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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What Are the Most Underrated Fall Bourbon Cocktails? (2024)

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It’s a favorite of [our] Speed Rack competitions and featured as one of the must-know classics in [our Speed Rack book] ‘A Quick Drink.’” —Ivy Mix, co-founder, Speed Rack /co-owner, Leyenda / FIASCO! If you’re feeling wild, try swapping the vermouth for mulled wine for that extra fall flair.”

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

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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. Futures Lab The Future of A.I.

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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. Futures Lab The Future of A.I.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

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If your Thanksgiving celebration is wine all the way, we get it (check out our favorite wines for Thanksgiving here!), Kick off your Thanksgiving cooking this year with the Autumn Sparkler, a seasonal libation brimming with baked apple, pear, and cinnamon flavors and topped off with a sparkling wine float.

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation Announces 2025 Tales Catalyst Honorees

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A respected leader in the hospitality and beverage community, she has served as Bar & Beverage Curator for the Restaurants Canada Show (20182024) and as National Coordinator for Speed Rack Canada.

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We Asked 17 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cocktail Ingredient?

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Lynnette Marrero, head of education, Bar Convent Brooklyn / co-founder, Speed-Rack The most overlooked cocktail ingredient, the one that separates a good drink from a great drink, and separates a flash in the pan experience from a new regular: ice. The goal is not for them to be the star, but the supporting cast.

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GSN Announcement: America’s Top Bartenders and Hospitality Buyers to Judge 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards

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Her work has garnered international renown, from features in Time magazine, Esquire and Food & Wine to a spot on the Worlds 50 Best Bars. Katie has also won numerous bartending competitions, like the Midwestern Speed Rack and Heaven Hill Bartender of the Year.