VinePair

JULY 8, 2025

To help out, we asked 11 bartenders to share their thoughts on the best $50-or-less bourbon currently on the market. The Best Bourbon Under $50, According to Bartenders: Tamworth Dunce Whiskey FEW Bottled in Bond Bourbon Woodford Reserve Michter’s Straight Bourbon Great Jones Distilling Co. It is a staple at OsKar and in my home bar.”

Bartender

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.

Bartender

Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Cocktail Perfect Pear Beer Wynwood La Rubia Draft Wine The Prisoner Cabernet Give 3-4 tips on running a successful beverage program. What advice would you give to bartenders out there looking to improve their craft? What are the fan favorite beverages? Always put the guests wants, needs and suggestions first.

Bar

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.

Bartender

VinePair

JULY 29, 2025

We asked 17 bartenders to find out. It can be enjoyed in the traditional manner (neat, with one part mineral water to six parts Scotch), but I also like it as a Mule, with two parts ginger beer to one part Scotch and a lime wedge garnish.” —Rob The article We Asked 17 Bartenders: What’s the Best Scotch Under $50?

Bartender

PUNCH

JULY 14, 2025

Traditionally served in a dimpled beer mug over ice with a straw, it is refreshing, lightly effervescent and subtly sweet. Some say that it was created when a man named Chapman, who was a regular at Lagos’ Ikoyi Club, asked for a bartender’s choice, which was this drink. The Chapman has many origin stories.

Mocktails

Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Cocktail Perfect Pear Beer Wynwood La Rubia Draft Wine The Prisoner Cabernet Give 3-4 tips on running a successful beverage program. What advice would you give to bartenders out there looking to improve their craft? What are the fan favorite beverages? Always put the guests wants, needs and suggestions first.

Bar

PUNCH

JULY 3, 2025

The drink, a simple highball of vodka, ginger beer and lime, is often too one-note for me. For their take on the drink, bar manager and Best New Bartender alum Jordan Valls and his team start with vodka and lime, but use ginger syrup instead of ginger beer, and add bubbles via carbonated roasted-coconut juice.

Highball

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. Top with ginger beer and garnish with expressed orange peel. Passion Fruit Syrup 1 oz.

Bartender

PUNCH

JUNE 25, 2025

But bartenders say its creamy texture and bitter-chocolate flavor add just the right counterpoint to a wide range of cocktails, and it’s showing up in surprising ways. For Taylor Yale, a bartender at Hartley’s in Brooklyn, New York, the inspiration for the Guinn & Tonic was an espresso tonic spotted in a coffee shop.

Stout

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

moorsbeer A post shared by @moorsbeer They’ve been added to our Chicagoland Craft Beer Map. Go buy a few beers at any of these places if you can: Reminder: Only Premium Subscribers are being sent Wednesday label updates via email. Casa Humilde is offering beer pitcher and hot wing specials ($20 craft pitchers?

Beer

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.

Party Host

Advanced Mixology

JUNE 11, 2025

The world of bartending has evolved from merely pouring drinks to creating intricate, balanced cocktails that delight the senses. For aspiring bartenders, formal mixology training and recognized certifications can make a significant difference in skill level, credibility, and career prospects.

Mixology

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.

Highball

Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

I shouted as the descent accelerated, the ocean’s foamy white peaks reminding me of my looming refreshment at the ride’s end: a few IPAs at Draft, Belmont Park’s boardwalk restaurant serving standout beers from San Diego breweries such as North Park and Pure Project. Belmont Park oceanside amusement park in San Diego. That’s me!) “The

Beer

VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2025

And to be one of your bartender’s preferred guests, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. In a recent Reddit post, user spacecello42 posed a question to the professionals in the r/bartenders subreddit : What are qualities of your favorite regulars? Curious to see if you have the qualities of bartenders’ favorite guests?

Bartender

Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2025

We caught up with Heidi Finley, Lead Bartender, to explore how flavors like cheese-infused tequila, sarsaparilla bourbon, and pandan coconut come together in cocktails that are as meaningful as they are memorable. Much like a root beer memory layered with complexity. I look at food pairings, traditional spirits and rituals.

Infusions

VinePair

JANUARY 6, 2025

Although most of the work that goes into a good pint of beer happens at the brewery, the final touch comes down to how a bartender dispenses it out of the draft line. And the level of foam, or head, on a beer can be a big factor in how beer enthusiasts perceive their pints. Thats where the side-pull beer faucet comes in.

Pilsner

VinePair

JUNE 16, 2025

Whether it’s a bartender’s post-shift, wind-down drink, or a dive-bar-dwellers go-to to kick-start an evening, there’s a humble, “no BS” vibe to a beer and a shot that’s earned the pairing a level of respect from drinkers of all classes and creeds. Beer-and-Shot Combos Boilermaker U.S.

Beer

Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 9, 2025

It’s a great place to grab a beer with friends and check out some live blues,” says Coy. “If It’s no surprise that Indy’s fellow bartenders are fans of the space. Local beer and cider from Indy makers like Centerpoint and Ash & Elm are also available when you pop in for one of the regular live performances or listening parties.

