Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Jenna, Ian & Jacob at Sydney Bar Week 2024 Interview by Jenna Hemsworth and Jacob Cohen Reàl Infused Syrups have been a bartender’s best friend for nearly 20 years. And thus, in 2014, Reàl’s full line of Premium Infused Syrups were born. When I started as a young bartender, everyone emphasized using fresh fruit.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Come summer, making a blackberry-infused Margarita or an Old Fashioned riff with peaches might seem like a no-brainer. Come fall and winter, though, when much of America’s greenery is frosted over, it can take a little more creativity — especially for the at-home bartender. Double-strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

And with the modern cocktail renaissance of the late ‘90s and early aughts, everything came full-circle as bartenders breathed new life into forgotten, bare-bones classics by riffing and reimagining them with different spirits and modifiers. To find the spec sweet spot, we asked eight bartenders how many cocktail ingredients is just too many.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Nobody knows these differences better than bartenders committed to whipping up the best drinks possible for guests, even if that drink is a humble Vodka Soda. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks? We love it.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

En route, guides from the Arca Tierra project , which connects farmers with bartenders, chefs, and consumers, explained that the many man-made islands in the canal belong to a massive agricultural project built to feed the Aztec empire centuries ago. We macerated the purple cauliflower heads in neutral alcohol for 24 hours.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

Offer Non-Alcoholic/Mocktail Options Low or no ABV drinks are becoming popular with the increased trend of healthy consciousness. Alcohol-free cocktails do not have to be cloyingly sweet or boring. The use of homemade syrups, shrubs, infusions, and craft spirit-free spirits gives you a lot of options.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Table of Contents : Join the Sober October Challenge Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol 3 Custom Mocktail Recipes Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks Final Thoughts It’s my favorite time of year! Sober October is a fantastic way to take a break from alcohol, reset your drinking habits, and discover a bunch of delicious non-alcoholic drinks.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In the Sept/Oct 2024 issue , Christine Sismondo explores how bartenders are working with farms to create unique and fresh flavors by transforming seasonal produce into cocktail ingredients. Stone Fruit Liqueurs Make liqueurs with cherries, peaches, or plums by adding the fruit to alcohol (vodka, gin, or rum) and letting them infuse.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2024

In this landscape, people are reshaping cocktail culture, infusing it with fresh perspectives and finding memorable experiences back at the bar with friends. “Nolo,” short for “no- and low-alcohol,” represents a transformative movement in the beverage industry, redefining social drinking and cocktail culture.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

But a recalibrated formula, launched in 2012, has found favor among bartenders looking to experiment, as we explore in our September/October 2024 issue. The vibrantly hued Creme de Melons Vert macerates fresh green melons sourced from Honduras and China into neutral alcohol before sweetening with sugar. Launched in the U.S.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 11, 2025

And while the emphasis at Flauer Alassio 2025 might appear to be on chefs, dishes and restaurants, this was the first year the event also welcomed in spirits, bars and bartenders to explore the increasingly important role edible flowers are playing in cocktails. Infusions were important too. Infusions were important too.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Introduction: The Ascent to Mastery: Why Advanced Mixology Matters for Bartenders In the fiercely competitive world of bartending, merely knowing the basics is insufficient for true distinction. Infusion techniques, such as fat-washing (e.g., bacon-infused bourbon), sous vide infusions (e.g.,

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 27, 2025

Over the past few years we’ve tasted an incredible array of mixed drinks some from bartenders and industry insiders who really know their flavours, others from specialist and big name brands who want to get in on some of that canned-shaped action. Low Alcohol Lime Mojito comes in a bright green can while the 0.5%

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The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These days, the FUNKIN COCKTAIL range includes a fine line in purées, syrups, liqueurs and mixers, all aimed with professional bartenders in mind. Launched last year the FUNKIN Heritage Competition invites bartenders around the country to conjure up a cocktail that honours the past while utilising modern ingredients and techniques.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2024

Current trends in wine or spirits that people can expect to see around the New Year include low-ABV and non-alcoholic spirits and RTDs. Low ABV and non-alcoholic beverages are also expected to soar in 2024, with the Gen Z population drinking 20% less than previous generations and an increase in sober-curious consumers.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Last year, Pantone’s Viva Magenta was named 2023’s Color of the Year and we wrote about how this inspired many bartenders to welcome the inclusion of pomegranate and/or hibiscus in cocktails, to honor Viva Magenta’s bright, ruby velvet color. The beverage industry is no stranger to this influence as we’ve seen in year’s past. Coco Syrup 1 oz.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Photo via www.unsplash.com Wondering what to give your favorite bartenders and mixologists this year? Trying to find the perfect gift for bartenders can definitely cause some stress! But don’t fret: If you are buying for a cocktail enthusiast or a professional bartender, we got you covered this holiday season.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Fat washing is a technique of using butter as a conduit to extract flavors from different spices or foods and infuse them into the spirit of your choice. We have two on the menu we are most proud of now which are “Laughing over Chocolate and Cigars”, our mezcal infused with Nutella, dried shiitake mushrooms, and espresso beans.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

