VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

One distillery at the forefront of the movement for official recognition of American Single Malts (ASM) is Balcones, a craft distillery owned by Diageo thats been producing whisky since 2009 and creating single malts since 2011. According to Phet, several things inform what he uses in a mixed drink.

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Bar Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

Meet mixologist Katie Rouse & chef Ash Heeger whose Filipino-inspired creations took the top spot. The finals took place at Upstairs at The Department Store, Brixton, with eight of the finalist chefs and mixologists seamlessly integrating their expertise in gastronomy and cocktail mixology under this year’s theme; Food by Fire.

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VinePair

JUNE 14, 2024

Mixologists and home bartenders alike soon rushed to their local liquor stores to secure their bottles. See Recipe The Naked and Famous Created in 2011 by bartender Joaquín Simo, the Naked and Famous is one of the few classic cocktails boozed up with mezcal.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Founded in 2011, Hoxton Spirits is an innovative and disruptive drinks brand that encompasses the spirit and culture of East London, particularly Hoxton. The son of Salvatore Calabrese (The Maestro), Gerry spent over two decades as a mixologist while also building a reputation throwing the best parties across the UK.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

From crafting cocktails to shaping the next generation of bartenders, Jessica Christensen blends creativity and passion as the Lead Mixologist at Graton Resort & Casino. Joining Graton Resort & Casino in 2013 as a bartender, Jessica steadily advanced to Assistant Beverage Manager and, ultimately, to Lead Mixologist in 2021.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We have celebrity chefs, not mixologists.” In 2011, Marrero filled in at agave bar Mayahuel, and met Ivy Mix. It wasn’t until Netflix released “Drink Masters” in 2022 that the average bar guest realized mixing cocktails could be a competitive sport. “It Cocktail contests are not new. Marrero also founded the N.Y.

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