The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Since introducing its Pure Pour Lemon and Lime purées to the bar world back in 1999, the company has made it its business to make light work of creating the perfect cocktails. These days, the FUNKIN COCKTAIL range includes a fine line in purées, syrups, liqueurs and mixers, all aimed with professional bartenders in mind.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2024

Allan Katz loves bartending. But these days he can’t spend more than a few hours at a time behind the bar before needing to be relieved. His decades-long battle with chronic pain didn’t result from a freak accident or a sports injury; it’s the result of over two decades of bartending in craft cocktail bars across the country.

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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. aging cocktails in small oak barrels), allow bartenders to create unique and complex flavors, pushing the boundaries of traditional cocktails.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

After conquering low-lift highballs and easy equal-parts concoctions, most aspiring bartenders are eager to step into the big leagues and attempt more intricate cocktails. How much you slightly alter the volume of the three primary spirits — or more consequentially, the Benedictine — will result in a very different cocktail each time.”

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

Your friendly local bartender, on the other hand, probably wouldn’t be the first person you’d think of. But according to a new thread posted on the popular subreddit r/bartenders , scams behind the stick are much more common than one may expect. Eventually, the crook was caught and fired. She called it ‘Lee’s double drop.’

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Australian Bartender

JULY 2, 2024

She is the co-owner of Goodwater in Melbourne and the face and talent behind the cocktailing YouTube channel Behind the Bar. However, once the bones are in place, the fun begins – using the company card to set your bar up for success. For high-volume cocktail bars, it’s hard to go past a simple tin on tin boston shaker.

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VinePair

MARCH 19, 2024

You’ll see an $11 Adios M *r on the menu painted on the wall next to its room-length bar, touting ingredients like overproof rum and navy-strength gin. Belly up to the bar, and you may spot a black wooden message board trumpeting the blue Powerade they have on a soda gun. It’s also OK to have fun behind the bar again.

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This prestigious mentorship program offers rising bartenders the opportunity to join a select group of 40 apprentices, who will gain hands-on experience and work alongside top industry leaders at the 2025 Tales of the Cocktail conference, taking place in New Orleans from July 2025.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Since its founding in 2008, the Cocktail Apprentice Program has offered rising bar professionals the opportunity to work side-by-side with hospitalitys most respected minds during the annual Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class.

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Bartender.com

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This enchanting creature symbolizes not only the essence of our bar but also the commitment to creating a unique experience for every guest who walks through our doors. Kuduowl is more than just a bar; it is a vibrant tapestry woven from years of dedication to hospitality. At Kuduowl, we believe in empowering our team.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

These chewable nuggets have become all the rage in cocktail bars and beyond lately, thanks in part to Sonic burger making it fairly well-known. That’s why big ice cubes or spheres are a favorite for bartenders and bar patrons; it opens up the drink’s flavor as time goes on.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Mana for a Cause, Teremana’s charitable program, has pledged to donate $250,000 to Another Round Another Rall y, a nonprofit that provides funding, educational resources, and emergency aid to members of the bar and restaurant industry. One participant, bartender Ezana “EZ” Million, was selected to share the story behind his drink.

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As an exclusive mentorship program designed for up-and-coming bartenders, TOTCF will welcome 40 new apprentices to join the 2024 CAP Red Coat class. As the Foundation’s newest CAP participants, the 2024 Red Coats will learn and work alongside some of the industry’s leading names during the 2024 Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It’s been just over 16 years since Julie Reiner and her wife and business partner Susan Fedroff opened their award-winning bar Clover Club in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Over the years, they experienced great success along with the humbling lessons born of frustration working with various investors and business partners.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

The high-end bars in India are definitely going through a very interesting phase of innovation and a process of offering unique experiences to their customers. High-volume bars are embracing automated bartending systems, some of which can even be programmed to whip up custom drinks based on customer preferences.

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Tales of the Cocktail

OCTOBER 19, 2023

After a thorough review of applicants by the current fourth year CAP White Coats and third year CAP Black Coats, the Foundation is honored to announce and congratulate the recipients of the 2024 BAR 5-Day Program scholarships: Glenn Eldridge, Gin Portfolio Ambassador of Pernod Ricard Gulf Region, Dubai, U.A.E.

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Tales of the Cocktail

OCTOBER 19, 2023

After a thorough review of applicants by the current fourth year CAP White Coats and third year CAP Black Coats, the Foundation is honored to announce and congratulate the recipients of the 2024 BAR 5-Day Program scholarships: Glenn Eldridge, Gin Portfolio Ambassador of Pernod Ricard Gulf Region, Dubai, U.A.E.

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Bartender.com

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Most vodka is distilled from corn, wheat, or potatoes, but increasingly vodkas made from other ingredients are finding their way behind the bar. NEFT Vodka is packaged in an unbreakable metal barrel which not only stands out on the bar, but also aligns with the brand’s sustainability mission. Our precise taste is all by design.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 8, 2025

A smart guide to choosing spirits for professional bar teams. Whether youre running a cocktail-forward bar, a restaurant with a solid beverage offering, or a high-volume venue pouring gin & tonics by the dozen, your rail setup needs to be intentional. Its your service engine, sales driver, and strategy tool.

