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3 Gin Cocktails Every Bartender Must Master

Chilled Magazine

From Tacoma to Tampa, there are cocktails and bars littered throughout the country where talented, creative bartenders are mixing up classic and contemporary drinks. If you want to be known as a bartender worth your salt, many classic drinks should be perfected first. This includes the Gin & Tonic, Negroni, Gimlet, and more.

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Bartenders’ Favorites: 12 Most Used Spirits Behind the Bar

Chilled Magazine

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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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. 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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Modern Coffee Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

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. Honeyed Coffee Gin & Tonic Cold-brew and honey boost the classic G&T.

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Stop Asking Bartenders to Make Your Drinks ‘Strong’

VinePair

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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Make Mine a Piña Colada Royale

PUNCH

“If only I’d thought of it first,” said every bartender, at least once. The mashup of the iconic Ramos Gin Fizz and the Champagne Piña Colada from London’s Coupette was so simple, yet so clever, and it completely stole my heart (as did my now-wife, whom I also happened to meet and share this cocktail with on said trip). The solution?

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Inside Bar Convent Brooklyn 2025

Chilled Magazine

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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