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Liquid Market Vienna - Revolutionary New Bar EVENT!
Over the weekend 40 of the best bars of Germany & Austria were all on stage in Vienna making thousands of drinks over the course of 3...

How to be a REAL bartender - Manual from 1900 by Harry Johnson
Everyday at Cocktails For You we receive over 200 messages asking us numerous questions about the bartending profession. One of the most...

History of the Mai Tai
The mai tai is more than a drink. It’s a happy place: Each sip invokes dreamy images of sunsets on sandy beaches, cobalt blue water and...

500hp Speedboat Cocktail Competition - The Maestro Challenge!
Over 300 entries from all over Italy to take part in what is one of the most intriguing cocktail competitions of our time. The challenges...

The Confusing History of the Negroni
To celebrate Negroni Week here at Cocktails For You we decided to dive into the history of one of the most celebrated drinks of the...

10 Rules of how to behave as a GUEST - Old School Rulebook from 1933
We talk a lot about how to be a better bartender, a more auspicious host & professional drinks mixer. In the modern bartending world...

The History of Midori Liqueur - One of the Worlds most hated alcoholic products!
Modern bartenders often grimace at the idea of Midori Liqueur being on the backbar of their bars or even when they see it venues. A sign...

Bartenders are Rockstars at the Rock the Farm Festival.
There isn't one bartender living or dead who hasn't dreamed of being a rockstar. We have often compared being behind the bar as like...

How to be a better bartender - UNDERSTANDING FLAVOUR
Every bartender I've ever met claims to be in search of flavours, balance & unique ingredients. The wilder the combination & the stranger...

Cocktail Spirits in Paris - In bartenders we TRUST!
When Europe's most respected bar show calls to collaborate on their educational program in Paris you strap on your Champagne trousers &...