bartending

Nick Strangeway Has Bartender Fatigue

The master mix man has choice words for bartenders

Apr 5, 2012 12:01 pm

Nick Strangeway is not only one of the most celebrated bartenders in the world, but also one of the most thoughtful and pragmatic. Halfway through our conversation, as he discusses the pre-made punches and batch cocktails he’s been testing for his latest collaboration with restaurateur Mark Hix, Strangeway says, “There’s nothing more frustrating than going into a bar and having to wait for a drink.”

Drink Ford Tough

These Are The London Bartenders To Know

Simon Ford names some of his favorite characters

Apr 4, 2012 3:01 pm

While I haven’t lived in London for six years now, I go back at least three to four times per year (usually six to seven times) to make sure I’m on top of the scene. There are many London bartenders I admire.

Getting Pissed In London Week

Welcome To Getting Pissed In London Week

Let us raise a coupe to one great drinking city

Apr 2, 2012 9:01 am

The art of making, and drinking, cocktails has been a big part of our mission with Food Republic. We’ve done stories where Jim Meehan told us how to imbibe at the beach. NYC-based writer and barman Brian Quinn has penned a number of drink recipes, rich with historical perspective and Green Chartreuse. Dammit if he’ll get everybody to buy a bottle. And just last week we launched a weekly column written by a living legend in the mixology game, Simon Ford. So it's safe to say that cocktails play a role in living the way a man should.

Drink Ford Tough

How To Build A Home Cocktail Bar

Essential tools, spirits for making expert drinks

Mar 29, 2012 2:01 pm

The appeal of a high-end bar is obvious — you have the finest bartenders in the city creating drinks using the finest ingredients. But before you know it, it’s three a.m. and you’ve spent north of $100 and haven’t even eaten dinner. So for the novice, or even the burgeoning cocktail pro, establishing a solid home bar will save you money and allow you to show off your skills to your friends.

Drink Better

In Defense Of Flair Bartending

Putting a little Cocktail back into your cocktail

Mar 19, 2012 2:01 pm

Remember when a bartender was someone who knew how to toss a bottle in the air and catch it with ease and panache? Or could rile up a crowd of regulars with his antics and sheer personality?

Cocktail of the Week

Old Fashioned Vodka & Blood Orange Recipe

A vodka "tonic" for holiday shopping blues

Dec 15, 2011 5:01 pm

We asked Grey Goose to create a special holiday cocktail for guys who have braved the stores, shopping malls or even the Internet to engage in the annual ritual of feverish Christmas shopping. Grey Goose set its master mixologist, Nick Mautone, to the task.

Belly Up

A Good Daytime Bartender Is Hard To Find

Seattle's Robbie McGrath is one of the good ones

Nov 10, 2011 3:01 pm

A good daytime bartender is hard to come by. True lushes realize this, and take full advantage when they find one, generally because: 1. Bloody Marys are bloody difficult to find on a weekday. 2. Daytime drinking is highly underrated.

Field Reports

I Survived Portland Cocktail Week

Holy hell what a well-earned hangover

Oct 24, 2011 5:01 pm

Cocktail Weeks. Yeah, these are a thing now. Bartenders, liquor brand sponsors, distillers, drink enthusiasts and journalists gathering together to celebrate the art and science of craft cocktails and discuss ways to make your experience on the other side of the bar better.

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Upgrade Your Gin And Tonic With These 10 Recommended American Craft Gins

The botanical-driven spirit is being reinvented

Brunch

Smashed Potato Bomb With Fried Eggs

Sharp cheddar, spicy Frank's makes awesome brunch

Insider Tips

14 Things You Didn't Know About Strawberries

They're tough, wear their seeds on the outside

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Infographic: Hangover-Curing Foods From Around The World

11 countries, one common and painful problem

Vietnam

How To Eat A Bowl Of Pho Like You Know What You’re Doing

Vietnamese noodle soup, it’s what’s for breakfast

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11 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Guinness

Fun Guinness facts straight from the tap. Sláinte!

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