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New Orleans Bartender Geoffrey Wilson Helps Others Find Power and Purpose

Imbibe Magazine

You don’t need a university degree or much specialized training to begin as a barback. Wilson has also seen a welcome shift at Tales of the Cocktail, the preeminent craft cocktail conference, now in its 22nd year and held annually in New Orleans. And bars may be one of the purest meritocracies.

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Say Hello to New York Bartender Week

Imbibe Magazine

The Portrait Bar in New York City is featuring an Empire State take on its Mapo District cocktail with soju, sesame oil-washed scotch, cucumber, lemon, and pineapple-vanilla cordial. The event also invites sports bars, dive bars, hotel bars, and restaurant bars—not just craft cocktail bars—outside of New York City to participate.

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Q&A: Leandro DiMonriva aka The Educated Barfly

Imbibe Magazine

I was lucky enough to find a barback job at a place called King King on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. But it was a nightclub mostly, so we weren’t making craft cocktails really. We were churning out vodka Red Bulls to folks lined up 10 deep at the bar. It seemed like anybody could be a commercial actor.

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Crafting Cocktails in Idaho: The Essential Bartending FAQ Breakdown

PubClub

Idahos craft cocktail scene is thriving, fueled by local ingredients like huckleberries and potato vodka, and a booming hospitality industry. Bartenders craft cocktails like the Idaho Mule or Sage Old Fashioned using local spirits and produce, reflecting the states rugged charm. Ready to Craft Cocktails?