Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Edgar Davies (left), bar manager at Front/Back Accra at a pop-up at Talking to Strangers in Cape Town. Quest also recently opened a cocktail bar in Abidjan called BISSA , which features African spirits and wines, indigenous ingredients, and seasonal vegetation. 19 , and founder of the Accra Bar Show.

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VinePair

APRIL 7, 2025

Bartenders know this situation rather well, and they tend to have at least one bourbon theyve encountered that simply doesnt do it for them. To demonstrate this, we asked eight bartenders to highlight what they feel is the most overrated bourbon on the market. Tony Goodman, bar manager, Madrina , Webster Groves, Mo.

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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. Lance Bowman, bar manager, UMMO , Chicago There is no other vodka I could be more excited to mention than Good Vodka. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks?

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Advanced Mixology

JUNE 11, 2025

The world of bartending has evolved from merely pouring drinks to creating intricate, balanced cocktails that delight the senses. For aspiring bartenders, formal mixology training and recognized certifications can make a significant difference in skill level, credibility, and career prospects.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

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. To help you seize the seasons, we chatted with three NYC bartenders and got their secrets on how to get the most out of fall and winter produce.

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VinePair

JANUARY 6, 2025

Since the first bar we opened and we closed, its always been the idea to come back; we were always looking for the way back in. The first bar, we realized, was way too big, says Padovani. De Soto has since opened his own bars, including Mace in New York and Danico in Paris. For the head bartender, they tapped Nathalie Durrieu.

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often. We asked 14 bartenders from across the country to share their opinions on which cocktail they think people should order more in 2025. Keep reading to check out what they said.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A simple mix of bubbly wine and citrus juice, its a mid-morning right of passage thats impossible to overthink. Thats why we sat down with Matt Chavez, bar manager at New Yorks COQODAQ , to discuss it. The Mimosa is one of those drinks that seems simple on paper, but because of its ubiquity, it isnt always executed well.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Australian Bartender’s annual Bar Awards are back for its 24 th year running, showcasing the best of the best within each given category. This is not about the opinions of bar reviewers and critics. The winners are determined by your votes, the votes of the Australian bar industry.

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2025

In the late aughts, cocktail modifiers were largely limited to fortified wines and vermouths, and the ones that did exist were centuries old, like green and yellow Chartreuse. Bartenders at pioneering cocktail establishments like NYCs Please Dont Tell and Death & Co. It didnt take long for the trend to spread.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 7, 2025

Tickets include a drinks reception, 3-course lunch with whisky with each course, wine and guest speaker. 9th March: Equal Parts, London 6pm-12am: Youll find four very different, much welcome faces from UK bars behind the stick at Equal Parts this Sunday. Behind the bar at Equal Parts, London 9th March: Avra, Four Seasons, Athens 3.30-4.30pm:

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Then there are what theyre calling Sharers, a selection of 12-15% ABV cocktails, created as an alternative to wine. Whether youre a bartender, bar owner, brand ambassador, brand owner, drinks journalist or author, forget being modest and get those nominations in! You have until 13th February, so do it now! (UK)

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

The Cocktail Apprentice Programs core pillars are mentorship, community, and elevating the craft of bartending beyond the bar and mixing glass. These forty bartenders are coming from around the world to learn, grow, and immerse themselves in our industry.

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Bartender.com

JUNE 25, 2025

0 Cart Search June 2025 eNews Featured Cocktails Miso Berry Happy VIEW BAR INFO Marcel’s Garden VIEW BAR INFO Coco Margarita Should the pineapple garnish be a wedge or speared? Join our email list for the updates and offers!

