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. ” Valerie Diehl, bartender, Wildweed , Cincinnati “I personally love a good Irish whiskey like Slane for a Hot Toddy.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Amber Archer was inspired to pursue bartending after realizing, as a 20-year-old floor manager, that she lacked bartending skills due to her age, which motivated her to learn about classic cocktails. She began bartending immediately after turning 21 and developed a passion for the beverage industry. Absolutely!

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

And with the modern cocktail renaissance of the late ‘90s and early aughts, everything came full-circle as bartenders breathed new life into forgotten, bare-bones classics by riffing and reimagining them with different spirits and modifiers. To find the spec sweet spot, we asked eight bartenders how many cocktail ingredients is just too many.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Božović has been a bartender at some of the country’s most awarded bars for over two decades. When I was starting to be a bartender, there wasn’t a lot of material available for me to learn from; I would have friends from the U.S. What should bartenders expect to learn from reading your books? Tell us about Barkeep 1.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If you’re a home bartender who loves watching cocktail videos on YouTube and Instagram, then you’re probably already a fan of The Educated Barfly’s Leandro DiMonriva. The post 5 Classic Cocktails Every Home Bartender Should Know, According to The Educated Barfly appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At a recent symposium on sustainability, the moderator queried a panel of bartenders about their favorite bartending books. I’ve heard the question posed many times through the years, but one bartender’s unequivocal response that day reminded me how often the answer is the same.

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VinePair

APRIL 7, 2025

Bartenders know this situation rather well, and they tend to have at least one bourbon theyve encountered that simply doesnt do it for them. To demonstrate this, we asked eight bartenders to highlight what they feel is the most overrated bourbon on the market. Abby Kermode, lead bartender, Campfire , Calabasas, Calif.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

” The band metaphor is apt, since Cannon’s pre-bartender career was as a musician. ” “Equal Measure has morphed into its own thing,” says Eliza Hoar, the bar’s head bartender. ” Hoar—who bartended in San Diego for many years—moved clear across the country to take the post at Equal Measure.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Plenty of bartenders and bar professionals have at least one whiskey they feel is overrated. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn While this might be a hot take, bourbon is often overhyped. Bartenders already know and love this stuff, but the general public could use a little worldly experimentation.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

En route, guides from the Arca Tierra project , which connects farmers with bartenders, chefs, and consumers, explained that the many man-made islands in the canal belong to a massive agricultural project built to feed the Aztec empire centuries ago. Natália Faustino Creativity is always a big part of cocktail bartending.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

Although I bartended for several years, the spirits business was not in my career plans. Even so, with no legal definition for absinthe, we wanted to establish the high ground and stake the claim that authentic absinthe, worthy of the best cocktail programs was distilled from 100% botanicals, with no sugar or fake colors (e.g.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

We at VinePair have put together the definitive modern Urban Dictionary of all things agave. It’s regularly played at the brand’s bars and pop-ups throughout North America and offers definitive proof that if drinking has a soulmate, it’s gambling. It’s enough to make any self-respecting drinker reach for the salt and lime.

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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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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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. I haven’t seen it around in many places but if you stumble upon it it’s definitely worth a try. Olivia Fernandez, bartender, The Ballantyne , Charlotte, N.C. “I

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Grand Marnier , the Grand Encounter between cognac and bitter orange liqueur, announces its latest video series, The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar, created in collaboration with leading bartenders across the globe. Just like Grand Marnier.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

A good theme isn’t a requisite for a standout cocktail menu, but it definitely makes cocktail hour more fun. Bartender Julia Depp aimed to spotlight plant life in and around the caves of her favorite California attraction, Lava Beds National Monument. “Even better, when it connects to a bigger picture/theme.”

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A cursory glance of various Reddit subs like r/bartenders and r/Chicago reveal some solid attempts: Notes of Fresca, paint thinner, and sadness; Week-old grapefruit rinds soaked in floodwater and shame; Gasoline filtered through a week-old garbage bag; Imagine if your parents’ divorce had a flavor. Her prize? appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

It is definitely my top cocktail bar in Paris,” says Caroline Noirbusson, head director of the bar. Start by sharing your go-to cocktail and then witness the spin Bisou bartenders put on it. Its popularity stems from hosting global bartender takeovers that include a local masterclass.

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A Bar Above

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

As the demand for elevated beverage programs grows, savvy operators are finding creative ways to deliver exceptional value without overspending– and you definitely want to be in that camp. With the right strategies, you can offer your guests an upscale experience while keeping your costs under control. Yes, please.

