VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Pumpkins While orgeat is traditionally made with almonds, at Tiki Chick in NYC’s Upper West Side, bar manager Linda Nivar reinvents the syrup with pepita seeds (the hulless seeds of certain pumpkin varieties) creating a unique spin on the tiki bar staple while honoring her Latin roots. “I

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

The accompanying cocktail was the Space Invader, a cloudy tequila drink created by Alex Francis and Barney O’Kane of De Vie , a sustainability-focused bar that’s expected to open in Paris in the months ahead. We macerated the purple cauliflower heads in neutral alcohol for 24 hours.

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2025

By the 6th grade, I was on 5 to 6 grams of Ritalin and antidepressants, says Jimenez, who tends bar at 1 Tippling Place and Almanac in Philadelphia. This is true regardless of where youre at, from a bar at a fine-dining establishment to a dive. When Emmanuelle Garcia took on the role of bar manager for The Waiting Room in Durham, N.C.,

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

I’d been brought on as a waiter, but the seasoned bar staff, mostly primadonnas who conscientiously objected to daytime bartending, refused to work lunch. Bartending in most modern restaurants and craft cocktail bars has become considerably more knowledge-intensive, and consumers are more educated about mixology.

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VinePair

JULY 11, 2024

Whether a bar can hit this target consistently can determine its success or even its survival. Getting a Martini in a cocktail bar is expensive in Manhattan. Its co-owner Matt Piacentini knows this better than anyone: he also co-owned the now-shuttered bar Clyde Common in Portland, Ore., Liability insurance: $0.65 Profit: $1.00

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Tequila is a liquid goldmine for the curious drinker, and every month seemingly delivers a cavalcade of new options to try at bars and liquor stores. That’s why we asked 11 bartenders to pick their favorite new bottle they’ve added to their bar program. It hasn’t even been out for three months, so this is very new on the market.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Behind the Bar Brilliance: Pro Secrets for Speed, Efficiency, & Customer Engagement Beyond crafting exceptional cocktails, pro bartenders must also master the art of bar management and customer engagement. Understanding bar layout, inventory management, and point-of-sale systems are also essential for smooth operations.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 25, 2024

But before we hear from Steve, we’re doing the usual: opening up bottles, dipping into a book and heading off to a cocktail bar to sample its goodies. Our book choice this week is Aperitif by Kate Hawkins and our bar review sees us falling for Dram, the recently opened, tardis-like spot in London’s Soho.

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VinePair

MAY 30, 2024

Bar director Rob Krueger is charmed by the idea of a tiny Martini in a mini cocktail glass topped with a huge olive. Smaller-format Martinis are popping up on cocktail menus at bars, restaurants, and even homes across the country. For me, they’re a way to enjoy a Martini and imbibe less alcohol. People love cute stuff.”

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Eve Bar, Chef Adam Handling MBE’s luxury zero-waste bar, has launched its brand-new menu ‘ Adapt ’. Using pioneering sustainability techniques, the new menu furthers the unique synergy between the bar and its Michelin-starred restaurant above, Frog by Adam Handling , to create cocktails, which minimise waste and maximise flavour.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “Whenever you’re at a loss for what to drink and just want something light and refreshing, look no further than a white vermouth and soda. ” —John Ware, bar director, Forsythia , NYC “Put your faith in the cultures that have perfected summer.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

They tend to drink a little hot, with alcohol content wavering between 100 and 140 proof. But many drinkers love the no-holds-barred punch of flavor and aroma that these cask-strength whiskeys deliver. ” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. We’ve had many guests keep coming back for it.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

“You make all your money at the bar.” They know the truth: making any money from the bar can be challenging at best and feel like a crapshoot at worst. Managing liquids is difficult, and profits often feel like they’re running through your fingers. Why is this also the first step to running a profitable bar?

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

Hôtel de Crillon’s resident bar launches new cocktail menu inspired by the flavours of summer as part of their menu series “A Sense of Taste” The iconic Parisian Bar Les Ambassadeurs at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, will launch its new menu ‘A Sense of Taste, Summer Harvest’ on 15th July as the third volume of its menu series.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

Oozing elegance and exclusivity, The K Bar at the Kensington Hotel is London’s next upcoming destination bar. Adrian Gonzalez Parrondo, Bar Manager of The K Bar, tells us more about West London’s hidden gem, sharing details of the team’s immaculate approach to providing guests a quality, yet home-from-home, experience.

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The Cocktail Lovers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Here’s where the top eight bartenders will get to bring their Showerings Cider cocktail to life in front of a panel of judges comprising the legend that is Peter Dorelli, joined by Sophie Bratt (bar manager at Nobu), and us. Other alcohols are allowed. And we can’t wait. What’s in it for the winner, we hear you cry?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

And, if nothing else, all of our picks look handsome on any bookshelf or bar cart. The Encyclopedia of Cocktails: The People, Bars & Drinks, with More Than 100 Recipes Robert Simonson, Ten Speed Press, October 2023. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. Norton & Company, May 2023.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

A recent report published by beverage data analytics firm ISWR indicated that agave spirits — a space primarily driven by tequila — was the only alcohol category to experience growth in the U.S. That’s why we asked 14 bartenders to share their own go-to tequilas, both behind the stick and on their home bar carts. Here’s what they said.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 25, 2024

