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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

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No craft cocktail bar should ever use it. I loathe to pour from one, I despise calculating their inventory, and I pity the person that tries to fit in a well. Jeff White, lead bartender, Experimental Cocktail Club , NYC “I wish that black or opaque bottles would disappear from the back bar — sorry Hendrick’s !

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Brandy and Cognac Trends for 2024

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We have a pretty tight backbar space, so we need to be somewhat tight on inventory. Brandy isn’t flying off the shelf via individual pours, but guests are enjoying plenty of it through cocktails, says Charles Joly, beverage director of The Riff Raff Room in New York.

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Why Younger Consumers Aren’t Drinking Wine

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But after bars and restaurants initially re-stocked their inventories, sales of wine decelerated while sales of spirits rose. A high-end beer or a craft cocktail at a restaurant can cost the same as a glass of ordinary wine. As consumers increasingly switched between categories, wine volume has remained mostly flat since 2018.

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From the Alabama Slammer to the White Russian: Were Any Good Cocktails Created in the ’70s?

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Cheap, industrial-grade spirits and bottled mixes had cemented themselves as standard inventory, which Maloney says explains the maligned lower quality of ingredients and sweet-leaning ratios that tend to define the majority of drinks from the era. The view from behind the stick looked a little less glam.

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The Essential Skills Every Bartender Must Master

PubClub

Whether you’re aspiring to take on bartender duty for the first time or aiming to refine your craft, mastering these essential skills is crucial for thriving in the fast-paced bar scene. Proficiency in Mixology At the heart of bartending is mixology – the science and art of crafting cocktails.

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How to Turn Room Guests into Gold With Hotel F&B

SevenRooms

Exciting nightlife : From craft cocktails in the hotel bar to a popular local band in the hotel restaurant, show guests they don’t have to leave to have a good time. To avoid this scenario, set aside reservation inventory for VIPs and special guests.

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How to Start a Cocktail Bar: Complete Business Guide

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Planning Your Cocktail Bar Business: First Steps to Success Case Study: The Crimson Room in Chicago transformed from concept to profitable cocktail lounge in just 8 months by following a structured business plan. "Understanding our target market was crucial." Begin with thorough research and planning.