Tennis Fan Favorite Maestro Dobel Tequila Returns to the US Open as “Official Tequila” Partner with New Elevated Club Experience Creator of the World’s First Cristalino Introduces the Dobel Tequila Club: a Tournament Destination Serving Tequila Cocktails and Classic Mexican Food Pairings from Chef Enrique Olvera Maestro Dobel® Tequila today announces its return to the US Open ..read more

Luis Florez – Master of Mixology at Karma Asian Fusion in Burlington, MA Bartender Feature Details Month and Year: August 2024 Category: Featured Bartender City/State: Burlington, Massachusetts Professional Details Name: Luis Florez City, State: Burlington, Massachusetts Place of Work: Karma Asian Fusion Bar Website: Official Site Who is Luis Florez? Luis Florez’s journey from Colombia ..read more

Tito’s Watermelon Cooler Recipe Summer 2024 Signature Cocktails by Bartender.com Basic Details: Duration: 5 minutes Difficulty Level: Easy Yield: 1 drink Flavor Profile: Fruity, Crisp, Refreshing Nutrition Facts: Calories: 160 Carbs: 15g Sugars: 12g Alcohol Content: 16% Specialty Tags/Categories: Gluten-Free Vegan Drink Description: Tito’s Watermelon Cooler is the quintessential summer cocktail, blending the sweetness of ..read more

French Blonde Recipe Summer 2024 Signature Cocktails by Bartender.com Basic Details: Duration: 5 minutes Difficulty Level: Easy Yield: 1 drink Flavor Profile: Light, Floral, Citrusy Nutrition Facts: Calories: 180 Carbs: 17g Sugars: 14g Alcohol Content: 18% Specialty Categories: Gluten-Free Vegan Drink Description: The French Blonde is an elegant and refreshing cocktail that blends the floral ..read more

Nashville’s Bar Scene Nashville is known for its rich musical history, but it’s also home to a thriving bar scene that offers everything from sophisticated cocktail lounges to laid-back dive bars. Here’s our top 10 list of must-visit bars in Nashville for 2024, highlighting the best of what the city has to offer. Ranking System ..read more

Featured Bar COASTING COCKTAILS Key West, FL Coasting Cocktails is a boutique cocktail catering service based in beautiful Key West, Florida. Jess and Co. found a way to combine their love for craft cocktails, passion for creativity, and a desire to create premier guest experiences, all in an unforgettable mobile platform. Coasting Cocktails truly shakes up the ordinary! From creating custom cocktail menus, to providing bartenders for events, to hauling their mobile bars coast to coast, Coasting Cocktails is dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences. A Coasting Cocktails event is m ..read more

An Interview with Steve Schneider by Ryan Foley “The bar staff here, I tell them many times. I hire them for them. I say to them that I don’t want them to be a bunch of me’s. ‘I want you to be you.’ I like to see bartenders grow into their own and be their own person.” —Steve Schneider Our cover feature for Summer is Steve Schneider, the co-creator of Sip & Guzzle in NYC. While BARTENDER® has known Steve for several years, it has been an absolute honor and pleasure getting to know him and his team better, and we’re excited to share more with you here. Steve started in hospitality in 2003 w ..read more

For 41 years, 29 Cornelia Street in New York’s West Village housed the Cornelia Street Cafe, and now is home to one of New York’s hottest new bars, Sip & Guzzle. It’s an incredible two-level cocktail bar which industry veterans Steve Schneider (who graces the cover of this issue) and Shingo Gokan opened in January this year to offer guests an immersive “sip” and “guzzle” experience. The top floor, Guzzle, is run by Steve, while the bottom level, Sip, is overseen by Shingo. Both are longtime friends and partners who understand each other’s styles and operate another bar together in Shanghai ..read more

Bartender Feature Details Month and Year: May 2024 Category: Featured Bartender City/State: Manhattan, New York Best Drink Best Drink: The Manhattan Favorite Drink: The Negroni Professional Details Name: Jason Kosmas City, State: New York, New York Places of Work: Employees Only, 510 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014 Bar Website: Official Site Awards: Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best American Bar Team Why Jason Kosmas Jason Kosmas is not just any bartender; he embodies the essence of what it means to be behind the bar. With a career that has spanned over two decades, Jason has ..read more

NYC Bar Culture New York City is renowned for its vibrant nightlife and eclectic bar scene. From speakeasies and rooftop bars to trendy lounges and historic taverns, the city offers something for every taste. Here’s our curated list of the top 10 bars in NYC for 2024, showcasing a mix of iconic favorites and new hotspots. Ranking System Criteria: Our rankings are based on a combination of factors, including ambiance, drink quality, service, uniqueness, and customer reviews. Each bar on this list has made a significant impact on NYC’s bar culture, offering exceptional experiences that keep patr ..read more