PUNCH

AUGUST 29, 2024

The best rum brands for a Mojito cocktail, according to bartenders, range from Planteray 3 Star to Banks 5 Island Rum to Probitas.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

In 2008, he was bestowed the “reader’s choice” award for best bartender by the Chicago Reader. In 2014, he was hailed as the city’s Best Bartender by the Phoenix New Times , which described him as “an encyclopedia of booze know-how… witty, jovial, and entirely professional—everything you could want from a bartender.”

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PUNCH

JUNE 27, 2025

Though the Trader Vic original ranks among the simpler tiki recipes on paper, its four key ingredients—rum, lime juice, orgeat and orange liqueur—are not an easy combination to get right. Paul McGee is a New York–based rum expert and former owner of Chicago’s Lost Lake. But rum was far from the only consideration.

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VinePair

JULY 3, 2025

To find out which cocktails elevate different popular dishes — and vice versa — we hit up 10 bartenders from across the country to get their top picks. Daniela Pedraza, winner of VinePair’s Best New Bartender Competition 2025 and bartender, Bentonville, Ark. Drew Furlough, bartender, Amazonia , Washington, D.C.

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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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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

But with the rediscovery of classic, rye-based drinks during the early-aughts cocktail renaissance, bartenders fell back in love with the bold, spicy style of whiskey — and with that, rye’s comeback began. Nick Daddona, bartender, Dark Bar at the Boston Harbor Hotel , Boston “A new and exciting addition to our market is Rye & Sons.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When this craving hits out at a bar, it might be tempting to ask the bartender for an “extra strong” drink. Or “I’ll have a strong Rum and Coke.” However, these requests tend to be vague, so bartenders are left not knowing what exactly the consumer wants. But according to industry pros, that might not be the best approach.

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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

JANUARY 2, 2025

At the same time, bartenders never aim to make cocktails that are too anything. Therefore, asking a bartender for a drink thats not too sweet could come across as a roundabout way of asking, Can you please do your job well? Quantifying Sweetness I, like other bartenders, have a lot of pride in the work that I do, Kossoff says.

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PUNCH

JUNE 19, 2025

Enter the Rum Penicillin. Created by Liz Kelley, lead bartender at New Orleans’ Cure, the drink doesn’t stray far from the modern classic, but a few key changes seamlessly bring the blueprint from fireside to poolside. As the name suggests, the drink centers a rum base in lieu of the typical blended Scotch.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

By the time the tiki craze was underway in the ‘30s and ‘40s, it was par for the course to see drinks containing over seven ingredients and multiple expressions of rum layered on top of one another. To find the spec sweet spot, we asked eight bartenders how many cocktail ingredients is just too many. Let’s dive in.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 6, 2025

Los Angeles Bartender Michael Lebron (@aliastheaddikt) creates Patio Daddy-O and Tropical Treehouse using Ole Smoky Moonshine to honor National Moonshine Week (June 1-June 7). “I wanted to capture the feeling of a hot summer day in the countryside. Wrap around porch with the bench swing and a mason jar of sweet tea in hand.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2024

partnered with the Chilled 100 Bartenders to craft innovative cocktails showcasing @TenToOneRum. At its heart, Ten To One Rum, distilled in the Dominican Republic, anchors this cocktail, connecting it directly to the rich Caribbean traditions that inspire me. @Pronghorn.co Shake well with ice, then pour this mixture into the glass.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In Minneapolis, Meteor ’s Sherry Daiquiri cocktail combines PX and amontillado sherries to mimic the rum character found in the traditional drink. Robb Jones, Meteor, Minneapolis For some bartenders, PX sherry’s properties makeit the ideal finishing touch for a new cocktail. PX sherry (such as Lustau) 1 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Danilo Božović Managing Partner of Swizzle Rum Bar and Drinkery Miami and bar industry veteran’s book Barkeep 2: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails makes the perfect gift. Božović has been a bartender at some of the country’s most awarded bars for over two decades. What should bartenders expect to learn from reading your books?

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 26, 2025

Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut, the bartender’s favorite for summer is Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut. This National Coconut Day, June 26th, bartenders bring the tropical vibes behind the bar using a timeless favorite— Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut. Rum Coconut Daiquiri Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Rum 1 ½ oz. Light Rum 2 oz.

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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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VinePair

APRIL 7, 2025

A simple, two-ingredient drink has captivated bartenders stateside. for decades, more bartenders are looking to capture the artisan nature of the traditional Japanese preparation from the frosted glass to the hand-carved ice in new versions of the drink. And while highballs as a broad category have been popular in the U.S.

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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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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. Liqueur , Red Wine , Rum , Sherry , Tequila , Vermouth Fortunato’s Fate by Monica Stephen - Denver, CO / @chaosqueensupreme Ingredients 1 oz.

