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Erick Castro and the Quest to Preserve the Neighborhood Bar

Imbibe Magazine

in the San Diego drinks scene , Erick Castro has long been known for his lavish-leaning cocktail programs at bars that could fairly be described as opulent. The apothecary-inspired Polite Provisions was a pioneer of the city’s craft cocktail scene when it opened more than a decade ago.

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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

and Dale DeGroff, the James Beard award-winning father of mixology who reinvented the bartending profession. The pair discussed the history of the American cocktail and how major U.S. events helped to shape the cocktails of today. In 1988, however, DeGroff created the cocktail menu for The Rainbow Room’s grand reopening.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

A Bar Above

It’s also an awesome gift for someone who doesn’t just enjoy cocktails or fun drinks but who is also a kitchen tech lover. He can create lots of cocktails– and show off his knowledge when you come to visit. He can create lots of cocktails– and show off his knowledge when you come to visit.

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The Ultimate Guide To Craft Mocktails For Dry January

A Bar Above

Non-alcoholic bar programs are getting the attention previously reserved for craft cocktails. DIY mocktail books abound, such as the famed Aviary Restaurant’s Zero, A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks. So, too, are craft mocktails. That is true with mocktails and cocktails alike.

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Wedding Party Gift Guide

A Bar Above

Below are some really cool thank you presents that cocktail lovers are sure to enjoy. Tiki Cocktail Book & Tiki Glasses Surprise your closest friends who are standing by you on your wedding day with some really cool cocktail recipes. Photo by Gianluca Riccio via www.unsplash.com 1.

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How Author and Historian Toni Tipton-Martin Is Immortalizing Black Cocktail Culture

VinePair

In that time, the author, activist, and journalist has used the culinary and mixology worlds as a bridge to educate readers about African American history. It’s not fully a recipe book with just instructional or personal headnotes, and it’s not fully a history book with a litany of names and dates.

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

A Bar Above

MIXOLOGY CLASSES Give them the gift that gets better every time they make a drink! It’s a great gift for anyone who loves cocktails, especially if they like to create their own recipes! MOLECULAR MIXOLOGY INTRODUCTION KIT Alright, I’ll be honest, I put this on the list for myself. Stock photo courtesy of Chronicle Books 17.