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VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

It’s definitely possible to find bourbon that’s smooth, complex, and good enough to serve neat on a budget, and plenty of bourbon-makers are distilling spirits that checks all those boxes and more. Who better to consult than a bartender? Here’s what they said. For my money, Elijah Craig Small Batch is the one.

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VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

Even though bartenders have a full arsenal of tools at their disposal, it’s not always wise to assume that they can whip up just about anything imaginable. We asked bartenders from across the country to share the weirdest modification requests they’ve ever received, and here are eight of the most ridiculous. What’s next? What’s next?

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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. This Heaven Hill bourbon follows a similar blueprint to their more famed Old Fitzgerald — it is a wheated bourbon, and in terms of availability, approachability, and price point, Larceny is definitely underrated. No brainer.”

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 1, 2024

They won the Rookie of the Year (proudly sponsored by The Blend) award at the Bartender Magazine Bar Awards and took out the top spot in The Perfect Blend Cocktail Comp. Before I started bartending, I very briefly worked at a chain coffee shop. Watching Pip and Murray open Bar Love is definitely a highlight. What a journey!

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Distributor Place Orders The job definition of the Distributor is to educate people and share the story of the farm-to-bar process. The blossoms are hand-packed into jars and receive a hot water bath. The bottles are labeled and prepared for their journey to places worldwide. Their orders to identified clients are then shipped.

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

To explore this variance, we asked 18 bartenders what they choose when they simply want a bourbon that brings joy to the palate every time, any time. Patrick Gibson, bartender, Jack Rose Dining Saloon , Washington, D.C. Evan Flynn, head bartender, Death & Co , Denver “ Wyoming Whiskey’s Double Cask Bourbon.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

And the best source for a recommendation on where to grab a great drink is from bartenders themselves. “We says Amanda Sierra, a veteran of Tucson’s hospitality scene with more than 30 years in the city, and currently a bartender at cocktail bar SideCar. The hard part is not putting everything on the list!”

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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. Definitely a night to remember!!! The event was sponsored by Traverse City Whiskey Co. and led by co-owner Jared Lapp. appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Gin fan: Our resident bartender, Rob, often reaches for Drumshanbo gunpower gin. We’ve featured them before, but they just keep coming out with the cutest styles & modern designs that we can’t resist– They’re definitely a crowd favorite! Vodka connoisseurs : Grab a bottle of vodka from Loft & Bear.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A speakeasy, by definition, implies illegality. Yet neither term is used with strict adherence to its definition. Its a cocktail lounge with welcoming bartenders and some really great drinks.” Speakeasies, by definition, disappeared at the end of Prohibition. So what even is the speakeasy anymore? Mali wonders.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. And although there might be a solid list of house cocktails to choose from, there persist some cocktail classics, wild concoctions, and underrated favorites that bartenders wish their customers would reach for. “What’s good here?”

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2024

We asked Neff and three other celebrated bartenders to weigh in on eight Margarita variations — spanning frozen and clarified, Cadillac’d, sugar-rimmed, and topped with soda — and whether they constitute offenses against or welcomed riffs on this legendary cocktail. It’s also too easy for a bartender; there’s no craft involved.”

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

That’s why we asked 14 bartenders to share their own go-to tequilas, both behind the stick and on their home bar carts. Shane Mstroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “I’m gonna go a little more niche with Fuentesca’s 2018 Huertas Las Antenas Blanco. Here’s what they said. It’s worth every penny.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To get the chatter going, we asked 10 bartenders their thoughts on the most overrated whiskeys out there. Your local bartender who drinks good whiskey but is always on a budget knows what they are.” There is definitely a sweet spot that differs from whiskey to whiskey, and everyone’s palate is different.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 29, 2024

So, we went to the source –– not all the way to the land of the Scots, but to expert bartenders, bar directors, and mixologists who have come up with some perfect Scotches for beginners to reach for. Carlos Suarez, lead bartender, Harvest at The Ranch , Laguna Beach, Calif. Check out the best Scotches for beginners below.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 3, 2025

UK bartenders, in case you havent heard, the PATRN team have got something special on the horizon and we think youll want to get your RSVPs in PDQ. One thing I will say is, these sessions are going to be very popular, so if you want to attend, youll definitely need to RSVP !

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

But with such a loose origin story and definition, one might wonder: What makes a good one? We talked to 10 bartenders to find out their tips and hacks for the optimal Toddy. David Bowen, co-founder and bartender, Easytalk , Winston-Salem, N.C. And finally: Hot Toddies, no matter what they’re made with, are just plain delicious.

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