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Stop Asking Bartenders to Make Your Drinks ‘Strong’

VinePair

Or “I’ll have a strong Rum and Coke.” While it might be easy to order a double Vodka Soda or Gin and Tonic — especially when out at a nightclub or dive bar — it’s not as simple when it comes to a bar’s signature cocktails. Adding an extra pour of rum or mezcal to the mix can lead to undesirable results.

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Q&A: Leandro DiMonriva aka The Educated Barfly

Imbibe Magazine

But it was a nightclub mostly, so we weren’t making craft cocktails really. It’s a rum that actually sort of predates rum. I’d also love to see rum more broadly gain attention and understanding. You really had to know somebody. You could make a lot of money in a short period of time, so those jobs were in high demand.

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Remember When Bacardí Thought a Tequila-Rum Hybrid Would Be the Next Big Thing?

VinePair

So went spirits critic Robert Whitley’s 2002 review of Ciclón, a just-released Barcardí product that combined the brand’s Gold Rum with “blue agave” tequila and a “hint” of natural lime juice. The spirits giant’s own motto was a little more blunt: “90% rum, 10% tequila, 100% un-be-lievable!” “ It’s new, it’s hip, it’s a mere $14. ”

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Bartender’s 24th Annual Bar Awards are back, and voting is now open!

Australian Bartender

Cocktail List of the Year Bar of the Year Cocktail Bar of the Year New Bar of the Year Best Rookie Bartender of the Year Proudly Sponsored by Club Suntory Pub of the Year Proudly Sponsored by ALM Host of the Year Small Bar of the Year Nightclub of the Year Bar Manager of the Year Regional Bar of the Year Bar Operator of the Year Bar Team of the Year (..)

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All the winners for the 23rd Annual Australian Bar Awards Announced!

Australian Bartender

Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC Pub of the Year Proudly sponsored by ALM The Magpie, Sydney, NSW Best Distillery Bar Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree Never Never Distilling Co., Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC Pub of the Year Proudly sponsored by ALM The Magpie, Sydney, NSW Best Distillery Bar Proudly sponsored by Fever-Tree Never Never Distilling Co.,

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Tiki Oasis Highlights Top Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend

PubClub

PubClubette Ashley enjoys a Kuleana rum drink at Tiki Oasis San Diego. Plus, Reggie Bush and his Heisman Trophy are at Oxford Social Club nightclub, pool parties are spashing around the Gaslamp Quarter and there’s the beaches in the summertime. The annual Tiki Oasis is Aug. Bring your bathing suit and aloha shirt!

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The Most Iconic Booze Brand Name-Drops in Music History

VinePair

Lil Jon) “We like Cîroc We love Patrón We came to party rock Everybody it’s on” If you were in college in the early 2010s, you’re probably well acquainted with this nightclub-ready banger. It may not be the most profound track out there, but it definitely gets the people going. The song went on to become the rapper’s first No.

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