Quite often, being a bartender requires some degree of showmanship. Standing behind a bar is a lot like standing on a stage; just as performers do, you have a collection of patrons ("audience") sitting on the other side, all facing you and watching your every move. Remember the 1988 movie...
If you're anything like us, you sometimes fall asleep at night dreaming of giant cocktails. That got us wondering, what are some world records in the cocktail category? Here are a few answers.World's Largest Bottle of Whiskey The world's largest bottle of whiskey has a name: It's called The Intrepid...
Bartending is a job that employs a lot of different skills. Frequently done under pressure in a chaotic environment, bartending requires a cool head, a good memory, preparation, organization, and seamless execution—not to mention a working knowledge of dozens of techniques, ingredients, and recipes. In addition to all these requirements,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 1, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. A team of scientists working on a high-level human genome project at the National Institutes for Health have announced a major scientific discovery in the field of human development. While studying the effects of various top-secret formulations intended to boost immunity...
Building a successful spirit brand involves the utilization of a wide variety of resources, not the least of which are professionals out in the field who get your message out to consumers. We rely on these folks to help us navigate current cocktail trends and cool new ways to use...
We have spent last year-and-a-half introducing aquavit to countless Americans.
As spirits producers, we at Downtime Cocktails are constantly scanning market data for news and insights about trends and statistics.
A "cocktail" is technically a drink made of three main components: a spirit, something sour and/or bitter and something sweet.
Every day, there seems to be a new celebrity-endorsed or celebrity-founded alcohol brand launching into the market.
We at Downtime Cocktails are always looking to develop great new recipes using aquavit as the base, and we often look to some of our country's most talented bartenders for inspiration.
As you may or may not know, bartenders and folks in the hospitality industry have evolved their own unique lexicon, one that serves numerous functions.
The world of mixology and cocktail culture is always rapidly changing.
Last week, Matthew and Bruce returned from an extended stay in Manhattan, during which time they executed a key part of their East Coast strategy: Get Batch 22 into the hands (and lips) of as many folks as possible.
Each year we like to do a quick rundown of the Best Bars in the World—accolades bestowed by the website TheWorld's50Best.com.
Happy New Year! 2023 was an excellent year for Batch 22 and Downtime Cocktails.
One of the most significant sales milestones for Batch 22 in 2023 was securing Total Wine & More as a new account.
