Chilled Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

Celebrate this year’s appreciation of all things gin with our Chilled 100 Bartenders who create incredibly delicious cocktails that honor Plymouth Gin. Rim a portion of the glass with an Apricot and Peach infused sugar/salt blend: 8:1 ratio—combine granulated sugar with fine pink Himalayan salt. World Gin Day is June 14th.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

Infusions add a huge level of depth and complexity to cocktails, and at Mileta , Bar Manager John Shelton highlights this technique with The Wasp. Made with fig leaf-infused gin, Genepy, sweet rouge vermouth, and bitters, the drink balances herbal, vanilla, and coconut notes for an aromatic experience. Fig Leaf Gin oz.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

These are the workhorses, the reliable voices in the bartender’s orchestra, always ready to harmonize with bitters, liqueurs, and fresh ingredients. This is just a snapshot of the spirits that keep bartenders around the world stocked and inspired. So, what bottles reign supreme on top shelves across the country?

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

To quench your curiosity, we’ve gathered insights from top-notch bartenders in the city to predict the springs palate-pleasing trends. Expect an influx of tropical and tiki-inspired concoctions, alongside innovative additions like Ube-infused drinks, according to Renato Tonelli, Beverage Training Director at Dante West Village.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmonds Honor Bourbon. In partnership with Pronghorn , Chilled 100 Bartenders develop original cocktails that not only showcase their individual style but also highlight the unique qualities of Edmonds Honor bourbon. Music has always been more than just sound to me.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

Celebrate this year’s appreciation of all things gin with our Chilled 100 Bartenders who create incredibly delicious cocktails that honor Plymouth Gin. “Drinking cocktails is supposed to be fun! Cotton Candy Grape infused Verjus* ½ oz. Infuse: Let sit for 2–5 minutes (the longer it rests under pressure, the stronger the infusion).

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

In cocktail bars, bartenders are creating their own spin on classic cocktails. To fight the monotony and repetition of making drinks the same way year after year, bartenders are designing drinks using seasonal ingredients and flavors and adding their own personal twists to them. A cool, new trend is to infuse the Campari with coffee.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

Hey bartenders, enter Cardenxe’s annual bartender contest now and get creative with Sotol! RECAP ] & [ FULL VIDEO ] This May 29th, you are invited to express the poetry of this mystical Mexican spirit with Cardenxe’s Annual Bartender Contest. In the bar industry’s case, that means an exhilarating bartender’s contest.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 23, 2025

Our Chilled 100 Bartenders embrace the art of crafting cocktails by drawing inspiration from local surroundings, infusing regional flavors, and honoring hometown traditions. With Templeton Whiskey as their base, our Chilled 100 Bartenders create cocktails that tell a story that reflects the essence of a home turf.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Every professional bartender has a few bottles they don’t like. With that in mind, we asked 10 bartenders to name the bottles they wish would go away for good. For home bartenders], using the same mix in a Margarita , Whiskey Sour , and Tom Collins will result in subpar drinks that taste overwhelmingly similar.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Unsurprisingly, different bartenders tend to prefer different styles of whiskey in their Hot Toddies. Sweet or spicy, mellow or hot, here are 11 bartender-recommended whiskeys for your next Hot Toddy. ” Valerie Diehl, bartender, Wildweed , Cincinnati “I personally love a good Irish whiskey like Slane for a Hot Toddy.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In Honor of Black History Month, The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmonds Honor Bourbon. In partnership with Pronghorn , Chilled 100 Bartenders develop original cocktails that not only showcase their individual style but also highlight the unique qualities of Edmonds Honor bourbon.

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Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Hanky Panky Lounge 3/32 Mitchell St, Darwin City @hankypanky.lounge Joey Folkersma, from Darwin took out the title of Australian Bartender of the Year for 2024 during Sydney Bar Week. The competition presented by Australian Bartender magazine and sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder Whisky. Why do you like comps?

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

And with the modern cocktail renaissance of the late ‘90s and early aughts, everything came full-circle as bartenders breathed new life into forgotten, bare-bones classics by riffing and reimagining them with different spirits and modifiers. To find the spec sweet spot, we asked eight bartenders how many cocktail ingredients is just too many.

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VinePair

JUNE 6, 2025

To learn about some of the most controversial cocktail opinions held by the pros, we asked bartenders from across the country for their hottest cocktail takes. Of course, if a bartender calls out something you personally enjoy, that does not make it bad — the best thing about hot takes is that they’re often meant to be disagreed with.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Welcome to the world of exceptional gin craftsmanship, where the discerning palates of bartenders have spoken. We bring you the best gin picks, each earning the coveted Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval or Emblems of Excellence in our Annual Chilled 100 Spirits Awards. We’ve extended EARLY BIRD RATES until January 31st!!

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

At-home bartenders are increasingly showing interest in taking their knowledge and skills beyond classic cocktails. Shaker & Spoon’s array of cocktail boxes, which can either be purchased as a gift or as part of a subscription, spotlight specific spirits, holidays, and guest bartenders.

