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From Bartender to Global Mixologist Icon—Meet Eric Van Beek

Chilled Magazine

From winning the Bacardi Legacy Global title to creating the Bartenders Handshake, his career continues to push the boundaries of cocktail culture. Van Beeks career began in his 20s, and through his passion and drive, he quickly gained prominence in the international bar and cocktail community.

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Crafting Exceptional Cocktails with Bartender Adam Fournier

Chilled Magazine

Photos by Glee Digital Media Adam Fournier brings over 15 years of experience to the hospitality industry, having worked at renowned Los Angeles venues like Areal, The Chestnut Club, and The NoMad LA. Beyond his work at Spago, he shares his insights into cocktail culture through writing and presenting.

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How Author and Historian Toni Tipton-Martin Is Immortalizing Black Cocktail Culture

VinePair

Her acclaimed, James Beard Award-winning cookbook, “Jubilee” (2019) started a conversation about African American culinary history, and her new cocktail book, “ Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice ,” continues this journey through the lens of drinks and the Black bartenders who have helped pave the nation’s cocktail culture.

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A Look into the Origins of French Liqueurs in Celebration of National Liqueur Day with Heavenly Spirits

Chilled Magazine

simple syrup Club soda Lemon twist for garnish Preparation In a shaker, combine Noces Royales, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon twist. simple syrup Fresh mint leaves Club soda Lime wedge for garnish Preparation In a glass, muddle mint leaves with lime juice and simple syrup.

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Celebrate Martini Week with Junipero Gin in the Spirit of Community

Chilled Magazine

Without a doubt, Martinis have been instrumental to cocktail culture worldwide. We saw classics variations of the Martini like Reverse Martinis, Turf Clubs, Martinezes and Vespers as well as interesting (and tasty) riffs like a Plaid Tuxedo which incorporates sherry, scotch, and maraschino in addition to the Junipero Gin.

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Brandy and Cognac Trends for 2024

Cheers

DUss Cognac has been accelerating on-premise efforts with cocktails such as the D’Uss Spicy Sidecar. While Hennessy and Pierre Ferrand remain popular and frequently requested by our guests, we are seeing an exciting shift toward pisco and Calvados in cocktail culture, she adds.

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In NYC, a New Breed of Steakhouse Ups the Cocktail Ante

VinePair

Photo Courtesy of Bourbon Steak [link] Incubators of Cocktail Culture From the repeal of Prohibition until the turn of the 21st century, old-school steakhouses were dependable incubators of cocktail culture, even as other types of restaurants gave up on mixed drinks. “I That’s the cocktail-bar influence.”

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