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Celebrating 15 years of Baba Au Rum with 15 questions for founder Thanos Prunarus

The Cocktail Lovers

Last year Baba au Rum celebrated 15 years since opening its doors. Raising a glass to 15 years of Baba Au Rum, founder Thanos Prunarus And this was Baba au Rum – what was the driving thought and the motivation for this? You called your bar Baba au Rum, where does your love of rum come from? It doesn’t matter.

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Competition news: Havana Club Cocktail Maestros is back

The Cocktail Lovers

Naturally, the base needs to be made up of Havana Club rum at least 30mls of Cubas finest. Its an opportunity for us to take the pioneers of the industry on a journey through Havana Clubs rich and diverse heritage, its unique Cuban spirit, and the artistry behind our exceptional rums. Whats next? Whats the timeline?

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And the winners are…

The Cocktail Lovers

Huge contraptions the Top 4 finalists and the superstar winners of this year’s Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards… INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES International Bartender of the Year Lorenzo Antinori — Bar Leone, Hong Kong, China Best International Bar Mentor Iain McPherson Best International Brand Ambassador Dré Masso — Altos Tequila and Nusa Caña (..)

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Crystal Clear Cocktails: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Ice Molds & Trays

Mixologists

Link to a blog post or article discussing the importance of high-quality cocktail ingredients and their impact on the final drink.) This fundamental characteristic translates into an even slower rate of melting when compared to a cube of comparable volume, thereby minimizing dilution to an even greater extent.

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The Definitive Timeline of Bourbon ‘Taters’

VinePair

Though not created by him, the blend first gained popularity courtesy of Blake Riber’s Bourbonr blog, circa 2013. So specific, in fact, that late that year, bourbon aficionado and a self-proclaimed tater Wade Woodard launched his Tater-Talk blog.

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Mike Dojcsak’s winning journey at the El Dorado Heritage Competition

The Cocktail Lovers

It wasn’t all rum fun, the second part of the trip shone a light on the biodiversity of the region, taking in an overnight stay at Iwokrama River Lodge, a hike through the rain forest, a boat ride in the dead of night to check for wildlife and a trip to Kaieteur Falls. People talk about having a muse, that was how sorrel felt to me.

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What’s on our radar for the week ahead…

The Cocktail Lovers

Madrid); Aurelie Panhelleux (CopperBay, Paris); Eleni Nikoloulia (Academy Chair of The World’s 50 Best Bars and Founder of Athens Rum Whisky Festival), and Phaedra Kali (business and life coach ). The line-up takes in Manal Ouardane (Twist de Naranja.