VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often. We asked 14 bartenders from across the country to share their opinions on which cocktail they think people should order more in 2025. Janice Bailon, head bartender, Leyenda , Brooklyn The Adonis!

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In Minneapolis, Meteor ’s Sherry Daiquiri cocktail combines PX and amontillado sherries to mimic the rum character found in the traditional drink. Robb Jones, Meteor, Minneapolis For some bartenders, PX sherry’s properties makeit the ideal finishing touch for a new cocktail. PX sherry (such as Lustau) 1 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2024

partnered with the Chilled 100 Bartenders to craft innovative cocktails showcasing @TenToOneRum. At its heart, Ten To One Rum, distilled in the Dominican Republic, anchors this cocktail, connecting it directly to the rich Caribbean traditions that inspire me. @Pronghorn.co Shake well with ice, then pour this mixture into the glass.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When this craving hits out at a bar, it might be tempting to ask the bartender for an “extra strong” drink. Or “I’ll have a strong Rum and Coke.” However, these requests tend to be vague, so bartenders are left not knowing what exactly the consumer wants. But according to industry pros, that might not be the best approach.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 16, 2025

Innovation through flavours, premiumisation and with the rise of cocktail culture, rum is being rediscovered for its versatility and we are now seeing many bartenders experimenting to make great cocktails. Rum has always been deeply intertwined with the Kalani family’s legacy.

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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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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

bartenders Carlos Giron and Brian Klemm comes the Hollywood Colada, a wonderful wintry take on the classic Piña Colada. A fan of spices such as cinnamon, clove, star anise and nutmeg, Giron also likes vanilla, which he believes pairs well with rum and coconut. “I Below are chilled concoctions to enjoy this season.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2025

At the same time, bartenders never aim to make cocktails that are too anything. Therefore, asking a bartender for a drink thats not too sweet could come across as a roundabout way of asking, Can you please do your job well? Quantifying Sweetness I, like other bartenders, have a lot of pride in the work that I do, Kossoff says.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Danilo Božović Managing Partner of Swizzle Rum Bar and Drinkery Miami and bar industry veteran’s book Barkeep 2: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails makes the perfect gift. Božović has been a bartender at some of the country’s most awarded bars for over two decades. What should bartenders expect to learn from reading your books?

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

By the time the tiki craze was underway in the ‘30s and ‘40s, it was par for the course to see drinks containing over seven ingredients and multiple expressions of rum layered on top of one another. To find the spec sweet spot, we asked eight bartenders how many cocktail ingredients is just too many. Let’s dive in.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Those old-fashioned iterations inspire cooks and bartenders to reinterpret the recipe with globetrotting ingredients and untraditional formats. Tiramisu’s journey from fringe to mainstream helps explain why many cooks and bartenders are able to make the dish their own, regardless of their connections to Italian or Italian American culture.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

King Coffee Aged rum anchors this after-dinner drink. Matriarch Martini For her Speed Rack–winning Espresso Martini recipe, bartender Haley Traub found inspiration from her mom’s Black Forest trifle dessert. Negroni Svegliato Brewing coffee with sweet vermouth gives this Negroni riff an extra layer of bittersweetness.

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VinePair

APRIL 7, 2025

A simple, two-ingredient drink has captivated bartenders stateside. for decades, more bartenders are looking to capture the artisan nature of the traditional Japanese preparation from the frosted glass to the hand-carved ice in new versions of the drink. And while highballs as a broad category have been popular in the U.S.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If you’re a home bartender who loves watching cocktail videos on YouTube and Instagram, then you’re probably already a fan of The Educated Barfly’s Leandro DiMonriva. What are the flavors in the rum? Before that, he worked at Cole’s French Dip , the home of award-winning bar The Varnish , in LA for a decade.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

of aged rum and oz. The Jet Pilot doesnt require years of bartending practice to craft. The intricacy lies in the list of ingredients, so plug in your blender and pour out careful measurements of the following, starting with an all-star lineup of rum; 1 oz. dark Jamaican rum, oz. of 151 proof Demerara rum and oz.

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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. Liqueur , Red Wine , Rum , Sherry , Tequila , Vermouth Fortunato’s Fate by Monica Stephen - Denver, CO / @chaosqueensupreme Ingredients 1 oz.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2025

El Dorado Rum is inviting bartenders to create a cocktail that captures their legacy, their journey, and their interpretation of heritage. Your cocktail must consist of a minimum measure of 50ml of El Dorado Rum and be the main ingredient for your drink. Describe each ingredient in detail, including garnish, ice and glassware.

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Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Following the Reàl ‘Discover a World of Flavour’ event at Sydney Bar Week, Jenna Hemsworth and Jacob Cohen sat down with Ian Burell, World Rum Ambassador, to chat all things flavour, Reàl, and the future of the rum category. ” JC: So, it’s a personal partnership between your love of rum and their love of flavour?

