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How Mileta’s Bar Manager John Shelton Crafted The Wasp, a Fig Leaf-Infused Gin Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

Infusions add a huge level of depth and complexity to cocktails, and at Mileta , Bar Manager John Shelton highlights this technique with The Wasp. Made with fig leaf-infused gin, Genepy, sweet rouge vermouth, and bitters, the drink balances herbal, vanilla, and coconut notes for an aromatic experience. Fig Leaf Gin oz.

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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

There are panel discussions and seminars on topics like the history of gin or cocktail clarification techniques, plus dozens of pop-ups where the international bar teams pair up with local bars to create a special menu highlighting local ingredients. The festival aims to be equal-parts educational and enjoyable.

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Gin Trends in 2024

Cheers

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. But based on the number of new craft gins and unique expressions hitting the market, and a few key gin acquisitions from major spirits players, the U.S. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Is It Ever OK to Ask for a Shaken Martini?

VinePair

Shaking a Gin Martini doesn’t allow you to savor the synergy of botanicals like stirring does — it stresses out the gin. James O’Donnell, bar manager, Fives , New Orleans “Shaken or stirred? With gin, the more complex tasting notes can get hidden by the increased dilution and aeration, so stirred is always better.”

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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

Chilled Magazine

Our judging panel comprised of working bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, bar consultants and, more importantly, top influential Chilled 100 members with on-premise buying power, who are ready to judge, rate, and award your spirit’s brand. William Santiago Orlando, Florida Expertise: Tequila, Mezcal, Rum, Gin.

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New late-night wine bar Letra House opens in Sydney’s CBD

Australian Bartender

Swieboda says, We wanted to create an approachable, vibey late-night wine bar, where guests can come and enjoy a really interesting selection of wine from around the world. For cocktail enthusiasts, Bar Manager, Jacob Wicks, mixes drinks like the Letra Martini, made with olive leaf gin, dry madeira, and koji-fermented tomato concentrate.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

VinePair

Lauren Killian, bar manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. It’s a sophisticated yet simple cocktail, often overshadowed by its gin-based cousin, the Negroni. If you like Boulevardiers , definitely give this drink a try. Id have to cast my vote for the Honey Badger.

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