Take Your Summer Tequila Cocktails to the Next Level Before his name was famous around the world, Don Julio González Estrada was an agave farmer. He took all of the knowledge he gleaned from working the red volcanic soil fields in his hometown of Atotonilco El Alto, Mexico, and used it to start making his […]
BARTENDER® Magazine is proud to celebrate talented professionals in the LGBTQ+ community this month and all year long.
This year’s World Class U.S. Bartender of the Year competition lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest and most prestigious showcases of technical skill, creativity, and cocktail storytelling in the industry. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo crowned Alexis Ortega of Philadelphia, PA as the 2026 U.S. […]
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival 2026: Mixology Takes Center Stage
Telmont Champagne has been selected for the sixth consecutive year as the official Champagne of the Cannes Film Festival, celebrating the festival’s 79th edition with its emblematic Réserve Brut. This presence not only positions Telmont on one of the world’s most prestigious stages but also underscores its commitment to sustainable, high-quality production through its In […]
PATRÓN Tequila has raised the bar with its newest release: PATRÓN 100, a 100 proof, small-batch expression handcrafted using 100% tahona stone production. Bottled at full proof (50% ABV) with no dilution, this tequila delivers a pure, bold agave character while reflecting PATRÓN’s commitment to time-honored craftsmanship, precision, and quality. Craftsmanship at Every Step PATRÓN […]
The 2026 Bar & Restaurant Expo marked a major milestone, celebrating its 40th anniversary March 23–25 in Las Vegas. Over 10,000 hospitality professionals gathered for three days of education, networking, and discovery, united under the theme “Every Moment Counts” — a reminder that every guest interaction, menu choice, and operational decision shapes the overall experience. […]
Zach Benson of the Charlotte USBG Chapter This month, our USBG Member Spotlight is Zach Benson (@selling_my_sanity) of the Charlotte Chapter! Zach just won the Charlotte qualifier for the IBA World Cocktail Competition. From here, Zach will compete at the Southeast regional championship in Florida this April, hoping to make it onto Team USBG. The IBA […]
Absolut® and TABASCO® Turn Up the Heat with a Spicy New Vodka Built for Bold Cocktails
TSINGTAO celebrates Lunar New Year with Limited-Edition Packaging and National Sweepstakes
In Partnership with the USBG, BARTENDER Magazine is proud to highlight a USBG member each month! This Month we are highlighting US Bartenders’ Guild President, Ingrid Shawn Rodriguez! Hailing from sunny St. Pete, Ingrid Shawn Rodriguez is a whiskey-fueled force of nature and the powerhouse behind WhistlePig Whiskey in Florida, where she serves as U.S. […]
The United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) announces the organization’s national leadership officers for 2026. National Officers President – Ingrid Shawn Rodriguez: Based in St.Petersburg, FL, Ingrid is the US Educator and Florida Area Manager for WhistlePig Whiskey. Ingrid has been actively involved in multiple larger organizations for over 20 years, serving in the local capacity as Director, Treasurer and President of […]
A BOLD FLAVOURED SPIRIT DESIGNED FOR THE PERFECT SPICY BLOODY MARY STOLI Halapeño Pepper, a bold new flavoured vodka crafted to elevate one of the world’s most iconic cocktails: the Bloody Mary. Rolling out globally, this fiery innovation speaks directly to today’s flavour-seeking drinkers and the bartenders who serve them. STOLI Halapeño Pepper Vodka is […]
Rethinking Non-Alcoholic Cocktails as Sophisticated, Flavor-Forward Drinks for Today’s Bar Scene This November, Seedlip, the pioneer of non-alcoholic spirits, celebrates 10 years of redefining what it means to enjoy a drink. To mark the milestone, the brand is launching its boldest statement yet: “Yeah, It’s a Drink.” Redefining the Non-Alcoholic Category Mindful drinking is on […]
Born from the Distillery’s newly completed $1.2 billion expansion, this release elevates Sazerac Rye’s signature spice and pepper profile to deliver a sipping whiskey of remarkable intensity Buffalo Trace Distillery has just added Sazerac Rye Whiskey Full Proof to its growing portfolio — a bold, 125-proof expression designed for serious rye lovers and the craft […]
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