The Importance of Gay Bars
Pride began outside a bar, and the importance of bars in the LGBTQIA+ community began long before that. In celebration of Pride month we are talking with historian Daniel Hurewitz about the history and significance of queer bars throughout history.
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Cocktail Tech with Eddie: Class RecordingWatch now to learn about the gear and techniques driving today's best bars (plus budget alternatives)!
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The Grand Encounter: ELEVATED+LOCAL with Deniseea HeadIn Grand Encounter episode 3, we talk to Deniseea Head about blurring the high and low of the bar world, and her award-winning approach to education.
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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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Discover your bartender toolkitCustomers continue to look for new and exciting cocktails every day. Arm you and your team with the right tool to offer more variation with our guide.
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Movers & Shakers: How to Use Cocktail ShakersShaking cocktails does more than just blend your ingredients together. It can also help to improve the texture, get the temperature of the drink just right and add the perfect froth.
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How To: Sage Butter MartiniInfuse your butter (instead of your spirit) for an upgraded fat wash.
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WEDDING BARTENDING 101At long last, here come the brides and grooms. As the return-to-normalcy post-lockdown trends gain steam, it looks like spring and summer 2022 will host many long-overdue weddings. This wedding season marks a return to form, with out-of-town guests, full venues, and stylish gatherings. For the bartending community, that translates into a need for signature […]
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101 Old Fashioned ReelThe Old Fashioned is the *original cocktail*, and dates back as far as the late 1700's. In fact, it's first mention is in 1798 in the London paper "Morning Post and Gazetteer" pre-dates the use of the word "cock-tail" in 1806 in "The Balance and Columbian Repository", which defined the drink as "composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters...". The classic has endured today because of its special ability to unlock the subtle and unique flavors of all types of spirits. The drink is delicious, easy to make, and open to adaptation, which has made it a favorite for guests and bartenders for over 200 years.
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Tales of the Cocktail - Day 1The most renowned drinks convention in the industry is back. Live Day 1 Tales of the Cocktail with us