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How It Started: Speed Rack

Imbibe Magazine

It’s hard to remember what the drinks world was like before Speed Rack co-founders Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero. See a couple of recipes from the book below.) For more than a decade, the global competition has championed women behind the bar while also raising money for breast cancer organizations.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What Are the Most Underrated Fall Bourbon Cocktails? (2024)

VinePair

Samatha Damianai, bartender , Bar Kamon, San Diego Credit: Candice Bell – stock.adobe.com “An underrated fall bourbon cocktail for me is a Maple Bourbon Smash. As a bonus, its simple build and ingredients makes it accessible at nearly any bar or as an at-home staple.” —Afzal Kaba, bartender, Musaafer , Houston “ Lion’s Tail.

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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 Nominees for the 2025 Spirited Awards®

Tales of the Cocktail

The Spirited Awards honor excellence across the global bar industry, recognizing achievements in both domestic and international categories. The program includes awards for writing and media, as well as top honors that celebrate the best in the worldsuch as Worlds Best Cocktail Bar and Worlds Best Cocktail Menu.

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The New Orleans Spirits Competition 2024 “Spirits of the Year” Winners Announced at Tales of the Cocktail

Tales of the Cocktail

Imbibe celebrates drinks as a distinct culinary category, exploring the people, places, cultures and flavors that make the world of drinks so fascinating.

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Speed Rack’s Toast-Worthy Mother’s Day Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Speed Rack the all-femme bartending competition that champions women behind the bar while raising funds to fight breast canceroffers more than just expertly shaken cocktails. Whiskey Matriarch Martini by Haley Traub, 2018 Speed Rack USA National Winner Ingredients 1 oz. Bourbon, preferably Knob Creek oz.

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How Drink Pros Make Their Margaritas

Imbibe Magazine

This is the premise of my book Margarita Time , a collection of Margarita recipes from bartenders around the world. Lynnette Marrero, Speed Rack co-founder and co-author of A Quick Drink: Winning Cocktails for Every Mood , New York City For her Margarita, Marrero tailors the specs according to the type of tequila she wants to use.

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GSN Announcement: America’s Top Bartenders and Hospitality Buyers to Judge 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards

Good Spirits News

beverage industry, these experts will assess spirits across categories based on quality, value, and packaging, with a focus on what works best in the bar and hospitality environment. Miranda is known for her ability to elevate the bar scene and bring creativity to the cocktail world.