What would you like bartenders to know about the Pisco category? Additionally, the spirit collected during distillation is at its final proof, meaning no water is added to adjust the alcohol content before bottling. What are bartenders doing with the spirit nowadays? Hence, the brand name BARSOL.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift. This torch can be used for smoking alcoholic beverages and food, so if your buddies like to cook, all the better! Help your wedding party attendants make the perfect drink with these home infusion barrels.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

If a cocktail or technique goes viral among the social media app’s estimated 145 million American users , it’s almost inevitable that bartenders will get flooded with requests for whatever the trend is, even if nobody knew it existed the week before. Bartenders typically tolerate such shenanigans with grace and aplomb.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

In recent years, the non-alcoholic (NA) space has exploded in breadth and depth. Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. Now that you’re up to speed, here are the 24 best non-alcoholic drinks brands for 2023.

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Advanced Mixology

OCTOBER 14, 2024

They also think about alcohol. Drinking is common at college events and social gatherings, and many students choose to consume alcohol as part of the experience. Why Choose Non-Alcoholic Options? Before discussing the alternatives let's take a look at why pupils choose non-alcoholic drinks.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

But now, more bar programs and bartenders in the United States are finally exploring the vastness of Black drinking culture by blending its influences, one cup at a time. It’s a welcoming way to say ‘we got you’ if you don’t drink alcohol or just don’t feel like drinking alcohol tonight.”

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Table of Contents : Join the Sober October Challenge Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol 3 Custom Mocktail Recipes Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks Final Thoughts It’s my favorite time of year! Sober October is a fantastic way to take a break from alcohol, reset your drinking habits, and discover a bunch of delicious non-alcoholic drinks.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Cariño’s beverage program, curated by Soto, blends Latin American gastronomy and culture with unique spirits and infusions. The ‘Morada Sour’ embodies Peru by fermenting purple corn into a popular alcoholic drink in Peru called ‘chicha.’ The ingredients in each cocktail are chosen to represent aspects of Latin American cultures.

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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. In some cases, a vodka imbued with a little flavoring can even be a bartender’s friend, whether that flavoring comes straight out of the bottle or through something fancy like an infusion.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Fortunately, bartenders love to geek out about what’s new in the marketplace. That’s why we asked 11 bartenders to pick their favorite new bottle they’ve added to their bar program. Everyone who drinks alcohol at any level knows the name Don Julio. It can be tough to keep up with this steady barrage of new tequilas to try.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Gabriel Morales, bar manager, Sexy Fish , Miami “I like to use Lost Explorer Espadín Mezcal infused with cilantro and finished with fresh lime juice, house-made celery, and serrano syrups. Gustavo Rojas, mixologist and bartender, The Pony Room at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa , Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

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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. Congratulations! Or you’re a college kid who just made jungle juice.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Vermouth is a fortified wine, distilled spirit added to increase the alcohol proof. Then, various herbs, plants, and species are infused into the base. Its alcohol content is usually a bit higher than that of vermouth. Bartenders created the Manhattan, chilled vermouth with a twist of lemon peel, and sherry became popular.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 11, 2024

As Atul Tiwari, EAM – Food and Beverage, The Leela Palace Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, points out, this tremendous change has been a delight for the patrons who now prefer cocktails to other alcoholic beverages in order to experience something new and refreshing while also keeping in mind the health benefits too.

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Cheers

JULY 31, 2024

The cultural rise of this beloved cocktail has caused aperitivo sales to trend upwards, according to Provi , an online marketplace for wholesale beverage alcohol. Made from a bouquet of herbs, spices and fruits, these infused liqueurs are typically produced with lower-ABV distillates or aromatized and fortified wines.

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Cheers

JUNE 25, 2024

I first got into bartending at Nixta, a Mexican concept from Bengelina Hospitality Group, James Beard Award semifinalist Ben Poremba’s restaurant group. Going from barista to bartender made a lot of sense to me, and I loved all the creativity and endless possibilities of cocktail making.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 16, 2024

An infinite amount of work can go into crafting a high-quality cocktail, from the basics of using fresh juice and good ice to the painstaking complexities of things like house-made infusions, clarification, and force carbonation. distilling non-alcoholic base ingredients). Namely, who is all this work for?

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Spiritz

AUGUST 12, 2024

Gone are the days when the bar was just a watering hole for those seeking alcoholic beverages. “There is also the virtual reality mixology experience, which is an immersive experience allowing interaction with virtual instructions and bartenders to learn the art of crafting cocktails,” he says. among others.

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Spiritz

APRIL 8, 2024

Afzal Kaba, who is the Beverage Director of Musaafer in Houston, the US, loves to create alcoholic concoctions that have an association with India. Sous vide- infused Tanqueray Rangpur, Ketel One vodka, Campari and a blend of dry sherry and sweet vermouth, served with a paan leaf stuffed with dates create a symphony of flavours.

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