VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

When it comes to unexpected utility, nobody knows what really works behind the bar and what doesnt more than experienced bartenders. Whether youre a home bartender or a professional, youre bound to find some wisdom in these recommendations. Ash Miyasaki, bartender, The Let’s Go! I use it every day. Disco , L.A.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

But with the rediscovery of classic, rye-based drinks during the early-aughts cocktail renaissance, bartenders fell back in love with the bold, spicy style of whiskey — and with that, rye’s comeback began. Nick Daddona, bartender, Dark Bar at the Boston Harbor Hotel , Boston “A new and exciting addition to our market is Rye & Sons.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 20, 2025

Through the Redwood Empire and Trees for the Future partnership, Redwood has planted a tree for every bottle of whiskey sold and has planted over 1.7 This Earth Month, Redwood promises to plant 100 trees for every six bottles, or one tree for every cocktail sold at participating bars. million trees to date. Interested in participating?

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VinePair

APRIL 7, 2025

Its the risk enthusiasts take when they open a critically acclaimed or tater-approved bottle for the first time. That initial encounter with the juice may leave them cold or indifferent, leaving them to wonder why the bottle garnered so much hype. Abby Kermode, lead bartender, Campfire , Calabasas, Calif.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmonds Honor Bourbon. In partnership with Pronghorn , Chilled 100 Bartenders develop original cocktails that not only showcase their individual style but also highlight the unique qualities of Edmonds Honor bourbon. Music has always been more than just sound to me.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

These are the workhorses, the reliable voices in the bartender’s orchestra, always ready to harmonize with bitters, liqueurs, and fresh ingredients. So, what bottles reign supreme on top shelves across the country? This is just a snapshot of the spirits that keep bartenders around the world stocked and inspired.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

Hey bartenders, enter Cardenxe’s annual bartender contest now and get creative with Sotol! RECAP ] & [ FULL VIDEO ] This May 29th, you are invited to express the poetry of this mystical Mexican spirit with Cardenxe’s Annual Bartender Contest. Cardenxe is a voyage in a bottle. Deadline April 15th.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Or are you looking for the perfect gift for the bartender or cocktail enthusiast in your life? Bar & Kitchen Accessories Copyright A Bar Above Black Pour Spouts: A Stylish Way to Pour Perfectly OK, so you love the new black colored bartending kit but want to keep things consistent in your bar setup, right?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Unsurprisingly, different bartenders tend to prefer different styles of whiskey in their Hot Toddies. Sweet or spicy, mellow or hot, here are 11 bartender-recommended whiskeys for your next Hot Toddy. Wild Turkey uses heavily charred barrels for aging their bourbons and bottles their flagship bourbon at a punchy 101 proof.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 23, 2025

Our Chilled 100 Bartenders embrace the art of crafting cocktails by drawing inspiration from local surroundings, infusing regional flavors, and honoring hometown traditions. With Templeton Whiskey as their base, our Chilled 100 Bartenders create cocktails that tell a story that reflects the essence of a home turf.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

At-home bartenders are increasingly showing interest in taking their knowledge and skills beyond classic cocktails. Shaker & Spoon’s array of cocktail boxes, which can either be purchased as a gift or as part of a subscription, spotlight specific spirits, holidays, and guest bartenders. Crafted Taste’s gin kit.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Whether youre talking about bourbon , Irish whiskey , or single malt Scotch , you can probably name a bottle that makes you utter meh, even though the public loves it or the taters doggedly chase it down. Plenty of bartenders and bar professionals have at least one whiskey they feel is overrated. If you do, youre not alone.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Welcome to the world of exceptional gin craftsmanship, where the discerning palates of bartenders have spoken. We bring you the best gin picks, each earning the coveted Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval or Emblems of Excellence in our Annual Chilled 100 Spirits Awards. We’ve extended EARLY BIRD RATES until January 31st!!

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VinePair

APRIL 7, 2025

A simple, two-ingredient drink has captivated bartenders stateside. for decades, more bartenders are looking to capture the artisan nature of the traditional Japanese preparation from the frosted glass to the hand-carved ice in new versions of the drink. And while highballs as a broad category have been popular in the U.S.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This fall, El Mayor Tequila invited nine Chilled 100 bartenders, a distinguished group of mixologists from across the United States, to craft an exclusive collection of fall-inspired cocktails. Infusion: 250 g dark chocolate chopped up and rested in bottle of El Mayor Reposado for approximately 2 days. Shake the bottle every 6-8 hours.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Moderator Bernie Lubbers presented a gift from Heaven Hill, a Bartender’s Backpack manufactured by Cocktail Kingdom, was at each of our seats. While we marveled at the generous gift, we noticed immediately the tab had the “Bottled-in-Bond” engraved on the leather. After Ed’s retirement, his son Parker took over.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Nobody knows these differences better than bartenders committed to whipping up the best drinks possible for guests, even if that drink is a humble Vodka Soda. Besides its fantastic taste, 10 percent of the proceeds from every bottle sold go to local LGBTQ+ organizations, making it a drink that supports and celebrates the community.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

