The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These days, the FUNKIN COCKTAIL range includes a fine line in purées, syrups, liqueurs and mixers, all aimed with professional bartenders in mind. Launched last year the FUNKIN Heritage Competition invites bartenders around the country to conjure up a cocktail that honours the past while utilising modern ingredients and techniques.

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Bartender.com

DECEMBER 30, 2024

With this second Michelin Star, Hartley and Spangler cement their legacy as pioneers in the industry, proving that passion, creativity, and resilience can redefine the boundaries of what bartenders and restaurateurs can achieve.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 11, 2025

And while the emphasis at Flauer Alassio 2025 might appear to be on chefs, dishes and restaurants, this was the first year the event also welcomed in spirits, bars and bartenders to explore the increasingly important role edible flowers are playing in cocktails. As for those cocktails 2. When invited to make a cocktail featuring Be!Gin

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National Bartending School

JUNE 18, 2025

At National Bartending School, we know that bartending is about more than just crafting cocktails – it’s about creating an experience. Why Pairing Matters Pairing wine […] The post The Art of Wine and Beer Pairing: A Match Made in Heaven appeared first on National Bartenders. Hey there, future mixology masters!

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The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

UK bartenders, have you heard? Pernod Ricard’s SIP programme has bartenders’ backs But before getting on to the programme itself, the big question is, what exactly is SIP? I found out about SIP Sessions because a million bartenders sent me the information! If the name sounds familiar, you’d be right.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JUNE 11, 2025

Every bartender wants to open their own bar at some point. I worked in a few other bars but I knew I really wanted to open my own cocktail place. Raising a glass to 15 years of Baba Au Rum, founder Thanos Prunarus And this was Baba au Rum – what was the driving thought and the motivation for this? But I wanted to create something unique.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JULY 6, 2025

‘Taste iconic cocktails …’ “We’ll be serving what is regarded as Australia’s national drink Lemon Lime and Bitters on arrival, then we’ll have a special guest appearance from an award-winning Aussie bartender who will be highlighting Australian Bitters in an Old Fashioned cocktail.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JUNE 24, 2025

Initially opened to UK bartenders, with the aim of going global the brief was for bartenders to propose a meaningful change in their bar or local hospitality community that will go on to have a lasting, positive impact – however big or small. Ben did the job in spades. I realised I could have done much more beyond the drink.

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Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

Why Crystal Clear Ice Matters: Elevating Your Home Cocktails For the discerning home bartender, the pursuit of the perfect cocktail is a multifaceted endeavor, a delicate dance between premium spirits, precisely measured mixers, and the subtle artistry of presentation.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 7, 2025

From the very beginning, weve been rooted in the on-trade – our founder comes from an industry background and created our pures as a solution specifically for bartenders, making it easier for them to craft consistent, high-quality cocktails every time. How do you manage to stay relevant and keep engaging bartenders?

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 27, 2025

Over the past few years we’ve tasted an incredible array of mixed drinks some from bartenders and industry insiders who really know their flavours, others from specialist and big name brands who want to get in on some of that canned-shaped action. There was a time when canned cocktails weren’t taken very seriously.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 7, 2025

The all-female bartending talent features Agapi Petropoulou (A for Athens); Georgia Georgakopoulou (Etiquette Clumsies, Athens); Aurelie Panhelleux (CopperBay, Paris), Manal Ouardane (Salmon Guru, Madrid) and Avra’s Manon Kapfer. 8-11pm: Guest bartending shift with all of the above at Sonora making drinks with PATRN tequila.

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Whether youre a bartender, bar owner, brand ambassador, brand owner, drinks journalist or author, forget being modest and get those nominations in! Categories include Emerging Bartender of the Year, Bar Manager of the Year, Front of House Star of the Year, Bar Employer of the Year and Sustainable Practices Award.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2025

Though not created by him, the blend first gained popularity courtesy of Blake Riber’s Bourbonr blog, circa 2013. So specific, in fact, that late that year, bourbon aficionado and a self-proclaimed tater Wade Woodard launched his Tater-Talk blog. By 2023 there was the $10,000 Eagle Rare 25, tater ad absurdum.

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The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When and why did bartending come into your life? Rather fortuitously, at the time I got hired, they also needed a bartender – so I was handed a book of recipes and got on with learning them. My first ever bar initiative presented to the team at Bartender Atlas was a rum and hibiscus drink, and hibiscus is a type of sorrel.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JUNE 22, 2025

As a mentorship and development platform that prides itself on showcasing the art of Japanese bar culture to professional bartenders, we think that number captures the spirit of DOJO to a T, inspiring both participants and those of us lucky enough to follow its journey. They’re the first people who talk to our guests about our products.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JUNE 30, 2025

He was in the Middle East in the 1980s where he worked as a bartender, before eventually becoming food and beverage manager. Both my brother and I have worked in the industry but it started with our dad,” he continues. “He Then eight or nine years later he moved to Australia.” Which is where the Innovation Beverage Group story began.

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National Bartending School

JUNE 6, 2025

At National Bartending School, we know that the right drink can turn an ordinary moment into a […] The post Raise a Glass to Dad: Celebrate Father’s Day with the Perfect Pour appeared first on National Bartenders. And what better way to say “thank you” than with a thoughtfully crafted cocktail?

