VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It’s no secret — bartenders love rye whiskey. When it comes to choosing a flavorful yet affordable rye, it’s no surprise that bartenders have some strong opinions. If anyone knows which ryes deliver the best bang for your buck, it’s going to be a bartender. Here’s what they had to say. I love it in a Vieux Carré.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

But with the rediscovery of classic, rye-based drinks during the early-aughts cocktail renaissance, bartenders fell back in love with the bold, spicy style of whiskey — and with that, rye’s comeback began. Nick Daddona, bartender, Dark Bar at the Boston Harbor Hotel , Boston “A new and exciting addition to our market is Rye & Sons.

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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. Dayton Owens, master mixologist, Vintage Vino , Kissimmee, Fla.

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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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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

So we tapped 12 bartenders to find out which whiskey cocktails they felt werent getting enough accolades. I think its been lost in that realm for a while so when someone orders a Vieux Carr, it says something about them and their appreciation for cocktails, balance of flavors, and their respect for the bartenders knowledge and skill.

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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

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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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In 2002, while he was working at LAB Bar in London, the late Ghanaian mixologist Douglas Ankrah invented a modern cocktail classic: the Pornstar Martini. Richie Barrow, general manager of the Nairobi-based Tribe Hotel , is helping to spearhead the upcoming Kenya Bartender Week. 19 , and founder of the Accra Bar Show.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Amaro Montenegro is excited to announce the launch of the 8th edition of The Vero Bartender competition, celebrating 140 years of mixology excellence. If you’re a creative bartender eager to blend tradition with forward-thinking innovation, this is your chance to shine! Why participate?

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 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. The post The Chilled 100 Bartenders Create Fall Inspired Cocktails Using El Mayor Tequila appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 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. This cocktail has allowed me to show off one of the homemade syrup techniques that have I learned to improve my bartending skills.

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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. The post The Chilled 100 Bartenders Create Fall Inspired Cocktails Using El Mayor Tequila appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Local Bartending School

MARCH 19, 2024

As the bar industry continues to evolve, more and more customers are asking for a mixologist instead of a bartender. In this article brought to you by the experts at Local Bartending School, we … Read More Read More The post The Great Debate: Bartenders Versus Mixologists appeared first on LBS Bartending School.

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Cheers

JULY 29, 2024

Tony Arnone is lead mixologist at The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Eventually, I worked my way up to a bartender. Eventually, I worked my way up to a bartender. I sort of fell into it by accident and had no idea, at the time, how much I would fall in love with the bartending industry.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Introduction: The Ascent to Mastery: Why Advanced Mixology Matters for Bartenders In the fiercely competitive world of bartending, merely knowing the basics is insufficient for true distinction. aging cocktails in small oak barrels), allow bartenders to create unique and complex flavors, pushing the boundaries of traditional cocktails.

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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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Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In the dynamic world of bartending, where creativity meets precision, success demands more than just flairit requires mastery. The Spirit Lab Bartending Academy, renowned for its prestige and exceptional training, is the gateway to a career that doesnt just meet industry standards but sets new ones.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

This year’s judges include renowned spirits specialist Lynn House, author and bartender extraordinaire Jeffery Morgenthaler and award-winning mixologist Christine Wiseman. With a skilled eye for emerging trends, Lynn is not only an amazing mixologist but also a trendsetter, shaping the future of cocktail culture.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 24, 2024

The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley focuses on delivering high-quality, versatile products to bartenders when creating No and Low ABV cocktail menus. Bartenders will find that ready-to-use ingredients are more than just convenient. Our ready-to-use flavors can be a cost, time, waste, and labor lifesaver for a bartender.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

We have been reporting expert predictions from bartenders, bar owners, brand ambassadors, executives and the like all month with a simple goal—To find out what spirits we’ll be pouring in 2024. One obvious trend has emerged which shapes what we’ll be drinking in the years to come—the popularity of authenticity.

