Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

I started an all-natural, refrigerated soup company with a high school buddy, did some brand consulting for a couple of other friends’ companies, and got a bartending job helping a new bar get off the ground. In December 2002, I gave notice to my business partner, my consulting clients, and my bartending job. Enter mixology.

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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. Drawing inspiration from vintage bartending books — including Jerry Thomas’s “How to Mix Drinks,” he created 24 cocktails, which were later pared down to a selection of 16.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Gin fan: Our resident bartender, Rob, often reaches for Drumshanbo gunpower gin. Photo courtesy of Macmillan/Media Lab Books (Product stock photo) THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE: COCKTAIL BOOKS A recipe book full of delicious cocktails just waiting to be made is the great, cheap gift for a bookworm Dad who loves stirring up his own drinks.

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VinePair

MARCH 15, 2024

Imported by Ketel One USA, Aliso Viejo, CA “Professor” Jerry Thomas penned one of America’s first books devoted solely to cocktails and their creation, “Jerry Thomas’ Bar-Tenders Guide: How to Mix All Kinds of Plain and Fancy Drinks,” and is often considered the grandfather of mixology.

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A Bar Above

MARCH 8, 2024

Read on for more information before booking your tickets. Each day of the show , we’ll be giving away a stunning 14-piece set – a must-have for any mixology enthusiast or pro bartender. Curious but not sure yet? Imagine the cocktails you could craft!

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In that time, the author, activist, and journalist has used the culinary and mixology worlds as a bridge to educate readers about African American history. It’s not fully a recipe book with just instructional or personal headnotes, and it’s not fully a history book with a litany of names and dates.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Its innate, chic style and pizzazz, combined with its pure efficacy, provided the spark for the technique to be passed on from one bartender to another, now taught in-house as standard practice in many establishments, a game of reverential cocktail copycat that’s played out before our very eyes and spread across the world. “For

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Tiki Cocktail Book & Tiki Glasses Surprise your closest friends who are standing by you on your wedding day with some really cool cocktail recipes. Pair a set of hurricane glasses or tiki mugs with a tropical cocktail book for your own customized, fun gift box. Photo by Gianluca Riccio via www.unsplash.com 1.

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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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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. GIFTS FOR THE COCKTAIL EXPERT Copyright A Bar Above A BAR ABOVE 14-PIECE COCKTAIL SET Nope, this isn’t a mistake… What’s good for the novice is good for the professional bartender!

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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. over the past several months, I can say with confidence that, while some bars show signs of improvement, chain restaurant mixology remains a mixed bag.

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Dry Atlas

JULY 17, 2024

We can think of no better curator of non-alc options than Derek Brown, a mindful drinking expert with a mixology background. and was one of the nation’s top bartenders. He published his second book, Mindful Mixology: a Comprehensive Guide to No- and Low-Alcohol Cocktails, in 2022. Derek is also a celebrated author.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

DIY mocktail books abound, such as the famed Aviary Restaurant’s Zero, A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks. INSPIRED FLAVORS: COCKTAIL BOOKS THAT EXPLAIN FLAVOR PROFILES Aristotle said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” These books helped me to understand flavor pairing. Add ice and shake for 10 seconds.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This October marks the fifth year that revered whiskey brand Elijah Craig will host the event, which cocktail fans can enjoy at participating bars and restaurants, or by kicking back at home and flexing their mixology skills for friends and family. Bartenders can enter now through November 1st.

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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Prior to the confirmation of this latest accolade for Takuma, he partnered once again with Grand Marnier – as well as with bartender Hugo Togni, co-owner of Canada’s Number 1 Bar, Bar Pompette in Toronto – to lead an exclusive bar takeover at Mauz Madrid on Sunday 20 th October.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. So I’ve decided to make it easier for you and compile a list my favorite blogs & websites that I think will help you become a better bartender. It’s great for the industry and anyone who wants to be a part of it.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

Meanwhile, Robert honed his skills behind the bar and on the floor, mastering the art of mixology and providing exceptional guest experiences. 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.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022 These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. So I’ve decided to make it easier for you and compile a list my favorite blogs & websites for 2022 that I think will help you become a better bartender.

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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. Francesco: I’ve always been a huge fan of Japan and Japanese mixology. How would you describe your bartending style before participating in the programme?

