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  • Perfect the Gin & Tonic

    I contributed the recipe for the Gin & Tonic in Jim Meehan's new book The Bartender's Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar. I did so at his request, given my history writing about the cocktail. In the process of researching the recipe, I considered four gins, three tonics,...

  • Photos from my Ice Diamond Classes at Portland Cocktail Week 2024

    In October 2024 I gave three Ice Diamond cutting classes at Portland Cocktail Week. The classes were sponsored by the Campari Academy. I just noticed that the photos, taken by Josh Brasted, are up online. You can see the rest of them here.

  • Ask Me About My Ice Program

    I got a new shirt, thanks to Shawn Soole of Post Shift Podcast. Get your own shirt here.

  • Agricole in Exile: A Peek at The Bar at Osito in San Francisco

    I was invited in to the new Bar at Osito, the room to the left of the live fire restaurant Osito in San Francisco's Potrero Flats neighborhood. The bar is just a small room with concrete walls and a few two-top tables. There is also a plant. A small menu...

  • Book Review: The Bourbon Drinker's Companion

    I received a copy of The Bourbon Drinker's Companion: A Guide to American Distilleries, with Travel Advice, Folklore, and Tasting Notes by Colin Spoelman a few month ago and was planning to breeze through a quick read of it. [buy it on amazon][buy on bookshop] The plan for the quick...

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  • Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Appoints David Gimpelson as CEO

    Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic has announced that David Gimpelson has been named CEO. Gimpelson brings an impressive 20+-year career spanning the drinks industry to the global leader of the non-alcoholic spirits category. Gimpelson possesses a dynamic and results-driven approach in the beverage industry, with a specialty in brand development, international operations, and strategic leadership, having helped to [...] The post Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Appoints David Gimpelson as CEO appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

  • Loews Hotels Unveils the Ultimate Festive Cocktails with a Zero-Proof and Low ABV Twist

    It’s no secret that innovative and thoughtful cocktail culture is part of the Loews Hotels identity. With a portfolio of 25 upscale North American hotels, the brand has earned its place at the top by staying on-trend, creating the ultimate destination-driven programming, and prioritizing guest preferences. After all, the brand’s mantra is “welcoming you like [...] The post Loews Hotels Unveils the Ultimate Festive Cocktails with a Zero-Proof and Low ABV Twist appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

  • Angostura Celebrates 200 Years of Bitters with New Premium Limited-Edition Bitters

    ANGOSTURA® 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters pairs globally influenced spices and herbs and ANGOSTURA® aged rum for the first time ever! World renowned for its bitters’ production, The House of Angostura Bitters is empowering bartenders and cocktail creators with the release of ANGOSTURA 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters, available in limited quantities at select national and regional liquor chains. “The special release of ANGOSTURA 200-Year Anniversary [...] The post Angostura Celebrates 200 Years of Bitters with New Premium Limited-Edition Bitters appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

  • 4 Must Mix Tito’s Vodka Cocktails for Fall

    As the crisp autumn air rolls in and the leaves paint the world in beautiful colors of fall, we raise our glasses to our favorite seasonal flavors. Tito’s Handmade Vodka mixes some seasonal sippers including spiced apples, warm cinnamon, maple syrup and pumpkin. Whether you cozy up by a fire or hosing a festive gathering, [...] The post 4 Must Mix Tito’s Vodka Cocktails for Fall appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

  • Chilled 100 Bartenders Create India-Inspired Cocktails using Smoke Lab Saffron Vodka

    Smoke Lab Vodka partners with the Chilled 100 Bartenders to create exceptional cocktails using its latest expression, Smoke Lab Saffron Vodka along with its flagship Smoke Lab Vodka.   This cocktail was inspired by the savory qualities of the anise and tarragon, lightened by lemon juice and chamomile and effervescent from the cava. The perfect [...] The post Chilled 100 Bartenders Create India-Inspired Cocktails using Smoke Lab Saffron Vodka appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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