VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

For bartenders, the Negroni’s three-equal-parts formula has proven a serious source of inspiration, leading to creations such as the rum-spiked Kingston Negroni , the iconic Blue Negroni served at NYC’s Temple Bar, and, of course, the White Negroni. Head to luxardousa.com today to learn more.

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

Few drinks can compete with the timeless mixture of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and ice, otherwise known as an Old Fashioned (or a Whiskey Cocktail or an Old Fashioned Cocktail). Case in point: the Improved Whiskey Cocktail — and “improved” cocktails in general.

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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. With this in mind, bartenders and beverage directors have grown increasingly interested in the new and small-batch rums popping up on shelves. is embracing rums in every facet.

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VinePair

APRIL 3, 2024

The early wave of modern Tokyo cocktail bars defined the distinctive style of drink preparation and service known as Japanese bartending — and the type of establishments in which it could be found — while pushing forward the idea of a thriving cocktail culture from within an Asian metropolis.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The bartender thrusts a Hulk green cocktail into your hands and you take a sip, allowing the melon-flavored concoction to wash over your taste buds. you ask the bartender. “A Now, bartenders are eager to demonstrate that Midori is more than just a one-trick pony. What is this?” But something shifted in the mid-2010s.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2024

The capital of Greece — which has one of the most exciting, accessible, affordable, and just plain fun cocktail cultures in the world right now — not only boasts a vibrant cocktail scene, but also one of the most compact, despite doubling in size over the last two years. This is not a city for studied, quiet cocktail dens.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

If you’re lucky enough to snag a precious bottle of Chartreuse right now, you probably know just what a feat that is. So what are you to do when your favorite cocktail calls for Chartreuse, but there’s none to be found? He’d won the bottle lottery! More on that in a minute.) He’d figured us out!

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

what 25-year bartending vet Toby Maloney calls the easy answer. and a longtime bartender. Of course, what we’ve also learned from the era of the extra Martini, unicorn latte, and increasingly absurdist Bloody Mary is that there are also times in history when we drinkers explicitly reject serious cocktail culture.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Rare and allocated bourbons, like the bottles in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection , can be exceedingly hard to find, with more than a few reports of fistfights taking place among would-be customers who stumble across one. And while imports are now up, they’re generally not the best bottles. “If whiskey fans.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Either way, there’s no denying that Luxardo has ingrained itself in modern cocktail culture with a single stone fruit. Each bottle of the brand’s Maraschino liqueur has a crest of a dove on it, which is meant to reflect the humble beginnings of the company. Luxardo was part of the craft cocktail revival in the U.S.

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Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

2025 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report reveals how cocktail culture is evolving in the UK and around the world Nearly half of Brits (44 percent) say they would prefer a G&T to a cup of tea when getting together with friends, according to a new survey by Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company.

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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Celebrating 200 Years of Bitters and Cocktail Creative Excellence Since 1824, ANGOSTURA bitters have been an essential and secret ingredient for bartenders and cocktail lovers alike. Limited to just 120,000 bottles globally, this exclusive release promises to elevate cocktail experiences around the world.

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Bartender.com

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Empirical Cilantro is a bold, innovative spirit set to shake up cocktail culture New York, Sept. Given how regularly this herb appears in people’s kitchens, Cilantro is poised to win over home mixologists as well as world-class bartenders. 30, 2024 – Flavor, first.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

Toasting its 22-year legacy of honoring the craft, culture, and business of the global cocktail community, TOTC returns to New Orleans from July 21-26, offering an immersive experience created to “Inspire” both industry professionals and cocktail connoisseurs alike. Futures Lab The Future of A.I.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

Toasting its 22-year legacy of honoring the craft, culture, and business of the global cocktail community, TOTC returns to New Orleans from July 21-26, offering an immersive experience created to “Inspire” both industry professionals and cocktail connoisseurs alike. Futures Lab The Future of A.I.

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2025

Bartenders at pioneering cocktail establishments like NYCs Please Dont Tell and Death & Co. Affectionately nicknamed bartenders ketchup for its versatility and avid fanbase, St-Germain quickly became a fixture at bars around the country. It didnt take long for the trend to spread. I remember just loving it.