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Entire books have been devoted to the subject. Nevertheless, it’s a liquid universally beloved by bartenders and feverishly embraced by a wide swath of American whiskey aficionados. I was first introduced to Mellow Corn around 2010 by a fellow bartender,” recalls Anu Apte of Rob Roy in Seattle. “At

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Cocktails with Suderman

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

But first, I want to tell you about my cocktail hero, and why his advice to home bartenders still matters today. From the day I started writing this newsletter almost exactly three years ago, 1 I have tried to write in the spirit of David Embury , the author of the greatest mid-century cocktail book: The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks.

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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Mixology Challenge: Compete to create the best non-alcoholic concoctions at home. Bookworm Bonding: Visit a bookstore and surprise each other with book selections. Triple Dessert Delight: Visit three different dessert spots for a sweet adventure. Fitness Fun: Try a HIIT, yoga, or barre class together.

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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Mixology Challenge: Compete to create the best non-alcoholic concoctions at home. Bookworm Bonding: Visit a bookstore and surprise each other with book selections. Triple Dessert Delight: Visit three different dessert spots for a sweet adventure. Fitness Fun: Try a HIIT, yoga, or barre class together.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 21, 2024

The first written recipe for a Sour cocktail dates back to 1862 in The Bartender’s Guide by Jerry Thomas. In this book, Thomas states the recipes for a Brandy Sour and a Gin Sour. Jerry Thomas is considered to be the father of American mixology. These cocktails have three ingredients in common: water, lemon juice, and sugar.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 8, 2024

I remember really wanting to learn about bartending when I was in high school and I actually went to a bartending course in a bowling alley in Nashville, Tennessee when I was 17. I still have a card they gave me that says ‘Mixology Certified’. We, the Australian bartending community, should be very grateful for that indeed.

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VinePair

APRIL 3, 2024

The early wave of modern Tokyo cocktail bars defined the distinctive style of drink preparation and service known as Japanese bartending — and the type of establishments in which it could be found — while pushing forward the idea of a thriving cocktail culture from within an Asian metropolis. What is Japanese bartending, though?

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Advanced Mixology

MAY 21, 2024

For those passionate about cocktails and mixology, custom barware and accessories can be the perfect choice. Customized Shakers and Strainers A personalized cocktail shaker or strainer can elevate a bartender's tool set. The book can be handmade or professionally printed, with a personalized cover and special notes.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

One of the most difficult concepts for new bartenders to grasp is balance. The ability to manage the delicate interplay between spirit, sweet, sour, bitter, and dilution separates great bartenders and mixologists from amateurs. Credit: Jeff Brown “I haven’t really read a cookbook or a cocktail book for a long time,” he says. “I

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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

JANUARY 9, 2024

Line’s hyper-DIY approach to mixology is a running theme within Athens’ cocktail culture. However, anyone may visit and sample the drinks found inside its thick book of a menu, which is firmly rooted in international classics, both old ( Martinez , Sherry Cobbler ) and new ( Penicillin , Paper Plane ).

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

And while some tried-and-true classics never go out of fashion, there are others that have become so overexposed that they lose their luster — or just drive bartenders bananas when ordered. Seeking to find out which drinks deserve to get the axe, we asked bartenders to spill the tea on the orders that make them wince. The Moscow Mule.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 20, 2024

When we turned our attention to the vodka, it was much more about mixology and on-premise application than direct-to-consumer. We looked at how we could complete the circle for the bartender and, ultimately, for anyone wanting to recreate the cocktail list. When I read somebody’s book about how they made it, I’m fascinated.

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VinePair

JUNE 6, 2024

Owner Harry McElhone credits the drink to American writer Erskine Gwynne in his 1927 book “ Barflies and Cocktails ,” but fails to mention how it’s served. This is why Christina Ramirez, head of mixology at the Westin New Orleans and formerly the first female bartender at Latitude 29 , joins the “rocks” team.

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VinePair

JUNE 27, 2024

An evolution of the Old Fashioned , the cocktail — made with rye whiskey , sweet vermouth , and Angostura bitters — has also come to represent the first golden age of bartending in the U.S. See Recipe The Brooklyn Shortly following the Manhattan’s creation, bartenders sought to share the love with the outer boroughs.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A 160-Year Heritage “Only after working in London was Jerry Thomas inspired to write ‘The Bartender’s Guide,’ the first book to contain cocktail recipes,” explains Jared Brown, cocktail historian and master distiller at Sipsmith Gin. “He He included many recipes he discovered while here.”

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Barina Craft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

So within the bartender and mixology scene, I mean you’re an extremely famous guy, your cocktails extremely famous globally, but for those that don’t know you and know that you’re the inventor of it tell us a bit more about you, where it came from, what was it called and the reason behind the events in it. Ben:  Yeah.

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