VinePair

APRIL 15, 2025

Left Side: Field Notes at Crane Club, Credit: Ashley Sears / Right Side: Strawberry Social at Lady Jane, Credit Connor Stehr Finding a Function Though shock value can be part of the experience, bartenders are using this style of garnishing to introduce thoughtful touches that add to the cocktails overall flavor profile or concept.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Every professional bartender has a few bottles they don’t like. With that in mind, we asked 10 bartenders to name the bottles they wish would go away for good. For home bartenders], using the same mix in a Margarita , Whiskey Sour , and Tom Collins will result in subpar drinks that taste overwhelmingly similar.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 17, 2024

Did you know that A Bar Above offers a variety of educational courses on topics from mocktails to a becoming a better bartender ? And between Chris and our resident bartender, Rob , you’ll learn from an industry-leading team deeply versed in the science of mixology. Well, we do!

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

This fall, El Mayor Tequila invited nine Chilled 100 bartenders, a distinguished group of mixologists from across the United States, to craft an exclusive collection of fall-inspired cocktails. Tequila , Vodka Second Son by Zander Akilu - Denver, CO / @Zanthebarman Ingredients 1 ½ oz. jalapeño-infused Blanco 1 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

It’s been said that depending on the day, culinary chefs infuse their dishes with the “essence” of their prevailing mood. We recognize this truth, understanding that bartenders do the same when crafting their specialty cocktails. Join Deep Eddy Vodka for the Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

For many bartenders, its the most important to learn the basics of. Fun fact: One of the first written instances of the name “Old-Fashioned” was included in Jerry Thomas’ Bartenders Guide: How To Mix Drinks in 1862! Let infuse for 12-24 hours, then strain out bark. However, the recipes below are anything but that.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

With its dreamy, floral aroma, lavender plays well with everything, from gin and vodka to tequila and whiskey. Bartenders love using lavender in all kinds of waysthink lavender syrups, infused spirits, aromatic mists, and even as a pretty purple garnish. Its like that effortlessly cool friend who gets along with everyone.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

In addition to the classic Vesper citrus tasting notes, Bar Continental’s Vesper cocktail features a new savory component – the infusion of Mirepoix Seasoning, a spice mix traditionally used in French cooking, alongside Cocchi Americano aperitif wine. Photo by Emily Dorio Gin , Vodka , White Wine Vesper Ingredients 1 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

From floral-infused spritzes to decadent chocolate-kissed creations, these love-inspired libations are sure to make hearts flutter. And for the chocolate lovers, Lovers Lane delivers pure decadence with vodka, chocolate liqueur, and fresh raspberries because whats Valentines Day without a little indulgence? Stoli Razberi Vodka oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This special drink merges the Negroni with the Jeju cocktail, which features a Korean spirit infused with dried tangerine peel, complementing the citrus notes of Campari. The Bitter Bird by by bartender Amber MacMullin is a blend of Campari, pineapple rum, chile-infused vodka, and falernum.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

But whether due to pure nostalgia or the fact that bartenders are a group that tend to love a challenge, the Lychee Martini is back and—at the risk of cliché—it’s better than ever. vodka 1 oz. McAllen uses a lychee-infused black tea, but notes that plain black tea works fine.) vodka 3/4 oz. lychee liqueur 1 oz.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 11, 2025

And while the emphasis at Flauer Alassio 2025 might appear to be on chefs, dishes and restaurants, this was the first year the event also welcomed in spirits, bars and bartenders to explore the increasingly important role edible flowers are playing in cocktails. Infusions were important too. Infusions were important too.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

Pandan is strong and will stand out in cocktails, but also subtle enough that it can still let the spirit shine,” says Alex Law, lead bartender for Bar Podmore in Honolulu. “It His work-around involved using rye whiskey infused with oolong tea, a one-two punch of spice and tannins that transforms pandan into a nuanced supporting player.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Tequila Aphrodite’s Arrow by Virgin Hotels NYC’s Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. An infusion of tropical paradise and berry bliss. Liqueur , Vodka Lover’s Lane by Mixologist Jessica Christensen, Graton Resort & Casino Ingredients 3/4 oz. Charbay Vodka 3/4 oz. SMOKE LAB Vodka 1 oz.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Vodka can be a bar’s workhorse spirit. It provides the backbone for some of the scene’s most popular drinks, from the trendy Espresso Martini to the humble Vodka Soda. Although vodka is a neutral-grain spirit, different brands can carry distinct yet nuanced characteristics that make them unique.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

But a recalibrated formula, launched in 2012, has found favor among bartenders looking to experiment, as we explore in our September/October 2024 issue. Made with an infusion of Spanish watermelons, the liqueur gives a clean and balanced flavor, with a hint of candy sweetness that avoids being cloying. vodka 3/8 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

Implement a cocktail menu that uses different spirits, such as vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey and different flavor profiles. The use of homemade syrups, shrubs, infusions, and craft spirit-free spirits gives you a lot of options. Put a twist on a classic cocktail. On the contrary, they can show your creative side.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

