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BOTTLES
Finest & Rarest (www.finestandrarest.com)
What: For hard-to-find rare spirits and legendary wines.
Recommended By: Bartender Maxwell Britten (Maison Premiere in Brooklyn, NY)
Why: "For collectors and antiquing."
TOOLS
Cocktail Kingdom (www.cocktailkingdom.com)
What: Online store selling everything from barware to antique cocktail books to bitters.
Recommended By: Mixologist Jim Meehan (PDT in NYC)
Why: "My one-stop shopping place. Greg Boehm's vintage cocktail books, international barware and selection of bitters, syrups and obscure liqueurs is a boundless source of inspiration for me."
BLOG
Beta Cocktails (www.betacocktails.com)
What: A blog from two bartenders offering recipes.
Recommended By: Avery and Janet Glasser (Bittermens Bitters)
Why: "It's the successor to Rogue Cocktails, which is a modern cocktail guide."
NEWSLETTER
Ardent Spirits (www.ardentspirits.com)
What: Keeps bartenders up to date with everything from book launches to job openings.
Recommended By: Mixologist Jim Meehan (PDT in NYC)
Why: "Gary Regan's Ardent Spirits Newsletter is filled with timely information about events, promotions, competitions, etc."
MAGAZINE
Imbibe (www.imbibemagazine.com)
What: A magazine covering all things liquid from cocktails to coffee.
Recommended By: Bartender Chris Hannah (Arnaud's French 75 in New Orleans, LA)
Why: "I love Imbibe Magazine because it includes everyone in the industry and I love the columnists."
FORUM
The Chanticleer Society (www.chanticleersociety.org)
What: A social forum to exchange recipes, research, tips, and opinions about drinks.
Recommended By: Mixologist Jamie Boudreau (Canon Barin Seattle, WA)
Why: "Robert Hess' Chanticleer Society is a good forum for like-minded individuals."
VIDEO
Small Screen Network (www.smallscreennetwork.com)
What: How-to videos from people like bartenders Robert Hess and Jamie Boudreau.
Recommended By: PUG Muddler maker Chris Gallagher
Why: "My favorite websites for recipes and technique."
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