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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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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

King Coffee Aged rum anchors this after-dinner drink. Matriarch Martini For her Speed Rack–winning Espresso Martini recipe, bartender Haley Traub found inspiration from her mom’s Black Forest trifle dessert. Negroni Svegliato Brewing coffee with sweet vermouth gives this Negroni riff an extra layer of bittersweetness.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

bartenders Carlos Giron and Brian Klemm comes the Hollywood Colada, a wonderful wintry take on the classic Piña Colada. A fan of spices such as cinnamon, clove, star anise and nutmeg, Giron also likes vanilla, which he believes pairs well with rum and coconut. “I Below are chilled concoctions to enjoy this season.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 16, 2025

Innovation through flavours, premiumisation and with the rise of cocktail culture, rum is being rediscovered for its versatility and we are now seeing many bartenders experimenting to make great cocktails. Rum has always been deeply intertwined with the Kalani family’s legacy.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 7, 2025

Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum ½ oz. Compass Box Glasgow Blend ½ oz. Cynar ½ oz. Manuel Aragon El Neto Amontillado Sherry ½ oz. Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth ¼ oz. Compass Box Orchard House Scotch ½ oz. Giffard Abricot du Roussillon ¼ oz. Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth ½ oz. Lemon Juice ¼ oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Although this fundraising initiative for Habitat goes through March, at the restaurant’s Tuesday kickoff event, funds raised will directly benefit a Mirate bartender whose house burned down in the Eaton fire. Photo courtesy of Mirate You offer an expansive selection of Mexican spirits, not just agave, but also rum and vodka.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

of aged rum and oz. The Jet Pilot doesnt require years of bartending practice to craft. The intricacy lies in the list of ingredients, so plug in your blender and pour out careful measurements of the following, starting with an all-star lineup of rum; 1 oz. dark Jamaican rum, oz. of 151 proof Demerara rum and oz.

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BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Bitter Truth 10 Bottle Give-Away Entry Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023 There are a few different dates kicking around for Bartender Appreciation Day, but because it falls right at the start of the month and is officially ‘nearly Christmas’, here at BarLifeUK we favour December 2nd. What can you tell us about it?

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 9, 2025

While old-school tropical classics like the Jet Pilot and the Painkiller are on point, adventure seekers can opt for one of their “House Potions” like Wolf in the Fold (rum, Calvados, oloroso sherry, walnut, pear) or Six Demon Bag (génépy, Batavia arrack, mezcal, dragonfruit liqueur, pineapple, lime).

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Negroni Sbagliato While the Sbagliato is said to be the result of a busy bartender mistakenly using sparkling wine instead of gin in a Negroni , it turned out to be a pretty happy accident. The Lyndy Hop The Vesper gets dressed up for the holidays in The Violet Hour’s twist on the classic.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

What started as a YouTube series from actor-turned-bartender Leandro DiMonriva on the history and craft behind classic cocktails has transformed into an ever-expanding encyclopedia of bartending expertise. Also check out his picks for five classic cocktails every home bartender should know.) It’s a wonderful thing.

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Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Following the Reàl ‘Discover a World of Flavour’ event at Sydney Bar Week, Jenna Hemsworth and Jacob Cohen sat down with Ian Burell, World Rum Ambassador, to chat all things flavour, Reàl, and the future of the rum category. ” JC: So, it’s a personal partnership between your love of rum and their love of flavour?

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2025

El Dorado Rum is inviting bartenders to create a cocktail that captures their legacy, their journey, and their interpretation of heritage. Your cocktail must consist of a minimum measure of 50ml of El Dorado Rum and be the main ingredient for your drink. Describe each ingredient in detail, including garnish, ice and glassware.

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Pulled from the pages of the restaurant chain’s exhaustive training manual, the Midori and coconut rum cocktail has become an unlikely muse for bartenders as far afield as the U.K.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

Over the course of two days, attendees explored emerging spirits categories through sessions like An Exploration into Alpine Spirits , Reclaiming the Spotlight: The Future of Gin , and Building Better Rum Communities. The event received high praise from exhibitors for its seamless organization and strong industry impact.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 2, 2024

Rum Sorel & Soda Ingredients 1 part Sorel 2 parts Club Soda Preparation Combine Sorel & club soda in glass of choice with ice, garnish with citrus. Additional Notes * Recommended: Fever-Tree Ginger Beer Rum , Tequila Charro-Cereza by Bartender Saeed “Hawk” House Ingredients.5 Garnish with lime. Sorel 1 oz. Sorel 3/4 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Photos by Paul Chang Whether you are a seasoned bartender or a curious enthusiast, join us as we raise our spirits to the creative union of ingredients and technique and delve into what makes a great drink unforgettable. In 2000, I started in the industry as a bartender at Kirin’s Hartland Bar in Tokyo.

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