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Crafting Exceptional Cocktails with Bartender Adam Fournier

Chilled Magazine

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. It combines Fords London Dry Gin with a house blend of four different vermouths, quinquina, and sherry.

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From Bartender to Global Mixologist Icon—Meet Eric Van Beek

Chilled Magazine

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Van Beek teamed up with Marcos Di Battista and Rodrigo Urraca to open Handshake Bar in April 2021, which quickly became renowned for its innovative cocktail offerings and earning the title of the #1 bar, as ranked by the Worlds 50 Best Bars.

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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

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.

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The Top 10 Gins of 2023

Drinkhacker

As the weather warms up, a young man’s fancy turns of course to lighter fare, with gin one of the most essential pieces of the springtime cocktail puzzle. We sampled plenty of outstanding gins over the last year, and with this feature we profile the greatest hits of 2023. Need more picks? 30 (700ml) -CN 2. Always delightful.

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Review: Conniption Gin, Complete Lineup

Drinkhacker

The founders of Conniption Gin, Melissa and Lee Katrincic, have been at the forefront of America’s gin renaissance over the last decade. In 2021, they even co-founded the U.S. Gin Association, an advocacy and education organization for the country’s many smaller-scale gin producers. Our thoughts on each follow.

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GSN Review: Pegasus Distillerie Orion Gin

Good Spirits News

Maxime Girardin founded the Pegasus Distillerie in 2021 in the village of Meursault, in the heart of Burgundy, world renowned for its wines. From new generation stills to 100% organic Franco-Swiss ingredients, Orion Gin is the fruit of the alliance between modernity and terroir.

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A Gin Made Exclusively for Shots Has Hit Scotland

VinePair

Gin, on the other hand… not so much. But beverage brand Wattshot is on a mission to change consumers’ minds by bringing the first gin exclusively made for shots in Scotland. percent ABV, Wattshot Gin is made in France using a blend of eight secret botanicals and cherry juice, according to the brand. Bottled at 37.5

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