsletter? Something similar happened with cocktails: A handful of really good bars, bartenders, and drinks enthusiasts showed the world just how good a mixed drink could be.

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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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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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Australian Bartender

JUNE 24, 2024

The story which I had always heard was one made famous by Stanley Clisby Arthur, author of 1937 book ‘Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ‘Em’. When absinthe was banned in the US, bartenders also turned to Herbsaint as a replacement for the herbal element. So, I put it to the Melbourne Bartender Exchange hive mind.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

The inspiration for the ambiance of Strong Water comes from the couple’s favorite book, Robinson Crusoe. We’ve crafted an atmosphere that makes the most out of a challenging situation. Although the tiki trend waned in the 80s, its recent revival mirrors the renewed interest in craft cocktails and cocktail history.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Valentine’s Specials – Available 11 th – 16 th February Fall in love with The Last Talisman’s exclusive selection of hand-crafted cocktail concoctions this Valentine’s Week inside their bustling Bermondsey Street bar. Book a table at the bar online in advance or walk straight in!

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

There, he reconnected with a colleague who had saved the Luxardo recipe book, and used these limited resources to rebuild and reestablish the distillery in the small city of Torreglia in 1946. The brand’s liqueur can also be found in the debut recipes for many still-beloved cocktails including the Last Word and the Martinez.

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VinePair

JUNE 18, 2024

Gerwin laments that when a technique becomes popular, bartenders can run wild with it, without considering how it will improve or change a cocktail. But when clarifying cocktails purely for appearances or to attract attention on social media, that’s where you run into thin, boring drinks, she says. People love the classic.”

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

When downtown Los Angeles’s storied craft speakeasy, The Varnish, announced that July 3 would be its final night of service after 15 years, it sent shockwaves through the cocktail world. Regulars and former Varnish bartenders lined up to squeeze once more into the booths for a final Bartender’s Choice.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2024

A colleague, my wife, and I were leaving Baba au Rum, one of the oldest of the new breed of craft cocktail bars in Athens, with the idea of heading to The Bar in Front of the Bar, another leading saloon. Line’s hyper-DIY approach to mixology is a running theme within Athens’ cocktail culture. We weren’t adrift for long, though.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 23, 2024

But those days appear to be firmly behind us, thanks to the craft cocktail revival of the early aughts, and the increasing popularity of drinks like the Martini and Negroni. But according to the IWSR , when they are drinking, they’re drinking cocktails — and white-spirit-based cocktails at that. million cases in 2020.

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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

APRIL 16, 2024

Craddock compiled the legendary “Savoy Cocktail Book,” published in 1930, containing hundreds of recipes. But one recipe is among the most well-known classic cocktails of all time and remains popular to this day: the Corpse Reviver #2. So what is it about this versatile formula that keeps bartenders and barflies coming back?

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 30, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 1, 2024) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class. Founded in 2008 as a platform for burgeoning bartenders to learn and work alongside industry leaders and experts, CAP has hosted more than 500 apprentices during its 16-year tenure.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 30, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 1, 2024) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class. Founded in 2008 as a platform for burgeoning bartenders to learn and work alongside industry leaders and experts, CAP has hosted more than 500 apprentices during its 16-year tenure.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

From his journey behind the bar to Bacardis latest innovations, Colin shares insights on the rise of low-ABV cocktails, the art of crafting a great drink without the booze, and how bartenders are redefining the drinking experience for everyone. Tell us about your background in the industry. Take ST-GERMAIN, for example.

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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. The bar team extensively mined old cocktail books to find alcohol-free drink recipes for the Dry January menu, including the Doctor Johnson Jr.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Quick Navigation Manhattan's Top Spots Brooklyn's Best Hidden Gems Rooftop Experiences Unique Themed Bars Tips & FAQs Experience New York City's most exceptional cocktail destinations through our curated guide, showcasing everything from historic speakeasies to innovative modern bars. High-end venues charge $18-25.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Quick Navigation Manhattan's Top Spots Brooklyn's Best Hidden Gems Rooftop Experiences Unique Themed Bars Tips & FAQs Experience New York City's most exceptional cocktail destinations through our curated guide, showcasing everything from historic speakeasies to innovative modern bars. High-end venues charge $18-25.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Quick Navigation Manhattan's Top Spots Brooklyn's Best Hidden Gems Rooftop Experiences Unique Themed Bars Tips & FAQs Experience New York City's most exceptional cocktail destinations through our curated guide, showcasing everything from historic speakeasies to innovative modern bars. High-end venues charge $18-25.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

To book your experience visit aubergeresorts.com/bluesky. Guests will enjoy light bites and deserts alongside curated Macallan whisky flights and craft cocktails using ingredients from Gracie’s Farm , the resort’s sustainable on-site farm. Enjoy a luxurious Hot Toddy containing Macallan 12.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Cocktail Spotlight: The Cameron's Kick - A Spicy and Citrusy Classic This often overlooked classic, first appearing in the 1930 edition of the Savoy Cocktail Book, is a balanced blend of Irish and Scotch, perfect for those wanting to dip their toe into the world of Whiskey cocktails. oz Fresh Lemon Juice 0.5

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