Chilledmagazine iconChilledmagazineJul 20, 2026

Bartenders Rank the Biggest Mistakes Bars Are Making Right Now

For the better part of two decades, the cocktail world has been defined by innovation. Fat washing, clarification, rotary evaporators, and smoke-filled glassware have transformed bars into laboratories, while social media has rewarded increasingly elaborate serves with millions of views.

Bartenders Rank the Biggest Mistakes Bars Are Making Right Now

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For the better part of two decades, the cocktail world has been defined by innovation.

Fat washing, clarification, rotary evaporators, and smoke-filled glassware have transformed bars into laboratories, while social media has rewarded increasingly elaborate serves with millions of views.

The modern cocktail has never been more visually impressive.

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For the better part of two decades, the cocktail world has been defined by innovation. Fat washing, clarification, rotary evaporators, and smoke-filled glassware have transformed bars into laboratories, while social media has rewarded increasingly elaborate serves with millions of views. The modern cocktail has never been more visually impressive.

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The modern cocktail has never been more visually impressive.

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