Whatever you call them, the modern versions are miles above the sad, lemon-wheel-adorned glass of soda water that non-imbibers used to resign themselves to. Savvy bartenders understand that no matter guests' reasoning for abstaining from alcohol, they don't need to deprive themselves on flavor and a great beverage experience. [more...]

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Food has always been tied to beverage; and as chefs innovate and set new foundations for the culinary industry, so do the mixologists. After all, exquisite drinks don’t merely serve to complement delicious dishes, but stand alone as culinary masterpieces in themselves. This year, at the StarChefs International Chefs Conference (ICC), some of the industry’s most brilliant minds behind the bar put their best mixed libations forward, and shared some insight as to what’s currently trending in the drinks industry.