Live Music

Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Tito Ray honours Filipino bartending legend Ray Buhen, with Estancia Raicilla, durian, and calamansi. Inuman also offers local wines and beers from Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, plus non-alcoholic options with Filipino twists, all within a welcoming rooftop setting that offers stunning views of Melbourne’s skyline.

Bar

VinePair

DECEMBER 23, 2024

People almost do a second take on the term when they hear it for the first time, explains Luke Boase, founder of Lucky Saint non-alcoholic beer and The Lucky Saint Pub in London. For bartenders, creativity brings joy. For bartenders, creativity brings joy. Its also a rather terrific conversation starter.

Alcohol

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. One way to elevate your game is by mastering the art of wine and beer pairing. Let’s dive into the world of pairing perfection!

Bartending School

VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2025

Now I think I have a few cases of each, because it’s one of our definite back bar bartender’s choice tequilas.” The cocktail combines tequila with lime juice, crème de cassis, and ginger beer. “It’s “I ended up picking up one bottle each [Blanco and Reposado] right away, just to play around with it at the bar.

Tequila

VinePair

MAY 25, 2025

Theyre refreshing, spicy, salty, easy to make, and about as crowd-pleasing as beer cocktails get. Were not saying that an octopus tentacle is gonna make or break a Michelada, but stopping at the aforementioned mix of beer, lime, salt, and hot sauce risks missing a trick or two.

Lead Bartender

Bartender.com

JULY 21, 2025

Some awards are for the best bartender. Fastest Barback Every bartender has a story about sending a barback for ice, limes, or—let’s be honest—emergency cigarettes. But we do not promote you to bartender. This award honors the bartender whose consumption levels would concern even Mr. Fernet himself. It was six minutes.

Barback

Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Once a quiet, empty block, it’s now been transformed into something that stands out—a cheeky, retro-styled bar with gold-foiled pin-up girls and hand-painted signs boasting “Cold Drinks, Warm Service, and Hot Bartenders.” The heart and soul of Bar Love are two of Perth’s most loved bartenders, Pippa Canavan and Murray Walsh.

Bar

Bar Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2025

Its small-batch range includes Paisley Cola, Strawberry Lemonade, Rhubarb Cream Soda, Raspberry Lemonade, and Ginger Beer, available via wholesale, D2C, and platforms such as Faire and Cress Co. Paisley Drinks Co., founded in 2019 in Scotland, makes premium sodas with natural ingredients and less sugar than leading brands.

Aperitif

PUNCH

JULY 30, 2025

In cocktails, bartenders have thrown it into a Paper Plane , a tropical bourbon drink and this stellar Martini. Outside of the Tiny Sparrow Martini, Bernardo also recommends it in a Calamansi Spritz, which lets the liqueur shine alongside Suze and ginger beer. This summer, I’ve been chasing calamansi.

Liqueur

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

Gin

Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 1, 2024

They won the Rookie of the Year (proudly sponsored by The Blend) award at the Bartender Magazine Bar Awards and took out the top spot in The Perfect Blend Cocktail Comp. Before I started bartending, I very briefly worked at a chain coffee shop. . Any shift at Bar Love now that the tap beers are finally working! What a journey!

Bar

Advanced Mixology

JUNE 17, 2025

More people are getting into home bartending these days. Home bartending has grown a lot in the past few years, especially with the rise of social media tutorials and at-home date nights. Bottle Opener & Corkscrew Combo Whether you're making a beer cocktail or popping open prosecco for a spritz, this combo tool saves time.

Mixologist

Australian Bartender

JUNE 15, 2025

Young Henrys have established themselves as the ‘beer for musicians’, and supporting local artists is only one of their grass roots initiatives. Young Henrys know that their tasting bar has to have music that fits both the beer and the atmosphere.

Live Music

Australian Bartender

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

With Gregory’s deep roots in Australian bartending (he recently left a long tenure at The Gresham and was Bartender magazine’s 2017 Bartender of the Year), you can expect a stellar cocktail menu. With this kind of hospo pedigree at the helm, Barry Parade Public House (BPHH) is sure to become a staple of the Brisbane scene.

Rum

VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It was there that they soaked up the cocktail history and hospitality ethos of Dale DeGroff, regarded today as the godfather of the cocktail renaissance, as well as one of the main branches in the New York bartender family tree, with an expansive lineage of mentees and protegees. It was the bartenders in the white coats that got me.

Bartender

Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 29, 2024

They’ve teamed up with Archie Rose for the Martini Experience, where bartenders mix your martini right at your table from a fancy martini cart. They also do whisky flights on custom Sydney Blue Gum tasting boards, offering a rotating selection of themed flights, from Aussie and Japanese varieties to barrel-aged selections.

Hospitality

PubClub

JULY 29, 2025

There is an afternoon pool party with a band playing poolside, multiple rum tastings and tiki cocktials bartender challenges, a remarkable (and free) Tiki Marketplace and bands playing throughout the day and into the night. The annual half-day conference for the San Diego craft beer industry is open to the public. 2 at Waterfront Park.

Nightlife