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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

Edgar Davies (left), bar manager at Front/Back Accra at a pop-up at Talking to Strangers in Cape Town. Palm spirits quickly became the symbol of resistance against colonial oppression as locals resolved to produce and consume in hiding, says Quest.

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Master Mixology: Advanced Techniques & Pro Secrets for Bartender Mastery

Mixologists

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. We will explore the science, art, and business of advanced mixology, giving you the tools to become a true master of your craft.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

VinePair

But there’s usually one bottle that functions as something of a nemesis, and seeing it on a trusted establishment’s back bar or a good friend’s bar cart is enough to burrow under their skin — and heaven help the well-meaning soul who presents it as a gift. No craft cocktail bar should ever use it.

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Kahii

Australian Bartender

But come nightfall, it transforms into a sophisticated hole in the wall drinking destination: Sydney’s first dedicated tea and coffee cocktail bar. Bar manager and cocktail curator, Fumiaki Michishita, is the creative force and backbone of the venue. Michishita says Japanese mixology always starts with the produce.

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10 Valentine’s Day Drinks For 2025

Cheers

Notes Milan Rai, director of mixology at Mykonos restaurant on Seven Mile Beach in the Cayman Islands, created this recipe. Print Bouquet of Flowers Course Drinks Keyword Champagne, cranberry, elderflower liqueur, hibiscus liqueur, lemon, Licor 43 Ingredients 1 oz. Juliette peach liqueur oz.

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We Asked 23 Bartenders: What’s the Best Mezcal for Margaritas?

VinePair

Suzy Critchlow, bar manager, Pascual , Washington, D.C. 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. It shines without overwhelming any of the other ingredients.

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Creating Culinary Cocktails With Schmuck’s Juliette Larrouy and Moe Aljaff

VinePair

we explored the “Potato Head” style of mixology, and how the Shinji’s bar team uses it to breathe new life into familiar formulas. Shinji’s takes this approach to the limit by making their own bespoke liqueurs, leading to new and unique takes on drinks like the Vesper and Last Word. In last month’s “Techniques!”

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