Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

and Dale DeGroff, the James Beard award-winning father of mixology who reinvented the bartending profession. The pair discussed the history of the American cocktail and how major U.S. events helped to shape the cocktails of today. In 1988, however, DeGroff created the cocktail menu for The Rainbow Room’s grand reopening.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Cured Restaurant & Salumeria was the setting for one of the final dinners of Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2023, and what a phenomenal way to wrap up our epic event! For anyone who appreciates quality, excellence, flavor, and innovation in both their meal and their cocktails, Cured is a must-do experience. It was a great night!

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Inspiration behind The Brunch God I merged two passions, anime and crafting cocktails, into one creative endeavor. The title “Brunch God” stems from my dedication to the brunch scene, where I gained a reputation for innovative cocktail creations. Embrace the universe’s synchronicities and stay focused on your goals.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

A group of our Chilled 100 bartenders were treated to an elevated dinner experience at beautiful Vincenzo’s Restaurant in Louisville, Ky. The event was sponsored by Traverse City Whiskey Co. As well as being able to taste a selection of whiskeys, we enjoyed a flight of cocktails featuring some of Traverse City Whiskey Co.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

To celebrate the limited launch, Rémy Martin and VinePair hosted events at Broken Shaker in Miami and LA Cha Cha Cha in Los Angeles, inviting industry professionals to form their own tasting committees and sample Rémy V neat, as well as in a variety of creative cocktails that highlight the spirit’s versatility.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Georgia Gresham We always love the Rookie of the Year category in the Bartender Magazine Bar Awards. Maybe theyre doing their apprenticeship at an excellent cocktail bar or entering every cocktail competition they can. I would say it was almost an accident that I fell into bartending. Theres more to come this year!

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Hailing from Singapore, Native is known for pushing boundaries with its inventive cocktails. Straight from their shophouse on Amoy Street, Native crafts cocktails using local and regional ingredients that blend tradition with bold experimentation.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Host of the award-winning podcast “Bartender at Large” is on the list, too, along with co-founder of the popular industry networking event Bartender’s Weekend. But it’s important for me to keep bartending. Gilly’s affords Castro the perfect spot to lean into his bartender designation. His preferred title?

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Spiritz

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Known for her innovative approach to mixology, Xù Dolly mesmeri sed guests with her artistry at the ASMR Cocktail Bar, creating an immersive experience that blended taste, aroma, and sound. The event, hosted at the Lixil Experience Centre, showcased Xù Dolly’s mastery in crafting sensory-driven cocktails.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2024

A call has been made for bartenders, mixologists, and craft cocktail makers to compete in the Top of the Rocks Cocktail Competition this May 19th. The competition will be held at Acme Feed & Seed , a food and cocktail restaurant in Nashville.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 14, 2024

The trend of bar takeovers by celebrity bartenders and mixologists has undoubtedly added a new dimension to the global nightlife scene. These events create a win-win situation for bars, brands and consumers alike, offering increased foot traffic, enhanced prestige and memorable experiences.

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PubClub

MARCH 19, 2024

In the bustling world of hospitality, bartenders play a pivotal role, crafting not just drinks but experiences that keep patrons returning to the bar. The art of bartending extends beyond mere drink preparation; it encompasses a wide array of skills that ensure success in this dynamic profession.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Expect to see these fruity, complex builds on more bar menus across the country, with bartenders embracing beloved tropical cocktails — Mai Tai , anyone? — Though we might see more great tropical bars pop up, like New York’s recently opened Paradise Lost , we think this trend will transcend themed establishments.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

With more than three decades in the bar industry, Reiner and Fedroff built their reputation opening and running landmark New York City bars whose legacies remain touchstones of the modern craft cocktail revival. But a new-look team was formed when general manager Christine Williams officially became a partner in 2014.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This is an event taking place October in Long Beach, CA. The event includes a large dance floor, art deco bar, luau buffet and vendors. That’s three bars/restaurants will be serving tiki and and craft cocktail Plus, there’s more specialty drinks and a fourth menu at Shannon’s Irish Pub on the street level.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

It’s a cultural representation of a cocktail that is being transcended.” Suro-Piñera says he loves seeing bartenders riff on a tried-and-true formula that’s near and dear to his heart. Palomas were very popular, especially in big events, big fairs, or some very casual restaurants,” Suro-Piñera says. Fresh grapefruit juice.

