Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

Fournier has competed in prestigious events such as Heaven Hills Bartender of the Year and the Remy Martin Sidecar Competition and was named Diageo World Class US Bartender of the Year in 2021, placing in the Global Top 5. Beyond his work at Spago, he shares his insights into cocktail culture through writing and presenting.

Bartender

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

There are panel discussions and seminars on topics like the history of gin or cocktail clarification techniques, plus dozens of pop-ups where the international bar teams pair up with local bars to create a special menu highlighting local ingredients. The festival aims to be equal-parts educational and enjoyable.

Bar

Chilled Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

From winning the Bacardi Legacy Global title to creating the Bartenders Handshake, his career continues to push the boundaries of cocktail culture. Van Beeks career began in his 20s, and through his passion and drive, he quickly gained prominence in the international bar and cocktail community.

Mixologist

Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Brandy isn’t flying off the shelf via individual pours, but guests are enjoying plenty of it through cocktails, says Charles Joly, beverage director of The Riff Raff Room in New York. DUss Cognac has been accelerating on-premise efforts with cocktails such as the D’Uss Spicy Sidecar.

Brandy

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Soon, Simon Ford, then brand ambassador for Plymouth gin, asked him to come to New York to help launch the newly revived brand. But when he and Holmes touched down in South Africa on business in late 2022, the idea of founding a cocktail convention seemed a natural fit. Heavily hyped by the media, Fifteen was always packed.

Bar

VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Either way, there’s no denying that Luxardo has ingrained itself in modern cocktail culture with a single stone fruit. Luxardo has also developed spirits incorporating the brand’s world-famous cherries, including a Sour Cherry Gin. It even has a line of canned cocktails.

Liqueur

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Barr Hill has seen a positive response to its vodka, which is priced on the high end at about $70, in markets with strong cocktail culture and consumer curiosity about ingredients and process. Shoemaker says that since its launch in late 2021, Ritual has found a niche as the house vodka at a variety of Santa Fe venues.

Vodka