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How It Started: Speed Rack

Imbibe Magazine

It’s hard to remember what the drinks world was like before Speed Rack co-founders Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero. We checked in with Mix to revisit how and why she and Marrero started Speed Rack. In the final round of Speed Rack that day, it was Yael against Karen Jarman, and Yael won. It was amazing.

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Watch Ashleigh Hehmann Use Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer to Create Signature Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

Watch as bartender Ashleigh Hehmann uses bar tools from Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer mixology set to create an original cocktail in preparation for entering The Speed Rack competition. The post Watch Ashleigh Hehmann Use Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer to Create Signature Cocktail appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: Techniques: Building Faster Rounds

VinePair

Not only did Haley cover this very topic for VinePair’s “Techniques” column , but she proved she could walk the walk back in 2018 when she won the national championship of Speed Rack: America’s preeminent speed bartending competition.

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We Ask Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff how to shape today’s cocktail culture

Chilled Magazine

Her accolades include winning the national Speed Rack Championship and earning the title of “Fastest Hands in the West.” Her relentless drive and eagerness to master the craft led her to work alongside industry giants like Alex Day, Audrey Saunders, and Giuseppe Gonzalez.

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BARTENDER® Magazine Summer 2024 issue

Bartender.com

BARTENDER ® 2024 Summer issue BARTENDER® 2024 Summer Edition features: Summer Trends, What’s a Citrus, Steve Schneider of Sip & Guzzle, 1800’s Most Awarded Ranch Water Competition, Speed Rack 2024 Finalist, Bartender Hall of Fame® John Lermayer, Brand Buzz La Pulga, Licor 43, Cheeky Cocktails, Signature Cocktails and more!

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What Are the Most Underrated Fall Bourbon Cocktails? (2024)

VinePair

It’s a favorite of [our] Speed Rack competitions and featured as one of the must-know classics in [our Speed Rack book] ‘A Quick Drink.’” —Ivy Mix, co-founder, Speed Rack /co-owner, Leyenda / FIASCO! It’s a Whiskey Sour with a little allspice dram to really bring in those fall flavors.

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Shakers Can Break Ceilings: The Rise of Women in Global Cocktail Competitions

VinePair

Taking inspiration from TV competition shows, Speed Rack is a high-intensity, all-female+ cocktail competition that raises money for breast cancer research and celebrates mentorship. Mix approached Marrero with the idea for a competition that would celebrate, connect, and promote women. The magic extends beyond the network.

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