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We Ask Stevan Miller of Esmè about Spirits-Free Drinking

Chilled Magazine

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. “Bar Esme is a refined and intimate cocktail destination.

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Erick Castro and the Quest to Preserve the Neighborhood Bar

Imbibe Magazine

in the San Diego drinks scene , Erick Castro has long been known for his lavish-leaning cocktail programs at bars that could fairly be described as opulent. The apothecary-inspired Polite Provisions was a pioneer of the city’s craft cocktail scene when it opened more than a decade ago.

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Announcing the 2025 Suntory Cup Finalists

Australian Bartender

This year’s theme, “Reinvigorate the Retro,” encouraged participants to craft cocktails inspired by classic influences, using Suntory Global Spirits’ iconic brands. link] The post Announcing the 2025 Suntory Cup Finalists appeared first on australianbartender.com.au.

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Celebrate World Gin Day with Chilled 100 Bartenders and Plymouth Gin

Chilled Magazine

Celebrate this year’s appreciation of all things gin with our Chilled 100 Bartenders who create incredibly delicious cocktails that honor Plymouth Gin. “Drinking cocktails is supposed to be fun! It’s 2025, most bars know how to make drinks, so why should anyone choose to sit at yours?

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Say Hello to New York Bartender Week

Imbibe Magazine

The event also invites sports bars, dive bars, hotel bars, and restaurant bars—not just craft cocktail bars—outside of New York City to participate. In 2025, the agency will be partnering with other states in the U.S. Photo by Lizzie Munro Bars that want to join the festivities can sign up until October 6.

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Chilled’s Gift Guide—Top Picks for Father’s Day

Chilled Magazine

Launched in 2024, their Blanco Tequila received it’s first Gold medal at the prestigious 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition! Slow & Low’s 6-Year Limited Release is a bold, ready-to-pour cocktail made with straight rye whiskey, Demerara sugar, aromatic and orange bitters.

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Meet the National Finalists for the VinePair x Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest

VinePair

Contestants were tasked with creating unique twists on the Old Fashioned recipe using Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon or Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey as the cocktails base. 26, 2025, they will head to Kentucky where they will compete in a live competition finale.