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Erick Castro and the Quest to Preserve the Neighborhood Bar

Imbibe Magazine

The apothecary-inspired Polite Provisions was a pioneer of the city’s craft cocktail scene when it opened more than a decade ago. And Raised by Wolves brought new levels of high-concept mixology and extravagant design into the national spotlight. When he got word Gilly’s was up for sale, he leapt on it.

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

VinePair

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.

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How Bar Leone, Asia’s Best Bar, Signaled a Return to Simplicity

Imbibe Magazine

Lorenzo Antinori is returning cocktails to the people through his Hong Kong aperitivo bar Bar Leone. There’s no high-level mixology or 10-ingredient cocktails. At this year’s Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, the 1-year-old Roman-inspired bar snagged the Best New International Cocktail Bar award. .”

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Where to Drink Like a Local in Paris

Imbibe Magazine

And who better to point you in the right direction than those leading the charge on Paris’ increasingly notable cocktail culture? We tapped some of the city’s most talented hospitality pros for their recommendations on where to find Paris’ Olympians of mixology.

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The Ultimate Guide To Craft Mocktails For Dry January

A Bar Above

This guide to craft mocktails will deliver all of the flavor and flair of cocktails while helping you keep your commitment to living spirit-free for Dry January and beyond. However, as reflected in the 2020 Cocktail Trends Report , the #1 trend is low/no alcohol drinks. So, too, are craft mocktails.

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Employees Only Turns 20: An Oral History of the Iconic NYC Speakeasy

VinePair

Twenty years ago, a handful of roommates and Dale DeGroff disciples bound together to turn their hospitality-forward house parties into their life’s work. 15, 2004 (though Repeal Day, Dec, 5, marked its official grand opening), and it’s no exaggeration to say that the then nascent cocktail world would never be the same.

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Revisiting the ‘Hey Bartender’ Documentary, 10 Years After It Captured the Craft Cocktail Renaissance

VinePair

Ten years after “Hey Bartender”’s release captured the movement, we’re still seeing the fruits of such growth: These days, any city large enough to have a professional sports team will have a thriving craft cocktail scene. You could see the respect these craft bartenders had for Carpi and what he was doing,” he says.