There are a lot of cocktails on the Miracle menu , and almost all are a one-bottle pickup during service. It’s easier on the bartender that way, it allows us to be really friendly and give people the holiday experience, and no one has to wait too long for a drink. Sometimes I’ll have a handful of Goldfish crackers.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Come fall and winter, though, when much of America’s greenery is frosted over, it can take a little more creativity — especially for the at-home bartender. To help you seize the seasons, we chatted with three NYC bartenders and got their secrets on how to get the most out of fall and winter produce. Add sugar and stir.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

The Chilled 100 Bartenders celebrate creativity, heritage, and the art of mixology by crafting original cocktails made with Plymouth Gin. Put in dropper bottle. The post The Chilled 100 Bartenders Celebrate Creativity by Crafting Original Cocktails Made with Plymouth Gin appeared first on Chilled Magazine. A true misfit.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

Although I bartended for several years, the spirits business was not in my career plans. I had found several sealed bottles of antique absinthe and was familiar with its history in New Orleans.” What would you like today’s bartenders to know about the spirit? Back in the day, Absinthe was very popular.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Robb Jones, Meteor, Minneapolis For some bartenders, PX sherry’s properties makeit the ideal finishing touch for a new cocktail. Earl Grey–Infused Rum Combine a 750 ml bottle of rum with 12 grams of Earl Grey tea in a large container. Let steep for 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on desired strength, then strain and bottle for use.

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BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Bitter Truth 10 Bottle Give-Away Entry Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023 There are a few different dates kicking around for Bartender Appreciation Day, but because it falls right at the start of the month and is officially ‘nearly Christmas’, here at BarLifeUK we favour December 2nd. What can you tell us about it?

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

Rarities also include Glenfiddich 29-year Grand Yozakura (the only bottle in a Michigan bar). The bartenders lead the guests on a personalized journey through the bar’s menu with up to four cocktails tailored around their preferences. This East-meets-West concept runs through from the bar’s decor to its bar program.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 7, 2025

In this edition of Cocktail Questions : What are you going to do with a bottle of Cynar? Do you have a question about cocktails, bars, booze, home bartending, or something else related to the topics discussed in this newsletter? A newsletter subscription and a bottle of Cynar? Short answer: Anything you want.) So many recipes!

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Not only does the classic cocktail have a whole family tree of established favorites, from the Boulevardier to the Sbagliato , but the creativity among bartenders crafting wholly original interpretations is staggering (and delicious). What I personally love about the Negroni is its nearly endless riff-ability. Just add ice and garnish.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

In 2017, Steven Liles—a career bartender then working at Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco—was named Bartender of the Year as part of that year’s Imbibe 75. Liles, who passed away this week after a brief and sudden illness, was a bartender’s bartender. Steven Liles: I started bartending in 1998. Much love, Steven.

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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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Australian Bartender

MARCH 27, 2025

Our latest edition of Australian Bartender has landed, packed with industry insights, exclusive interviews, and a deep dive into the world of spirits and hospitality. Stapleton discusses the passion behind his new venture, the craftsmanship that goes into every bottle, and what whiskey means to him beyond the music.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

Alex Dominguez, head bartender at New York’s Bar Calico , is a fan of Fever-Tree. I left a bottle open in my car for 48 hours as a test, and it still had bubbles!” Either stir the alcohol with ice about 13 times before building the drink or keep the bottle in the freezer.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2024

Allan Katz loves bartending. Since the late ‘90s when he used to lobster claw bottles to speed-pour Long Island Iced Teas at TGI Fridays, he’s been hooked on the rush of delivering liquid happiness. The Occupational Hazards of Mixology Bartending can be glamorous. Walking was not really an option for me for a while,” he says.

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VinePair

JANUARY 27, 2025

For bartenders, its the runaway favorite after-work go-to (especially in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn). High Life is my go-to, and it has been forever, says longtime bartender Dave Shaw, currently at Brooklyns WingBar. That goes double for a bartender bellying up to relax after a long shift. Its because its delicious, honestly.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

For many bartenders, its the most important to learn the basics of. Fun fact: One of the first written instances of the name “Old-Fashioned” was included in Jerry Thomas’ Bartenders Guide: How To Mix Drinks in 1862! Then, bottle for later use. Today, no matter what bar you walk into, you can always order an Old-Fashioned.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 15, 2025

Once again, Havana Club are making it their mission to bring the global bartending community together through all of the Cs mentioned above. Read on to find out whats what 1. Whats the story? But theres more. Unlike most cocktail competitions, this is very much a team affair. Then keep everything crossed. Team Italy 4.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category. Chances are, a good amount of beverage professionals have one of these bottles at home.” Not to mention it sells for less than $22 a bottle. Bottled at a hefty 57.15 No brainer.”

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When producers deem them ready, they remove the bourbon from the barrel and bottle it without dilution, preserving the intensity of the whiskey. We asked 12 bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated barrel-proof bourbons, to help you cut through the noise and find out which bottles are worth the hunt.

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VinePair

MARCH 12, 2024

Bartenders usually have especially strong feelings about whether or not a bourbon is worth its salt — or at least its hype. With that in mind, we asked six bartenders their opinions on the most overrated bourbon brands on the market. The most overrated bourbon, according to bartenders: Pappy Van Winkle Blanton’s Basil Hayden W.L.

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