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 2, 2024

Rum Sorel & Soda Ingredients 1 part Sorel 2 parts Club Soda Preparation Combine Sorel & club soda in glass of choice with ice, garnish with citrus. Additional Notes * Recommended: Fever-Tree Ginger Beer Rum , Tequila Charro-Cereza by Bartender Saeed “Hawk” House Ingredients.5 Garnish with lime. Sorel 1 oz. Sorel 3/4 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Although this fundraising initiative for Habitat goes through March, at the restaurant’s Tuesday kickoff event, funds raised will directly benefit a Mirate bartender whose house burned down in the Eaton fire. Photo courtesy of Mirate You offer an expansive selection of Mexican spirits, not just agave, but also rum and vodka.

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Pulled from the pages of the restaurant chain’s exhaustive training manual, the Midori and coconut rum cocktail has become an unlikely muse for bartenders as far afield as the U.K.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Negroni Sbagliato While the Sbagliato is said to be the result of a busy bartender mistakenly using sparkling wine instead of gin in a Negroni , it turned out to be a pretty happy accident. The Lyndy Hop The Vesper gets dressed up for the holidays in The Violet Hour’s twist on the classic.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

It’s an accepted truth in the drinks world that no spirit demonstrates as much diversity in style and breadth of range as rum. But while rum and its sugarcane kin have long been celebrated in carefree cocktails evoking the tropics, rum’s true story is much deeper, and sometimes darker. We’re taking a closer look at rum.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

If your home bar shows a conspicuous absence of rum despite an affinity for Daiquiris, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Here, the best rums for mixing into cocktails. Volcanique.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

Bartenders are discovering a wide range of cocktails that benefit from its rich, creamy coconut flavor. “It Gin , Liqueur Coconut Collins by Bartender Erin Rea Ingredients 2 oz. Rum , Vodka White Coconut Martini Ingredients 1 ¼ oz. coconut rum ½ oz. Brandy , Rum Hennessy Piña Colada Ingredients 2 oz. Waterloo No.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

The Aranas cocktail combines a black pepper and bay leafinfused rum with miso honey and calamansi lime pure to evoke the flavors of chicken adobo. The menu aims toward luxury and technique-driven drinks while incorporating unique and nostalgic flavors.

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2024

ANGOSTURA® 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters pairs globally influenced spices and herbs and ANGOSTURA® aged rum for the first time ever! Celebrating 200 Years of Bitters and Cocktail Creative Excellence Since 1824, ANGOSTURA bitters have been an essential and secret ingredient for bartenders and cocktail lovers alike.

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BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Bitter Truth 10 Bottle Give-Away Entry Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023 There are a few different dates kicking around for Bartender Appreciation Day, but because it falls right at the start of the month and is officially ‘nearly Christmas’, here at BarLifeUK we favour December 2nd. What can you tell us about it?

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Cocktails with Suderman

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The rum Old Fashioned is underrated. It’s underrated because outside of hardcore tiki heads, most people don’t pay enough attention to rum. It’s underrated because not enough bars put rum Old Fashioneds on their menus. The same goes for rum Old Fashioneds. Fair enough, whiskey is delicious.)

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

What started as a YouTube series from actor-turned-bartender Leandro DiMonriva on the history and craft behind classic cocktails has transformed into an ever-expanding encyclopedia of bartending expertise. Also check out his picks for five classic cocktails every home bartender should know.) It’s a wonderful thing.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Improved Grasshopper New Orleans bartender Paul Gustings’ formula for the Grasshopper draws a better flavor balance from a unique mixture of liqueurs. Rum Walnut Alexander With aged rum, demerara syrup and walnut liqueur, this is a decadent, nutty take on the Brandy Alexander. Créme de Funk An over-the-top decadent drink.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

Scotch hasn’t traditionally been a go-to spirit for summer cocktails, but that’s changing as more bartenders look to incorporate a little warmth and/or smokiness into seasonal recipes. Frosty Nail The Rusty Nail may be a classic winter warmer, but bartenders at Bunny Slope and Bodega saw frozen potential in the Scotch-based standard.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Photos by Paul Chang Whether you are a seasoned bartender or a curious enthusiast, join us as we raise our spirits to the creative union of ingredients and technique and delve into what makes a great drink unforgettable. In 2000, I started in the industry as a bartender at Kirin’s Hartland Bar in Tokyo.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Today marks the 90th anniversary of Prohibition’s repeal, and to celebrate our right to openly raise a glass, we checked in with bartender, writer and keeper of repealday.org , Jeffrey Morgenthaler, for five of his favorite toast-worthy tipples—here are his picks.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Frozen Jungle Bird This recipe ups the ante of the classic Jungle Bird by splitting the rum base five ways and throwing it all in a blender. Planter’s Punch One of the most iconic rum-based punch recipes, Planter’s Punch strikes the ideal balance between sweet, sour, strong, and spicy.

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