Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 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. This cocktail has allowed me to show off one of the homemade syrup techniques that have I learned to improve my bartending skills.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

You can always make your own, choosing from meticulously researched recipes of professional mixologists to quick YouTube tutorials as basic as blending a cinnamon stick with simple syrup, draining away the sediment and letting it sit for 30 minutes. The Jet Pilot doesnt require years of bartending practice to craft.

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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. Liqueur , Vodka Lover’s Lane by Mixologist Jessica Christensen, Graton Resort & Casino Ingredients 3/4 oz. Vodka Straight From the Heart by Mixologist Jessica Christensen, Graton Resort & Casino Ingredients 1 1/4 oz.

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Cheers

JANUARY 22, 2025

The mixologists at Richard Sandoval Hospitality created this recipe. Notes The mixologists at Dewar’s created this recipe. Print Lunar New Year Margarita Course Drinks Keyword Ginger syrup, lime, lychee liqueur, mandarin juice, tequila Ingredients 1 oz. Add Sichuan peppercorn syrup for those who want it spicy.

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The Cocktail Lovers

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this episode… We’re mixing… French 75 Ingredients: 45ml cognac 15ml fresh lemon juice 15ml simple syrup (1:1) 75ml sparkling wine to top Lemon twist to garnish Method: Shake all ingredients, except sparkling wine, over ice. Strain into a chilled Champagne flute. Carefully top with the sparkling wine and stir gently.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 12, 2024

She’s also been recognized in Zagat’s prestigious “30 Under 30” list, showcasing her ascent from barback to nationally acclaimed mixologist, mirroring the evolution of modern culinary and cocktail scenes. oz Simple Syrup 0.5 oz Simple Syrup 0.5 No one else is doing this for you anymore.” oz Blanco Tequila 0.75

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Cocktail Whisperer

MAY 21, 2024

There are cannabis bartending bibles available, complete with drink recipes and other valuable knowledge, but there’s also the possibility of creating something new. Cannabis drink mixing advice from master mixologists There’s no one better to give advice to newbie cannabis mixologists than the experts. Well, it’s right here.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Print French Kiss Course Drinks Keyword gin, grapefruit, lemon, raspberries, Simple syrup, sparkling ros Ingredients oz. Sugar syrup oz. Lemon juice Instructions Combine infused gin, syrup and lemon juice in a shaker. Notes The mixologists at Thatchers created this recipe.

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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?”

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Surprisingly, the origin word “mocktail” doesn’t come from a sober mixologist but instead from a 1979 Libbey Glass advertisement targeting both alcohol-drinkers and those who abstain from liquor. It can be challenging, but with a little bit of practice– let’s say a month, give or take– you’ll be a mocktail mixologist.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Mint simple syrup 1 oz. Notes The mixologists at Yampa Valley Kitchen in Steamboat Springs, CO, created this recipe. Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. Simple syrup ¾ oz.

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Cheers

JANUARY 10, 2024

Notes The mixologists at Takibi in Portland, OR, created this recipe. Notes Enrique Diaz, head bartender at Bar Bastion in New York, created this recipe. Notes The mixologists at Jettie Rae’s Oyster House in Asheville, NC, created this recipe. Simple syrup 2 oz. Cinzano Rosso 1 oz.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

This ultra boozy martini was invented not by a bartender, but by Ian Fleming, in his famed James Bond novel, Casino Royale. Gimlet (gin, lime juice, simple syrup) The Gimlet is a classic, simple gin cocktail that was originally a mix of gin and lime cordial. Get the Vesper Martini recipe. What could be better?

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Mint simple syrup 1 oz. Notes The mixologists at Yampa Valley Kitchen in Steamboat Springs, CO, created this recipe. Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. Simple syrup ¾ oz.

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Moody Mixologist

APRIL 8, 2024

Ginger simple syrup concentrates that vibrant zesty flavor into an easy-to-use ingredient for cocktails, mocktails, and drinks of all kinds. Rich ginger simple syrup You can also easily make rich ginger syrup by doubling the quantity of sugar. Rich simple syrup uses a ratio of 2 parts sugar to 1 part water.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

Ask a bartender the same question, however, and they may give you a different answer. To find out what those other beverages are, we asked 17 bartenders what tequila cocktail deserves a little more love from their guests. Steven Hayden, bartender, Mulberry Street Ristorante , Fullerton, Calif. Maybe not too many times.

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Print Summer Blues Spritzer Course Drinks Keyword Blueberry vodka, Irish whiskey, lemon juice, lychee liqueur, mint, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Simple syrup ½ oz. Notes Oscar Garcia, lead bartender at seafood grill Corvina in Boca Raton, FL, created this recipe.

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VinePair

JULY 18, 2024

The classic Whiskey Sour recipe calls for 2 ounces of the spirit, along with three-fourths of an ounce each of fresh-squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup. The lion’s share of Whiskey Sours are made with bourbon since their flavor profile plays especially well with the lemon juice and simple syrup that make up the rest of the drink.

