Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

King Coffee Aged rum anchors this after-dinner drink. Tipsy Jitters Infusing the cream with Angostura bitters amps up the warm fall flavors of this coffee cocktail by Nashville’s Martha My Dear. Negroni Svegliato Brewing coffee with sweet vermouth gives this Negroni riff an extra layer of bittersweetness. Midnight Marauder No.

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BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Bitter Truth 10 Bottle Give-Away Entry Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023 There are a few different dates kicking around for Bartender Appreciation Day, but because it falls right at the start of the month and is officially ‘nearly Christmas’, here at BarLifeUK we favour December 2nd. What can you tell us about it?

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2025

At the same time, bartenders never aim to make cocktails that are too anything. The goal is always achieving balance, even if that equates to balanced sweetness or bitterness. Therefore, asking a bartender for a drink thats not too sweet could come across as a roundabout way of asking, Can you please do your job well?

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

This fall, El Mayor Tequila invited nine Chilled 100 bartenders, a distinguished group of mixologists from across the United States, to craft an exclusive collection of fall-inspired cocktails. Liqueur , Red Wine , Rum , Sherry , Tequila , Vermouth Fortunato’s Fate by Monica Stephen - Denver, CO / @chaosqueensupreme Ingredients 1 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Bollicine Amaro Spritz A bold, bitter sparkler for holiday celebrations. Negroni Sbagliato While the Sbagliato is said to be the result of a busy bartender mistakenly using sparkling wine instead of gin in a Negroni , it turned out to be a pretty happy accident. Puttin’ On the Spritz St.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Tequila Aphrodite’s Arrow by Virgin Hotels NYC’s Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Photo by Tucker + Hossler Photography Rum , Sparkling Wine Sammy’s Love Potion #55 by Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum Ingredients 1 oz. Sammy’s Beach Bar Red Head Rum, divided 4 oz. Top with the remaining rum.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Rum , Vermouth Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Ingredients 1.5 Agricole Rum.5 Basic Stock (Made Using Lime, Sugar, Angostura Bitter, Nutmeg) 3 oz.

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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. Rum , Vermouth Beachwalk Bellini by Christina Maffei Ingredients 1 oz. BACARD Peach Rum 4 oz. BACARD Superior Rum 1 oz. Martini Bitters 1 oz. Patron Silver oz. Raspberry Pure 1 oz. Coconut Milk oz.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2025

Rather than ordering a classic like a Gin & Tonic or Old Fashioned and asking the bartender to make it strong , there are a few particularly powerful cocktails that pack a punch all on their own. The recipe calls for light rum, dark rum, and overproof rum, not to mention apricot brandy and grenadine.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Out of the many contemporary cocktails on the site, the ones that most captivated adventurous home bartenders included variations on classics, such as the Last Word–inspired Green Eyes and the Negroni-inspired Bicycle Thief. Twelve Mile Limit This Prohibition-era recipe made with overproof rum, rye whiskey, and cognac is worth revisiting.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Rum , Vermouth Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Ingredients 1.5 Agricole Rum.5 Basic Stock (Made Using Lime, Sugar, Angostura Bitter, Nutmeg) 3 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

For the Aesthete, a rum variation, sherry and chestnut enrich the cocktail bringing nutty flavors and rich aromas. Its Quinoni is made with an Andean vermouth and quinoa bitters, while the Miski cocktail trades gin for miske , an Ecuadorean agave spirit, macerated with flowers.

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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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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

Start by sharing your go-to cocktail and then witness the spin Bisou bartenders put on it. The vibrantly hued Limpid combines rum infused with dried mango, fino sherry, cranberry, and clarified lime juice. Its popularity stems from hosting global bartender takeovers that include a local masterclass.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Christoph Dornemann, Head Bartender at Arnaud’s French 75 Bar in New Orleans, Louisiana, began his career in the industry waiting tables at a Vietnamese restaurant in 2010. He progressed to the back of the house and worked as an expeditor, pastry chef, and then moved onto food preparation at a catering company.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

“Pandan is strong and will stand out in cocktails, but also subtle enough that it can still let the spirit shine,” says Alex Law, lead bartender for Bar Podmore in Honolulu. “It It works well with everything from gin or agave to whiskey or rum.” white rum 3/4 oz. pandan and oolong–infused rye whiskey 1/2 oz.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” Bitters themselves have evolved, too. Regans’ Orange Bitters No.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

When anyone embarks on their bartending journey, one of the first steps is usually learning how to make the classics: Old Fashioneds, Martinis, Negronis, Daiquiris, and the like. To find out which ones are the simplest to nail, we hit up 10 professional bartenders and got their input. It elevates the drink to top-tier status.”

