Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

In today’s craft cocktail culture, being forward-thinking with your drink program is important. Are they professionals coming in for premium spirits and cocktails? Are they a middle-aged couple who want a good, reputable wine for dinner? Placing a small distillery’s name on the menu can spark conversation about it.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

I was talking to a longtime bartender friend recently about the way things were back in the early days of the cocktail renaissance, around the time when we’d first met, almost 20 years ago. While every category of spirit and aperitif wine has grown and evolved in the past two decades, vermouth has shown a surprising stylistic shift.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

.; and Dale DeGroff, the James Beard award-winning father of mixology who reinvented the bartending profession. The pair discussed the history of the American cocktail and how major U.S. events helped to shape the cocktails of today. In 1988, however, DeGroff created the cocktail menu for The Rainbow Room’s grand reopening.

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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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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Valentines Day is all about love, and what better way to toast to romance than with a beautifully crafted cocktail? Photo by Virgin Hotels NYC Tequila Aphrodites Arrow by Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 oz. Shake with a Boston shaker and strain into a white wine glass. Patron Silver oz.

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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.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

It is definitely my top cocktail bar in Paris,” says Caroline Noirbusson, head director of the bar. Start by sharing your go-to cocktail and then witness the spin Bisou bartenders put on it. Its popularity stems from hosting global bartender takeovers that include a local masterclass.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 13, 2025

Whether he’s a whiskey lover, wine enthusiast, cocktail experimenter, or just enjoys a good drink in good company, Chilled has a selection of standout gifts just for dad. Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva has been rested in oak, previously used to age bourbon, and finished in seasoned Madeira wine casks.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

For Negroni Week, the bar is showcasing fun, delicious takes: a coconut and chocolate Negroni with coconut fat-washed Campari, called Bounty on the Count, and a strawberry variation, Catch Fraise, with Campari, sweet vermouth, a strawberry aperitif, and white wine.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

For a brief spell in the late ‘90s I was a lunch bartender at a neighborhood seafood restaurant in New York City. I’d been brought on as a waiter, but the seasoned bar staff, mostly primadonnas who conscientiously objected to daytime bartending, refused to work lunch. I could never be hired to do the same job today.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Last year, Pantone’s Viva Magenta was named 2023’s Color of the Year and we wrote about how this inspired many bartenders to welcome the inclusion of pomegranate and/or hibiscus in cocktails, to honor Viva Magenta’s bright, ruby velvet color. We’ve rounded up the four best Peach Fuzz cocktails for your drinking pleasure.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Photo by: David Grit Eau-de-vie, translating to “water of life,” is the clear, unaged spirit crafted from the distillation of premium French grapes. In the spirit of maintaining traditions, Rémy Martin has a tasting committee that gathers to taste new distillates from the distilleries of their wine-growing partners.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you’re in a fancy craft cocktail spot serving $20 Negroni riffs or a seedy dive bar with sticky floors and the faint smell of urine wafting through the air: Shot glasses are always on hand, waiting to be filled. Here, we asked 10 bartenders which shots are capturing the most attention in their bars.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Donohue notes that the beer scene has matured considerably, but the city’s craft cocktails are still in their infancy, though the enthusiasm is there. It’s a beautiful, intimate space with no TVs, attentive bartenders, and an instant feeling of coming home.” stop between Seattle and Vancouver.”

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Photo by Bon Vivant via www.unsplash.com Smoking Gun/ Torch for Cocktails A good smoked cocktail is so popular right now, and a cocktail smoker kit is a really modern, creative gift– especially if you have any experienced bartenders in your wedding party. This also makes a great bachelorette party gift.)

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Craft cocktail connoisseurs know that enjoying a cocktail is a multi-sensory experience. Your eyes see the vibrant color of the garnish, your hands feel the temperature of the glass, and your nose takes in the aromas of the cocktail, all before the grand finale of tasting the cocktail itself.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

We are also putting a higher focus on curating wine varietals that are unique in both story, rarity, and flavor. Lastly, we float wine on the top of the drink (reminiscent of a NY sour) and place a piece of rosemary as garnish for an aromatic feel. I think of myself as a “working class” bartender. Talk to us about your team.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This episode of “The VinePair Podcast” is sponsored by The Prisoner Wine Company. Elevate the holidays with The Prisoner Wine Company. From daring red blends to lively white wines to juicy rosés, The Prisoner Wine Company’s portfolio of curiosity-piquing wines is right at home at the dinner table, under the tree, and beyond.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The new generation of bartenders draws inspiration from the distilled wine spirits timelessness, versatility and range to create Cognac cocktails, Velez says. DUss Cognac has been accelerating on-premise efforts with cocktails such as the D’Uss Spicy Sidecar. Franky Marshall.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 10, 2025

