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. With that in mind, check out 11 bartenders’ most controversial cocktail takes below, from the uselessness of jiggers to the importance of non-alcoholic drinks.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

At 24, experiencing a full-on quarter-life crisis, I shifted my focus to beverages, earning my Certified Sommelier certificate. Over the next four years, I mastered the art of inventory, bar management, cocktail development, and wine list curation. The post We Ask Nikki McCutcheon, Beverage Director, What’s in a (Cocktail) Name?

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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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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

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 that I think will help you become a better bartender. It’s great for the industry and anyone who wants to be a part of it.

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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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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

So what is it about this versatile formula that keeps bartenders and barflies coming back? Ten , Diageo World Class, and formerly the first female senior bartender at the Savoy’s American Bar since Ada Coleman more than 100 years ago. That changed as the cocktail renaissance grew along with the popularity of the Last Word.

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