Behind The Bar

Off the Menu: Rudy Torres’ Flortini

By Elizabeth Licata

Mixologist – New Cocktails – Whats off the Menu

Mixologists may slave over their seasonal menus and special offerings, but some …
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North Shore Distillery:

How do you become named the best local distiller by Chicago Magazine in August 2013?  North Shore Distillery, out of Lake Bluff, IL, did it by …
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There are few things that say summer and beaches like Margaritas. Margaritas have morphed much like “martinis” into a collection of cocktails that are based on the basic Margarita.  Since …
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The Farm to Table movement has been going strong on the restaurant side for a while but there is also a strong movement behind the bar.  As Mixologists get creative …
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When making a honey cocktail, the best part may just be the honey.  Here are some facts you might not have known about honey:

1. It’s the only food …
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East Ender Restaurant and Bars:

On a recent trip to Maine decided to stop for a meal in Portland.  Having heard great things about their food culture we wanted to …
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Armando Rosario has an impressive list of titles. President of the United States Bartenders’ Guild: Las

Vegas Chapter. Director of Mixology for Southern Wine and Spirits, Florida. USBG State and …
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Behind the bar looks at spirits from craft distillers where ever possible.  While the big guys are good sometimes the small guys are even better!  They start with potatoes and …
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