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Can You Cocktail Freestyle?

If you’re a cocktail lover, you probably have a repertoire of drinks that you love to make and know by heart.

Serving Up Bartender World Records

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.

Who Made the World’s Largest Negroni?

The world’s largest bottle of whiskey has a name: It’s called The Intrepid and it’s a bottle that measures 5 feet, 11 inches tall and contains 311 liters (82.1 gallons) of 1989 Macallan single malt.

What Bartenders Think of You

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.

NIH Announces Bombshell Batch Breakthrough

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.

Under the Influencers

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.

A World of Spirits

As spirits producers, we at Downtime Cocktails are constantly scanning market data for news and insights about trends and statistics.

Of Syllabubs, Possets, and Flips

A “cocktail” is technically a drink made of three main components:  a spirit, something sour and/or bitter and something sweet.

Spirits of the Stars

Every day, there seems to be a new celebrity-endorsed or celebrity-founded alcohol brand launching into the market.

5 Great Aquavit Cocktails to Make at Home

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.

Cocktail Trends

The world of mixology and cocktail culture is always rapidly changing. New ingredients, preparations, and techniques, as well as new priorities for sourcing and presentation all drive a constant evolution in the alcoholic beverage space. Some “trends” endure longer than others. Although the mezcal craze has seemed to finally come

The Big Apple Gets Batch

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.

The World’s Best Bars

Each year we like to do a quick rundown of the Best Bars in the World—accolades bestowed by the website TheWorld’s50Best.com.

Batch is Bi-Coastal!

Happy New Year! 2023 was an excellent year for Batch 22 and Downtime Cocktails.

In Praise of Total Wine & More

One of the most significant sales milestones for Batch 22 in 2023 was securing Total Wine & More as a new account.

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