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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.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

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. De’Qustay Johnson Expertise: Whiskey, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Wine.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

Over the next four years, I mastered the art of inventory, bar management, cocktail development, and wine list curation. McCutcheon suggests that bartenders know their audience, stay trendy and unique, and offer variety and quality if they want their beverage program to be successful.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

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. “I get the most excited for a cocktail that tastes great and has a narrative layer,” says longtime bar manager Eugene Lee.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We asked 12 bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated barrel-proof bourbons, to help you cut through the noise and find out which bottles are worth the hunt. ” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. Olivia Fernandez, bartender, The Ballantyne , Charlotte, N.C. “I The 2022 release, at 119.8

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

Formerly an industrial outpost, the narrow streets west of the Delaware River have independent bars and restaurants, live music venues, and other small businesses run by residents like Galarus and her partner, Nicholas Ducos, who co-own the newly opened urban winery, Mural City Cellars (MCC).

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

For a little inspiration, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated summer cocktail. 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. .”

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VinePair

JUNE 17, 2025

To learn more about the best affordable tequilas, we asked 14 bartenders from across the country to share some of their picks. From blancos made by tequila royalty to expressions infused with 100 percent Mexican coffee, here are the best tequilas under $50, according to bartenders.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here, we asked 10 bartenders which shots are capturing the most attention in their bars. The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

For a brief spell in the late ‘90s I was a lunch bartender at a neighborhood seafood restaurant in New York City. 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. Ten or 15 years ago, dive bars were beer-and-a-shot spots.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

Mario Firmani, bar manager at an establishment that’s in the 50 Best Bars list, knows a thing or two about the aperitivo. Whether he was at his parents’ restaurant or at home for Sunday supper, wine was always flowing. He started as a busser at 18 and worked his way up to bartending. Responsibly, of course.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

If your home bar shows a conspicuous absence of rum despite an affinity for Daiquiris, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Volcanique.

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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. 9 Blanco Tequila Amatiteña Origen Blanco “The best new tequila that’s earned a spot on our bar is Cambio Tequila Blanco.

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VinePair

MAY 16, 2024

That’s why we asked 12 bartenders what bottles we should reach for when we’re seeking the best bang for our buck. Chris Belk, wine director, Bern’s Steak House , Tampa, Fla. Keith Larry, partner and bar manager, Little Rascal , NYC “El Tesoro Blanco is never hard to find and is made by a living tequila legend, Carlos Camarena.

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Sydney turned the weather on for Bar Week this year, and the final night, the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards on Wednesday, 11 September, was no exception, with the deck at Doltone House bathed in sunlight for the pre-drinks.

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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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The Cocktail Lovers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For starters, it’s a knock-out in the looks department, tastes absolutely sublime and is bang-on the money when it comes to the growing trend for drinking lower ABV (as a replacement to wine). Personal growth, the growth of apples, the bartending community – how you interpret that is up to you. And we can’t wait. Need inspiration?

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VinePair

MAY 21, 2024

That’s why we asked brewers, bartenders, and beverage experts which macro beers they consider as underrated. Malia Knight, bartender, Revivalist at 106 Jefferson , Huntsville, Ala. Ryan Sapienza, bartender, W Aspen , Aspen, Colo. Madeline Kaye, bartender and retail spirits specialist, Haven , Tampa, Fla.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Among them, you’ll find a deep dive into French wine, a love letter to one of the world’s most underrated spirits, foolproof methods for nailing cocktail techniques every time, and much more. And, if nothing else, all of our picks look handsome on any bookshelf or bar cart. Slow Drinks Danny Childs, Hardie Grant, October 2023.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A new generation of passionate bartenders is emerging into cocktail competitions and bars near you. In our upcoming February edition of Bartender magazine, Cara Devine has interviewed five of these personalities. Even better, they are shaking off the stereotypes of bartending and doing things their own way.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Amaro y Arroyo is the brainchild of Jon Arroyo, a former bartender and bar manager turned amaro maker who has worked with the distillery for years. The amaro is then finished in ex-Virginia wine casks and infused with hand-cut toasted Chestnut wood before being sweetened with a mix of local honey, agave, and cane sugar.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Queen Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has noticed a gradual increase in the popularity of gin among patrons, says bar manager Karol Ansaldi. The nature of gin, being a complex blend of herbs, spices and fruits, makes it one of the most playful and versatile spirits in our bartenders’ toolkit.

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