Advanced Mixology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Picture this: you walk into a lively NYC bar filled with the sound of cocktail shakers. Shake, stir, and strain your way through the essential skills of the bar. Giftory site is an online experience in itself for discovering and booking once-in-a-lifetime experiences for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones. But that’s not all.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

But we’re also keen on sharing the knowledge that makes their contents special, and that’s where the best new drinks books come in. And, if nothing else, all of our picks look handsome on any bookshelf or bar cart. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. Norton & Company, May 2023.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

and Dale DeGroff, the James Beard award-winning father of mixology who reinvented the bartending profession. was in its disco area, and the high-volume bar concept was introduced. The pair discussed the history of the American cocktail and how major U.S. events helped to shape the cocktails of today. By the 1970s, the U.S.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Introduction: The Art of the Home Bar - Why a Stylish Bar Cart Matters In the theater of home entertaining, the bar cart is the star, a mobile stage for your mixology prowess. This guide will walk you through the essentials, transforming your space with a bar cart that's both stunning and functional.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

The original “Savoy Cocktail Book” (1930) includes dozens of cocktails that call for absinthe. Absinthe was an indelible part of American cocktail culture, an object of global export, and every decent cocktail bar in North America stocked it until 1912; every good cocktail book until Prohibition included it. Experiment!

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We here at A Bar Above obviously love cocktails– as do you, I’m sure, since you’re on this site. Note : You’ll need the same equipment for non-alcoholic beverages as you would for alcoholic cocktails, so make sure to visit the A Bar Above shop for all your barware if your home bar isn’t already stocked.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Tiki Cocktail Book & Tiki Glasses Surprise your closest friends who are standing by you on your wedding day with some really cool cocktail recipes. Pair a set of hurricane glasses or tiki mugs with a tropical cocktail book for your own customized, fun gift box. Photo by Gianluca Riccio via www.unsplash.com 1.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Copyright A Bar Above 1. Copyright A Bar Above 2. This superbly-made Lewis bag (in natural and black canvas options) and custom-crafted bartender mallet make the perfect combo for crafting stunning cocktails that require crushed or cracked ice, inspiring some real creativity behind the bar. Copyright A Bar Above 5.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In that time, the author, activist, and journalist has used the culinary and mixology worlds as a bridge to educate readers about African American history. It’s not fully a recipe book with just instructional or personal headnotes, and it’s not fully a history book with a litany of names and dates.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 11, 2025

Flauer Alassio 2025 is a unique event, exploring edible flowers, wild herbs, food sustainability and mixology. And, as we had experienced with Leonardo’s cocktail, we saw that olive oil isn’t just for the kitchen but for the bar too. And a whole lot more. We came to Flaurer Alassio with high expectations.

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Cocktail Whisperer

MARCH 12, 2025

This helps me in mixology because Im influenced not by fast food flavors, but ones on a global basis. I come from Craft Spirits and although I dont drink hard alcohol any longer and havent in some time, I will say that the art of mixology is never forgotten, just examine the work of Jerry Thomas! How much THC? Dont destroy yourself!

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Advanced Mixology

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Home bars are the heart of any party. Consider some of the most popular home bar styles to determine how you’ll design around one of them for your household. Mid-Century A mid-century bar will make everyone feel like they’re at a professional venue without leaving the space where you’ve already made so many memories.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 8, 2024

She is the manager of Bomba in Melbourne and the face and talent behind the cocktailing YouTube channel Behind the Bar. I still have a card they gave me that says ‘Mixology Certified’. Saito’s career is also notable for her focus on conscious bar practices. Story by Cara Devine. Cara is our Melbourne-based drinks writer.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Hanky Panky ‘s Gina Barbachano is a magician behind the bar, displaying a well-honed level of grace as she shakes a cocktail tin in her left hand while stirring two others with separate mixing spoons in her right. He describes the bar’s approach to hospitality and drink making as personalized and participatory for the guest.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

No longer confined to morning rituals, coffee has boldly entered the realm of mixology, orchestrating a symphony of flavors that electrify the senses. Its velvety texture, rich coffee aroma, and invigorating kick have cemented its status in bars worldwide. Begin with a well-organized bar cart or countertop.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Richard, perhaps better than any drink-maker these days, mixes the avant garde with the accessible, both through his work behind the bar and behind the keyboard in his writing. One year out of Fordham University, he started working at midtown New York’s Monkey Bar in 2011, where Julie Reiner acted as cocktail consultant at the time.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Here are some of our favorite recommendations: Seedlip : This is the one we use the most at A Bar Above, including all of our company-wide meetings. Using a bar spoon , give a quick stir to mix the ingredients. They offer three expressions: Garden, Spice, and Grove. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a slice of lime.

