Spirits Reviews

8 of the Best RTDs to Discover from the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards

07/10/2026 | From creamy coffee cocktails to bright tropical pours, these eight award-winning RTDs offer fresh options for your next drinks menu.

Insights

Webinar: How to Win No & Low Placement in 2027

06/10/2026 | Join the Bartender Spirits Awards on December 17, 2026, at 12 p.m. EST for a practical discussion on building your no- and low-alcohol business across bars, restaurants, and retail.

Spirits Reviews

Five Pumpkin Cocktails You Can Make with Award-Winning Spirits

06/10/2026 | Bring autumn to your glass with pumpkin cocktail ideas featuring winners from the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards.

Spirits Reviews

5 Award-Winning Tequilas to Consider for Your Bar

06/10/2026 | From floral blancos to spice-rich reposados, these five tequilas earned standout scores at the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards—and offer different possibilities for your next tequila menu.

News

Webinar: How RTDs Can Win in the Bar

02/10/2026 | Join bar managers and successful RTD brands on November 27, 2026, to understand what earns a ready-to-drink cocktail a place in a bar’s beverage program.

News

Bartender Spirits Awards Introduces Non-Alcoholic Producer of the Year Award for 2027

01/10/2026 | Non-alcoholic spirits and cocktail producers are invited to enter their portfolios for recognition by leading U.S. bartenders and on-premise buyers. A minimum of four distinct non-alcoholic products is required to qualify for the new award.

News

Bartender Spirits Awards Introduces RTD Producer of the Year Award for 2027

01/10/2026 | Distilleries and brands producing Ready-To-Drink (RTD) alcoholic beverages are invited to enter the 2027 competition.

Bartenders

Know Your Bartenders: Lynn Michele House of Heaven Hill Brands

22/09/2026 | From an award-winning acting career to becoming a respected hospitality professional, Lynn Michele House shares her approach to bartending, beverage programs, supplier support, and building commercially balanced drink menus.

Bartenders

Know Your Bartenders: Eric Hausser of Celeste Group

22/09/2026 | Eric Hausser discusses the importance of connecting with guests and building a spirits selection that excites the team.

Bartenders

Know Your Bartenders: David Mor of Mariela, Mirra, Lilac Tiger and Truce

17/09/2026 | David Mor shares what makes a good bartender, how to build an effective drinks menu and why spirits brands must personalize their pitches.