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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces the Top 4 Finalists

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces the Top 4 Finalists

The 17th annual Spirited Awards celebrates global excellence in the drinks industry and recognizes professionals, organizations, and establishments shaping the cocktail community

STAFFING 101: HIRING AND KEEPING THE BEST BARTENDERS

STAFFING 101: HIRING AND KEEPING THE BEST BARTENDERS

Previous U.S. World Class Winner Laura Newman gives her expert tips for hiring and developing staff on an ongoing basis including how to keep them motivated, invested and feeling part of the team.

SAYING NO: 11 TOP TIPS TO ADVANCE YOUR BARTENDING CAREER

SAYING NO: 11 TOP TIPS TO ADVANCE YOUR BARTENDING CAREER

Wanting to continue building your bar industry career? Read these top tips from industry experts Evan Stroeve and Bianca Lima to find out how to sustain a lifelong and fulfilling career.

FROM THE EXPERT: 5 TOP BARTENDING TIPS

FROM THE EXPERT: 5 TOP BARTENDING TIPS

Kaitlyn Stewart, one of the industry’s best bartender’s, sharesher top bartending tips and skills for honing and putting them into practice.

AHEAD OF THE BAR: BEVERAGE TRENDS FOR 2022

AHEAD OF THE BAR: BEVERAGE TRENDS FOR 2022

Discover top drinks trends for 2022 and how to incorporate them in your bar with predications from World Class winner James Grant and Lauren Mote, Diageo Reserve's Global Cocktailian

FIVE WAYS TO USE YOUR OUTDOOR BAR AREA ALL YEAR LONG

FIVE WAYS TO USE YOUR OUTDOOR BAR AREA ALL YEAR LONG

Your outdoor bar area is more precious than ever. UK native, Josh Reynolds, Bar Manager at The Dolphin Hotel, Sydney shares some tools and tactics to effectively use your outdoor bar area, whatever the weather.

Bartender Balance: Journey to a Healthier, Happier You

Bartender Balance: Journey to a Healthier, Happier You

Staying active and positive has never been more important for this industry. Experienced bar professionals Camille Vidal, Jamie Jones and Alex Kratena share their tools for achieving balance in everyday life. 

Bartender Balance: Journey to a Healthier, Happier You

Bartender Balance: Journey to a Healthier, Happier You

Staying active and positive has never been more important for this industry. Experienced bar professionals Camille Vidal, Jamie Jones and Alex Kratena share their tools for achieving balance in everyday life. 

YOU KNOW YOU’RE A BARTENDER IF...

YOU KNOW YOU’RE A BARTENDER IF...

Long nights, tired legs and aching muscles from pouring, shaking and stirring are some of the tell-tale signs of being a bartender. Then there are some less obvious ones that you will be all too familiar with. 

The World’s Best Bartenders Favorite Cocktails

The World’s Best Bartenders Favorite Cocktails

Everyone has a favorite cocktail, their go-to drink they love to make for others. So, we asked three World Class bartenders what their favorite cocktail was and why!

BARTENDING: THE EVOLUTION OF AN INDUSTRY & AN ART FORM

BARTENDING: THE EVOLUTION OF AN INDUSTRY & AN ART FORM

The bartending journey has been a long one, filled with many ups and downs. Senior bartender Simon Aukett delves into the past, present and future of bartending.

Bar Trends of the Future: 2020 Predictions

Bar Trends of the Future: 2020 Predictions

In an industry that is continuously evolving, it is important to break boundaries and stay ahead of the curve. From plant-based cocktails to a simplified back bar, leading bartender Thomas Aske lets us in on some of the exciting bar trends he is forecasting for 2020.