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The Treacherous, Untold Toll Bartending Takes on the Body

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Allan Katz loves bartending. His decades-long battle with chronic pain didn’t result from a freak accident or a sports injury; it’s the result of over two decades of bartending in craft cocktail bars across the country. The Occupational Hazards of Mixology Bartending can be glamorous.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Hardest Cocktail to Master?

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After conquering low-lift highballs and easy equal-parts concoctions, most aspiring bartenders are eager to step into the big leagues and attempt more intricate cocktails. How much you slightly alter the volume of the three primary spirits — or more consequentially, the Benedictine — will result in a very different cocktail each time.”

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The Most Egregious Scams Pulled by Bartenders, According to Reddit

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When picturing a swindler, a high school classmate pushing a multi-level marketing scheme disguised as an “irresistible opportunity to be your own boss” via DM or George Santos might spring to mind. Your friendly local bartender, on the other hand, probably wouldn’t be the first person you’d think of. Easy-peasy.

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Mana for a Cause: Teremana Tequila Is Giving Back During the Holidays With Ezana ‘EZ’ Million

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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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Do Upscale Dives Belong in the Modern Bar Landscape?

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You’ll see an $11 Adios M *r on the menu painted on the wall next to its room-length bar, touting ingredients like overproof rum and navy-strength gin. We as bartenders don’t really have to educate anymore. You’ll likely notice its brightness and cleanliness. Where Did This Come From? People know what a cocktail is,” Mentel says.

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Next Wave Awards Industry Icon of the Year: Clover Club

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Prior to Clover Club, Reiner became the face of one of New York’s first high-volume craft cocktail bars when she and Fedroff, along with four other partners, founded The Flatiron Lounge (2003-2018). Among the bartenders long-associated with Clover Club, there’s Tom Macy who started as a barback and became head bartender.

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Creating a New World of Cocktails

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The high-end bars in India are definitely going through a very interesting phase of innovation and a process of offering unique experiences to their customers. High-volume bars are embracing automated bartending systems, some of which can even be programmed to whip up custom drinks based on customer preferences.