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 Lemon Juice.5

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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. Stone Fruit Liqueurs Make liqueurs with cherries, peaches, or plums by adding the fruit to alcohol (vodka, gin, or rum) and letting them infuse.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Vodka may not generate as much buzz as tequila or bourbon these days, but it remains the largest spirit category by share. Vodka Day on Oct. 4 is a great opportunity to celebrate the clear spirit with some creative cocktails and also help guests break out of the Vodka-Soda rut. Tea-infused Pau Maui vodka ¾ oz.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Last year, Pantone’s Viva Magenta was named 2023’s Color of the Year and we wrote about how this inspired many bartenders to welcome the inclusion of pomegranate and/or hibiscus in cocktails, to honor Viva Magenta’s bright, ruby velvet color. Photo by Joia Beach Vodka Froze Sundreams by Joia Beach Ingredients 1 oz.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

When anyone embarks on their bartending journey, one of the first steps is usually learning how to make the classics: Old Fashioneds, Martinis, Negronis, Daiquiris, and the like. To find out which ones are the simplest to nail, we hit up 10 professional bartenders and got their input. It elevates the drink to top-tier status.”

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Drinkhacker

JULY 10, 2024

So in a world packed with flavored whiskey and tequila, Jason Momoa’s entry into spirits stands out for what it isn’t: flavored, aged, or infused. In 2023, Momoa and longtime friend and business partner Blaine Halvorson launched Meili Vodka. Of course, vodka’s simplicity leaves little room for error.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Among the featured drinks in Miami was the “Zizou Spritz” created by Broken Shaker bartender José Pérez-Roura. Photo by: Ashlyn McKibben One of the cocktails in Los Angeles was crafted and poured by local bartender Gianna Johns, known for her imaginative and visually striking drinks. “I It adds complexity to a vodka drink.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

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. ’s vodka alternative.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

If a cocktail or technique goes viral among the social media app’s estimated 145 million American users , it’s almost inevitable that bartenders will get flooded with requests for whatever the trend is, even if nobody knew it existed the week before. Bartenders typically tolerate such shenanigans with grace and aplomb.

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Booze Business

JUNE 16, 2022

Among the first thing I came across was this press release from Black Infusions , makers of Black Fig (Double Gold at San Francisco Spirits Competition), Gold Apricot (96 points from Wine Enthusiast), and their newest product, Dark Cherry. BB: How did the Dark Cherry infused vodka come about? One was a Cherry Coke.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 3, 2025

Standouts include, Botanical Seltzer Highball (Roku gin, shiso, yuzu), Mixed Citrus Highball (Haku vodka, blood orange, mandarin, yuzu), Classic Whisky Highball (Suntory Toki whisky, soda, lemon).

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Where most cocktail festivals celebrate local talent and bars, Arizona Cocktail Weekend champions both local and international bartenders with the Top Bars event, held on Sunday. This event is what really sets Arizona Cocktail Weekend—founded by celebrated bartender Ross Simon— apart from others. We’ve been coming here for five years.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Photo by Bon Vivant via www.unsplash.com Smoking Gun/ Torch for Cocktails A good smoked cocktail is so popular right now, and a cocktail smoker kit is a really modern, creative gift– especially if you have any experienced bartenders in your wedding party. If liquor isn’t your think, try your hand at infusing vanilla extract.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

When Los Angeles bartender Adam Fournier was spotlighted as an Imbibe 75 Person to Watch in 2022 , he was helping to change how people viewed the spirit-free drinks category by creating provocative and unique NA recipes. I presented a martini-style cocktail with a brioche-infused sherry and a caviar-infused vodka.

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The Bartender Company

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In recent years, professional bartenders and mixologists have experimented with new ingredients in their quest to develop thrilling and flavorful cocktails. Nitrogen Bubbles add Thrills and Flavor Infusing your beer (i.e. This infusing process also gives aromas and flavors a boost. There is no other equipment needed!

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The new generation of bartenders draws inspiration from the distilled wine spirits timelessness, versatility and range to create Cognac cocktails, Velez says. Cognac has a long history and tradition, but still stays current by producers continuing to innovate their expressions, says bartender and cognac educator Ms. Franky Marshall.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The type of fruit and category of booze can be arbitrary, but for the sake of argument, let’s say the fruit is pippin apples and the booze is vodka. You fill the container with the apple slices and the vodka, seal the lid, and wait a day or two for the fruity essence to penetrate the spirit’s soul as it absorbs some of the alcohol.

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Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 17, 2024

True to its meaning of ‘a place to master the way’, the House of Suntory’s DOJO has done just that for their two champions of the recent HAKU Vodka Martini Competition. Entering a cocktail using classic stirring techniques demonstrated, each HAKUtini had to feature a minimum 45ml of HAKU Vodka and a maximum of five imaginative ingredients.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 16, 2024

An infinite amount of work can go into crafting a high-quality cocktail, from the basics of using fresh juice and good ice to the painstaking complexities of things like house-made infusions, clarification, and force carbonation. I chose Vestal Unfiltered potato vodka as a base. Namely, who is all this work for?

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

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. ’s vodka alternative.

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