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Advanced Mixology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Bar owners gravitate toward the store to find the most elusive drinks from premier regions for Old World and New World wine such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Tuscany, Marlborough, Finger Lakes and Napa Valley and snag the best liquor and wine deals. The 2019 Thierry Allemand Reynard Cornas scored 98 points in Vinous book.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

Strong Water, founded by Ying Chang and Robert Adamson, is a nautical-themed restaurant and bar in Anaheim, CA. Meanwhile, Robert honed his skills behind the bar and on the floor, mastering the art of mixology and providing exceptional guest experiences.

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VinePair

MARCH 15, 2024

Imported by Ketel One USA, Aliso Viejo, CA “Professor” Jerry Thomas penned one of America’s first books devoted solely to cocktails and their creation, “Jerry Thomas’ Bar-Tenders Guide: How to Mix All Kinds of Plain and Fancy Drinks,” and is often considered the grandfather of mixology.

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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The accolade was announced by The World’s 50 Best Bars – which has partnered with Grand Marnier for the first time this year – during the Ceremony in Madrid yesterday, with Martiny’s climbing 44 places from its 2023 ranking of 68 th.

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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

On Monday 25th November, Sebb’s – an underground bar and restaurant from renowned Scottish restaurant group, Scoop – will open on Glasgow’s Miller Street. For Sebb’s, they have designed a comprehensive list of cocktails batched in the mixology kitchen, including spritzes, sours, and signature ‘sippers’.

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Bar Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In November, Sebb’s – an underground bar and restaurant from renowned Scottish restaurant group, Scoop – will open on Glasgow’s Miller Street. For Sebb’s, they have designed a comprehensive list of cocktails batched in the mixology kitchen, including spritzes, sours, and signature ‘sippers’.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This October marks the fifth year that revered whiskey brand Elijah Craig will host the event, which cocktail fans can enjoy at participating bars and restaurants, or by kicking back at home and flexing their mixology skills for friends and family. Bartenders can enter now through November 1st.

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Nightlife City Guide

MARCH 21, 2025

From lively night markets to sophisticated rooftop bar, the options are as varied as the city itself. Whether you are a night in search of vibrant dance tracks or a cocktail enthusiast eager to discover the best bars in the city, Hong Kong's nightlife has something special for everyone.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Entire books have been devoted to the subject. Mellow corn was the unique and very affordable missing puzzle piece to my back bar. Yarm has seen the liquid work its way onto many bar menus across the country in boilermaker form. Something to cheers and shoot with a beer chaser at the end of a long night on the bar.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 21, 2024

You will find the concoction on almost every cocktail bar menu in the United States, and the drink also has a huge fanbase across the rest of the world. In this book, Thomas states the recipes for a Brandy Sour and a Gin Sour. Jerry Thomas is considered to be the father of American mixology.

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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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The Cocktail Lovers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Assessing their serves were the legendary Hidetsugu Ueno from Bar High Five in Tokyo, James Bowker, The House of Suntory Global Advocacy Manager and we’re very happy and proud to say that we’ll be in the judging hot seats too. Francesco: I’ve always been a huge fan of Japan and Japanese mixology.

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Dry Atlas

JULY 17, 2024

We can think of no better curator of non-alc options than Derek Brown, a mindful drinking expert with a mixology background. Previously, Derek owned Spirited Awards 2017 “Best American Cocktail Bar,” Columbia Room, in Washington, D.C., More recently, he was awarded the Industry Impact Award at the Bar & Restaurant Expo in 2024.

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Advanced Mixology

MAY 21, 2024

For those passionate about cocktails and mixology, custom barware and accessories can be the perfect choice. Whether it’s engraved glassware , customized shakers, or DIY infused spirits, personalized barware and accessories add a distinctive charm to any home bar.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JULY 4, 2024

We then crack open another bottle with an equally surprising story: it’s the world’s first clear lassi gin from the husband and wife team behind the Crazy Gin Co.

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Countless terrific cocktails at some of the world’s best bars have been invented using the Potato Head template. So what happens when a bar with stellar staff and excellent leadership ditches the training wheels and replaces them with a veritable rocket engine? How can we use an entire fruit in a cocktail?

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 20, 2024

When we turned our attention to the vodka, it was much more about mixology and on-premise application than direct-to-consumer. Then, they go out and look for it outside of their favorite bar, club, or restaurant. When I read somebody’s book about how they made it, I’m fascinated. What’s next?

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SevenRooms

DECEMBER 19, 2023

For example, the hotel’s cafe moonlights as a coworking space during the day and transforms into a stylish wine bar at night — this is both an amenity and an experiential destination. After a pre-dinner drink, guests can venture toward Dovetale, the venue’s highly acclaimed restaurant that focuses on local seasonal produce.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

San Francisco boasts a plethora of world’s best bars , including ABV , Pacific Cocktail Haven , and Trick Dog , plus new destinations, such as Stoa , that continue to elevate the city’s cocktail scene. Joseph Ehrmann’s Elixir Saloon has something none of these bars can claim: legacy status.

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