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We Ask Bartender and Flavor Alchemist Aaron Melendrez About Crafting Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Aaron Melendrezs path to becoming a mixologist was shaped by his early experiences in hospitality and his passion for exploring new flavors. Over time, he found himself working alongside bartenders, and thats when he felt a calling to be behind the bar. Drink all your creations and learn from them.

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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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Erick Castro and the Quest to Preserve the Neighborhood Bar

Imbibe Magazine

The apothecary-inspired Polite Provisions was a pioneer of the city’s craft cocktail scene when it opened more than a decade ago. In fact, we named Raised by Wolves our “ Cocktail Bar of the Year ” in 2019’s Imbibe 75a year before the hospitality industry as a whole faced a global shift.

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We Ask Bartender Sara Chaudhuri about Using her Graphic Design Background in Cocktail Creation

Chilled Magazine

Sara Chaudhuri, Lead Bartender at the One Michelin-starred Bresca and a Tales of the Cocktail Top 10 Semifinalist, leverages her background in graphic design to craft Bresca’s Ethos cocktail menu, blending life experiences with nostalgia and sentiment through unique ingredients. Upon returning to D.C.,

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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails?

VinePair

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. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks? We love it.

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Check Out the Semi-Finalists in the Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge presented by Deep Eddy Vodka

Chilled Magazine

The Craft Cocktail renaissance has raised the standards of technique and ingredients for cocktail making. With the focus on raising the craft, however, one aspect of cocktail culture often gets forgotten: this is supposed to be fun. A total of four Finalist Bartenders, one from each U.S.

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Life Beyond the Bar with Garvey Alexander

Chilled Magazine

Garvey Alexander’s journey in the hospitality industry began over a decade ago as a busboy, eventually rising to general manager position. Inspiration behind The Brunch God I merged two passions, anime and crafting cocktails, into one creative endeavor. Embrace the universe’s synchronicities and stay focused on your goals.

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