Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Supposedly all they had was gin, vermouth, bitters, maraschino liqueur, and lemon. Boothby The signature cocktail of William T. Cocktail Bill” Boothby, a bartender at the historic Palace Hotel in San Francisco, contains sweet vermouth, bourbon, bitters, and a splash of champagne. Hence, the martini was born!

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VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

After placing a footed glass filled with frothy, pink liquid atop a thick marble bar, the bartender gently pours something glittery and purple over my drink from a tiny pitcher. To become a bartender at Fridays back then, employees had to commit over 400 cocktail recipes to memory and pass a comprehensive written exam.

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Rum Bartending Bartender Mixology 136

Spiritz

AUGUST 11, 2024

Molecular gastronomy techniques such as specification and foams enable bartenders to repurpose ingredients creatively, which reduces food waste and enhances the overall sustainability of cocktail creations.

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Infusions Tequila Gin Alcohol 111

VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

The spirit-and-soda base provides a blank canvas for mixologists and at-home bartenders to easily create more complex libations. Given vodka’s relatively neutral flavor profile, the cocktail takes on all the citrus flavor, so fresh-squeezed juice is a must here.You can also opt for gin at the base for an extra dose of herbaceousness.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Earlier this year, bartenders had the opportunity to participate in Mana for a Cause by crafting a bespoke cocktail made with Teremana Tequila and adding it to their menus, helping to spread the word about the initiative. One participant, bartender Ezana “EZ” Million, was selected to share the story behind his drink.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Set to take place at Dear Darling in London on May 21st, this event promises to be a celebration of innovation and skill in the world of cocktails. After intense competition in regional heats across the UK, six exceptional bartenders have emerged as the finalists, each representing their respective cities with flair and finesse.

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Advanced Mixology

MAY 14, 2024

Drinks: Timeless cocktails like martinis, Gin Rickeys , or mint juleps in vintage glassware—drinks that evoke the era. And of course, this isn't complete without the well-versed bartender. Consider having a signature cocktail for the event, such as a Lava Flow or a Hawaiian Margarita.

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Mocktails Signature Cocktails Tiki Alcohol 79

Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Mocktails — spirit-free sips, no-proof cocktails , nonalcoholic drinks — whatever you want to call them, have come a long way in recent years. Bars and restaurants are crafting these libations with care and creativity and in some cases developing no-alcohol versions of their signature cocktails. Add crushed or pebble ice.

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Mocktails Simple Syrup Mixologist Zero-Proof 104

Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Mocktails — spirit-free sips, no-proof cocktails , nonalcoholic drinks — whatever you want to call them, have come a long way in recent years. Bars and restaurants are crafting these libations with care and creativity and in some cases developing no-alcohol versions of their signature cocktails. Add crushed or pebble ice.

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Mocktails Simple Syrup Mixologist Zero-Proof 98

Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 3, 2023

At the heart of the venue is a show-stopping pine bar top carved from 300-year-old reclaimed shrine wood that snakes through the main room with no barriers, inviting guests to pull up right next to bartenders. “I It’s chill, cozy, the team is dope and the flavour profiles of the cocktails are amazing. ” – Holly Graham.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 23, 2024

It continues to be a unique bar in Ballarat with over 200 whiskeys, signature cocktails and mocktails, and many gins, vodkas, and wines. There are plenty of amazing human beings on the scene: hard-working owners, managers, bartenders, waitstaff, and kitchenhands.

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Dry Atlas

DECEMBER 19, 2023

What if the bartender could offer me my favorite, just without the alcohol or less alcohol? What if I could have stayed out and bought rounds of drinks like I always did with my friends, but with a well-crafted cocktail in hand, not an inferior mocktail? I enjoy Cut Above two ways: in what we term a Zero cocktail and a Cut cocktail.

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Alcohol Hospitality Mocktails Signature Cocktails 64

VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It’s all very tantalizing, esoteric, somewhat mysterious stuff and it’s no wonder so many people (myself included) were eager to read more about this far-flung company that was making neither whiskey nor gin nor vodka but, instead, “freeform spirits.” I’m a decent bartender, but no Mr. Lyan. At Double Chicken Please, voted the No.

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