Chilled Magazine - Volume 15 Issue 1

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THE LOCALS

BARTENDER SUBMISSIONS

Millie Watkins Bowen House Dallas, Texas

Photos courtesy of Bowen House

MILLIE WATKINS STEPPED INTO THE bartending industry eight years ago while attending college. At first glance, she viewed the gig as nothing more than a good way to make a quick buck. But it didn’t take long for her perception to change. After gaining some experience, she grew fond of the fast-paced environment and endless opportunities to exercise creativity and overcome adversity. Boredom was never a possibility. Following through with that realization led Millie to the spot she is in today, tending bar at Bowen House in Dallas, Texas. The extra cozy establishment is set in a historic home in Uptown, full of antiques and oddities. Describing what makes Bowen House so special, Millie says, “The house itself is unique, but what makes us stand out is each bartender’s distinct palate. You could ask for a drink using the same three adjectives and get a completely different cocktail from each.” Millie accredits bartender Jeremy Elliot for inspiring her craft journey. His versatile skillset left quite a profound imprint on her. On the busiest nights behind the bar, Elliot could still make her a Ramos Gin Fizz and converse thoroughly, all while maintaining an exceptionally friendly disposition. He taught her how crucial it is to emphasize balance and patience as a mixologist. Millie wishes to assist the bartending community just like Jeremy did for her. “My advice to those who are starting their craft journey is: keep a spirit’s journal and taste everything! Also, keep some short, compostable straws next to your workstation, and taste after each step of constructing a drink.”

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CHILLED MAGAZINE

EUROTRIP INGREDIENTS

PREPARATION

1 oz. Old Raj 110 proof gin ¾ oz. Braulio Amaro Alipino ¼ oz. Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur ¾ oz. lemon juice ½ oz. honey

Combine all ingredients in shaker, shake, and top with Q ginger ale.


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Drink Well - Novo Fogo Bar Strength Silver Cachaça

4min
pages 94-97

That's the Spirit - Caorunn Highland Strength Gin

2min
pages 98-99

Bartender Know-How - Tips to Crafting the Perfect Sour

3min
pages 92-93

Beyond the Bottle - Absolut Vodka

1min
pages 90-91

Bartenders Choice - iichiko shochu

2min
pages 84-85

Beyond the Bottle - Monkey In Paradise Vodka

2min
pages 86-87

Crafting Cocktails - The History of the Old Fashioned

2min
pages 82-83

Italy’s Classic Comeback - Chanti Classico

1min
pages 78-79

Italy’s Fruit Basket - Zonin Prosecco

2min
pages 72-73

In the Land of Wine - Casa Vinicola Sartori

2min
pages 74-75

The Gateway to Italy - Luna Nuda

1min
pages 76-77

Drink In History - The Amaretto Sour

3min
pages 62-63

Ask a Bartender - Chris Morris, What to Know About Wine

3min
pages 66-69

Riff on a Classic - Remy Espresso Martini

1min
pages 64-65

Winemaker Profile - Maynard James Keenan, Tool

3min
pages 58-59

5 Things with Beverage Director Morgan Dickerson

2min
pages 56-57

Portfolio Profile - Terlato Wine Group

3min
pages 46-47

Distillery Profile - Clonakilty Irish Whiskey

2min
pages 48-49

Bar Profile - Mashahiro Urushido, Katana Kitten

2min
pages 40-41

Bar Profile - Warren, Fort Lauderdale

1min
pages 44-45

Portfolio Profile - Spirit of Gallo

2min
pages 42-43

Brand Ambassador Profile - A-K Hada, Bacardi

1min
pages 50-51

Industry Event - The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Gala at BCB

1min
pages 34-35

Bartender Submission - Rich Williams, California

1min
pages 32-33

Cool Cans - Can You Dig It?

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pages 20-21

Wine Labels - From Grape to Glass

1min
pages 26-27

A Message from Mike Mignella

1min
pages 16-17

Behind the Ultra-Smooth Scotch Whiskey Bar

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pages 28-29

How to Create Wine Cocktails

3min
pages 22-23

Anatomy of the Bottle - Dekō Cocktails

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pages 24-25

Cool Bottles - Bold Bottles

1min
pages 18-19

Bartender Submission - Millie Watkins, Texas

1min
pages 30-31
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