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As an exclusive mentorship program designed for up-and-coming bartenders, TOTCF will welcome 40 new apprentices to join the 2024 CAP Red Coat class. As the Foundation’s newest CAP participants, the 2024 Red Coats will learn and work alongside some of the industry’s leading names during the 2024 Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans.

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Mixologists

MAY 1, 2022

The artist is also a full-time bartender, and has several of these shakers for their own use! This style of cocktail shaker is perfect to add a beautiful touch to a home bar, or a gift to a beach loving bartender. This bar tool set is also a great gift for any mixologists, bartender or cocktail enthusiasts.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In January of this year, Drink, a pioneering local bar, shuttered for good. For a long while, it looked like Eastern Standard—the stylish and influential high-volume bar and restaurant near Fenway Park that opened in 2005—might also be among those casualties. It closed in March 2020 when the Covid pandemic hit.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2024

When Igor Hadzismajlovic, Jason Kosmas, and Dushan Zaric joined forces with the late Henry LaFargue, who passed in January, and then brought in the bar business acumen of BillGilroy, a new era of cocktail bars came into existence. Excellent craft drinks, yes, but ones that were free-poured, doled out with haste, and in high volume.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2024

11, the noted Queens cocktail bar Dutch Kills posted a query on its Instagram feed. So many cocktail bars have such distinct identities there is no need for them to homogenize themselves in order to suit the trends of the masses.” It was a classic cocktail bar, or a neo-speakeasy. It was a tiki/tropical bar or a haven for amaro.

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Australian Bartender

AUGUST 5, 2024

Interview by Andy Ratcliff @whisky.rat If you’ve been around one of the bars on Clarence Street in Sydney over the past few years, it’s likely you’ve been served by Storm. Centro 86, Bar Planet & Cliff Dive). Q: What made you transition into dealing with grown kids in a bar? Q: How about your early days in the bar?

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 30, 2024

Founded in 2008 as a platform for burgeoning bartenders to learn and work alongside industry leaders and experts, CAP has hosted more than 500 apprentices during its 16-year tenure. NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 1, 2024) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class.

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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

Who needs low-ABV cocktails when you have slow-ass bartenders? This question, shared as a cheeky joke in an Instagram story, became a viral moment for Erick Castro , the legendary bartender behind San Diego’s Raised By Wolves and Gilly’s House of Cocktails , and host of the award-winning Bartender at Large podcast.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 30, 2024

Founded in 2008 as a platform for burgeoning bartenders to learn and work alongside industry leaders and experts, CAP has hosted more than 500 apprentices during its 16-year tenure. NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 1, 2024) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the 2024 Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) Class.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Kate Housers first rodeo in the hospitality industry dates back seven years ago, when she began working as a cocktail server in some high-volume craft bars located in Nashville. From that point forward, her interest in the field never stopped growing and she gradually worked her way behind the bar.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

I have my go-tos like False Idol and Raised by Wolves , but it was time to explore the newer offerings, which included everything from a curated cocktail experience hidden in a Japanese cafe to a spaceship-inspired tropical bar. It’s a fun detour from the usual tropical bar theme. Walk-ins are welcome. It’s mixology magic.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards are judged by working bartenders only. Expert Taste Evaluation: Our bartender judges have refined palates from years of daily experience, making their opinions valuable in assessing flavor profiles, balance, and versatility. Real-World Application: Bartenders understand how spirits perform in cocktails.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

I started to cut my chops behind the bar at the Boulder Theater where I worked off and on for 10 years. I always seek improvement and education so after doing high volume for some time, I decided to pursue fine dining cocktail bartending because of the craft, added Griffith.

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Bar-i

APRIL 16, 2025

Shows how you can integrate the detailed sales record provided by Spot On's restaurant POS system with your beverage inventory system so you can precisely compare what your bartenders are selling versus pouring in real life. Most bars pour ~15% more than what they sell.

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VinePair

APRIL 14, 2025

Jiggers are an essential part of any bartenders arsenal. But in high-volume sports bars and dives where the cocktail menu doesnt stretch beyond two- to three-ingredient highballs, many bartenders resort to free pouring (with a speed pourer attached to a bottle) to maximize efficiency. Its not four and then cut.

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Bar-i

MARCH 28, 2025

Shows how you can integrate the detailed sales record provided by Spot On's restaurant POS system with your beverage inventory system so you can precisely compare what your bartenders are selling versus pouring in real life. Most bars pour ~15% more than what they sell.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MARCH 3, 2025

Four members of the Foundations Cocktail Apprentice Program (CAP) have been awarded scholarships for BAR 5-Day Spirits & Mixology Certification Program. Since starting the scholarship program, 56 former Cocktail Apprentices have participated in the BAR 5-Day Program. Im so proud to be a CAP and I cant wait to start studying!

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VinePair

JUNE 5, 2025

If it seems like every bar that garners international attention is found in one of those metropolises, it’s not too far from the truth. Reaching the rarefied air of a best bar worth traveling for or a must-visit stop on the guest-shift circuit requires a steady stream of international visitors to generate buzz.

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