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Ice Cream and Beer? August 7, 2012
Drowning in bitters? Wrestling with your amaros? Struggling with incorporating heat, smoke and pungency to your drinks? Take a break and find some inspiration in ice cream and beer.More>>
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Drinks on the Cousins at SoBou August 7, 2012
Cousins Ti Martin and Lally Brennan recognized the need for a serious cocktail bar in New Orleans. Thus, opening Swizzle Stick Bar. Now, they're diving in again with SoBou. More>>
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Bartender Optimism August 6, 2012
Our recent BarTrender survey reveals that bartenders saw business settling back into normal patterns in the second quarter of this year. What’s more, two-thirds expect business to improve in the next six months. More>>
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Alex Ott: A Cocktail Magician August 3, 2012
If Merlin was alive today he might manifest himself as Alex Ott. Alex is truly a magician when it comes to cocktails. Check out this exclusive interview with one of the best. More>>
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August 2012 Bartender of the Month: Brian Miller August 2, 2012
A veteran of the New York bar scene since the early 90’s, Brian Miller has built a reputation as a highly skilled, deeply passionate and internationally recognized bartender.More>>
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The Mega-Trend Revival of Tiki July 31, 2012
Forecasting a mega-trend before it hits is like knowing next week’s stock quotes, an open invitation to financial success. One trend that’s now firmly entrenched on both of our coasts and headed inland—Tiki drinks.More>>
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Too Cool for School - What You Don't Know About Ice July 31, 2012
Shine a bright light in the eyes of an accomplished mixologist and he or she will eventually admit that ice is most important ingredient in cocktails.More>>
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Drew Levinson - An On-Premise Olympian July 31, 2012
In the on-premise world, no one better illustrates the type of hard work and commitment needed to succeed than Drew Levinson, beverage development manager for Wirtz Beverage Nevada, a liquor, beer and wine distributorship headquartered in Las Vegas.More>>
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Drinking and Thinking July 24, 2012
A good drink menu makes you thirsty; a great drink menu makes you think while you drink. This time, we examine three menus that try to do both, from Hank's in Washington, DC, to Sadie's in Hollywood. But we start with a R'evolution in New Orleans. More>>
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Pickerell Picks Craft Distilling July 24, 2012
What's going on in small distilling? Perhaps no one is better positioned to talk about the booming field than Dave Pickerell, best known for his long association with Maker’s Mark bourbon where he was master distiller, who in the last few years has spread his wings and consulted with many of...More>>
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