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Bartenders, Celebrate National Absinthe Day with T.A. Breaux, Research Scientist, Creator of LUCID and Jade Absinthes

Chilled Magazine

As for classic cocktail mixology, C.F. Absinthe adds dimension to a wide range of cocktails, even tiki drinks. Absinthe mixology was an uphill battle and it was an effort for absinthe to be considered more than a “rinse.” The American equivalent was the famous absinthe frappé. Experiment!

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Wedding Party Gift Guide

A Bar Above

Tiki Cocktail Book & Tiki Glasses Surprise your closest friends who are standing by you on your wedding day with some really cool cocktail recipes. Pair a set of hurricane glasses or tiki mugs with a tropical cocktail book for your own customized, fun gift box. Photo by Gianluca Riccio via www.unsplash.com 1.

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Why Flavor is important – Dreaming in flavor, one sip at a time.

Cocktail Whisperer

This helps me in mixology because Im influenced not by fast food flavors, but ones on a global basis. I come from Craft Spirits and although I dont drink hard alcohol any longer and havent in some time, I will say that the art of mixology is never forgotten, just examine the work of Jerry Thomas!

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Strong Water Anaheim Named 2024 James Beard Award Nominee for Outstanding Wine & Other Beverages Program

Chilled Magazine

Upon entering, guests are transported onto a sunken ship for an immersive tiki experience with rum-based drinks and elevated Asian Fusion bites. The hidden “tik-easy” is adorned with eclectic decor, including nods to tiki culture like the “Zombie King Grotto” and references to Don the Beachcomber.

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Next Wave Awards Bartender of the Year: Garret Richard

VinePair

Raised among the retro culture of Los Angeles and a tiki enthusiast before he was old enough to drink — he came to the culture via exotica music in high school — Richard ditched his focus on a radio career to get into bartending. A year later he started a “Tiki Takeover” series at Prime Meats in Brooklyn.

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Mixologist and Alcohol-Free Bar Owner Taylor Boyd’s Non-Alc Picks

Dry Atlas

This led him from bussing tables at a local country club to mastering the art of mixology, eventually studying hospitality and event management at the University of Central Florida. Refind is Taylor’s commitment to wellness, inclusivity, and the pure joy of mixology.

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Mixology Magic: 7 Absinthe Cocktails You Need In Your Life

Advanced Mixology

Whether going for a more straightforward frozen blend or a complex tiki drink, pairing Absinthe with tropical juices and syrups allows for creative possibilities, satisfying cravings for a fun fruity cocktail with an herbal twist. Image Source 6. Add a dash of the "green fairy" and watch it lift any drink from mundane to otherworldly.