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From Bartender to Global Mixologist Icon—Meet Eric Van Beek

Chilled Magazine

Eric Van Beeks journey from bartender to global mixology icon is a story of creativity and bold moves. From winning the Bacardi Legacy Global title to creating the Bartenders Handshake, his career continues to push the boundaries of cocktail culture.

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Create Unique Rum Cocktails Using Ten To One

Chilled Magazine

partnered with the Chilled 100 Bartenders to craft innovative cocktails showcasing @TenToOneRum. This cocktail blends the warmth of spiced brown sugar syrup with the zing of fresh lime juice, all topped off with the delightful fizz of peach ginger beer. Goslings Peach Ginger Beer Preparation Whip shake rum, syrup, and lime juice.

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The Thrilling History of Amusement Park Beers

Imbibe Magazine

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

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Summer’s Unlikeliest Cocktail Ingredient?

PUNCH

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.

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New Orleans Bartender Geoffrey Wilson Helps Others Find Power and Purpose

Imbibe Magazine

The organization was created to help historically underrepresented groups rise in the bar and liquor industries—not simply as pourers of beer and clearers of glassware, but as highly respected professionals in the field. In 2008, he was bestowed the “reader’s choice” award for best bartender by the Chicago Reader. There was a ceiling.

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We Ask Beverage Director Patrick Blair About Running a Wine Bar

Chilled Magazine

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.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s Your Favorite Cocktail and Food Pairing?

VinePair

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. Louis is a big beer, bourbon , and barbecue city. Louis or a sweet vermouth and caña (small draft beer) with a variety of pinchos. I love a little of everything.