Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 15, 2025

These honorees embody the skill, creativity, and dedication that fuel the vibrant and inspiring global bar community. Were thrilled to honor the Regional Top 10 Honorees and acknowledge their influence on local cocktail scenes , said Juliana Wolkowski, Spirited Awards Canada Co-Chair.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2024

A colleague, my wife, and I were leaving Baba au Rum, one of the oldest of the new breed of craft cocktail bars in Athens, with the idea of heading to The Bar in Front of the Bar, another leading saloon. Between Baba au Rum and The Bar in Front of the Bar, we had traveled all of 400 meters.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 22, 2025

In partnership with official media partner, Forbes , TOTCF will honor recipients during the Tales of the Cocktail conference, which is celebrating its 23rd year in New Orleans, July 20-25, 2025. The Spirited Awards honor excellence across the global bar industry, recognizing achievements in both domestic and international categories.

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VinePair

APRIL 3, 2024

The early wave of modern Tokyo cocktail bars defined the distinctive style of drink preparation and service known as Japanese bartending — and the type of establishments in which it could be found — while pushing forward the idea of a thriving cocktail culture from within an Asian metropolis.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Either way, there’s no denying that Luxardo has ingrained itself in modern cocktail culture with a single stone fruit. There, he reconnected with a colleague who had saved the Luxardo recipe book, and used these limited resources to rebuild and reestablish the distillery in the small city of Torreglia in 1946.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JUNE 9, 2025

Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard Christine Kim — Service Bar, Washington, D.C. Bar Mentor presented by Pernod Ricard Colin Asare-Appiah Meaghan Dorman Touré Folkes Jeffrey Morgenthaler Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C. CATEGORIES: U.S.

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VinePair

JUNE 15, 2025

A gathering place for travelers and locals alike, a good hotel bar offers a quiet reprieve in what is typically a rather luxurious environment for patrons to relax after a long day. And while some hotel bars might simply offer just that, others, like those on properties that have been around for a while, might offer a bit of history too.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

.” This past fall, he published the latest in his expanding range of books on the subject, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails , which continues his quest to document the contemporary cocktail renaissance and put it in a larger historical context. “It’s

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 17, 2024

Whether you identify with anything just referenced or have no clue what I’m talking about, I’ve got a book for you! In this new book, Josh Noel tells the origin story of Malört up to the present day. Noel’s book is filled with all of the marketing pitches and slogans that have made Jeppson’s Malört what it is. You love Malört.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 22, 2025

In partnership with official media partner, Forbes , TOTCF will honor recipients during the Tales of the Cocktail conference, which is celebrating its 23rd year in New Orleans, July 20-25, 2025. The Spirited Awards honor excellence across the global bar industry, recognizing achievements in both domestic and international categories.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 17, 2024

As the Bar and Restaurant Expo approaches, we recently caught up with David Kaplan, co-founder of Death & Co., We delved into his path to the hospitality sector, his triumphs in the ever-evolving food and beverage landscape, and his vision for the Bar and Restaurant Expo seminars he is involved in. DK: Absolutely.

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Bar Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The world’s greatest celebration of cocktail culture celebrates its 15th year with £8 cocktails, global bar takeovers and luxury drinks experiences London Cocktail Week , the world’s original festival, will return from October 3rd-13th, with a schedule of more than 100 events showcasing the very best of the city’s world-leading bar scene.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

From the latest in industry news & culture to beautiful cocktails, to the deadly specific details on the different types of liquor , you’ll find the answers to all of your bartending questions (and more) throughout these websites. Favorite Post : 5 Essential Soft Skills for Great Bar Managers 7. Let’s get to it.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

From the latest in industry news & culture to beautiful cocktails, to the deadly specific details on the different types of liquor , you’ll find the answers to all of your bartending questions (and more) throughout these websites. In my book, that’s what this industry needs and these guys are doing a bloody good job of it.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Based in New York, he still turns up at tastings, bar openings, pop-ups, and sundry other industry events. Typically, youll find him seated at the bar in a relaxed attitude, chatting, nursing his drink. In 2022, he and Tamika Hall published Black Mixcellence , a book featuring recipes by dozens of Black mixologists.

