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Bartending Archive
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This Just In – Campari-Sponsored First-Ever James Beard “Outstanding Bar Program Award” Winner PDT and Their Story
Posted on May 10, 2012 | No CommentsThe James Beard Foundation crowned New York City’s PDT with the much-anticipated, first-ever “Outstanding Bar Program Award.” Campari, the presenting sponsor, draped the coveted medal on Jim Meehan at a ceremony... -
This Just In – Fergie Creates Her Own VOLI LIGHT VODKA Cocktails on Air!
Posted on March 30, 2012 | No CommentsOn Thursday, March 22, Grammy Award winning artist Fergie announced her partnership and part-ownership of Voli Light Vodkas. A few days ago, Fergie created her own cocktails and mixed them... -
An Excuse to Drink – February 15, 1898: “Remember the Maine!”
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsThis evening in 1898, the American battleship, U.S.S. Maine, which was sent to protect U.S. interests during the Cuban revolt from Spain, mysteriously exploded and sank in Havana harbor. Nearly... -
This Just In – Countdown to 10th Anniversary Tales of the Cocktail® Kicks Off at the Newly Renovated Carousel Bar and Lounge
Posted on January 12, 2012 | No CommentsCountdown to 10th Anniversary Tales of the Cocktail® Kicks Off at the Newly Renovated Carousel Bar and Lounge Media and cocktail lovers are invited to the grand re-opening of the... -
An Excuse to Drink – Happy Egg Nog Day!
Posted on December 24, 2011 | No CommentsMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! More importantly, Happy Egg Nog Day! Since we covered the origins of the drink in a previous post, we’ll cut right to the chase... -
Celebrate the Season With Simon Ford’s Ultimate Guide to Stocking Your Holiday Bar
Posted on December 8, 2011 | No CommentsWith the winter months in full swing, the time has come again for those wonderful holiday parties and get-togethers at home. Knowing what to serve at a party is one... -
This Just In – Sailor Jerry Rum Exposes America’s Tipping Habits!
Posted on December 3, 2011 | No CommentsTo Celebrate Bartender Appreciation Day, Iconic Spiced Rum Raises a Glass to Bartenders by Revealing Americans’ Tipping Habits in New Survey NEW YORK, December 1, 2011 – - December 9... -
An Excuse To Drink – National Pickle Day And The Origin Of The Pickleback
Posted on November 14, 2011 | No CommentsIt’s National “Snack a Pickle Day” (whatever the hell that means!) and we’re celebrating the occasion by dredging the (admittedly shallow) depths of mythology regarding the Pickleback: the recently trendy... -
It’s Harvey Wallbanger Day!
Posted on November 8, 2011 | No CommentsAccording to most sources, the Harvey Wallbanger was created in 1952 by legendary bartender Donato ‘Duke’ Antone, who also created such memorable drinks as the Rusty Nail, the Flaming Caesar,... -
Tales of the Cocktail 2011 Coverage – “United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) Piña Colada Competition” #totc
Posted on August 11, 2011 | No CommentsTales of the Cocktail is a great place to hold a bartender competition. Check out the official release below from the USBG Pina Colada Competition presented by Bacardi: July 26,...
