Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards are judged by working bartenders only. Our Bartenders Seal of Approval is awarded to spirits brands for outstanding quality and are backed by todays working bartender 100%. Los Magos Sotol 6 Year Reserva Bartenders like Sotol for its unique flavor profile. Enter Here.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 16, 2025

1800® Tequila—the world’s most awarded tequila—is celebrating its uncompromising commitment to flavor with a new campaign, Obsessed with Taste. “Like 1800 Tequila, we are obsessed with craft and flavor, but the secret is to keep pushing and never settle.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

Across the country, bartenders are stocking lowboy coolers with farmstands’ worth of herbs and vegetables to create seasonal, savory drinks. The herbaceous sweetener highlights the vegetal notes of blanco tequila, so each component shines in tandem. blanco tequila 1 oz. lemongrass-dill syrup 1 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 23, 2025

 Happy National Tequila Day! Every July 24th, tequila fans across the country celebrate one of the world’s most storied spirit—and for good reason. Its cultural roots in Jalisco, Mexico and its evolution to a craft cocktail essential, tequila has never been more popular, more diverse, or more exciting to explore. The result?

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2025

Why bartenders hate the hottest drink on the planet.” The 10-paragraph article went all in on the beloved cocktail, featuring gripe after gripe from NYC bartenders apparently fed up with the drink’s popularity. It’s Not Hard to Make The biggest challenge bartenders highlight tends to come down to one thing: espresso.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2025

Or in extreme cases, theres a chance some folks wrote off cocktails bars for decades after living through the era of Harvey Wallbangers and Tequila Sunrises. At the same time, bartenders never aim to make cocktails that are too anything. Whatever the case may be, nobody likes a cocktail thats overly saccharine or cloying.

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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.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2025

Over almost 10 years of tasting and recommending tequilas at VinePair, weve watched the category grow and evolve, ultimately becoming one of the best-selling and most popular spirits in the U.S. And tequila , specifically, is facing something of a reckoning: Are there too many celebrity brands?

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PUNCH

JULY 15, 2025

The Best New Bartenders of 2025 are bound by a shared belief that sustainability goes beyond making cocktails. This year, Punch is partnering with Astral Tequila, who brings shared values of sustainability, resourceful upcycling and social responsibility to the forefront of the Best New Bartenders initiative.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

To quench your curiosity, we’ve gathered insights from top-notch bartenders in the city to predict the springs palate-pleasing trends. Of course, agave-based drinks like the Margaritas and Palomas continue to do well, but as we’ve seen with our Cut Above Margarita, it’s not necessarily tequila what people are looking for.”

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 9, 2025

The Taste Collective by 1800 Tequila Photos by Mónica León 1800® Tequila—the world’s most awarded tequila—is celebrating its commitment to pushing the boundaries of taste with a new initiative, The Taste Collective, a first-ever bartender education and content series that brings the brand’s Obsessed with Taste campaign to life.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 7, 2025

Tequila , Vermouth 21Seeds Manhattan Ingredients 1 ½ oz. 21Seeds Valencia Orange Tequila ¼ oz. Liqueur , Tequila , Vermouth 21Seeds Negroni Ingredients 1 ½ oz. 21Seeds Valencia Orange Infused Tequila ½ oz. Liqueur , Tequila , Vermouth 21Seeds Negroni Ingredients 1 ½ oz. 21Seeds Valencia Orange Infused Tequila ½ oz.

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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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PUNCH

JULY 7, 2025

We regularly return to the classics (and the modern classics ), pick up new favorites from around the world and throw in the occasional bartending project here and there. As our extensive archive might suggest, we try a lot of cocktails.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 16, 2025

Loca Loka Tequila embodies the best of two worlds, bringing together India and Mexico to celebrate the vibrant spirit of both nations. The Loca Loka line currently features two handcrafted additive-free tequilas, a Blanco and a Reposado that have been aged in French and American oak barrels for 4 to 6 months.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Cafe Martini Give the trendy Espresso Martini more dimension and kick by swapping the vodka for a reposado tequila. Matriarch Martini For her Speed Rack–winning Espresso Martini recipe, bartender Haley Traub found inspiration from her mom’s Black Forest trifle dessert.

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Good Spirits News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Portland Cocktail Week and Altos Tequila are bringing back The Tahona Society Sustainable Entrepreneurship cohort in 2025. These virtual sessions will be led by our expert partners in the business sector, Shark Tank Mexico judges, former Tahona Society finalists, and the Co-Founder of Altos Tequila, Dre Masso. Reyna, J.D.,

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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. Imbibe: What helps you conceive of Mirate’s cocktails and menu?