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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

The last time a barfly ordered a Mule’s Hind Leg or a Fluffy Ruffle was likely when Harry Craddock was still behind the American Bar at London’s Savoy Hotel in the ‘20s. Craddock compiled the legendary “Savoy Cocktail Book,” published in 1930, containing hundreds of recipes. You might be quick to dismiss it,” Ross adds.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 5, 2025

Upon researching the many lauded tomes of the historic cocktail canon, Nicola Nice felt there was something missingnamely, the perspective of women. A doctor of sociology, Nice’s personal fascination with cocktail culture led her down a rabbit hole in search of women’s stories and contributions.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Cocktail books are a fantastic gift for anyone who loves mixing drinks. Plus, many of these books share interesting stories about the drinks and their origins, which adds an extra layer of enjoyment. It’s a joy to revisit classic cocktails through a different lens. However, the cocktail predates Thomas.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Meet New Jerseys Chilled 100 Member, bar consultant, cocktail artist, influencer, and entrepreneur at Miroflores Liqueur, Carlos Ruiz. His interest in learning the trade was so strong he went to work on his days off and spent countless hours behind the bar studying every move made by the restaurants experienced staff.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 20, 2025

In partnership with official media partner, Forbes , TOTCF will honor recipients during the Tales of the Cocktail conference, which is celebrating its 23rd year in New Orleans, July 20-25, 2025. The Spirited Awards honor excellence across the global bar industry, recognizing achievements in both domestic and international categories.

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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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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 9, 2025

Were so excited to applaud those who are shaping cocktail culture across Europe and beyond. The Spirited Awards are a beautiful celebration of our vibrant industrya moment to recognize the talent, creativity, and dedication that drive our community forward. said Camille Vidal, Spirited Awards Europe Co-Chair.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 14, 2025

Every honoree represents the innovation, creativity, and commitment that drive the success of our dynamic and inspiring global bar community. Divided into geographical regionsAsia Pacific (APAC), Canada, Europe, Latin America & Caribbean (LATAM&C), Middle East & Africa (MEA), U.S.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 10, 2025

The expertise, creativity, and commitment of each honouree highlight the energy and inspiration behind our thriving global bar community, Im thrilled with the African & Middle Eastern contributions towards this.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 11, 2025

Each of these honorees showcases the passion, talent, and commitment that make the global bar community so dynamic and motivating. Were proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the Regional Top 10 Honorees and the mark theyve left on their local cocktail cultures, said Alice Newport, Spirited Awards Asia Pacific Co-Chair.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 21, 2025

NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 21, 2024) Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is honored to announce the Top 10 Writing & Media, Books, Spirit & Cocktail Ingredients, and Worlds Best Cocktail Menu and Spirits Selection Nominees, for the 19th annual Spirited Awards .

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A cocktail book is the smartest holiday gift. That’s because you can find a book to complement the niche personality of practically anyone on your shopping list without breaking the bank. A book is light enough to squeeze in your suitcase if you’re traveling this season. It’s easy to wrap. Price: $16.07 Price: $16.07

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 16, 2025

Bar Team Presented by William Grant & Sons Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Cocktail Bar Presented by Pernod Ricard Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 16, 2025

Each of these honorees represents the passion, creativity, and dedication that make our global bar community so dynamic and inspiring. Were delighted to recognize their achievements and celebrate the impact they have on their local and international cocktail cultures.

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

From Absinthe cocktail to whiskey smash, a salute in stories and drinks to Professor Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar by David Wondrich. Thats north Americas drinks history sorted, in west London the team at Viajante87 celebrate the flavours, tastes and traditions of Latin America in their new menu Cocktail + Culture.

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