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We Ask Bartender and Flavor Alchemist Aaron Melendrez About Crafting Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Over time, he found himself working alongside bartenders, and thats when he felt a calling to be behind the bar. I believed I could not only match what was being done but also bring something unique to the craft that didnt already exist. Drink all your creations and learn from them.

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Bartender Book of the Month Club: Drink Your Garden

Chilled Magazine

Welcome to Chilleds Bartender Book of the Month Club, your monthly guide to essential reads for bartenders. Together they operate Simple Goodness Farm, a cocktail farm where they grow herbs, flowers, and produce to support their line of beverage mixers and their craft cocktail caf, the Soda Shop.

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Say Hello to New York Bartender Week

Imbibe Magazine

Decades after New York City kickstarted the cocktail renaissance, its home state finally gets a weeklong event for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts. The event also invites sports bars, dive bars, hotel bars, and restaurant bars—not just craft cocktail bars—outside of New York City to participate.

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We Ask Stevan Miller of Esmè about Spirits-Free Drinking

Chilled Magazine

Stevan’s expertise in crafting cocktails and his unwavering commitment to showcasing the terroir of artisanal products garnered him acclaim and accolades during his tenure at Bokeh and Claudia. “Bar Esme is a refined and intimate cocktail destination. .”

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Bartenders’ Favorites: 12 Most Used Spirits Behind the Bar

Chilled Magazine

Craft cocktails may be the stars of the show, but every well-made drink rests on a foundation of essential spirits. These are the workhorses, the reliable voices in the bartender’s orchestra, always ready to harmonize with bitters, liqueurs, and fresh ingredients.

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmond’s Honor Bourbon

Chilled Magazine

The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmonds Honor Bourbon. In partnership with Pronghorn , Chilled 100 Bartenders develop original cocktails that not only showcase their individual style but also highlight the unique qualities of Edmonds Honor bourbon. Add to mixture. Stir and freeze.

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Erick Castro and the Quest to Preserve the Neighborhood Bar

Imbibe Magazine

in the San Diego drinks scene , Erick Castro has long been known for his lavish-leaning cocktail programs at bars that could fairly be described as opulent. The apothecary-inspired Polite Provisions was a pioneer of the city’s craft cocktail scene when it opened more than a decade ago.

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