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VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

Balcones head bartender Don Phet is here to help break down what this new ruling means for the industry and consumers alike, as well as show off the versatility of American Single Malts in cocktails (because no, its not just for sipping neat!). According to Phet, several things inform what he uses in a mixed drink.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Notes Barlow Gilmore of The Weekend Mixologist created this recipe. Notes The mixologists at Canoe in Atlanta created this recipe Print Purple Cucumber Collins Course Drinks Keyword butterfly pea syrup, cucumber, lemon, Lime & Yuzu soda, vodka Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Add vodka, fresh lemon juice and syrup and stir.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Notes The mixologists at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Las Vegas created this recipe. The mixologists at Mumm created this recipe. Notes Enrique Diaz, head bartender at Bar Bastion, created this recipe for Le Jardinier in New York. Notes The mixologists at Josh Cellars created this recipe. of tea each.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Note: multiple bartenders included expressions from Plantation, which has since rebranded as Planteray. Mike Ross, bartender, Gravitas , Washington, D.C. Here, the best rums for mixing into cocktails. Volcanique.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

of Elijah Craig, a quarter of an ounce of simple syrup and a few dashes of aromatic bitters. It’s a celebration of and a nod to the bartenders, barbacks, mixologists, runners, bussers, cooks, and many more service workers who make the industry what it is. Bartenders can enter now through November 1st.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

There are dozens of shooters poured out by bartenders nationwide, and while you might recognize their names, knowing what’s actually in them is another question. This means the shot is a bit of a choose-your-own-adventure situation, with many bartenders and home drinkers touting different versions of the build.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

One of the most difficult concepts for new bartenders to grasp is balance. The ability to manage the delicate interplay between spirit, sweet, sour, bitter, and dilution separates great bartenders and mixologists from amateurs. How can we use an entire fruit in a cocktail? Add ice and stir until chilled and diluted.

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

The spirit-and-soda base provides a blank canvas for mixologists and at-home bartenders to easily create more complex libations. The simple ice, gin, and tonic build remains a mainstay in U.K. dive bars, where many bartenders garnish theirs with a slice of lemon instead of the American-preferred lime.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Depth and Complexity In London’s cocktail world, fruit distillates in general are “mega trendy,” according to Alex Kratena, former head bartender at Artesian and the co-founder of both Tayēr + Elementary and Muyu liqueurs. But those fruit spirits are primarily coming from French and U.K. Add large ice and shake vigorously.

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VinePair

MARCH 20, 2024

It happens a couple times a week to just about every cocktail bartender. There is, however, another much more difficult path for bartenders to take — one that shifts cocktail ideation from behind the bar and into the kitchen. All of which is no doubt out of the wheelhouse of the vast majority of home bartenders. I left it.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 27, 2024

The Espresso Martini is a cocktail that is believed to have been created in the late 1980s by a London-based bartender named Dick Bradsell. ” Bradsell combined freshly brewed espresso, vodka, and a sweetener, such as Kahlua or sugar syrup, in a shaker with ice. Learn more in my Complete Guide to Simple Syrup.

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The Bartender Company

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In recent years, professional bartenders and mixologists have experimented with new ingredients in their quest to develop thrilling and flavorful cocktails. Nitro Cocktails to Sample Why would a mixologist make nitrogen craft cocktails? The post Nitrogen Infused Cocktails appeared first on The Bartender Company.

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Moody Mixologist

JUNE 1, 2023

Easy sours A pared-down sour-style cocktail is made with three simple ingredients: the spirit (white or dark rum), citrus juice (lemon or lime), and a sweetener, like simple syrup. You can make really fun variations here just by making or buying flavored syrups. Love a Cosmopolitan ? with plenty of ice.

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Moody Mixologist

APRIL 11, 2024

You really can’t go wrong when you combine ANY base spirit with either lemon or lime juice and a liquid sweetener like simple syrup , honey syrup , or my current favorites, blackberry syrup and ginger syrup ! Bonus points for adding an elegant lemon twist garnish or experimenting with a flavored simple syrup.

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Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JULY 17, 2023

Many bartenders and mixologists prefer making their own bitters, experimenting with various ingredients and techniques to create their signature blends. Moreover, bartenders and mixologists employ them in non-alcoholic beverages such as lemonade or sparkling water to introduce a distinctive flavor profile.

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The Bartender Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In a quest to create exciting new cocktail variations, professional mixologists have turned to a wide range of surprising ingredients. In this guide, we will explore everything you need to know about using dry ice in cocktails, including safety tips and why many bartenders prefer to skip this ingredient entirely. What is Dry Ice?

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 7, 2025

Cocktail photos by Blake Pope A seasoned mixologist, Bob has worked everywhere from laid-back dive bars to high-end cocktail lounges, witnessing countless meaningful moments unfold across the bar, from first dates to lifelong connections. Kayleigh Williams-Brown, the Lead Mixologist at Chief’s, plays a crucial role in shaping the bar program.

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Cheers

AUGUST 21, 2024

Notes The mixologists at Espolón created this recipe. Print Bourbon Spritz Course Drinks Keyword Aperol, bourbon, lemon, prosecco, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 part Maker’s Mark bourbon 1 part Aperol ¾ parts Freshly squeezed lemon juice Splash of simple syrup Prosecco Instructions Fill a wine glass with ice.

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Moody Mixologist

MAY 29, 2023

There are many cocktails and simple mixed drinks you can still enjoy while keeping your carbs in check, and the Mojito is one of them. The Mojito is a refreshing and bubbly mix of white rum, lime, mint, sparkling water, and a little sweetener (usually simple syrup). I like to make an allulose simple syrup with 1.5

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