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Modern Coffee Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Matriarch Martini For her Speed Rack–winning Espresso Martini recipe, bartender Haley Traub found inspiration from her mom’s Black Forest trifle dessert. Honeyed Coffee Gin & Tonic Cold-brew and honey boost the classic G&T. Haymaker This rich combo of rye whiskey, espresso, and cream drinks like a boozy iced latte.

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We Ask Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff how to shape today’s cocktail culture

Chilled Magazine

Her accolades include winning the national Speed Rack Championship and earning the title of “Fastest Hands in the West.” oz Gin 3 oz Junmai Sake 0.5 Her relentless drive and eagerness to master the craft led her to work alongside industry giants like Alex Day, Audrey Saunders, and Giuseppe Gonzalez. oz Blanco Tequila 0.75

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The New Orleans Spirits Competition 2024 “Spirits of the Year” Winners Announced at Tales of the Cocktail

Tales of the Cocktail

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, NOSC showcased a live judging across all of its spirits categories, both domestic and international, including whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic. More than 439 registrants entered the competition, which were reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.

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Building Faster Rounds — and Better Drinks — With Attaboy’s Haley Traub

VinePair

Those skills were put to the test in 2018 when Haley won the National Championship of Speed Rack , the country’s preeminent speed bartending competition. She built her chops at Dutch Kills and Fresh Kills — bars that she described as providing “foundational training that was built to make me fast and accurate.”

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Now Live: Tales of The Cocktail® 2024 Conference Agenda and Tickets

Tales of the Cocktail

Speed Rack Season 12 National Finals: In partnership with Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero, TOTC will host the high-speed, high-octane Speed Rack Season 12 National Finals on Sunday, July 21 from 3pm-7pm at Republic NOLA. Futures Lab The Future of A.I. This party is all about community and camaraderie!

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Now Live: Tales of The Cocktail® 2024 Conference Agenda and Tickets

Tales of the Cocktail

Speed Rack Season 12 National Finals: In partnership with Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero, TOTC will host the high-speed, high-octane Speed Rack Season 12 National Finals on Sunday, July 21 from 3pm-7pm at Republic NOLA. Futures Lab The Future of A.I. This party is all about community and camaraderie!

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Stuff You Won’t Want to Miss at Bar Convent Brooklyn this Year

Chilled Magazine

Our education committee has carefully curated the Main Stage sessions and is comprised of leading industry experts, including: Lynnette Marrero (BCB Brooklyn Head of Education) , Speed Rack, Masterclass.com, Award Winning Bartender Tiffanie Barriere, The Drinking Coach Derek Brown, Positive Damage, Inc.

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