Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The group of bartenders boarded the bus at the Brown Hotel for the short ride to La Bodeguita de Mina, a Cuban-themed restaurant. We walked up to the sidebar and took a highball glass filled with their delicious Havana Punch with the addition of a kick of Rooster Rojo Reposado Tequila. Katy welcomed the group.

Tequila

VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Raised among the retro culture of Los Angeles and a tiki enthusiast before he was old enough to drink — he came to the culture via exotica music in high school — Richard ditched his focus on a radio career to get into bartending. The article Next Wave Awards Bartender of the Year: Garret Richard appeared first on VinePair.

Bartender

Australian Bartender

JUNE 4, 2024

By James Irvine, Group Creative Cocktail Lead, Merivale & 2023 Bartender Magazine Bartender of the Year Whilst perched at a bar, it is undeniable paying short odds of the inevitability of a guest ordering a Margarita. Information sourced from IWSR]. It’s the world’s most popular cocktail, and for good reason.

Bartender

Australian Bartender

MARCH 25, 2024

Bartenders flocked to BYRDI , meeting their host for the day, Luke Whearty , before embarking on a day of outdoor adventures at Victoria’s Restaurant of the Year, O.My. After an informative time with Chayse & Blayne, the bartenders returned to Melbourne for a dinner at Yokimono to enjoy some Japanese flavours and delicious Toki Highballs.

Highball

Australian Bartender

JANUARY 8, 2024

I remember really wanting to learn about bartending when I was in high school and I actually went to a bartending course in a bowling alley in Nashville, Tennessee when I was 17. She finds the competition process very valuable and would encourage other bartenders to push past any reservations they may have to reap the rewards.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

Bartenders from around the world entered for the chance to win an exclusive trip to Scotland Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch Whisky, has announced the winners of its second Black Label Global Bartender Challenge. It is truly humbling and I want to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved.

Bartender

VinePair

APRIL 17, 2024

The day I graduated from college I was fortunate enough to already be working my dream job, bartending at New York’s Booker and Dax. From Backbar to Cocktail Beyond the spirits list handed to guests, backbar choices become the palette of flavors from which bartenders create drinks. So how does one build a purpose-driven backbar?

Simple Syrup

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 25, 2024

It’s actually my “bartender barometer,” as in it’s the cocktail by which I feel like I can judge a bartender’s skill level and technique. It was different every day so it really gave the bartenders a chance to play around with new flavor combinations, and it gave guests a reason to drop in to try out the punch of the moment.

Mixologist

Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

Aashi informs that another innovative approach is to use advanced carbonation systems that involve using CO2 to carbonate the cocktails, adding a sparkling texture. Bartenders are also in favour of fermenting ingredients, which actually is an old practice that has returned to the limelight thanks to incorporating sustainable practices.

Aperitif

Barina Craft

MARCH 28, 2023

Haven’t been able to find much information at all, but this article which documents the quest to have several Kansas City bartenders make an Ice Water suggests the drink’s name comes from the murkiness added by the lime juice and the apparent perception by some that “KC’s water comes straight from a dirty river.”

Vodka

Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

By incorporating edible flowers and floral liqueurs, bartenders and home enthusiasts are crafting exquisite beverages that tantalize the senses. Image: A selection of bartending tools used for floral cocktails) Essential Bartending Tools for Floral Cocktails Jigger, Mixing Glass, Cocktail Shaker, Strainer, Muddler, Bar Spoon.

Liqueur

Bartender.com

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A wildly imaginative, rule-breaking take on spirits, informed by years of experimentation with ingredients, taste profiles and genre-blurring culinary techniques at one of the world’s most lauded restaurants. Empirical Cilantro is a bold, innovative spirit set to shake up cocktail culture New York, Sept. 30, 2024 – Flavor, first.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JUNE 9, 2025

The awards categories spotlight a range of talent from bartenders, brand ambassadors, and industry luminaries, to ensure each aspect of the industry is represented and recognized for its incomparable contributions. Bartender of the Year presented by Pernod Ricard Christine Kim — Service Bar, Washington, D.C. CATEGORIES: U.S.

Club

The Cocktail Lovers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

We like to think of it as a pHD in the art of Japanese bartending. More than a cursory nod in the direction of what is probably the most revered bartending styles in the world, this particular platform is devised to go deeper, offering those who are participating in the programme practical advice in all aspects of Japanese culture.

Bartender

VinePair

JANUARY 17, 2024

By the time Booker and Dax closed in 2016, I was the head bartender, and I spent the next year at the NoMad learning to make a lot of very good drinks very quickly. Dave Arnold and Don Lee then opened Existing Conditions in 2018, and I will eternally be grateful that they saw fit to bring me on as head bartender.

Simple Syrup

VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

The Vodka Y Soda isn’t just a two-ingredient highball; they add guava and pasilla into the mix, and the result is refreshing and intensely flavorful. Romeo’s , helmed by alumni of fellow EV-staple Virginia’s, offers a chill spot for fancy drinks and basic highballs in an aesthetic that references the ‘90s. But it was like any disaster.