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VinePair

APRIL 15, 2025

Left Side: Field Notes at Crane Club, Credit: Ashley Sears / Right Side: Strawberry Social at Lady Jane, Credit Connor Stehr Finding a Function Though shock value can be part of the experience, bartenders are using this style of garnishing to introduce thoughtful touches that add to the cocktails overall flavor profile or concept.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Robb Jones, Meteor, Minneapolis For some bartenders, PX sherry’s properties makeit the ideal finishing touch for a new cocktail. Earl Grey–infused rum (Simon suggests a white rum such as Bounty or Flor de Caña) 3/4 oz. Earl Grey–Infused Rum Combine a 750 ml bottle of rum with 12 grams of Earl Grey tea in a large container.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This fall, El Mayor Tequila invited nine Chilled 100 bartenders, a distinguished group of mixologists from across the United States, to craft an exclusive collection of fall-inspired cocktails. Dark chocolate infused El Mayor Reposado* 1 ½ oz. Garnish with tempered and shaped dark chocolate from the infusion shaped like twill.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

And while these classics are still as popular as ever, modern coffee cocktails have evolved to incorporate everything from drip coffee to infusions, syrups, and cold-brew concentrate. Tipsy Jitters Infusing the cream with Angostura bitters amps up the warm fall flavors of this coffee cocktail by Nashville’s Martha My Dear.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 4, 2024

Our Chilled 100 Bartenders are always in for elevating their cocktail game. The post Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Those old-fashioned iterations inspire cooks and bartenders to reinterpret the recipe with globetrotting ingredients and untraditional formats. Tiramisu’s journey from fringe to mainstream helps explain why many cooks and bartenders are able to make the dish their own, regardless of their connections to Italian or Italian American culture.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Nobody knows these differences better than bartenders committed to whipping up the best drinks possible for guests, even if that drink is a humble Vodka Soda. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks? We love it.

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PUNCH

JUNE 24, 2025

“If only I’d thought of it first,” said every bartender, at least once. The Escape is made with a house blend of white rums infused with pineapple skins and coconut, all vigorously shaken with Coco Lopez, pineapple and lime juices, then lengthened with Champagne. The solution? Mini Escapes.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

This fall, El Mayor Tequila invited nine Chilled 100 bartenders, a distinguished group of mixologists from across the United States, to craft an exclusive collection of fall-inspired cocktails. jalapeño-infused Blanco 1 oz. As the crisp air of autumn begins to settle in, the allure of seasonal flavors becomes irresistible.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This fall, El Mayor Tequila invited nine Chilled 100 bartenders, a distinguished group of mixologists from across the United States, to craft an exclusive collection of fall-inspired cocktails. This cocktail has allowed me to show off one of the homemade syrup techniques that have I learned to improve my bartending skills.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Come summer, making a blackberry-infused Margarita or an Old Fashioned riff with peaches might seem like a no-brainer. Come fall and winter, though, when much of America’s greenery is frosted over, it can take a little more creativity — especially for the at-home bartender. Double-strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Plenty of bartenders and bar professionals have at least one whiskey they feel is overrated. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn While this might be a hot take, bourbon is often overhyped. Bartenders already know and love this stuff, but the general public could use a little worldly experimentation.

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PUNCH

JULY 7, 2025

We regularly return to the classics (and the modern classics ), pick up new favorites from around the world and throw in the occasional bartending project here and there. As our extensive archive might suggest, we try a lot of cocktails.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

Across the country, bartenders are stocking lowboy coolers with farmstands’ worth of herbs and vegetables to create seasonal, savory drinks. At Opto , a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Manhattan, dill-infused vodka is the base of the evocatively named Fantasy is a Necessary Ingredient cocktail. “I dill-infused vodka 1/4 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

En route, guides from the Arca Tierra project , which connects farmers with bartenders, chefs, and consumers, explained that the many man-made islands in the canal belong to a massive agricultural project built to feed the Aztec empire centuries ago. Natália Faustino Creativity is always a big part of cocktail bartending.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 31, 2024

The Chilled 100 Bartenders celebrate creativity, heritage, and the art of mixology by crafting original cocktails made with Plymouth Gin. Charrise Gordon – Chicago, IL / @Toastin2life I envisioned toasting in the Hamptons. A classy summer feel. Top with Prosecco. Garnish with Basil and mandarin peel curl.

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VinePair

JUNE 13, 2025

Until very recently, it was rare to see bartenders devoting significant attention to non-alcoholic drinks. And while the widespread interest in non-alcoholic drinks is unquestionably a recent development, not everything in a bartender’s toolkit is. the industry can look to the past in order to build the future.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

The Chilled 100 Bartenders celebrate creativity, heritage, and the art of mixology by crafting original cocktails made with Plymouth Gin. Orange-infused Lillet Blanc* 1 oz. Additional Notes @elvissips *Orange infused Lillet Blanc Ingredients 15 grams Orange Peel 8 oz Lillet Blanc Preparation Combine in a sealed container.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

The Chilled 100 Bartenders celebrate creativity, heritage, and the art of mixology by crafting original cocktails made with Plymouth Gin. The addition of lotus root and orange bitters imparts an exquisite herbal essence, while the infusion of Pandan and jasmine cordial adds a burst of citrusy brightness. A true misfit.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 7, 2025

21Seeds Valencia Orange Infused Tequila ½ oz. Garnish with orange rind. .” — Eric Hausser Amaro , Aperitivo , Liqueur , Rum , Scotch , Sherry , Vermouth , Whiskey Smoke & a Pancake by Eric Hausser - Head Bartender, Beatnik on the River, Chicago Ingredients ½ oz. Pour over a fresh sphere or cube of ice. Sweet Vermouth ½ oz.

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