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Open Book: In Conversation with Monica Berg

Watch a conversation with award winning bartender, drink thinker, and Campari Academy Creative Director, Monica Berg and US Academy Lead, Jessamine McLellan. In this session we will deep dive into the new Academy Perspectives series and discuss the origins of bar culture, the ways it has evolved, and the wealth of potential for bartenders in its future.

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Taking Over the Family Business

Watch a conversation with two second-generation operators about the many facets of taking over the family business.

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The Biodegradable Bar

How does composting work? What straws are really best for the environment? How can a business create a positive impact with their waste? We dive into all these questions in this session, exploring how bars, businesses, and events can best integrate sustainable and environmentally positive practices into their operations.

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Ice Cold Drinks

There’s a lot that goes into making a perfectly cold drink. What kind of ice to use? What size? How fast should you shake or slow should you stir? We are getting into all of it and more in this session with food/drink science expert Dave Arnold.

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Cynar Spinner

Keep an eye on those mailboxes, you've got a special delivery 📬! Our new Cynar 50/50 Shots pins are dropping and include recipes for five equal parts recipes made with the iconic artichoke amaro: Cyquila, Clover Choke, Rye-Nar, Chili Choke, and the Coco Choke. ⁠

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Bitter Spectrum

Do you know how bitter your favorite aperitif or amaro is? Our latest reel ranks all our Italian Icons on the bitter scale ↔️. ⁠⁠Con amore da parte nostra Amari ❤.

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SKYY Vodka – a bar staple from California

Created in the search for the perfect martini, Skyy Vodka has become a cocktail favorite. Discover the history here.

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Unlock the Agave spirits world

Do you know your tequila from your mezcal? Agave spirits are set to stay. Learn more here.

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Negroni Sbagliato

The Italian translation is “mistaken”, but there’s no mistaking the enjoyment of this effervescent cocktail, originally created in error when a busy bartender poured prosecco rather than gin while preparing a Negroni.

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Wild Turkey 101 Pumpkin Pie Clarified Milk Punch

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Mushroom Dirty Martini

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101 Old Fashioned Reel

The Old Fashioned is the *original cocktail*, and dates back as far as the late 1700's. In fact, it's first mention is in 1798 in the London paper "Morning Post and Gazetteer" pre-dates the use of the word "cock-tail" in 1806 in "The Balance and Columbian Repository", which defined the drink as "composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters...". The classic has endured today because of its special ability to unlock the subtle and unique flavors of all types of spirits. The drink is delicious, easy to make, and open to adaptation, which has made it a favorite for guests and bartenders for over 200 years.⁠

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Wine Syrup

Got leftover wine? Turn it into Wine Syrup!⁠ Hit save on this post for the next time you're looking for a trick to re-use that leftover wine and turn it into a delicious Left-Over Wine Sour made with Espolon Tequila.

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Mint Refresh

Ever wondered how to refresh your mint to make it look garnish ready 🌱? ⚡️Shock it ⚡️with these easy steps!

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Milk Punch Guide and Recipes

Clarified Milk Punch is a beverage that results from intentional-ly curdling milk with a mixture of cocktail ingredients. This is called ‘washing,’ followed by removing the curds from the remaining whey protein. The result is a clarified, velvety, and softer tasting beverage. The casein protein within milk binds with the phenolic compounds in the liquid, […]

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Draft Cocktail Guide and Recipes

Pre-batched Aperol and Negroni cocktails cut out the usual wait for muddling, shaking and stirring.