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

After conquering low-lift highballs and easy equal-parts concoctions, most aspiring bartenders are eager to step into the big leagues and attempt more intricate cocktails. What should be an easy equal-parts build with the addition of some Benedictine and bitters proves to be a little more delicate of a balance to strike. Is it skinny?

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Grab a seat in front of the bartenders at the main bar, sip on bubbly at the sake and Champagne bar, or go in for a customized cocktail experience at its four-seat omakase bar. When guests enter the upstairs bar, the bartender asks for their name and promptly writes it on the white-tiled wall behind the bar.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For this month’s Threeway, The House of Angostura teamed up with the folks at Tucano’s to showcase a selection of cocktails highlighting the bar’s signature spirit – rum and their favourite go-to ingredient Angostura Bitters. Be sure to visit them this summer and enjoy some of their delectable rum cocktails.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

“The menus are based on common stops on old nautical routes of the 1800s, in which sherry and rum get a lot of use, while a large back bar of bourbon and rye gives opportunities for curious patrons to expand their palates.” It’s a beautiful, intimate space with no TVs, attentive bartenders, and an instant feeling of coming home.”

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

It’s a place where you can really see the artistry of bartending come to life.” “My go-to drink is a well-crafted Martini—it’s a true test of a bartender’s skill. It’s well-stocked with a variety of high-quality spirits, including gin, whiskey, tequila, and rum. “One of my favorite bars is Service Bar in DC.

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VinePair

APRIL 30, 2025

Moreover, the liqueur is produced not just with the fruit of the cherry itself, but its leaves, stems, and pits, which imbue the liqueur with complex bitter and botanical notes. The cocktail fuses rye whiskey with Maraschino liqueur and Punt e Mes, a bitter Italian vermouth.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here, we asked 10 bartenders which shots are capturing the most attention in their bars. The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St. It never fails.”

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

For years, much of American cocktail culture treated rum as little more than a summertime spirit or a match for Coke and ginger beer. is embracing rums in every facet. With this in mind, bartenders and beverage directors have grown increasingly interested in the new and small-batch rums popping up on shelves.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. And although there might be a solid list of house cocktails to choose from, there persist some cocktail classics, wild concoctions, and underrated favorites that bartenders wish their customers would reach for. “What’s good here?” The Last Word.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I spoke with our resident bartender & Head of Education, Rob Harrah , and he gave me a few mocktail ideas he’s been playing around with for our upcoming Mocktails course. PainLESS This tropical treat is a nod to the classic Painkiller cocktail, but without the rum. Check out Athletic Brewing and Fre non-alcoholic wines.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

While clear spirits like gin and tequila might feel like the most obvious choices for summertime sipping, rum and bourbon also have their place, as do lighter, low-ABV options like vermouth and Pimm’s. For a little inspiration, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated summer cocktail. “The Saturn. .’”

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Who – Do they abstain from alcohol entirely, or can you use dashes of bitters , which will add a tiny amount of alcohol while upping the flavor profile? Balance – Balance is the interplay between the five basic taste elements: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. There are also non-alcoholic bitters available.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 5, 2024

Of course, if you’re looking for a quick, zero-proof alternative, you can always add a little non-alcoholic bitters to club soda or muddle some fresh mint for flavor. Ingredients : 2 ounces Rum– Lyre’s non-alcoholic or DIY rum alternative base 0.75 ounce Fresh Lime Juice 0.5 3) Add a lime wheel for garnish.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To get the chatter going, we asked 10 bartenders their thoughts on the most overrated whiskeys out there. Your local bartender who drinks good whiskey but is always on a budget knows what they are.” After a certain point, it can start to have flavors that are too bitter or tannic, and it also oxidizes.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

What is important for bartenders to know about your expressions? Big Gin was created by bartenders for bartenders. What are bartenders doing with some of your brands / what types of cocktails are they creating? Not only does the brand have a London Dry expression, but it also plays with barrel-aged expressions.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The cruise line also introduced its exclusive Rum Ambassador programming on all Caribbean sailings, developed in collaboration with beverage experts and historians David Wondrich and Jeff “Beachbum” Berry. El Presidente: Planteray 3 Star rum, vermouth blanc, dashes of orange Curaçao, grenadine.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Mezcal Laughing over Chocolate and Cigars Ingredients 2 oz of infused mezcal 2 bar spoons of cinnamon syrup 2 dashes of Turkish tobacco bitters Preparation Stir and serve over a large rock with an orange peel. Bartenders should be encouraged to do what they feel and add ingredients to their menus that inspire them. I always have.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 7, 2025

Do you have a question about cocktails, bars, booze, home bartending, or something else related to the topics discussed in this newsletter? One of my most strongly held cocktail-related views is that Cynar is the most versatile bottle in a home bartender’s arsenal. Cynar is earthy, intense, subtly sweet, and intriguingly bitter.

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