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Meet Your New Bartending BFF: Cocktail Recipe Cards!

A Bar Above

Rob, our Head of Education (and cocktail encyclopedia in human form), carefully selected 50 essential classic cocktails that form the backbone of modern bartending. Psssst: They also make cool gifts for any other aspiring mixologists in your life!) ”, these cards have your name all over them.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

VinePair

But there’s usually one bottle that functions as something of a nemesis, and seeing it on a trusted establishment’s back bar or a good friend’s bar cart is enough to burrow under their skin — and heaven help the well-meaning soul who presents it as a gift. No craft cocktail bar should ever use it.

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We Ask Bartender and Flavor Alchemist Aaron Melendrez About Crafting Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Aaron Melendrezs path to becoming a mixologist was shaped by his early experiences in hospitality and his passion for exploring new flavors. Over time, he found himself working alongside bartenders, and thats when he felt a calling to be behind the bar. He envisions a future where great cocktails are available in casual settings.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

VinePair

But there are many other whiskey cocktails, many with historic roots, that have enjoyed a quiet revival along with the boom of craft cocktail culture. Whether spirit-forward, sweet, sour, or herbaceous, these unsung cocktails come in countless guises. Lauren Killian, bar manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C.

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How to Make Batched Cocktails at Home

Casual Mixologist

Its a trick used in busy bars to cut down on the time it takes to serve classic cocktails or some of their more complex drinks. Bartenders mix the cocktail in volume before service begins and store it in a single bottle. Making a cocktail batch doesnt mean you have to stop making your favorite drinks.

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Brandy and Cognac Trends for 2024

Cheers

Despite the categorys unfavorable market conditions, Cognac, in particular, is a staple on bar menus around the country, says Marina Velez, research director for The Beverage Information Group. Mixologists recognize Cognacs value as a specific flavor component and play with its different expressions and ages.

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Two Of Ireland’s Best Bars Partner For One-Night-Only Takeover

The Whiskey Wash

Pig’s Lane , a popular underground speakeasy bar in Killarney, Ireland, has teamed up with one of the country’s most celebrated bars for a one-night-only takeover event. The team from CASK Cork , an acclaimed bar and cocktail destination, will treat Pig’s Lane guests to a night of craft cocktail experiences.

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