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From Bartender to Global Mixologist Icon—Meet Eric Van Beek

Chilled Magazine

From winning the Bacardi Legacy Global title to creating the Bartenders Handshake, his career continues to push the boundaries of cocktail culture. Van Beeks career began in his 20s, and through his passion and drive, he quickly gained prominence in the international bar and cocktail community.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

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But there are many other whiskey cocktails, many with historic roots, that have enjoyed a quiet revival along with the boom of craft cocktail culture. Whether spirit-forward, sweet, sour, or herbaceous, these unsung cocktails come in countless guises. Its perfect for sipping, but still very approachable.

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Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

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For his venue in Miami, Swizzle Rum Bar and Drinkery , Bozovic created his own Slivovitz Cocktail, combining the plum spirit with wormwood-based génépi, lemon juice, egg white, and absinthe bitters. The bitters, he says, play an important role. “I Garnish with a few drops of Angostura bitters. *To

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Bartenders, Celebrate National Absinthe Day with T.A. Breaux, Research Scientist, Creator of LUCID and Jade Absinthes

Chilled Magazine

DeGroff Bitter Aperitivo and DeGroff New World Amaro event photographed by Rose Callahan at Amor Y Amargo on May 10, 2023 “I’m a research scientist and New Orleans native, both of which factored into my falling down this deep rabbit hole,” jokes T.A. The post Bartenders, Celebrate National Absinthe Day with T.A.

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Waldorf Astoria New York Partners with Renowned Mixologist Jeff Bell for the Return of Peacock Alley

Chilled Magazine

He will collaborate with Waldorf Astoria and Hiltons food and beverage teams to develop innovative offerings inspired by New Yorks cocktail culture. Photo courtesy of Waldorf Astoria New York Reopening the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York is not just the rebirth of a hotel, its the revival of a cultural landmark.

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2024: The Second Golden Age of the American Cocktail with Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux

Chilled Magazine

The distillation of medicinal liqueurs, emergence of punch and bitters, and commercialization of vermouth followed from 1500 CE to 1796 CE. By 1806, the word “cocktail” appeared in print. and abroad was around 1914.

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A Look into the Origins of French Liqueurs in Celebration of National Liqueur Day with Heavenly Spirits

Chilled Magazine

Baie des Trésors Rhum Agricole Blanc Plein Soleil 4-5 dashes of chocolate bitters Preparation In a mixing glass with ice, add Arvani, crème de banane, Baie des Trésors Plein Soleil, and bitters. tonic water 3 dashes orange bitters Orange slice for garnish Preparation Fill a wine glass with ice. Stir and strain inta glass.

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