Spiritz

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The India Bartender Week (IBW) is scheduled to take place in Gurugram from February 20-27, 2025. This will be followed by the India Bar Summit on February 26-27, a two-day gathering of bartenders, hoteliers, industry leaders, and influencers.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 1, 2024

L-R: Dave Spanton, Lucy Yaffa, Tracy Yaffa & Amy Spanton Yaffa Media, one of Australia’s largest independent media companies whose portfolio includes AdNews, Food & Drink Business and Ragtrader, has acquired Spanton Media Group and all its assets, including industry-leading title Australian Bartender magazine and the Sydney Bar Week events.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 13, 2025

Sydney Bar Week will kick off on Saturday, 13th September and wrap up with the 24th Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards (the bar industry ‘Oscars’ on Wednesday, 17th September. With news that Yaffa Media has taken the reigns of Sydney Bar Week , planning is now well underway for an action-packed week in September 2025.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

The tour uncovered ten key trends that are expected to shape the wine and spirits industry in 2025. The martini is also making a comeback, with bartenders experimenting by adding unique ingredients like olive oil or savory flavors to this classic drink.

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PUNCH

MARCH 10, 2025

Best New Bartenders of 2025 is looking for nominations. Apply or nominate someone making a difference in the industry and creative cocktails.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 11, 2025

Flauer Alassio 2025 is a unique event, exploring edible flowers, wild herbs, food sustainability and mixology. No, neither had we until local bartender Leonardo Quartero explained it was a regional cake made with extra-virgin olive oil. And a whole lot more. We came to Flaurer Alassio with high expectations. As for those cocktails 2.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Whether you’re committed to a year-round alcohol-free lifestyle or kicking off 2025 with Dry January, Esm, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Chicago, offers a range of culinary-inspired non-alcoholic cocktails. As bartenders, we have a lexicon of classic cocktails that we can draw inspiration from.

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Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Hanky Panky Lounge 3/32 Mitchell St, Darwin City @hankypanky.lounge Joey Folkersma, from Darwin took out the title of Australian Bartender of the Year for 2024 during Sydney Bar Week. The competition presented by Australian Bartender magazine and sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder Whisky. Why do you like comps?

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2025

An excellent bartender possesses a distinct set of skills. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. They build drinks with meticulous precision.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2025

Whittling the vast number down to a select collection of favorites was a tough assignment, but with much deliberation and consideration, here are VinePairs 30 best tequilas for 2025. Bartenders love it and weve raved about Teremanas blanco in the past. But dont overlook its aged expressions.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Richie Barrow, general manager of the Nairobi-based Tribe Hotel , is helping to spearhead the upcoming Kenya Bartender Week. Part of the global expansion of New York Bartender Week , the celebration will take place in September 2025 in Nairobi on the sixth anniversary of Hero Bar , one of the most highly awarded bars in the country.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Global bartenders are now invited to submit their entry for the 2025 competition; with each entry championing their local culture and community Prizes for 2025s competition include a 3-day trip to Ireland for 24 winners to connect and collaborate with 100+ bar community guests at Jameson HOSTS Global Summit.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

Jacqueline Williams, Event Vice President, is eagerly anticipating BCB Brooklyn 2025, which promises to be bigger and more impactful than ever. BCB Brooklyn 2025 will also spotlight industry trends such as Asian-inspired flavors like yuzu, matcha, and shiso, as well as the growing premiumization movement.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Now, in a post-pandemic bar scene that is still working to find the most sustainable routes to forge ahead, Castro once again appears in the pages of our 2025 Imbibe 75 issue, albeit for a very different type of project. “When I left Polite Provisions, I was looking for something else in the area.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 15, 2025

Once again, Havana Club are making it their mission to bring the global bartending community together through all of the Cs mentioned above. Read on to find out whats what 1. Whats the story? But theres more. Unlike most cocktail competitions, this is very much a team affair. Whats the timeline?

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Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 21, 2025

This is now all changing with more and more spirits being available to bartenders and at-home cocktail enthusiasts such as Shochu, Soju and Baiju. So with such global popularity and the USAs best bartenders hooked, its only a matter of time before Asian ingredients and drinks become easier to get your hands on.

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A Bar Above

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI [*This post is sponsored by The Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 in Las Vegas. Then join us at the Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 in Las Vegas! For more info on how to join us at the event, jump to the bottom of this article. Chris, Julia, the team, and I all hope to see you there!]

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Australian Bartender

MAY 13, 2025

Voting for our annual 2025 Bar Awards are currently open but not for long. This is your chance to recognise the best of the best across categories including Bar of the Year, Bartender of the Year, Best New Venue, Best Live Music Venue and many more. To submit your vote or find out more, click on this link and follow the prompts.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For bartenders across Australia, the 2025 Cointreau Margarita Challenge is more than just a competitionits a golden opportunity to shine on a global stage. As bartenders, our work is as much about storytelling as it is about crafting exceptional drinks, and this competition offers the perfect platform to combine these elements.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Amaro Montenegro is excited to announce the launch of the 8th edition of The Vero Bartender competition, celebrating 140 years of mixology excellence. If you’re a creative bartender eager to blend tradition with forward-thinking innovation, this is your chance to shine! Why participate?

