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Check Out the Semi-Finalists in the Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge presented by Deep Eddy Vodka

Chilled Magazine

With the focus on raising the craft, however, one aspect of cocktail culture often gets forgotten: this is supposed to be fun. Cocktails are for the good times in our lives: for celebrating, for unwinding, for cutting loose. The brand invited bartenders to create an original cocktail recipe featuring Deep Eddy Vodka.

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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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Meet Chilled 100 Bartender Laura Pica

Chilled Magazine

I focus on using different fresh herbs in my cocktails, but Ive been on this savory dill martini kick, experimenting with dill rapid infusions with vodka and gin and building on that with caper or pepperoncini brine for fun takes on a dirty martini. How do you go about creating a cocktail? Cocktail culture is here to stay.

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Crafting Exceptional Cocktails with Bartender Adam Fournier

Chilled Magazine

He is also an advocate for mindful drinking and believes that non-alcoholic drinks should be just as creative and delicious as traditional cocktails. Beyond his work at Spago, he shares his insights into cocktail culture through writing and presenting.

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

Chilled Magazine

When distilled true to tradition, authentic absinthe embodied a beautiful spirit that made an indelible impression on art and culture, including cocktail culture. For decades, absinthe owned an authentic place in cocktail history and therefore deserves a place in modern cocktail creation. Experiment!

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Is Craft Vodka Ready for Its Moment?

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About 15 years ago, the nascent craft spirits industry was awash in vodka. A few distillers did make vodka from whole ingredients, including West Virginia’s Smooth Ambler , which used the same mash bill as its wheated bourbon. “We Vodka usually sells because it’s well priced or well marketed and ours was neither.”

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5 Useful Tips to Elevate your Bar Menu and Drinks Program

Chilled Magazine

In today’s craft cocktail culture, being forward-thinking with your drink program is important. Put a twist on a classic cocktail. Implement a cocktail menu that uses different spirits, such as vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey and different flavor profiles.

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