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Turn Late-Summer Produce Into Cocktail Ingredients

Imbibe Magazine

In the Sept/Oct 2024 issue , Christine Sismondo explores how bartenders are working with farms to create unique and fresh flavors by transforming seasonal produce into cocktail ingredients. Pepper Tincture A pepper tincture is a simple way to add heat to cocktails (like a Margarita ). Almost anything can be a tincture,” he says.

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Gin Trends in 2024

Cheers

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. But based on the number of new craft gins and unique expressions hitting the market, and a few key gin acquisitions from major spirits players, the U.S. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.

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Introducing Mocktails 101: The Art of Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

A Bar Above

Copyright A Bar Above We already offer our Mocktails Masterclass , which is great for bartenders and people with some experience, as you learn to make your own non-alcoholic bases. But this new course steps back a bit and begins with the basics, utilizing alcohol-free options available on the market. Sorry, but I call it like it is.)

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In the Limelight: Apple

Chilled Magazine

At NYC’s beloved Dante (#1 Best Bar in North America, 2019 & 2020) , Beverage Training Director Renato Tonnelli, who was recently crowned 2023 US World Class Bartender of the Year, has reimagined the 90’s classic Appletini, highlighting the seasonal flavor to create a crisp, herbaceous and elegant drink. Beezwax Belvedere 0.5 Verjus 1 oz.

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The Ultimate Guide for the Sober October Challenge

A Bar Above

I spoke with our resident bartender & Head of Education, Rob Harrah , and he gave me a few mocktail ideas he’s been playing around with for our upcoming Mocktails course. Chamomile & Tonic Inspired by the timeless Gin & Tonic , this version swaps out gin for a calming chamomile infusion.

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The Ultimate Guide To Craft Mocktails For Dry January

A Bar Above

FRESH INGREDIENTS The craft cocktail movement is founded on the use of fresh juices, housemade syrups, shrubs, tinctures, fresh-picked herbs and flowers, and artisan brands. I started with gin. Zero ABV gin worked well with tonic and in a sour cocktail, but I wouldn’t try to tell a gin drinker that it’s gin.

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Winter Cocktail?

VinePair

For inspiration, we asked bartenders and beverage professionals from across the country for their most underrated winter cocktails. Michael Nauer, beverage director, Homemakers Bar and 50/50 Gin Club , Cincinnati “The Jack Rose. It’s a classic cocktail which most consider to be the reason we have modern Gin Martinis.