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

BARTENDER ® 2024 Calendar issue BARTENDER® 2024 Calendar issue featuring new cocktails recipes each day of the year from Philters, Four Pillars Gin, Stranahan’s, Cointreau, Tanteo Tequila, Coco Lopez, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Ole Smoky Distillery, Goslings Rum, Licor 43, Vermouth Giardino, Absinthe Absente.

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The application period for the 2025 Red Coat apprentice class is now open, running December 11, 2024 – January 31, 2025. To qualify as a CAP Red Coat, applicants must be: Industry professionals (bartenders, bar managers, barbacks, brand ambassadors, educators, distillers, etc.)

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Australian Bartender

MAY 13, 2025

Voting for our annual 2025 Bar Awards are currently open but not for long. This is the industrys chance to recognise the best of the best across categories including Bar of the Year, Bartender of the Year, Best New Venue, Best live music venue and many more.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 16, 2025

(Image: Lorenzo Antinori and Simone Caporale, provided) Two of the Worlds most acclaimed bartenders and long-time friends, Lorenzo Antinori and Simone Caporale, are joining forces this year to launch Montana, a new bar set to open in Hong Kong, mid 2025.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Guilt-free indulgence and limited time offerings among top trends for next year MONIN, the UK’s leading syrup brand, has unveiled its top trends for 2025, in its enduring commitment to offering the hospitality industry insight, information and education. The post MONIN Unveils 2025 Drink Trends appeared first on Bar Magazine.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 16, 2025

With Watermelon expected to be one of the top four trending fruit flavours of 2025 [2] , this launch will help outlets cater to consumer demand, with 37% opting for this flavour of cocktail when out of home [3] drawn to its light and fruity taste (78%), sweet flavour (46%) and vibrant colour (35%).

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Bar Magazine

MAY 16, 2025

ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto today announces the national finalists for the seventh edition of the Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge , a global cocktail competition celebrating the creativity and craft of bartenders reimagining the modern spritz.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 26, 2025

The Worlds 50 Best Barsranking will be held on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, with a live ceremony at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. Image: 50 Best bars: provided) The Worlds 50 Best Bars ranking will be held on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, with a live ceremony at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Australian Bartender’s annual Bar Awards are back for its 24 th year running, showcasing the best of the best within each given category. The finalists will be announced in the July issue of Australian Bartender and online here at australianbartender.com.au. This is not about the opinions of bar reviewers and critics.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 28, 2025

As 2025 unfolds, the city’s cocktail culture develops, presenting experiences that captivate locals and visitors alike. Innovative Drink Concepts London’s bartenders are pushing the boundaries of creativity in 2025, promising a year of mixology innovation. Seek out bars that champion sustainability.

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A Bar Above

MARCH 7, 2025

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI [*This post is sponsored by The Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 in Las Vegas. The Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 is the perfect place to explore these trends in action. For more info on how to join us at the event, jump to the bottom of this article. Want to share that you’ll be there?

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BarLifeUK

MARCH 12, 2024

During that chat we got the impression that Stauning were planning to enter the cocktail competition scene in a big way, and sure enough, this week the Danish distiller unveiled the Stauning Drinks Kollektive, a huge international competition open to bartenders in the UK, Denmark, Germany, France, Australia, and parts of the USA.

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UK Bartenders Guild

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest 2025 The official hub page for the UKBG and Japanese Sake and Shochu The post UKBG-JSS Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest 2025 appeared first on UK Bartenders Guild.

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Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

THE 2024 VERO BARTENDER COMPETITION IS OPEN. From a nostalgic trip through the ’90s to a neon-lit journey into the future, Amaro Montenegro celebrates its 140th anniversary in 2025 by exploring its role in mixology in 2165. Participation in brand activities and opportunities.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 15, 2025

NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 15, 2025) Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Regional Top 10 Honorees for the 19th annual Spirited Awards . To toast the 2025 Honorees, the Foundation is proud to recognize this inspiring group and announce the Spirited Awards Canada Regional Top 10 Honorees.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JANUARY 22, 2025

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is excited to announce the opening of nominations for the 19th Annual Spirited Awards, now open through February 13, 2025. Timeline, Categories, and Nominations The 2025 Spirited Awards nomination period will be open from January 22 to February 13, 2025.

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Australian Bartender

JULY 28, 2024

There is still time to register your interest to compete in the 2024 Bartender of the Year Competition sponsored by Monkey Shoulder & Hendrick’s Gin, by simply emailing amy@spantonmedia.com with your name, email address and phone number. You will also have the honour of being the Australian Bartender Magazine Bartender of the Year.

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