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Bartender.com

JULY 16, 2024

found a way to combine their love for craft cocktails, passion for creativity, and a desire to create premier guest experiences, all in an unforgettable mobile platform. Coasting Cocktails truly shakes up the ordinary! A Coasting Cocktails event is more than just a great tasting and beautifully presented cocktail service.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

“We committed to doing something crazy for date night, so we like to make a big event out of it,” Sinsabaugh Pick says. She’s not alone, as more millennials choose to drink that first round at home rather than pop by a buzzy cocktail bar or show up early for a dinner reservation. I adopted and evolved this ritual in my late 20s.

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Bartender.com

AUGUST 15, 2024

Known for its expertly crafted cocktails and cozy ambiance, The Fox blends vintage charm with a modern twist, making it one of Nashville’s premier destinations for a sophisticated night out. Crafted Cocktails with a Creative Edge The Fox is renowned for its innovative cocktail menu that changes with the seasons.

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Tales of the Cocktail

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

We’re thrilled to introduce the World’s Sustainable Champion , a bartender competition, proudly sponsored by Flor de Caña Rum. The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is proud to partner with Flor de Caña, a brand synonymous with quality and sustainability. ” Entries must be received by April 30, 2024.

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Dry Atlas

DECEMBER 19, 2023

He dives into the meticulous process of crafting alternatives that maintain the essence of top-shelf spirits, and shares his vision for a future where social drinking includes options for everyone. But the events leading up to that moment form the true origin story of Cut Above. We hear a few common things from our bartenders.

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The Bartender Company

JANUARY 16, 2024

These products are designed to provide a similar sensory experience to their alcoholic counterparts and can be used as replacements in classic cocktail recipes, allowing those who do not consume alcohol to enjoy the ritual and flavors of a well-crafted cocktail.

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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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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

WORLD BARTENDER DAY | FEBRUARY 24 th A DAY TO CELEBRATE THE CRAFT. A DAY TO CELEBRATE THE BARTENDER. A DAY DEDICATED TO ONE OF THE WORLD’S OLDEST PROFESSIONS There are an amazing 130 finalists The Perfect Blend Cocktail Competition (2023/24) : the biggest year yet! Which bartenders are representing your State?

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2024

He’s a bartender by trade. We like to cook and make delicious cocktails. We had true craft cocktails, beers, wines, ready-to-drink cocktails—all of the things you would expect at an amazing bar. It has one tiny town, Avalon, where I grew up from age 7 until I went to college. But no alcohol.

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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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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a result, the demand for non-alcoholic spirits and ready-to-drink beverages is expected not just to persist but likely to double in both availability and menu prominence by 2024,” says Niko Novick, executive of beverage for event space Spiegelworld , with locations in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, NJ, and Nipton, CA.

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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 8, 2025

From crafting cocktails to shaping the next generation of bartenders, Jessica Christensen blends creativity and passion as the Lead Mixologist at Graton Resort & Casino. Jessica also runs the Bartending School at Graton, teaching, mentoring, and helping new bartenders grow in the craft.

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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. Which ones do you feel are the best to serve at mindful drinking events?

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

(Image: The Maybe Group) SydneysMaybe Cocktail Festivalis back for its third year, running from713 April 2025. The festival will bring some of the worlds most celebrated bars and bartenders to the citys top venues for a week of expertly crafted cocktails, international talent, and world-class hospitality.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Bartenders in vests were mixing drinks behind a polished counter while guests huddled around, laughing and pointing at bottles I didn’t recognize. Today, you can’t scroll through wedding hashtags without spotting at least one converted vintage vehicle slinging craft cocktails. That was 2019. That was 2019.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Today we take a physical tour of their Manhattan facilities which boasts a fully operational distillery, fine-dining restaurant, bar lounge, and speakeasy-themed event space. It’s why we use 100% New York-sourced ingredients in our craft whiskeys, and it’s what inspires us to deliver experiences worthy of the best of our city.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This unique flavour profile allows OreGin to stand out, making it versatile for both sipping neat and crafting cocktails. Bartenders and mixologists have embraced OreGin for its ability to elevate their creations. This emphasises the company’s commitment to sustainability and authenticity.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

A well-stocked setup includes a shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon, enabling mixologists to craft everything from a classic vodka martini to a complex Negroni. Beyond basic equipment, aspiring home bartenders should consider specialized tools to expand their repertoire.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MARCH 12, 2025

Representing the renowned bar Employees Only in Singapore, Jez Carreon stood out among a global pool of talented bartenders for his unwavering commitment to sustainability and exceptional creativity in crafting eco-conscious cocktails. Tales of the Cocktail will take place in New Orleans July 20-25, 2025.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Though some historical recipes exist, the real surge in tea cocktail popularity began in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Bartenders began experimenting with tea infusions and incorporating tea's nuanced flavors into their creations. Consider creating a signature tea cocktail for your event.

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