From Phoenix New Times: Earlier this month, Campari announced the first-ever "Best Aperitivo" Cocktail Competition -- a national contest held in partnership with the U.S. Bartenders' Guild to find the best drinks made with the Italian aperitif.More>>

There are far too many times when getting some sound advice would make all the difference in the world. Yet finding that person when you’re in need can be as challenging as the business situation you find yourself in. Enter Sean Finter. More>>

Carbonation plays a larger part in drinks once the weather warms, but for some, year-round, housemade adult sodas make sense for lots of reasons. That's the case with Bryan Dayton, co-owner and beverage director of the newly reopened OAK in Boulder, Colo.More>>

Jeff Ruth has so many reasons to take himself seriously and yet, for some reason, he doesn’t. His accrued acumen and knowledge has made him one of the most sought-after beverage professionals in the trade. All of our futures should be so bright!More>>

On the West Coast, it’s not often you see a cowboy behind the bar. But Nightclub & Bar's 2012 Bartender of the Year Russell Davis, a born-and-bred Texan, likes to stay true to his roots — and he’s got the hat and boots to prove it.More>>

Jackson Cannon's reach keeps expanding. Now the Boston bartender has opened his own space, The Hawthorne. Cannon's Eastern Standard has been named one of USA Today’s Top 10 Hotel Bars and Nightclub & Bar's Hotel Bar of the Year. So why not rest? Here's why:More>>

Campo de Encanto is searching for the Distiller's Apprentice, bartenders show off their twist on the Manhattan cocktail at the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Experience, Bacardi celebrates its 150th birthday and Naples chooses a signature cocktail. More>>

Jackson Cannon is a bartender Hemingway would admire. He’s passionate about taking care of his guests and making the finest drinks possible night after night. For the former musician, working the stick is more of a lifestyle than a job.More>>

Cocktail competitions across the United States, including Speed Rack competitions in Los Angeles, Bloom Gin's San Francisco Cocktail Crawl and Bacardi Legacy of the Cocktail in New York, showcase some of the best talent in the industry.More>>

With the resurgence of the cocktail came a wave of trendy specialty Martinis, cloying drinks best characterized as desserts in a glass. We’d possibly still be stuck in that trend were it not for the groundbreaking efforts of Kathy Casey, America’s first bar chef extraordinaire.More>>