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Welcome to the Chilled Lounge, where bartenders share the techniques that define great cocktails. In this session, we explore how to create a cocktail menu that sells, from designing a balanced drink selection and writing descriptions that entice guests to making smart choices around pricing, placement, and profitabili
Raspberry is one of those flavors that earns its keep year-round, but it really shines when menus start shifting. Its tart-sweet profile can brighten fall LTOs, deepen winter cocktails, and add a pop of fresh flavor and color when everything else starts leaning brown, creamy, and spiced. That’s the real power of raspbe
Bringing you what's new and noteworthy each month. Designed for bartenders and connoisseurs, we choose our favorite bottles, barware and bold ideas stirring up the scene. Below are ten standout spirits worth sipping, sharing and showing off. Tequila Herradura Directo de Alambique At 110 proof (55% ABV), Directo de Alam
For those who want a little pumpkin spice after dark, this Pumpkin Russian serves cozy fall flavor in full cocktail mode. Vodka and coffee liqueur create the classic White Russian foundation, while DaVinci Gourmet Pumpkin Pie Syrup brings in notes of pumpkin, spice, and everything nice. Finished with fresh cream and ci
Chilled Award Winner of the Week: Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila Turn up the heat. This week’s Chilled Award Winner of the Week is Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila, earning an impressive 91 points and Double Gold in the 2026 Chilled Awards. Infused with jalapeño, Tanteo delivers exactly what bartenders want from a spicy tequila: bold
Welcome to the Chilled Lounge, where bartenders share the techniques that define great cocktails. In this session, we explore the science of ice, discovering how its size, shape, clarity, and temperature influence dilution, texture, and the overall quality of a cocktail. The post Ice and the Science Behind It: A Barten
This week’s Drink of the Week is one of the cocktail world’s most iconic drinks, the Negroni. And with Negroni Week underway, there’s no better time to revisit the beautifully simple three-ingredient classic. Equal parts Devil’s Grin Texas Gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth create a bold, bittersweet pour that lets the g
Welcome to the Chilled Lounge, where bartenders share the techniques that define great cocktails. In this session, we explore the era of Prohibition, discovering how it transformed American drinking culture and shaped the cocktails, bars, and spirits industry we know today. The post The History of Prohibition: A Barten
Welcome to Chilled’s Bartender Book of the Month Club. Your monthly guide to essential reads for bartenders. Each month, we spotlight a standout book to add to your collection and keep your creativity flowing. Our Book of the Month is Dryads: Spirits of the Trees by Brian D. Hoefling. Could Tree Sap Be the Next [...] T
Welcome to the Chilled Lounge, where bartenders share the techniques that define great cocktails. In this session, we explore the story of the New York Sour, discovering how a simple red wine float transformed a classic whiskey sour into one of the cocktail world's most iconic drinks. The post The New York Sour: A Bart
This week’s Drink of the Week puts a bold Texas spin on the classic gimlet with Devil’s Grin Texas Gin. Crafted in the Lone Star State, Devil’s Grin brings a distinctive botanical character to the glass, pairing beautifully with the bright, slightly tart flavor of blood orange. The Devil’s Grin Blood Orange Gimlet bala
There’s always something new to learn behind the bar. From faster ways to build drinks to tricks for better ice, garnishes, batching, and prep. Small changes can make a big difference during service. Here are 50 bartending hacks to make your next shift a little easier. 1. Touch Every Bottle Once Working through several
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