Highball

Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

View Product Here An Informative Bar Towel Whoever said life couldnt be an open-book test clearly didnt have the right taste in towels for the aspiring mixologist. A thoughtful gift for home bartenders or anyone who loves hosting with style and flavor. Now, thats a gift you dont need to worry about replacing anytime soon.

Mixologist

VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

Average price: $30 Rating: 89 See Review Teremana Small Batch Tequila Blanco Embraced by bartenders and unstuffy agave enthusiasts, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana is no run-of-the-mill celebrity tequila. Mix in highballs or spirit-forward stirred drinks.

Tequila

VinePair

MAY 19, 2024

Even though we know which bartenders invented certain drinks, it’s not like Sam Ross collects royalties on every Penicillin served across the globe. Sarcastic yet cooperative, Miller wrapped up the post by saying: “Thanks to this experience, I now realize that I am not worthy to speak about rum-based highballs, much less write about them.

Stout

Bartender.com

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Salty Dog’s lore informs every facet of the menu and design reconceptualization and reads as thus: “The Salty Dog has set sail for the San Francisco Bay. Like all Trick Dog menus, The Salty Dog seamlessly integrates non-alcoholic and low-ABV cocktails with higher-octane options, highballs, boilermakers, sherry, beer wine and soda.

Bar

VinePair

APRIL 17, 2025

Ultimately, our mission is to offer a clear, reliable source of information for drinkers, providing an overview applicable to day-to-day buying and drinking. We love it in a refreshing summer highball served with a plump citrus twist. This has simple highballs and tangy sours written all over it.

Gin

Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

The satisfying clink of ice, the invigorating hiss of a perfectly shaken drink, the vibrant artistry of layered ingredients – home bartending is a rewarding blend of creativity, precision, and pure enjoyment. Ever dreamt of crafting bar-quality cocktails from the comfort of your own home?

Bar Tools

Bar Magazine

APRIL 17, 2025

Lee Hyde, Senior Beverage Expert at MONIN said: Consumer demand for British-grown, seasonal flavours is on the rise, and MONIN is making it easier for bartenders to incorporate these flavours onto menus with Blackcurrant Fruit Mix. Were expecting to see fruity flavours like blackcurrant filling glasses this summer, and even beyond!

Highball

Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 8, 2025

A variety of daily and weekly passes, discounted bartender passes, and individual event tickets will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Speed Rack: The Season 13 Finals for Speed Rack, the all-femme speed-bartending competition that raises money to fight breast cancer, starts the week off for Tales of the Cocktail.

Speed Rack

Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Beyond basic equipment, aspiring home bartenders should consider specialized tools to expand their repertoire. Bartenders at bartenderschool emphasize the importance of using high-quality components like fresh citrus, herbs, and spices to enhance the taste profile of drinks.

Mixology

Mixologists

MARCH 14, 2025

Quality glassware (martini glasses, mugs, highball glasses, etc.): Cocktail shakers, strainers, muddlers, and jiggers: These are essential tools for any bartender. Stay creative, stay informed, and make your bar become synonymous with exceptional seasonal coffee cocktails. Consider the weight, shape, and clarity of the glass.

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Mixologists

MARCH 13, 2025

This section provides a comprehensive guide to essential eco-friendly ingredients, empowering you to make informed choices that align with your sustainability goals. "Upcycled Coffee Creations" celebrates the ingenuity of bartenders who are turning waste into winning drinks. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.

Zero-Proof

VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Average price: $33 St-Germain Described as bartenders ketchup, this elderflower liqueur has the ability to improve countless drinks, especially those made with clear spirits. A Spanish, wine-based bitter red aperitivo, this liqueur is fruity and light, and ideal for simple summer highballs. Enjoy as an aperitif or in highballs.

Liqueur

Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 16, 2025

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Club

Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Build a Stylish Home Bar With Must-Have Tools Want to impress guests with your bartending skills at home? Bartenders often start with a sturdy mixing glass, a long-handled bar spoon, and a reliable cocktail shaker. A set of rocks glasses, highball glasses, and coupe glasses covers most drink styles.

Bar

Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 3, 2025

What bottles should a home bartender who wants to get started on NA drinks stock? But I do have enough insights and ideas that I think they’re worth sharing as part of a journey toward the development of a general theory of NA drinks for home bartenders. How do you make them? How do they differ from traditional cocktails?

Alcohol

Cocktails with Suderman

APRIL 2, 2025

Do you have a question about cocktails, bars, booze, home bartending, or something else related to the topics discussed in this newsletter? I understand that they are useful tools for organizing information, and I know that much of our world is built on quality data organization. Let’s catch up on another Cocktail Question.

Tiki

Bar Magazine

APRIL 17, 2025

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Club

Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 16, 2025

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