Food, Drinks & New Orleans with Kermit Ruffins
Nicknamed the “Big Easy” and home to one of the biggest trade events of the year, Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans is also the birthplace of jazz, home to countless classic cocktails and a vibrant culinary scene. We sat down with iconic trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, a New Orleans native deeply connected to all three, to talk about his city and neighbourhood, before joining him at his Mother In Law Lounge for a session with his Barbecue Swingers.
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The Story of Spirit - Scotch Whisky with Tom Bruce-GardyneCampari Academy UK’s own Chris Dennis is joined by novelist, researcher and author of The Story of Scotch Whisky, Tom Bruce-Gardyne, to chronicle the journey of one of the world’s most revered spirit categories. Part 1 In part one, Tom & Chris Identify and explore the early days of distillation in Scotland, the revolt and […]
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The Story of Spirit - American Whiskey with Reid MitenbulerCampari Academy UK’s Chris Dennis is joined by novelist, journalist and researcher Reid Mitenbuler (Bourbon Empire) for an exploration through the historical & cultural significance of the American Spirit. Part 1 Throughout the first part, Reid & Chris take a walk through the early parts of distillation history in the United States; from apples to […]
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The Story of Spirit - Rum with Matthew ParkerCampari Academy UK’s Chris Dennis is joined by historian, novelist and researcher Matthew Parker (The Sugar Barons) for a deep dive into the true origins of Rum; a category known for its birth through bloodshed and pain. Part 1 Chris and Matthew discuss the arrival of Europeans into a new land and how this developed […]
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Campari Academy UK Launch EventThe Campari Academy is a first-of-its-kind educational platform for the international bartending community, underpinned by an ambition to educate, inspire, and connect leading drinks industry talent. Having built a strong network of Campari Academy education hubs around the world over the past ten years, from Sao Paolo to Sydney, and cultivated an accessible digital space […]
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A (bar) world reimaginedFind out what is to be done, for a new idea of bar and bartending, according to Campari Academy Creative Director Monica Berg.
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Technology&Design: the future of barsHospitality is and has always been a field highly centred around human interaction; whether you provide accommodation for travellers, meals for diners or like many of us, beverages for drinkers – it’s easy to forget all the things that are necessary for this last interaction to happen. Long before you can start thinking about serving […]
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"Drop me off in New Orleans": the Big Easy's Hospitality MagicA walk around the Big Easy's hospitality gems. Whether you are looking for delicious food, historical drinks or thrilling jazz music, New Orleans is the city for you.
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The Rise, Fall and Comeback of AperitivoHow aperitivo became a staple in drinking culture
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Drink Like a Local: 5 Bars in Rome You Can't MissThe Eternal City: though famous for its history, landmarks and cuisine, Rome also offers equally superb experiences when it comes to drinking, and the recent Rome Bar Show proved it. Here is a shortlist of the five bars in Rome you must try, for a proper dive into the Capital’s night life. JERRY THOMAS SPEAKEASY […]
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Tales of the Cocktail - Day 2Learn about seminars, tour New Orleans' jazz clubs, go for terrific agave drinks. And even more inspiration from Campari Academy's second day at Tales of the Cocktail
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Tricky Questions with Leo RobitschekSerious questions, funny answers and vice versa: it's Campari Academy's Tricky Questions, and Leo Robitschek sat down with us to face them!
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Discover your bartender toolkitCustomers continue to look for new and exciting cocktails every day. Arm you and your team with the right tool to offer more variation with our guide.