VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

While the lyrics rang true with some of the things we love to hate about today’s bar culture, much of its jokes instead brought us back to the early aughts mixology scene and the institutions it boomed in. The bit’s title: “Cool Bartenders.” Here’s what the show got right and wrong about the current state of cocktail bartending.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The Straight Dank IPA is a common staple in our house, but Two Roots currently makes three other expressions– I personally have my eye on the Dark Cookies milk stout. Photo by Josh Olalde via Unsplash NON-ALCOHOLIC BEERS Two Roots Brewing Co.:

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The Bartender Company

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore the exciting world of the latest mixology trend – nitro infused cocktails – and learn why nitro drinks continue to be developed for bars and restaurants around the world. Among the many innovative ingredients, nitrogen gas stands out. Nitrogen gas, on the other hand, is a different story.

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Advanced Mixology

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Examples: Goose Island Bourbon County Stout, Innis & Gunn Original, Rodenbach Grand Cru. Stout and Oysters The roasted malt flavor of the stout balances the briny flavor of the oysters, while the creamy mouthfeel of the stout contrasts with the smooth texture of the oysters.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The brand has managed to craft a balanced flavor that’s both versatile for mixology and delightful when combined with tonic. It boasts a well-rounded profile with not just juniper, but also undertones of herbs and spices. Ritual Zero Proof Ritual Zero Proof takes a holistic approach, mirroring the complexities of alcoholic gins.

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VinePair

APRIL 18, 2025

In the age of molecular mixology, carbonated cocktails have become fairly common in bars and restaurants with robust beverage programs. In general, their carbonation levels are often more akin to that of a porter or stout rather than a macro lager or a can of seltzer.

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Molecular Mixology Vodka Stout Bartender 70

VinePair

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

You can make an Old Fashioned-style drink and make a stout foam and put that on top. As with that stout foam, non-alcoholic beer doesnt have to be used in its traditional liquid state. For Derek Brown, bartender, podcaster, and author of Mindful Mixology , the relative weakness of most beer makes it fairly easy to emulate.

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