Chilled Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Christoph Dornemann, Head Bartender at Arnaud’s French 75 Bar in New Orleans, Louisiana, began his career in the industry waiting tables at a Vietnamese restaurant in 2010. While serving at Arnaud’s, I switched to a cocktail server position in the French 75 Bar and learned how to make the famous French 75 cocktail.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you’re in a fancy craft cocktail spot serving $20 Negroni riffs or a seedy dive bar with sticky floors and the faint smell of urine wafting through the air: Shot glasses are always on hand, waiting to be filled. Cameron O’Brien, bartender, Swan Bar , San Diego “Shooting Branca Menta is the way to go!

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

It is affordably priced, bold enough to stand up to powerful flavors when crafting cocktails, and nuanced enough that it can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks.” Kevin Diebold, head bartender, Predalina , Tampa “Our go-to tequila is Dobel Diamante Cristalino. Tequila Ocho Plata. It’s worth every penny.”

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ’ annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast cites the rise of Latin American spirits and liquors such as aguariente, singani and cocuy, served within craft cocktails or enjoyed on the rocks. “I rhubarb bitters, blood orange tincture and Fever Tree aromatic tonic.

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

They are also the new East Village tastemakers shifting the cocktail bar scene’s vibe to something that infuses modern technique and skill with the casual, punk-rock ethos of the East Village dives of yore — albeit with less graffiti in the bathrooms. They were serious, moody, and dark with these meticulous handcrafted cocktails.

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