Open Book: In Conversation with Monica Berg
Watch a conversation with award winning bartender, drink thinker, and Campari Academy Creative Director, Monica Berg and US Academy Lead, Jessamine McLellan. In this session we will deep dive into the new Academy Perspectives series and discuss the origins of bar culture, the ways it has evolved, and the wealth of potential for bartenders in its future.
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What is Mouthfeel and Why Does it Matter?A coffee pro's practical how-to for developing your skills at identifying and describing a drink's physical sensations.
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The Grand Encounter: CLASSIC+MODERN with Takuma WatanabeIn Grand Encounter episode 2, we talk to NYC bartender Takuma Watanabe about past, present, and future.
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How To: Aperol CaviarMake an eye-catching and unexpected spritz with this easy technique.
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Don Lee and Finding Your Place In The Mixed Drink Multiverse: Class RecordingDon Lee on how to strengthen your creativity, tips for cocktail competitions, and how to be better at R&D.
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Negroni-O-Rama: Photos from the NYC Invitational R&D SessionIn celebration of Negroni Week 2024, Campari Academy hosted some fantastic NYC Bartenders for an R&D session with recently-awarded “Bartender of the Year” Kapri Robinson and Tommaso Cecca, Head Bartender of Milan’s Camparino Bar. Over the course of a bright, bluebird Monday in Manhattan, guests received free range to explore the Academy’s pantry and tool […]
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DIY Fermented Soda is the Technique You've Been Waiting For.These DIY Sodas will change your bar game forever.
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How To: OrgeatWhat is orgeat and how do you use it? Read on for the best traditional and new-school Orgeat recipes!
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A Guide to Cocktail GlasswareDid you know that using the wrong type of glass can actually impact the flavor of your drinks? From the V-shaped martini glass to old fashioned tumblers, swot up on the different types of glasses.
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Celebrating The Unwritten LegaciesJoin Duane Sylvestre and Tiffanie Barriere for a conversation celebrating the Black distillers, bartenders, chefs, porters, botanists, and more, who have shaped the way we drink today. From ancient to walking history, they share their favorite stories of the mostly unknown giants whose shoulders we stand upon whenever we make a cocktail. This conversation took […]
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Grand 75For this cocktail recipe, the Grand 75, we combine the flavors of orange and the warmth of Grand Marnier cognac with lemon juice and champagne.
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New Takes On Old FashionedsFrom base spirit swaps to innovative syrups and sweeteners, these Old Fashioned recipes show modern creativity.
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Cocktail Mixing Glasses & the Art of StirringKnowing how to correctly stir cocktails can help you to avoid over-diluting your drinks and prevent unwanted air bubbles from forming.