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Cheers

APRIL 10, 2024

Jocelyn Jolley is head bartender at Michael’s on Naples , an Italian restaurant in Long Beach, CA. How did you learn bartending and improve when you were starting out? In the beginning, I sat at the well of every bartender I knew in town, with my notebook, and asked every question. Garnish with an edible flower.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

You can always make your own, choosing from meticulously researched recipes of professional mixologists to quick YouTube tutorials as basic as blending a cinnamon stick with simple syrup, draining away the sediment and letting it sit for 30 minutes. The Jet Pilot doesnt require years of bartending practice to craft.

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Cheers

JUNE 25, 2024

I first got into bartending at Nixta, a Mexican concept from Bengelina Hospitality Group, James Beard Award semifinalist Ben Poremba’s restaurant group. Going from barista to bartender made a lot of sense to me, and I loved all the creativity and endless possibilities of cocktail making. Louis, created this recipe.

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Cocktail Whisperer

MAY 21, 2024

There are cannabis bartending bibles available, complete with drink recipes and other valuable knowledge, but there’s also the possibility of creating something new. Cannabis drink mixing advice from master mixologists There’s no one better to give advice to newbie cannabis mixologists than the experts. Well, it’s right here.

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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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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2024

Mixologists across Tennessee can enter the Top of the Rocks Cocktail Competition. Credit: Tennessee Whiskey Trail Mixologists of Tennessee, this one is for you. A call has been made for bartenders, mixologists, and craft cocktail makers to compete in the Top of the Rocks Cocktail Competition this May 19th.

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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. Liqueur , Vodka Lover’s Lane by Mixologist Jessica Christensen, Graton Resort & Casino Ingredients 3/4 oz. Vodka Straight From the Heart by Mixologist Jessica Christensen, Graton Resort & Casino Ingredients 1 1/4 oz.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Bartenders mix the cocktail in volume before service begins and store it in a single bottle. Why Batch Cocktails at Home If youre an experienced home mixologist, you probably enjoy building a craft cocktail as much as you enjoy imbibing. The post How to Make Batched Cocktails at Home appeared first on Casual Mixologist.

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Australian Bartender

JULY 18, 2024

Bartenders worldwide are invited to showcase their skills by crafting signature cocktails featuring Disaronno and Tia Maria, sharing them on social media and tagging @themixingstar on Instagram. Dreaming of being a guest mixologist at the next 50 Best Bars event with Disaronno and Tia Maria?

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2024

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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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

World renowned for its bitters’ production, The House of Angostura Bitters is empowering bartenders and cocktail creators with the release of ANGOSTURA 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters, available in limited quantities at select national and regional liquor chains. “The

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Our judging panel comprised of working bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, bar consultants and, more importantly, top influential Chilled 100 members with on-premise buying power, who are ready to judge, rate, and award your spirit’s brand. Enter you brand today to get liquid to lips of these highly influential bartenders!

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Panelists included Leah Dufresne, beverage consultant at Cocktails & Grace; Aaron Joseph, co-owner of CAnE Collective; De’Qustay Johnson, a mixologist and the owner of Mobile Bar ATL; and Mike Bass of Ponyboy Slings. Utilizing everything they learned as bartenders, they created Ponyboy Slings.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Photo by Virgin Hotels NYC Tequila Aphrodites Arrow by Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 oz. Liqueur , Vodka Will You Be Mine by Mixologist Jessica Christensen / Graton Resort & Casino Ingredients 1 oz. Patron Silver oz. Raspberry Pure 1 oz. Coconut Milk oz. Vanilla Extract oz. Stoli Razberi Vodka oz.

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Cheers

JANUARY 22, 2025

The mixologists at Richard Sandoval Hospitality created this recipe. Notes The mixologists at Dewar’s created this recipe. Notes The mixologists at Don Julio created this recipe. Notes Jose Martinez, bartender at The St. Notes Jose Martinez, bartender at The St. Martini & Rossi Rubino oz.

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Dry Atlas

JUNE 26, 2024

In 2019, Taylor launched Bartender Rental, a mobile bar service that quickly became known for its quality, creativity, and unique ability to craft memorable moments through cocktails. This transformation from Bartender Rental to Refind is more than a rebranding; it’s a renaissance of the cocktail experience.

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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. Colleen Kelly, director of food & beverage/mixologist/sommelier, Bernardus Lodge and Spa , Caramel Valley, Calif.

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