Mixology and bartending trends and techniques. Fabulous mixed drink recipes along with the personalities and products that drive the vibrant cocktail business.
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The Fruits and Spices of Autumn October 18, 2011
Drink menus are starting to enliven with fall flavors — apple, cinnamon, cranberry, ginger, pumpkin — just as the weather turns, and there will be cake (or at least "Cuptails") for the holidays!More>>
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The Switch is on, Portland Shakes Outdoors, and "Tales" Returns to Vancouver October 18, 2011
The Auchentoshan Switch competition wraps up shortly in Las Vegas and the winners will get a chance to work at 69 Colebrooke Row in London; meanwhile, the cocktail world turns its shaking hands to the Pacific Northwest...More>>
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The Man Behind Johnnie Walker October 18, 2011
Jim Beveridge is the master blender for Diageo at Johnnie Walker, the man responsible for crafting and maintaining the house style of one of the world's iconic whisky brands. Now his latest — Johnnie Walker Double Black — is about to land in the United States.More>>
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Your Opinion Counts! Be A BarTrender October 10, 2011
Bartenders are invited to share their opinions on patrons, products and the bar business by joining the BarTrender Panel and participate in surveys conducted by Technomic. More>>
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Awards Season Starts — Enter the 2012 NCB Awards Today! October 5, 2011
The 2012 Nightclub & Bar Awards are now open! Winners will be honored at the Nightclub & Bar Show in Las Vegas and will featured in NCB media outlets. Enter today! More>>
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Hot, Cold and In Between October 4, 2011
Americans prefer their drinks cold, but the arrival of hot punches is a sign that just because old-style hot drinks aren’t en vogue doesn’t mean there aren’t customers looking for temperature variety in their beverages. More>>
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Mescal Makes its Mark October 4, 2011
New mescals, wider distribution and the emergence of the other agaves — tobala, espadin, sotol — means bartenders have another category to master. Why it matters...More>>
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Best Bloodys, Good Honeys and the 2012 Nightclub & Bar Awards October 4, 2011
ABSOLUT looks for a great Bloody Mary, Barenjager sends a bartender to Munich and Speed Rack is back raising funds for breast cancer charities. Also, the 2012 Nightclub & Bar Awards competition launches in many bar categories... More>>
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Mr. Harris Goes to Sacramento October 4, 2011
How many bartenders does it take to change an outdated law in California? Two San Francisco-based bartenders started a campaign asking Gov. Jerry Brown to sign a bill that lifted a nearly century-old ban on serving infused cocktails in California.
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A Bitter, Cold End to Summer September 20, 2011
A chill is in the air, but that doesn't mean cocktail menus have given up the ice. Or the joys of bitterness, either, as we look at the latest menu tweaks across the country.More>>
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