Behind the Bar

These are the profiles, interviews, stories and useful tips about life behind and away from the stick, including industry professionals and trend-setting bars.
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Aid and Resources for Bartenders During the COVID-19 Bar Closures
Bright Lights by Ivy Mix incorporates a syrup made with rosé cava.
How to Use Wine Syrups in Your Drinks
Agave bar books
3 Agave-Centric Books Every Bartender Needs to Read
Bar Talk
Garrett Oliver
Brooklyn Brewery’s Garrett Oliver on the Importance of Inviting Everyone to the Table
Victoria Butler
Uncle Nearest’s Victoria Butler on Her Ascent to Master Blender
Ashlie Randolph
Beer Pro Ashlie Randolph on Overcoming Stereotypes in the Craft Beer Industry
Fawn Weaver
Uncle Nearest Founder Fawn Weaver on Removing Barriers to a More Diverse Distilling Scene
The Business of the Bar
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The Next Step in Inclusivity Is Combating Ableism in Bars and Restaurants
The to-go cocktail program at Law Bird in Columbus, Ohio, is “accessible, fun and imaginative”—and cost-effective, says the bar’s owner.
Why Bar Retail May Be Here to Stay
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This Is Why Your Favorite Band Has Its Own Booze Label
The menu posted on the wall at Double Chicken Please in New York City includes the ABV of each cocktail.
How Strong Is That Cocktail? Bars Are Starting to Specify.
Stick People
Hortense Van Der Horst
How Hortense Van Der Horst Is Helping Reinvent Paris' Queer Drinking Scene
There Will Never Be Another Gary Regan
This Legendary Rum Maker Doesn’t Care if You Read This Story
Meet the Man Who Turned San Antonio into a Bona Fide Cocktail Town
Snap Shot
The backbar at 400 Rabbits
Seek the Holy Spirit(s) at this ‘Mezcal Church’
41 Gradus in Georgia
This Georgian Bar Is Going All In on the Country’s Native Spirit
The Renegade Solution to Not Using Cocktail Napkins or Coasters
3 Drinks That Explain Why Super Lyan Is a New Bar That Matters
How They Got It Right
The Motto at WhistlePig After the Death of Its Iconic Master Distiller: What Would Dave Do?
These 2 Columbus Distilleries Changed the Way Ohio Drinks
One Missouri Company Puts the Whiskey Before the Distillery. And It's Really Paying Off.
Don't Take Your Campari for Granted. This Denver Bar Has to Make Every Bottle from Scratch.
My Take
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What It's Like to Look for Work in Hospitality Right Now
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What It's Like to Be Behind the Stick Right Now
A Drink I Still Love: The Singapore Sling
Have We Seen the End of the 9-Ingredient Drink?
To Your Health
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How Parents in the Bar Industry Can Find Balance Between Work and Family
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How to Navigate Romantic Relationships When You're Both Behind the Stick
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How Bartenders Are Channeling Their Creative Energy at Home
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Free Online Classes for Staying Active When Not Behind the Stick