Australian Bartender

JUNE 11, 2025

A restaurant bar is a unique beast, but managing one inside Australia’s most iconic building, the Sydney Opera House, is a whole other level. Editor Kim Berry talks to Bennelong bar manager, Taka Shino, about what it takes. What impact does that have on the restaurant and its bar?

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It was definitely a challenge, but it was a fun challenge,” says Lacoste, who tends bar at Beachbum Barry’s Latitude 29 in New Orleans. It’s still not a typical back bar selection, but some feel this may eventually change. Her prize? A small gold trophy shaped like a toilet, natch.) “It

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Cocktail Apprentice Program continues to be the leader in team building and mentorship, said CAP Manager Trevor Kallies. Each year, we see an increase in first-time attendees at Tales of the Cocktail, and this exposure is definitely driving the global awareness of the CAP program.

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2025

Lance Bowman, bar manager, UMMO , Chicago Coming from a whiskey house the Old Fashioned built, my answer is cautionary. It is definitely a more rounded and balanced option. Or go even simpler with a perfectly made highball: quality bourbon, ice-cold club soda, and a twist of citrus.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Jonah Gibbs, bar manager, Petite Boheme , Las Vegas I actually understand and see some value in flavored whiskeys. You’re definitely paying for the availability. You probably are missing just one or two toppers in the set and keep a drawer of [the ones you have] somewhere behind the bar.

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VinePair

JULY 22, 2025

Laura Maddox, bar manager and owner, Small Victory , Austin “The Bitter Giuseppe, created by Stephen Cole in Chicago. Liz Hitchcock, bar manager, Lullaby , NYC “I’d say the El Camino needs some more recognition. It’s definitely something every Old Fashioned drinker should try.

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2025

Aside from the answer likely being everything (if it wasn’t good, the bar probably wouldnt list it on the menu), inquiring about whats good is completely dependent on the guests definition of good, which could vary drastically from that of the bartender.

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

New bars Okay, it hasnt officially opened but this week Chris Tanner and Edwin Frost announced their brand new venture, Bar Cv coming to Paradise Row in Bethnal Green, London on 1st March. Drinks at those prices, particularly coming from these two, will definitely be a hit with the Hackney crowd. 7 House Martinis anyone?

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

A good theme isn’t a requisite for a standout cocktail menu, but it definitely makes cocktail hour more fun. Case in point: the new California road trip–inspired menu at Los Angeles’ Big Bar , a 13-year-old neighborhood bar nestled beneath the iconic Griffith Observatory.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

Bar Trigona, for example, has built its identity around the region’s stingless Trigona bees, and the honey harvested from its proprietary farm and apiary. Recently, bar manager Rohan Matmary expanded the farm side of things by partnering with a farmer who will grow cacao exclusively for Trigona’s cocktail program.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I haven’t seen it around in many places but if you stumble upon it it’s definitely worth a try. ” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. We’ve had many guests keep coming back for it. It has a great warm toasty aroma that’s perfect for the fall and winter. appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

Weller Special Reserve Four Roses Resurgent Young American High West Bourbon Buffalo Trace J Rieger’s Bottled in Bond Bourbon Legent Bourbon “Old Dominick Huling Station Straight Bourbon is definitely underrated. Juel Triggs, bar manager, Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel , Memphis, Tenn. Bourbon 102 Proof.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. There is definitely a sweet spot that differs from whiskey to whiskey, and everyone’s palate is different. Javier Flores, bar manager, Nickel City , Austin “Overrated whiskeys are a dime a dozen nowadays. When it’s bourbon, that age is even less.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

This Heaven Hill bourbon follows a similar blueprint to their more famed Old Fitzgerald — it is a wheated bourbon, and in terms of availability, approachability, and price point, Larceny is definitely underrated. Garth Poe, bar manager, Easy Bistro & Bar , Chattanooga, Tenn. It tends to be a crowd pleaser.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 3, 2024

Q&A: Bar Manager, Jay Hackney Where does the passion for agave come from? Jay: My passion for agave is definitely a by-product of my admiration for the dedication, tradition, time, and love that go into making these spirits. I haven’t been here since the venue’s conception but over the ensuing decade? You do the math…!

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A Bar Above

MARCH 1, 2024

As a new bar manager, there are certain terms and vocabulary that you need to be familiar with so you can communicate effectively with your team. We’ll quickly cover what the term par is and how it applies to the bar and restaurant world, and then we’ll discuss one of its most important applications: the par sheet.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

The tequila cocktails people should order more, according to bartenders: Oaxaca Old Fashioned Siesta Toro Bravo 21st Century Silver Monk Tequila Old Fashioned Paloma Vicious Virgin #2 Avion de Papel Mexican Martini Infante Tommy’s #2 El Diablo Mexican Firing Squad “Definitely the Oaxaca Old Fashioned. It’s so refreshing; a perfect sipper.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

While it definitely has Islay personality, it is also blended with other single-malt whisky and has a sherry finish, so it’s rounded out a bit. Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla. “I Smith, beverage consultant, LINE DC , Washington, D.C. “I I would recommend Compass Box Glasgow Blend.

