Christoph Dornemann, Head Bartender at Arnaud’s French 75 Bar in New Orleans, Louisiana, began his career in the industry waiting tables at a Vietnamese restaurant in 2010. He progressed to the back of the house and worked as an expeditor, pastry chef, and then moved onto food preparation at a catering company. He transitioned to fine dining in 2012 at Brennan’s. He gained experience at several hotels and private events in the banquet sector, then joined the team as a server at Arnaud’s in 2013. “While serving at Arnaud’s, I switched to a cocktail server position in the French 75 Bar and le ..read more

The Chilled 100 Bartenders celebrate creativity, heritage, and the art of mixology by crafting original cocktails made with Plymouth Gin. Gin Plymouth Sunrise by Teransc Phillip - Minneapolis, MN Ingredients 1 ½ oz Plymouth Gin ½ oz Marionberry Syrup (Portland Syrups) or sub any fruit pancake syrup ¼ ox 1:1 simple syrup ¾ oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice ¼ oz Pineapple Juice 2-3 dashes Cherry/Chocolate bitters Top with Soda Preparation Shake all ingredients but soda with ice. Strain over fresh ice into glass and top with club soda. Garnish with Rosemary sprig. Gin Spring Plymouth ..read more

Cocktails are being poured and flowers are in bloom. That’s right, spring has gleefully descended and over in the Big Apple, there are plenty of places to celebrate its arrival. From a new 70s-inspired bar from a fan-favorite Brooklyn team, a long-standing New York cabaret landmark, and even a ping pong hotspot, here are the most unique places to get a drink in the city this spring. Paros If you’re familiar with the idyllic Greek islands, you already know that Paros is a vacationer’s paradise. It’s those breezy vibes that this new Tribeca restaurant has based its concept around, all tied toge ..read more

Not everyone has time for a Mother’s Day getaway to Italy. So, what not bring the Italy to mom? And no, we aren’t talking the usual Aperol Spritz or Negroni. From unique spritzes to vibrant elixirs served neat, these six cocktails will transport any mom to an idyllic Italian village overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, or a sea of rolling green hills decorated in cypress trees. Move out Campari, there’s a new regal and red aperitif in town. Savoia brings quite the personality, just like Mom. It features a blend of alluring botanicals like bitter orange and gentian, complemented by a dose of some ..read more

Saturday, the 4th of May marked a milestone in American sport as 20 thoroughbred racehorses stampeded around the track at Churchill Downs and ‘ran for the roses’ at the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby. The inaugural race was held in 1874 after Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., grandson of explorer William Clark, of the famous duo Lewis and Clark, returned home from a trip to Europe where he marveled at The Derby race in Surrey, England and the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp, France and was subsequently inspired to create the Louisville Jockey Club. Local landowners John and Henry Churchill ..read more

Every year on May 7th, we celebrate National Cosmopolitan Day! Made popular by the hit 2000s show Sex and The City, this fabulous pink drink was the cocktail of choice for Carrie Bradshaw and her girlfriends. Because of how popular it became during the show’s airtime, the women joked about it at the end of the first movie! “Why did we ever stop drinking these?” Charlotte asked, to which Carrie responded, “Because everyone else started.” So, this May 7th, treat yourself to a cheeseburger, a large fry, and a Cosmopolitan. Try out the delicious recipe below from Apéritif Bar! Apero Cosmo by Pan ..read more

Happy Mother’s Day! Plane tickets too expensive? Don’t worry – mixing up these refreshing cocktails by Malfy Rosa will transport the motherly figure in your life to the Amalfi Coast with every sip. Gin Malfy Rosa Jasmine Tea Ingredients 2 parts Malfy Gin Rosa 3 parts Jasmine White Tea ½ part Lemon Juice Preparation Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker & shake to combine. Pour into ice-filled glass. Garnish with grapefruit wheel & edible flowers. Gin Malfy Rosa Sorbet Slush Ingredients 1 part Mafly Gin Rosa 2 scoops Lemon Sorbet 1 part Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice Prep ..read more

Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer presents the Chilled 100 Bartenders with its popular and professional mixology tools, gaining loyal fans across the country. Watch bartender Ronald Ivancilu create an original cocktail using his gifted Barfly Mixology Gear Set by Mercer. The post Watch Ronald Ivancilu Use His Barfly Mixology Gear to Craft an Original Cocktail appeared first on Chilled Magazine ..read more

Our content series, The Spirit of Travel with Dewar’s Scotch Whisky follows the essence of adventure and discovery into the craft of bartending. Photos by Gerardo Gutierrez-Switaj Created with the finest ingredients and a rich heritage that spans centuries, Dewar’s embodies the spirit of exploration and inspires wanderlust and curiosity. Bartenders are an adventurous bunch, and traveling can profoundly influence their cocktails by shaping creativity, technique, and worldview, while enriching their craft and personal journey. Named as last year’s Best Bartender by North America’s 50 Best Bars ..read more

From the bars at Asheville Proper and Little D’s, two locally-owned casual restaurants in Asheville, NC, comes the perfect Lion’s Tail cocktail. First appearing in The Cafe Royal Cocktail Book, the classic Lion’s Tail came about during Prohibition in the 1930s and features allspice dram, a liqueur made with rum, pimento berries and spices, alongside bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. The Lion’s Tail is a unique drink that’s been mostly overlooked until recently. Little D’s and Asheville Proper’s take on the classic libation adds cardamon bitters, making it perfect ..read more