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The Year of the Power Couple

Before Ford Mixology Lab's Kyle and Rachel Ford were married, they celebrated their anniversary on May 15th. This May 15th marked thirteen glorious years together. Since they decided to become a part of this fun, interesting, and [sometimes] crazy industry, they have tackled the world of cocktails and spirits as a … [Read More]

What’s Shakin’…

Behind the Bar with Tristan Willey and David Arnold of Booker & Dax.

Behind the Bar with Booker & Dax

On Saturday, May 18th, as part of the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, Dave Arnold and Tristan Willey led a Behind the Bar seminar at Booker & Dax, sponsored by … [Read More]

Some learn by reading; others learn best by doing.

Do We Expect Our Bartenders to Know Everything?

There are few things more frightening to the aspiring bartender than the Cocktail Connoisseur.  The Cocktail Connoisseur comes in many levels of intensity, and can give … [Read More]

The man behind Mixology, Jerry Thomas.

You Say Tomato, I say… Mixologist?

Google images for the word "Mixologist" and some of the brightest stars in our industry appear shaking, stirring, and the like.  The irony, however, is that many of these … [Read More]

NYC Bartenders Moses Laboy and Duane Fernandez Jr. pose with FML's Kyle and Rachel Ford.

Bartender’s First Drink of the Night

Following the Manhattan Cocktail Classic Gala, hundreds of thirsty bartenders descended upon Clarkson for the Bartender's First Drink of the Night Event, sponsored by … [Read More]

FML takes the MCC Gala!

Glitz, Glamour, and Cocktails

On Friday, May 17th, Ford Mixology Lab ascended the steps of the New York Public Library Building to attend the Manhattan Cocktail Classic Gala.  Since moving to New York … [Read More]

Eryn Reece takes the title of Miss Speed Rack 2013! Photo courtesy of Gaby Porter.

Eryn Reece is Miss Speed Rack

On Thursday, May 16th, finalists from across the United States battled it out to earn the title of Miss Speed Rack 2013, and be named the fastest female bartender in … [Read More]

Featured Cocktail

photo by the lovely Jenny Adams, jennyadamsfreelance.com

Black Lily

Black Lily 1.5 oz. Cointreau 1 oz. Fernet Branca .75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice With only three … [Continue Reading]

Bartender’s Black Book

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