The venue offers an 80-strong wine list, with 20 wine options by the glass, and a lineup of 10 thoughtfully crafted cocktails designed to complement the Middle Eastern dining menu. Theres as much personality behind the bar as there is on the plate, said Nahum.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

Strong Water Anaheim has officially been named a 2024 James Beard Award nominee for “Outstanding Wine & Other Beverages Program”! Although the tiki trend waned in the 80s, its recent revival mirrors the renewed interest in craft cocktails and cocktail history.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Many people go dry on weekdays only during this period of time– so don’t think it’s all or nothing if you’re not quite ready to give up your glass of wine! Or maybe you are pregnant (or your partner is) or sober, but you’d still like to enjoy a creative cocktail.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Chilled red wines ? Embracing “In-Between” Wines Credit: Виктория Попова – stock.adobe.com Rosé, orange, amber, light red — it feels like we’ve encountered a dazzling spectrum of wine over the past few years. But in 2024, expect to see a lot more wines eschewing color-categorization altogether. Espresso Martinis ?

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

A new generation of passionate bartenders is emerging into cocktail competitions and bars near you. In our February edition of Bartender magazine, Cara Devine interviewed five of these personalities. She is the manager of Bomba in Melbourne and the face and talent behind the cocktailing YouTube channel Behind the Bar.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

On my birthday a few years ago, a friend who works in the wine industry bought me a bartender’s handshake shot at a bar. The zesty, bittersweet citrus tamed Fernet’s menthol tidal wave in a way only a bartender could’ve known it would, making for an invigorating, surprisingly balanced one sipper.

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PubClub

MARCH 19, 2024

In the bustling world of hospitality, bartenders play a pivotal role, crafting not just drinks but experiences that keep patrons returning to the bar. The art of bartending extends beyond mere drink preparation; it encompasses a wide array of skills that ensure success in this dynamic profession.

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Australian Bartender

JUNE 24, 2024

In the 1870s, absinthe was the cool new cocktail ingredient on the block and that got added to the mix (by whom exactly is also up for the debate). When absinthe was banned in the US, bartenders also turned to Herbsaint as a replacement for the herbal element. So, I put it to the Melbourne Bartender Exchange hive mind.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Virginia’s Copper Fox Distillery has been mixing up impressive craft cocktails at both their Sperryville and Williamsburg locations since the state loosened restrictions on on-site beverage sales (which still aren’t loose enough, if you ask most Virginia distillers).

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VinePair

JUNE 18, 2024

Gerwin laments that when a technique becomes popular, bartenders can run wild with it, without considering how it will improve or change a cocktail. But when clarifying cocktails purely for appearances or to attract attention on social media, that’s where you run into thin, boring drinks, she says.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Her acclaimed, James Beard Award-winning cookbook, “Jubilee” (2019) started a conversation about African American culinary history, and her new cocktail book, “ Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice ,” continues this journey through the lens of drinks and the Black bartenders who have helped pave the nation’s cocktail culture.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2024

A colleague, my wife, and I were leaving Baba au Rum, one of the oldest of the new breed of craft cocktail bars in Athens, with the idea of heading to The Bar in Front of the Bar, another leading saloon. These they serve alone and mixed into cocktails. Athens cocktail culture is a party culture regardless of the space.

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Cocktails with Suderman

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Or wine, if that’s your thing.) I wasn’t expecting a masterpiece of craft cocktail showmanship. I just wanted a vaguely competent, mostly drinkable cocktail. Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes. Much harder.

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VinePair

AUGUST 30, 2024

It is usually served beside the cocktail glass, typically set in a small bowl of crushed ice to keep it cold. The sidecar of the modern craft cocktail era came about in answer to a common customer grievance. The customer is invited to refresh their cocktail as they see fit. At the top will be a strainer.

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Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

While shakers and jiggers often steal the spotlight, there's an unsung hero in the bartender's arsenal, a seemingly simple tool that plays a pivotal role in achieving liquid perfection: the bar spoon. Flat: Less frequently encountered, flat stems can offer a different style of grip that some bartenders may prefer.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

She’s not alone, as more millennials choose to drink that first round at home rather than pop by a buzzy cocktail bar or show up early for a dinner reservation. Did age and the pandemic conspire to turn us into homebodies with bartending chops and well-stocked bars? If Mom was cooking, Dad would pop a nice bottle of white at 5 p.m.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

Salty, boozy, tart, effervescent, chilled, and pink — what’s not to love about this classic cocktail? Many claim to have invented this citrusy libation; it’s credited to everyone from Texan bartender Evan Harrison to his rival, Manuel Gonzales, a tavern manager, who was said to have created La Paloma for a romantic flame.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Beverage consultant Brendan Hill has curated an inexpensive yet well-crafted cocktail menu, including espresso martinis and old fashioneds. Daily drink specials include $7 beers and house wines from 4-6pm on weekdays, and $15 post-game cocktails like margaritas and negronis from 9-11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

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