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Crafting Exceptional Cocktails with Bartender Adam Fournier

Chilled Magazine

Fournier has competed in prestigious events such as Heaven Hills Bartender of the Year and the Remy Martin Sidecar Competition and was named Diageo World Class US Bartender of the Year in 2021, placing in the Global Top 5. Beyond his work at Spago, he shares his insights into cocktail culture through writing and presenting.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

VinePair

But there are many other whiskey cocktails, many with historic roots, that have enjoyed a quiet revival along with the boom of craft cocktail culture. Whether spirit-forward, sweet, sour, or herbaceous, these unsung cocktails come in countless guises. Its flavorful, approachable, and deserves its moment in the spotlight.

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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

A panel held at the simultaneously occurring Cape Town Beverage Show, the discussion highlighted the supernova of African cocktail cultures as well as the political red tape that hampers its growth. Continent-Wide Community Other festivals that aim to build community and celebrate culture are popping up across the continent.

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Bartenders, Celebrate National Absinthe Day with T.A. Breaux, Research Scientist, Creator of LUCID and Jade Absinthes

Chilled Magazine

Although I bartended for several years, the spirits business was not in my career plans. When distilled true to tradition, authentic absinthe embodied a beautiful spirit that made an indelible impression on art and culture, including cocktail culture. What would you like today’s bartenders to know about the spirit?

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A New Generation of Vermouth Puts Wine in the Spotlight

Imbibe Magazine

Dave O’Brien’s wine-focused vermouth has its origin story in a great vacation. “On Among the many aspects of Basque culture that O’Brien enjoyed was Txakoli , the dry, white wine made from the Hondarrabi Zuri grape. (A That high-acid, high-mineral, high-salt-content wine is like a Swiss Army knife when it comes to food.

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Meet the Judges of the Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge

Chilled Magazine

This year’s judges include renowned spirits specialist Lynn House, author and bartender extraordinaire Jeffery Morgenthaler and award-winning mixologist Christine Wiseman. With a skilled eye for emerging trends, Lynn is not only an amazing mixologist but also a trendsetter, shaping the future of cocktail culture.

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5 Useful Tips to Elevate your Bar Menu and Drinks Program

Chilled Magazine

In today’s craft cocktail culture, being forward-thinking with your drink program is important. Are they professionals coming in for premium spirits and cocktails? Are they a middle-aged couple who want a good, reputable wine for dinner? Placing a small distillery’s name on the menu can spark conversation about it.

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