May 2024
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Top 10 Nominees for the 2024 Spirited Awards
NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 29, 2024) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is thrilled to announce the Top 10 Nominees for the 18th annual Spirited Awards®. Established in 2007, the Spirited Awards® have become one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades, honoring beverage professionals, products, and establishments across the global spirits and cocktail community. […] More
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Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails
Bart Miedeksza and Valentino Girotto, the creative minds from the award-winning Crossroads bar, are set to launch their debut book this summer. “Bubbles: A Guide to Carbonated Cocktails” is a comprehensive exploration of the art of crafting force-carbonated cocktails, aimed at bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts alike. About the Book Crafted with precision by Miedeksza, the […] More
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Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff
Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff is a rising star in the world of mixology, known for her innovative and creative cocktails. Recently named the brand ambassador for the emerging coconut water brand, Strange Water, her talent and dedication to the craft have earned her numerous accolades, including winning the national Speed Rack Championship, which highlights female mixologists […] More
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BCB Bar Convent Brooklyn 2024
For its 2024 edition, the renowned BCB Bar Convent Brooklyn is set to take place in Brooklyn, New York, gathering the most skilled and innovative bartenders from across the globe. This premiere event in the bartending and spirits industry is scheduled for June 12th to June 14th, 2024, and promises to be a showcase of […] More
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WORLD CLASS Global Finals 2024
This year, from September 9th to September 13th, 2024, the prestigious WORLD CLASS Global Finals will take place in Shanghai, marking the first time the event is hosted in China. This eagerly anticipated competition will bring together the best bartenders from over 60 nations, showcasing their incredible skills and innovative cocktail creations. A New Stage […] More
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Negroni Cocktail
The Negroni cocktail has been a favorite among bartenders and patrons alike for years. In 2022, it secured the top spot on Simon Difford’s list, surpassing the Old Fashioned. Many of us believe we know everything there is to know about this classic drink. In late 2022, our magazine reviewed Gary Regan’s guide on Negroni, […] More
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Signature Ice
Ice, indispensable in any bar, has so far been a concern only for bartenders. The pinnacle of their craft is perfectly square ice rods in a glass of premium Negroni; never mind that you have to prop the cube against your teeth to drink. Or perhaps you’ve been tempted by an ice ball from a […] More
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Bars Without Bartenders?
While it may not seem immediately likely, the first signs are emerging, reminiscent of the aggressive birds in Hitchcock’s horror films. British brand Black Lines has successfully made a mark in the pre-bottled cocktail market and opened its first bar in a London clothing store, proclaiming a move to “uproot the conventional view of cocktails […] More