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We Ask Bartender and Flavor Alchemist Aaron Melendrez About Crafting Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Aaron Melendrezs path to becoming a mixologist was shaped by his early experiences in hospitality and his passion for exploring new flavors. This desire to create something fresh and innovative drove him to pursue mixology and to develop his own approach to the craft. For him, mixology is an opportunity for self-expression.

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Industry Trends You Won’t Want to Miss in 2024 According to Experts

Chilled Magazine

This real interest in knowledge and expertise is sought out by everyone nowadays—it’s knowing what we’re drinking, where it came from, and learning all about a brand’s story from an expert bartender who will deliver to us this coveted information from across the bar while handing us a well-crafted cocktail.

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

VinePair

No craft cocktail bar should ever use it. Nothing says ‘professional mixologist’ like making someone a drink and pausing to pour from a bulbous canteen like a toddler pouring juice. Vodkas infused in-house [with real ingredients] demonstrate a bar team’s creativity, and they offer a unique blend to a cocktail’s flavor palate.”

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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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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. If you like Boulevardiers , definitely give this drink a try.

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Flavor Manipulation Course Series: Cocktail Bitters, Infusions, & Simple Syrups

A Bar Above

And between Chris and our resident bartender, Rob , you’ll learn from an industry-leading team deeply versed in the science of mixology. So, are you ready to play with sweet, savory, and aromatic notes to completely elevate your mixology game?

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Master mixologists reveal the secrets of cannabis drink recipes

Cocktail Whisperer

The easiest way to infuse a gathering is to grab some weed seltzers and call it a day, but some may want to shake up their own craft cocktail for the occasion. Those who are new to mixing up a THC cocktail may be looking around for advice. The master mixologist has a point: dosing is the most important aspect of cannabis drinks.