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Bartender, bar owner, speaker, author, educator and drinks visionary Ryan Chetiyawardana aka Mr Lyan announced this week that hes adding travel presenter to his already impressive CV. AND ALSO DATES FOR THE DIARY until 27th February: Indias very first India Bartender Week is currently underway.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JUNE 12, 2025

If you know anything about us, you’ll know we love us a Martini. So with National Martini Day coming up on Thursday 19th June, followed by World Martini Day on Saturday 21st June, it would be rude of us not to give a little nod to our signature drink.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JULY 24, 2025

And just like that, we’re over half way through season nine and rather coincidentally, that brings us half way through (or thereabouts) of summer.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JUNE 20, 2025

Subscribe now It’s the Strange Brew, a tiki-ish, gin-based beer cocktail from bartender Thomas Waugh. Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, theories, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes. But there is one that hasn’t quite made the leap. So many recipes!

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The Cocktail Lovers

JULY 11, 2025

Talking to… Welcome to our very special guest Henrietta Lovell, aka the Rare Tea Lady, founder of the Rare Tea Company Opening up… ‘Drink Lightly: A Lighter Take on Serious Cocktails, with 100+ Recipes for Low- and No-Alcohol Drinks’ by Natasha David Tasting… Sacred Triple Sec And… Witchmark Black Lime Single Origin English (..)

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The Cocktail Lovers

JUNE 30, 2025

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: SEVENTY ONE gin celebrates the blooming of the Queen of the Night – with a night like no other first appeared on The Cocktail Lovers.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Photo via www.unsplash.com Wondering what to give your favorite bartenders and mixologists this year? Trying to find the perfect gift for bartenders can definitely cause some stress! But don’t fret: If you are buying for a cocktail enthusiast or a professional bartender, we got you covered this holiday season.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

Around 15 years ago, Kayoko Akabori and Yoko Kumano were both working office jobs (Akabori in New York City, Kumano in Tokyo) and focusing their free-time energies at building a community food blog dubbed Umami Mart. Kayoko Akabori: In 2007, I started Umami Mart as a blog on Blogspot. I got coworkers to start writing on the blog.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By The Bartender, PubClub.com Roving Party Animal The dude’s name is Hayney, he’s got a convertible, a locals knowledge of the Florida Keys and more Jimmy Buffett music than probably The Man himself. Next stop on the Party Bus: PubClubbing The post Key West Nightlife Blog Bartenders Party Guide appeared first on PubClub.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

’ This is Las Vegas, and The Bartender is on a roll. To be sure, The Bartender is far better suited to be at a bar than a gaming table. The post Las Vegas Nightlife Blog From The Bartender, PubClub.com’s Roving Party Animal appeared first on PubClub. It’s 4 a.m., It’s all going to be there whenever I return.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I spoke with our resident bartender & Head of Education, Rob Harrah , and he gave me a few mocktail ideas he’s been playing around with for our upcoming Mocktails course. If you make it 30 days and break on Halloween, we won’t judge– But we’ll be extra proud of you if you don’t.)

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Here’s links to our blog posts about London, with more to come! Follow the adventures our roving party animal The Bartender for a fun look at London. The post London Links To City & Entertainment Guide Blog Posts appeared first on PubClub. So what damage can a few PubClubbers make? Need a job?

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TheRealBarman

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you've always thought about becoming a bartender or you've wanted to become a bartender but you're just not serious enough about it yet. The post 9 Kick-Ass Reasons To Become a Bartender first appeared on TheRealBarman. The post 9 Kick-Ass Reasons To Become a Bartender appeared first on TheRealBarman.

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PubClub

MARCH 1, 2024

I f ever there were a place created for The Bartender, or if The Bartender were ever created for a place, it would have to be the Greek Islands. Greece has all The Bartender could ever desire in a destination – a beach, a laid-back and casual atmosphere and kick-ass nightlife. And so, I might add, is The Bartender.

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National Bartending School

AUGUST 16, 2023

Bartending in Los Angeles is an exciting and rewarding career path. With the vibrant nightlife and diverse culinary scene, Los Angeles offers numerous opportunities for aspiring bartenders. Becoming a […] The post How to Start Bartending in Los Angeles appeared first on National Bartenders.

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National Bartending School

JUNE 11, 2023

In today’s world where everyone wants to be famous, the standards for becoming a celebrity are actually higher and it is hard to make ends meet solely from jumping from one audition to another – especially when you are starting a new […] The post 15 Celebrities Who Started as Bartenders appeared first on National Bartenders.

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TheRealBarman

MARCH 11, 2023

If you're looking to learn how to become a bartender, you're in the right spot. The post How to Become a Bartender [Everything You Need to Know] first appeared on TheRealBarman. The post How to Become a Bartender [Everything You Need to Know] appeared first on TheRealBarman. No matter what information you've discovered so far.

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The Cocktail Lovers

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With that in mind, the aim of each of the carefully devised Monozukuri masterclasses is curated to inform and inspire those taking part in the various principles behind the meticulous art of Japanese bartending. Only those of us judging didn’t get to see or hear the bartenders tell the story, or making their drinks.

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National Bartending School

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Professional bartenders can play a pivotal role in transforming these events. Efficient Service Professional […] The post 5 Ways Professional Bartenders Can Transform Your Corporate Event appeared first on National Bartenders. Here are five ways they can do just that.

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