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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Is It Ever OK to Ask for a Shaken Martini?

VinePair

A shaken Martini actually goes against a fundamental mixological rule that spirit-forward drinks don’t benefit from the aeration that shaking imparts. And we are talking about the hospitality industry, one in which the customer should feel empowered to order whatever they want, free of judgement. We tapped 12 bartenders to find out.

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Negroni Week 2024 Is Near!

Imbibe Magazine

Slow Food represents the ethos of Negroni Week to cultivate community and seek a better world for all through hospitality, and we are thrilled to be able to support their transformative work, and to build on the more than $5 million that Negroni Week has raised for charitable causes to date. .

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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

There are panel discussions and seminars on topics like the history of gin or cocktail clarification techniques, plus dozens of pop-ups where the international bar teams pair up with local bars to create a special menu highlighting local ingredients. The festival aims to be equal-parts educational and enjoyable.

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The Best of Saratoga Springs with Mixologist Michael Bohm

Chilled Magazine

Mixologist Michael Bohm not only lives up to the task, he exceeds it with his veteran’s playbook of hospitality industry skills, dedication to quality, and easygoing, naturally friendly charm. How long have you been in the Mixology / Bartending world & where did you get your start? Gin , Liqueur Last Words Ingredients 3/4 oz.

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

VinePair

” Paul Blackwell, area director of operations, Concrete Hospitality Group , NYC An underrated whiskey drink that deserves more attention is the Boulevardier. It’s a sophisticated yet simple cocktail, often overshadowed by its gin-based cousin, the Negroni.

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

Imbibe Magazine

There’s no high-level mixology or 10-ingredient cocktails. ” Located in Hong Kong’s bustling Central district, the caffè-style space offers bar-goers a respite where they can relax with well-made cocktails and experience consummate hospitality. Nor is there bespoke glassware, bar rules, or dress codes.

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Where to Drink Like a Local in Paris

Imbibe Magazine

We tapped some of the city’s most talented hospitality pros for their recommendations on where to find Paris’ Olympians of mixology. “I love a gin Martini , wet with a lemon twist and a bit of homemade crème fraîche liqueur,” says Noirbusson, or “an Espresso Martini with rhum and cacao.”

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