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A Bar Above

JUNE 8, 2025

Types of Cocktail Strainers 4-Prong vs. 2-Prong Strainer How to Use a 4-Prong Bartender Strainer Cocktails to Make with a Hawthorne Strainer Elevate Your Bar/Final Thoughts Hey, friends! Designed with both professional bartenders and home mixology enthusiasts in mind, this style of cocktail strainer combines stability with a classic design.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 28, 2025

For more than 250 years and 11 generations, the family behind Proximo Spirits has built a tequila portfolio grounded in tradition and driven by innovation. At the pinnacle of this portfolio is 1800 Milenio voted the worlds best tequila a testament to the dedication, refinement, and excellence that defines the company.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. Nobody knows these differences better than bartenders committed to whipping up the best drinks possible for guests, even if that drink is a humble Vodka Soda. Were still living in a vodka world. We love it.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 16, 2025

As a Los Angeles bartender whose goal it is to “surprise and delight guests with creative, unexpected cocktails” while working in Mexican restaurants, the public’s thirst for fruity Margaritas can sometimes be a frustrating cross to bear. Max Reis can’t escape flavored Margaritas. “It’s about exploration—but wrapped in comfort.”

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Come fall and winter, though, when much of America’s greenery is frosted over, it can take a little more creativity — especially for the at-home bartender. To help you seize the seasons, we chatted with three NYC bartenders and got their secrets on how to get the most out of fall and winter produce.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Grand Marnier , the Grand Encounter between cognac and bitter orange liqueur, announces its latest video series, The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar, created in collaboration with leading bartenders across the globe. Just like Grand Marnier.

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VinePair

MAY 27, 2025

Whether were talking about navy-strength gin , cask-strength whiskey , still-strength tequilas , or overproof rums , there are more options to indulge in uncut versions of the spirits we love than ever before. As such, their rich profiles can carry over to cocktails, allowing bartenders to showcase these spirits in their purest form.

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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. Liqueur , Tequila Coco Loco Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Herradura Silver Tequila 2 oz.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JULY 25, 2025

Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard Christine Kim — Service Bar, Washington, D.C. Brand Ambassador Natasha Sofia — Mijenta Tequila Best U.S. CATEGORIES: U.S. Bar Mentor presented by Pernod Ricard Colin Asare-Appiah Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons Allegory at the Eaton Hotel — Washington, D.C.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 9, 2025

It’s no surprise that Indy’s fellow bartenders are fans of the space. But the program offers wide appeal to cocktail enthusiasts with a rotating menu of originals like the Absinthe Mojito (cantaloupe-infused absinthe, ginger syrup, lime, cucumber) and the Gochugaru Sazerac (apple brandy, tequila, gochugaru honey, chocolate, Angostura).

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

With its dreamy, floral aroma, lavender plays well with everything, from gin and vodka to tequila and whiskey. Bartenders love using lavender in all kinds of waysthink lavender syrups, infused spirits, aromatic mists, and even as a pretty purple garnish. Its like that effortlessly cool friend who gets along with everyone.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 27, 2025

At Chilled Magazine , we know bartending isnt just about mixing drinksits about the grit, grind, and long hours it takes to perfect your craft. Thats why were proud to announce The 3rdAnnualCoramino Cup, a bartender competition that celebrates the hard work behind every pour. Enter Here. This is where your hard work pays off.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Photo by Virgin Hotels NYC Tequila Aphrodites Arrow by Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 oz. Tequila The Dove Ingredients 2 oz. Add tequila, lime juice, and salt to the glass. Gin Bombay Rose by Manny Hinojosa, Global Brand Ambassador / Tequila Cazadores Ingredients 1 oz. Patron Silver oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Unlike spirits such as tequila or Cognac which must be produced from specific ingredients, shochu can be made from more than 50 types of grains, nuts, and vegetables, from rice and barley, to sweet potatoes and raw sugar kokuto. A newer release from bartender favorite iichiko, the “Special” is an example of a lightly aged shochu.

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The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These days, the FUNKIN COCKTAIL range includes a fine line in purées, syrups, liqueurs and mixers, all aimed with professional bartenders in mind. Launched last year the FUNKIN Heritage Competition invites bartenders around the country to conjure up a cocktail that honours the past while utilising modern ingredients and techniques.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 3, 2025

UK bartenders, in case you havent heard, the PATRN team have got something special on the horizon and we think youll want to get your RSVPs in PDQ. Originally working with the team as a bartender, she is now PR lead for the team and one of the main people who takes Handshake on the road.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2024

And while the community’s reception to a craft cocktail bartender scooping up a neighborhood dive was not exactly warm at first (Castro received no small amount of online harassment), he had something different in mind for the spaceor rather, nothing in mind. When he got word Gilly’s was up for sale, he leapt on it.

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2025

And as much as bartenders occasionally bemoan the drinks popularity, theres no denying that Espresso Martinis are both delicious and versatile. It was created in the same year (1949) by the same bartender (Gustave Tops), and bears a similar, yet slightly more decadent spec.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 24, 2025

Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard Christine Kim — Service Bar, Washington, D.C. Brand Ambassador Natasha Sofia — Mijenta Tequila Best U.S. Their work reflects the spirit of growth and transformation that defines this industry. Their work reflects the spirit of growth and transformation that defines this industry.

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