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BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Since then, Ali has proved to me a master of making transitions – from bartender to ambassador, and now from established Old World whisky, in the form of Johnnie Walker, to upstart New World Whisky with Denmark’s Stauning Distillery. AR: My bartending career began in Nottingham where I worked at a place called brass monkey.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 22, 2025

Bartender of the Year Presented by Pernod Ricard Michael Aredes Superbueno, New York, NY Erika Flowers Compre Lapin, New Orleans, LA McLain Hedges Yacht Club, Denver, CO Andra “AJ” Johnson Serenata, Washington, D.C. In that spirit, the Foundation is proud to announce the Top 10 Nominees. Categories U.S.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Of course, we’re living in a world where people also slap the word moonshine onto the labels of fully taxed and government-approved bottles of alcohol for sale. Its a cocktail lounge with welcoming bartenders and some really great drinks.” Theres no hidden password or secret knock.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022 These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. So I’ve decided to make it easier for you and compile a list my favorite blogs & websites for 2022 that I think will help you become a better bartender.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Asare-Appiah, who began his career as a bartender, is trade director of multicultural and LGBTQ advocacy at Bacardi. One day, the owner quizzed him, asking him where a certain bottle of liquor was from. The owner then told him to polish all the bottles behind the bar. Colin has always been the host bartender, says Ford.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

In recent years, consumers have increasingly been turning to cocktails with stronger, bolder flavors, driven by a variety of factors, including shifting preferences and a desire for unique experiences. This shift has had a profound impact on how absinthe is perceived by both bartenders and consumers. However, the removal of the U.S.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

From classic boilermakers to themed shooters and even bartender handshakes , shots are the bread and butter of the bar world. Served at dives and high-end cocktail lounges alike, shots have a unique way of getting the party started. And if theres one group of people that knows exactly what the people want, its bartenders.

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2025

Besides well-executed classics like a split-base Willett and Cognac Sazerac, the current movie-themed menu features drinks like the Pineapple Express, a clarified cocktail combining rye, aquavit, pineapple, orange juice, and orgeat. Field, noted former bartender of Pariss Bar Hemingway. Credit: Bardstown Bourbon Co.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When the modern cocktail renaissance kicked off in the early aughts, it came with a newfound appreciation for long-ignored liqueurs and amari , many of which have since become common cocktail ingredients. Likewise, some of these bottlings have become bartenders handshake shots. Rumple Minze is extremely minty.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Six Brothers 1922 Resurrection Mahura is a limited-edition ultra-premium release of only 102 bottles, and the worlds first and oldest matured Mahura spirit. Bartenders will have the unique chance to shape the way Mahura as a category is received in the UK, and to push the boundaries of what this versatile spirit can do in cocktails.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 1, 2025

The Diageo World Class GB Cocktail Festival returns this April, offering two weeks of expertly crafted, limited-edition cocktail menus at select bars across the country. Each bar will serve its own unique menu of three limited-edition cocktails, created especially for the festival. Let’s show them all some support.

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VinePair

JUNE 5, 2025

Then there are the cities that may have been long visited for reasons unrelated to cocktail culture, but which are now, at last, putting their creative or financial muscle to use behind the bar. Park Distillery has played a large role in Banffs beverage boom, with its bottles available across the region. Who wouldve thought?

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Introduction: Elevating the Home Bartending Experience As the cocktail renaissance continues to captivate the global stage, the art of mixology has transcended the confines of professional bars and found its way into the heart of the modern home. So, let's dive in and unlock the full potential of your home bartending experience.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Introduction: Elevating the Home Bartending Experience As the cocktail renaissance continues to captivate the global stage, the art of mixology has transcended the confines of professional bars and found its way into the heart of the modern home. So, let's dive in and unlock the full potential of your home bartending experience.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Introduction: The Joy of Crafting Your Own Infused Spirits In an age where cocktail culture is thriving and more people are seeking out unique, artisanal drinking experiences, the art of infusing your own spirits at home has never been more appealing. Transfer the infused spirit to a clean bottle or jar for storage.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

According to Vikram, this shift is partly thanks to the rise of cocktail culture, where bartenders and mixologists are breaking traditional norms by crafting whiskybased drinks that appeal to diverse audiences. Through the programme, consumers enter the world of creation, crafting spirits that truly reflect their individuality.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 21, 2025

In that spirit, the Foundation is proud to announce the Top 10 Writing & Media, Books, Product & Ingredients, and Worlds Best Cocktail Menu and Spirits Selection Nominees. The experienced and diverse committee of judges brings years of expertise and knowledge of industry developments locally, nationally, and internationally.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Pair the book with a bottle of bubbly, and your last-minute effort will have a lasting effect. The Intellectual If they approach each drink like the rich historical, cultural artifact it is, they are sure to adore The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails: Over 400 Classic Drink Recipes With Great Writing from The New York Times.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

And while that classic concoction holds a special place, the world of Irish whiskey cocktails has exploded far beyond its caffeinated confines. We're in the midst of a golden age of Irish mixology, where bartenders and home enthusiasts alike are rediscovering the incredible versatility of this spirit.

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VinePair

APRIL 22, 2025

has held an enviable position, almost universally admired as the home of cocktail culture and the inspiration for dozens of American bars that appeared across Europe, to say nothing of craft beer and the third-wave coffee movement. Those same bottles face the threat of renewed tariffs in the E.U., drinks culture.

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