The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 18, 2024

The US’s burgeoning whiskey industry has come on in leaps and bounds during recent decades. With distilleries stepping up their visitor experiences, there has never been a better time to take a trip around the must-visit whiskey distilleries in the United States. You will be taken deep into the heart of whiskey production.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

And who better to point you in the right direction than those leading the charge on Paris’ increasingly notable cocktail culture? We tapped some of the city’s most talented hospitality pros for their recommendations on where to find Paris’ Olympians of mixology.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This guide to craft mocktails will deliver all of the flavor and flair of cocktails while helping you keep your commitment to living spirit-free for Dry January and beyond. However, as reflected in the 2020 Cocktail Trends Report , the #1 trend is low/no alcohol drinks. So, too, are craft mocktails.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

The data may make the whiskey snob in your life roll their eyes, but it makes sense from a cocktail perspective. Titos Handmade Vodka stands out among all other vodkas, making it my top choice when crafting cocktails like my Passionfruit Sour. in 2024, raking in $7.2 Distilled in Bloomington, Ind.,

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Cheers

JULY 19, 2024

So when the summer’s hottest pickleball event, the Beer City Open Pickleball Championships , returned to Grand Rapids, MI, from July 9-14, historic downtown hotel Amway Grand Plaza offered several signature pickleball-inspired craft cocktails.

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VinePair

JUNE 17, 2025

In fact, that’s where Farmacia Rita Perez co-owner Francisco “Pancho” Castillon got his start in the hospitality biz, making aguachile, the popular Mexican ceviche dish, for bars all over town. Now, he’s something of a mythical figure in Guadalajara, with undefined (to VinePair, at least) roles in many of the city’s top bars.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Distillers just getting started needed ready cash flow, and the unaged neutral spirit — America’s top-selling category — gave them something to offer consumers while their whiskey matured. But, Little says, the vodka was “an afterthought”; whiskey was always the focus. Once ubiquitous, craft vodka soon gave way to whiskey.

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Australian Bartender

JUNE 24, 2024

In the 1870s, absinthe was the cool new cocktail ingredient on the block and that got added to the mix (by whom exactly is also up for the debate). “[David Wondrich] also pointed out that the whole Peychauds – coffee house – cognac – Sazerac cocktail link is pure conjecture. So, we turned to applejack.

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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. ” I want everyone to feel that same way when you come into Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor.

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Dry Atlas

DECEMBER 19, 2023

After seeing an ad for a non-alc whiskey on my Instagram page, I purchased a bottle. But, after making a cocktail at home, it didn’t quite live up to the brand promise. What if I could have stayed out and bought rounds of drinks like I always did with my friends, but with a well-crafted cocktail in hand, not an inferior mocktail?

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VinePair

JUNE 18, 2024

Clarifying Giveth Clarified cocktails are easy to spot, and most venues we might reasonably describe as craft cocktail bars will offer at least one of them. Jason Hedges, director of beverage at Laurent Tourondel Hospitality , always has a clarified version of a classic cocktail available on draft at Back Bar in New York.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 16, 2024

In thanks to MacKinnon for his hospitality and loyalty, Charlie bestowed on him the recipe for his personal elixir, containing honey, herbs, and spices. The Drambuie website encourages drinkers to enjoy the whisky liqueur in crafted cocktails , noting that the sweet spirit cuts through the bitterness of coffee very well.

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VinePair

JULY 8, 2025

Asking a bartender to name the most influential craft cocktail bar of all time is a heavy question bordering on unfair. Asking them to name their “Mount Rushmore” of craft cocktail bars doesn’t lighten the load all that much, despite expanding the field from one to four. After all, we are in the hospitality industry.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

As bar programs continue to play a more prominent role in restaurant dining, Mario Martinez stands at the forefront of the craft cocktail movement, seamlessly blending global inspiration with local ingredients. How do you approach creating a new cocktail menu for each of Travis Street Hospitalitys unique concepts?

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Crewe Andy Masi, founder of Clique Hospitality, spearheaded the original idea and opened it in 2019, as a nod to the underground Prohibition-era speakeasies. Its like stepping into a time machine, where top-notch grooming meets a killer cocktail program, explained Paul Edgar, Senior Marketing Director. Booker bourbon 1 oz. Averna oz.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

I started working for Bryan Dayton in 2015 at Denvers Acorn and really started to dig into the craft cocktail side of things. It gave me a profound appreciation of attention to detail and pride in craft. All the expertise developed through Collins dedication to the craft brought him to the position he proudly holds today.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Drinkhacker has taken a tour previously, of sorts, having reviewed their core lineup of whiskey releases in 2022. Prior to firing up their own stills in 2021, their whiskey was produced in partnership with Black Dirt Distillery. We’ve approached Great Jones Distillery and its three-floor homage to the gilded age in New York City.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Bitter Housewife – Westward Hazelnut Bitters Genevieve Brazelton, a seasoned expert in the hospitality industry, channels her passion for perfection into crafting exquisite bitters.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Introduction Irish whiskey. The very name conjures images of rolling green hills, cozy pubs, and the warmth of a finely crafted spirit. " We'll uncover the secrets of its craftsmanship, celebrate its cultural significance, and, of course, raise a glass to the delicious cocktails it inspires.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 23, 2025

Created to celebrate women and non-binary individuals who are championing inclusivity and breaking barriers in the global beverage community, Tales Catalyst honors leaders like Veira and Creed for their profound impact on fostering equity and community within the hospitality space.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Others may prefer to keep things classic, opting for simple pours of tequila or whiskey. ” Keivon Dashtizadeh, bar manager, The Lafayette Hotel , San Diego We’re seeing local and dive bar staples making their way into the craft cocktail scene. No chill, no dress. Nude shots of tequila!”

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Principles of Mindful Mixology Mindful mixology is not merely about the end product - the carefully crafted cocktail itself. By creating cocktails with intention and care, you can cultivate a sense of community, inspiring those around you to slow down, be present, and engage in authentic conversation.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Principles of Mindful Mixology Mindful mixology is not merely about the end product - the carefully crafted cocktail itself. By creating cocktails with intention and care, you can cultivate a sense of community, inspiring those around you to slow down, be present, and engage in authentic conversation.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We inched back the opening even earlier than we normally would so the bartenders could sharpen their knives and get used to the holiday menu flip before things get chaotic, says Brian Evans, director of bars for Sunday Hospitality Group. Great Jones Distillery Co.,

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Mixologists

MARCH 13, 2025

Early iterations were simple, often combining readily available spirits like brandy, rum, or whiskey with hot coffee to create warming beverages. The Irish Coffee's popularity quickly spread, becoming a symbol of Irish hospitality and warmth, and a comforting beacon for travelers around the world.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

and Carbonates annual hospitality trends report has named pistachio the flavor of the year for 2025, noting the nuts presence in every type of dish or drink, at every style of restaurant. Trust The Teacher at The Americano steakhouse in Atlanta made with Kaiyo whiskey, mizu lemongrass shochu, yuzu and black cherry.

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