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Gift Idea: Barkeep 2: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails Book

Chilled Magazine

Danilo Božović Managing Partner of Swizzle Rum Bar and Drinkery Miami and bar industry veteran’s book Barkeep 2: The Art of Mixology, Bar & Cocktails makes the perfect gift. It has everything one would need or wants to read when we talk about our world of mixology and cocktails. Tell us about Barkeep 1.

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How to Create a High-End Beverage Program Without Breaking the Bank

A Bar Above

As the demand for elevated beverage programs grows, savvy operators are finding creative ways to deliver exceptional value without overspending– and you definitely want to be in that camp. With the right strategies, you can offer your guests an upscale experience while keeping your costs under control. Yes, please.

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Upgrade Your Home Bar with New White Kitchen Tools, a Black Barware Set, & More!

A Bar Above

Maybe you’re looking to complete your collection or simply want to swap out a few pieces; either way, these fancy schmancy updates will definitely up your cocktail game. From black barware to clean-looking white bar tools, these new colors and patterns are perfect for anyone who cares about design (almost) as much as function.

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The Cookbook That Became Every Bartender’s Trusted Companion

VinePair

In the absence of a definitive resource for how to harness the power of flavor in cocktails, Page and Dornenburg’s book has become canon for modern mixologists. Troy Sidle joined Maloney at The Violet Hour in 2009 and credits “The Flavor Bible” for signaling a shift in his attitudes toward mixology. “I

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Introducing Our New 4-Prong Performance Hawthorne Strainer

A Bar Above

Designed with both professional bartenders and home mixology enthusiasts in mind, this style of cocktail strainer combines stability with a classic design. We definitely heard our community when they asked for a more stable, beginner-friendly strainer that doesn’t sacrifice professional quality.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Is It Ever OK to Ask for a Shaken Martini?

VinePair

A shaken Martini actually goes against a fundamental mixological rule that spirit-forward drinks don’t benefit from the aeration that shaking imparts. The definition of my job is to give people a drink they want as they want it. However, what those movie clips don’t show is the bartender’s eye roll when preparing the drink.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

VinePair

If you like Boulevardiers , definitely give this drink a try. Salvatore Menga, director of mixology, The American Bar at the Stafford , London The Boulevardier is hands-down one of the most underrated whiskey cocktails out there. Its definitely a standout that deserves more recognition in todays cocktail culture.

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