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From Shaken to Smitten: 22 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Try

Chilled Magazine

Valentines Day is all about love, and what better way to toast to romance than with a beautifully crafted cocktail? Photo by Virgin Hotels NYC Tequila Aphrodites Arrow by Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 oz. Agave Lemonade, to top Soda Water, to top Preparation In a shaking tin add 4 raspberries and muddle.

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

A Bar Above

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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Meet the National Finalists for the VinePair x Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest

VinePair

For their second annual Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest, Elijah Craig and VinePair teamed up to challenge bartenders around the country to some good old fashioned fun. An encouraging boss helped ignite his interest in a career in bartending. As a head bartender in Austin, Garza says he likes to consider the stories behind drinks.

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The Ultimate Bar Spoon Guide: Invest in Quality for Perfect Cocktails

Mixologists

While shakers and jiggers often steal the spotlight, there's an unsung hero in the bartender's arsenal, a seemingly simple tool that plays a pivotal role in achieving liquid perfection: the bar spoon. Over-muddling can release bitter compounds, ruining the intended taste of the cocktail.

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All You Need For A Successful Dry January: Mocktail Recipes, Ingredients, And Tips

A Bar Above

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. Add everything but the tonic.

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Guide to Gin (and Gin Cocktails)

Moody Mixologist

This ultra boozy martini was invented not by a bartender, but by Ian Fleming, in his famed James Bond novel, Casino Royale. Gibson Martini (gin, dry vermouth, cocktail onion) The Gibson is a Martini variation that's best known for its garnish - a cocktail onion. Get the Vesper Martini recipe.

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TOP 10 BEST BAR TOOLS

Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

Whether you’re a professional bartender or a home mixologist, having the right bar tools can take your drink-making skills to the next level. From cocktail shakers to jiggers, there are a plethora of bar tools on the market, each designed to make the art of mixing drinks easier and more enjoyable.