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An Imbiber’s Guide to Cocktail Kits

Imbibe Magazine

Those looking for more guidance can find it on the site’s blog as well as the private Facebook page. For guidance, the site has a blog as well as videos on techniques , such as how to dry shake and how to flame with a citrus zest. Buy a single box or subscribe for one, three, six, or 12 months. Saloon Box’s December box.

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New Orleans Special – brand new podcast episode!

The Cocktail Lovers

It’s been a while but we’re back and we’re super excited to be focusing on one of our favourite cocktail cities, New Orleans. Both of our products are deeply rooted in New Orleans and the official cocktail of the city, the Sazerac.

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Competition news: Havana Club Cocktail Maestros is back

The Cocktail Lovers

Pictured above: Last year’s winners, Sons of Cuba from Athens One letter comes to mind when we think about Havana Club Cocktail Maestros: thats C. As in connection, community, collaboration and culture. Obviously, it takes in creativity, cocktails and the competition itself, and then of course, theres Cuba.

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Glendon Hartley and Chad Spangler of Causa/Amazonia Earn 2nd Michelin Star

Bartender.com

Glendon Hartley and Chad Spangler of Causa/Amazonia Earn 2nd Michelin Star, Cementing Their Legacy in D.C. Hospitality On December 9, 2024, Causa/Amazonia, led by Glendon Hartley and Chad Spangler, was awarded a Michelin Star, for a second year in a row solidifying its status as one of the premier dining destinations in the United States.

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The Ultimate Guide to The Porthole Infuser

Casual Mixologist

If youve been knocking around mixology blogs awhile, youve seen The Porthole infuser. The award-winning designer Martin Kastner created it for the bar chefs at The Aviary in Chicago. Its just shy of over-engineered excess and regarded by professional and home mixologists as supercool must-have barware.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Gin Basil Smash

VinePair

After Meyer posted his creation on “The Bitters Blog,” he watched it explode across Europe, fueled by the early online cocktail community and the drink’s bold visual appeal.

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WSET launches refreshed Level 3 Award in Spirits qualification for drinks professionals

Bar Magazine

You can read more about James Eastmond, 2025 WSET Develop Prize winner, presented in collaboration with The Drinks Trust, on the WSET blog. It’s changed the way I approach spirits – both in work and in my everyday life.” The course is also available at WSET School London , WSET’s flagship teaching centre.