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Bartenders’ Favorites: 12 Most Used Spirits Behind the Bar

Chilled Magazine

Craft cocktails may be the stars of the show, but every well-made drink rests on a foundation of essential spirits. These are the workhorses, the reliable voices in the bartender’s orchestra, always ready to harmonize with bitters, liqueurs, and fresh ingredients. Kahla Coffee and cocktails meet their match in Kahla.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

VinePair

It could be dated liqueur , a celebrity-backed spirit in a clunky vessel, or a too-sweet substitute for an ingredient best made fresh. No craft cocktail bar should ever use it. This liqueur mainly serves as a colorant rather than a high-quality ingredient. Honestly, I can’t remember the last time someone asked for it.

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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. By 1806, the word “cocktail” appeared in print. and abroad was around 1914.

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Trends in the New Year, Predicted by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Experts

Chilled Magazine

Craft cocktails with locally sourced seasonal ingredients will always be a hit,” says Carla Marie Rivera, Director of Product Education, South Florida, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “Low- to no-ABV consumption has been on the rise and will continue to do so, in my opinion.

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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. “It’s a tiny and busy bar,” notes Noirbusson.

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The Chartreuse Shortage: Finding The Perfect Chartreuse Substitute

A Bar Above

The elusive French liqueur is extremely difficult to find at the moment, requiring quite the treasure hunt through various liquor stores. So what are you to do when your favorite cocktail calls for Chartreuse, but there’s none to be found? Copyright A Bar Above What is Chartreuse? More on that in a minute.)

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Add a Little Sparkle: Reimagining 4 Cocktails With La Marca Prosecco

VinePair

The sparkling wine invites us to explore its potential in the mixology world with cocktails ranging from timeless Italian classics to innovative modern creations. Start by crushing mint leaves in a glass, then splash in elderflower liqueur over ice. Fill the glass with ice, then add elderflower liqueur.