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VinePair

JULY 2, 2024

Shane Mastroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “ Harleston Green Scotch is a great well. Definitely not something you want to over-dilute with water because it is very soft and clean, even with the peaty profile. The finish has a light spiciness and definitely a slight toasted bread note.

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VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

It’s definitely possible to find bourbon that’s smooth, complex, and good enough to serve neat on a budget, and plenty of bourbon-makers are distilling spirits that checks all those boxes and more. Dale Kaiser, mixologist and bar manager, Valette , Healdsburg, Calif.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Roderick Williams, Bar Manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Heather Blanchard, lead bartender, Virgin Hotels , New Orleans ​​“I definitely wish more people ordered the Paloma ! There’s this misconception that rum drinks are complicated and overly sweet, but a Mai Tai is simple and light. The Last Word.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Rob Krueger, bar manager, Smith & Mills Rockefeller Center , NYC “I love the storied history of rum and can geek out on it, so it’s difficult to pick just one. It can definitely be something special, but can also be used as a workhorse behind any bar or at home.”

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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. It’s definitely my go-to spirit for cocktails, so initially this was a tough call — until I remembered the Tequila Sunrise. It’s basically a Tequila Soda with lime.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

That ignited the curiosity of then head bartender and current Clemente bar manager Richie Millwater, who was so inspired by the ingredient that he started using it in all sorts of R and D projects. It all began when Sebastian built a cocktail featuring chef Brock’s barley miso for the menu at EMP.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

Shane Mstroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “I’m gonna go a little more niche with Fuentesca’s 2018 Huertas Las Antenas Blanco. This was the first tequila shot I’ve ever stopped [shooting] and started sipping it, and I enjoyed every second.

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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 one primary thing that is transforming the cocktail industry is technology.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Old Fashioned “I imagine the Old Fashioned would probably be the first one on most people’s list just for the fact that it is literally the embodiment of the definition of the word ‘cocktail’ as it was defined in 1803,” says DiMonriva. ” DiMonriva’s Tip: Don’t overdo the bitters in this drink.

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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. But with such a loose origin story and definition, one might wonder: What makes a good one? Juliana Fisher, bar manager, Bar167 , Charleston, S.C. “A A perfect one, even? A good Hot Toddy is warming in every way.

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VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

She said ‘delicious.’” —Brian Miller, bar manager, Stockton Inn , Stockton, N.J. I don’t know if this is weird but it’s definitely wack and certified-bozo behavior. Then I remembered a friend of mine had brought me some orgeat when they came to visit me a month earlier. I basically made her a lemonade sweetened with orgeat.

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VinePair

MARCH 19, 2024

Could definitely be considered a gateway into a vast category of spirits. It absolutely deserves a spot on any bar, anywhere.” ” —Adam Montgomerie, bar manager, Hawksmoor , NYC “The Famous Grouse, a blended Scotch from Perth, Scotland. ” —Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , St.

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

Although it has become a little harder to find, it’s definitely worth it. The proof is definitely present on the palate, but the secondary wheat bill really shines through, offering notes of baking spice, brown sugar, charred oak, butter, and freshly cracked black pepper. Jon McConnell, bar manager, Sacred Junk Bar , Anaheim, Calif.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

Bruce Martin Polack, beverage director, The Regular , Denver “I definitely wish more people drank more Eastern European white wine. Roderick Williams, bar manager and certified sommelier, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. “I There are so many great wines from Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, [and] Serbia.

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Bartender.com

JANUARY 9, 2024

When I still lived in San Francisco and worked at Idle Hand, our entire crew painted pieces of flash for a Trick Dog menu, and that one was definitely epic and had that ‘thing’ for sure,” says Matt Howse. This time, though, we put together a new take on the old idea and vibe of the Trader Vic’s menus of the 1960’s.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Bar Manager, Saffron , New Orleans “ Daiyame 25 Sweet Potato Shochu by Hamada Syuzou. the manager gave me a bottle of La Luna Mezcal. It’s definitely a rare bottle to see in Toronto, and it’s staying far away from our slushie machine!” —Rob

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

See Recipe Autumn Sparkler To get a hefty meal prepped for your nearest and dearest, a nice sessionable cocktail is definitely in order — preferably one with a bit of bubbles. With a bit of lemon juice and hot water to make it, well, hot, the Rum Hot Toddy is sweet, spicy, bright, and definitely delicious.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

It’s definitely not your everyday vibe, but this is every day at the Palm Court, where above and beyond is just the beginning of the experience. We recently visited and indulged in an hour of roundtable conversation with Palm Court Bar Manager Dovid Hirsch and Nick Bathurst, Director of Food and Beverage.

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VinePair

APRIL 3, 2025

Michters US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye and US*1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon are excellent entry points into the world of barrel-aged spirits and are definite crowd-pleasers. Vadim Morozov, executive assistant manager of food, beverage, and culinary services, Casa don Alonso , St. Tony Goodman, bar manager, Madrina , Webster Groves, Mo.

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