Their new, much-needed initiative is named after and inspired by the first woman to take up the position of Head Bartender at the American Bar at The Savoy Hotel, the incredible Ada Coleman. Launching April 30th, The Ada Coleman Project is a dedicated digital space to empower women+ working in hospitality.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

You somehow gain access to the exclusive discotheque and, after sweating with your fellow clubbers for a few songs, you make your way over to the bar. In recent years, Americans have demonstrated a particular interest in one aspect of Japanese culture that was previously relatively overlooked: alcohol. What is this?”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Its neutrality can also provide a cocktail’s anticipated pop of alcohol without masking the flavors of its other ingredients. But which brands are beloved behind the bar? Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I Julian Flores Torres, bar lead, Maizano /Entre Nos, Costa Mesa, Calif.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Bars and restaurants are crafting these libations with care and creativity and in some cases developing no-alcohol versions of their signature cocktails. Notes Garth Poe, bar manager at Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, TN, created this recipe. Mount with ice and shake. Seedlip Garden 1 ½ oz.

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VinePair

JANUARY 30, 2024

It’s lunchtime at the Devonshire in London’s Soho and the bar top is thick with glasses of Guinness. It’s one of the only alcoholic drinks that looks really good in a photo,” says Ian Ryan, author of “ A Beautiful Pint: One Man’s Search for the Perfect Pint of Guinness ,” out in the U.S. or Ireland. later this month.

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VinePair

JULY 2, 2024

It can symbolize class and elegance when displayed on a home bar. Shane Mastroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “ Harleston Green Scotch is a great well. Its alcohol by volume isn’t staggering, either, so it doesn’t burn the palate out!” Scotch is often perceived as a spirit of prestige. In Durham, N.C.,

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Suzy Critchlow, bar manager, Pascual , Washington, D.C. The label designs are works of art, so also it’s a good-looking bottle to have on your back bar.” Derrick Osbeck, bartender, Bravas Bar de Tapas , Healdsburg, Calif. Thi Nguyen, bar director, Moon Rabbit , Washington, D.C. “My Who is the mezcalero?

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Bars and restaurants are crafting these libations with care and creativity and in some cases developing no-alcohol versions of their signature cocktails. Notes Garth Poe, bar manager at Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, TN, created this recipe. Mount with ice and shake. Seedlip Garden 1 ½ oz.

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VinePair

JULY 23, 2024

Shane Mastroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “The most overrated tequila cocktail is a Tequila Sunrise. Sarah Kornegay, bar supervisor, The Katharine Brasserie & Bar , Winston-Salem, N.C. “My ” —Erin Hayes, bar & beverage consultant/co-founder, Black Lagoon Pop-Up. Drink that instead!”

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Some bartenders mentioned bottles that are slightly lower in alcohol to soften the spirituous burn the category is known for, while others chose their picks because they’re ubiquitous and accessible. Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “ Old Forester 86 Proof. 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

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Bar Cop

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Calculate beverage costs for bar inventory control. Controlling costs and managing your inventory the right way raises potential profits. The food and drink is great, the service fabulous and your restaurant or bar is busier than ever - but are you still wondering why your bottom line profits aren't all that they should be?

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Bevspot

JULY 10, 2015

Calculating Inventory Usage Successful bar managers will tell you that efficient inventory management is the key to maintaining a profitable bar. How to Calculate Inventory Usage [See also: Bar Inventory and Usage for Beginners ] Let’s start with the inventory usage formula. So, Inventory Usage = 6.3

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VinePair

APRIL 26, 2024

It blunts the heat of alcohol, tempers the acidity of citrus, and contributes texture to any cocktail. On this episode of “Cocktail College,” we’re joined by Austin Hennelly, bar manager at Los Angeles’s Kato , for a masterclass on one of the four fundamental components of cocktails: sugar.

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Bevspot

JULY 10, 2015

Successful bar managers will tell you that efficient inventory management is the key to maintaining a profitable bar. If your bar management software or inventory spreadsheets are set up correctly— we’ve got a template for you if they’re not—you should be able to access an inventory usage report.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

While the primary aspect of any bar is to dish out the most innovative cocktails using different kinds of ingredients and placing strong emphasis on quality, another factor that is now being incorporated is that of implementing sustainable practices. The Popular Ones There are some cocktails that have stepped ahead on the popularity chart.

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Tales of the Cocktail

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

2024 grant recipients include Another Round, Another Rally (Phoenix, Arizona), Focus on Health (USA), and Safe Bars (Washington D.C.). Safe Bars ($15,000 grant awarded) Safe Bars Inc. bars to teams and establishments nationally and internationally on bystander intervention, de-escalation, and allyship. Safe Bars Inc.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

You fill the container with the apple slices and the vodka, seal the lid, and wait a day or two for the fruity essence to penetrate the spirit’s soul as it absorbs some of the alcohol. You’re a bartender or home bar enthusiast who just made a spirit infusion. They’ll say you’re making drinks for people that don’t like alcohol.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

Trey Sanford, bar manager, South Restaurant + Coffeehouse , Anchorage, Alaska In 2025, I think everyone should be ordering more Jungle Birds ! I can speak from experience from the time I spent learning from my director of bar and spirit logistics, Derek Cram, the best practices for force-carbonation and it was such a gift.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

It’s been around since the 1700s, and is now served in bars and cocktail lounges all over the globe. The thing you have to be careful with is unlike water that evaporates at 212, alcohol evaporates at 173 degrees. So if you make your toddy too hot, you’ll cook off the alcohol. A good Hot Toddy is warming in every way.

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