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Paris’ Most Exciting New Bar Runs Entirely Without Ice

PUNCH

Paris most exciting new cocktail bar, De Vie, runs entirely without ice. Heres how they make drinks, prioritize sustainability and more.

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Bartenders, Last Chance at $10k! Today is the Last Day to Enter Chilled’s Sustainable Cocktail Challenge Sponsored by Flor de Caña Rum! Enter Now!

Chilled Magazine

Hey, bartendersDont miss your shot to shake up sustainability and showcase your creativity! Today is your last chance to earn cash prizes including a grand prize trip to Nicaragua and $10,000 in cash! TODAY is the LAST DAY TO ENTER Chilleds Sustainable Cocktail Challenge sponsored by Flor de Caa Rum. Flor de Caa Rum is known for its commitment to eco-conscious practices.

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Taking Dry Vermouth Beyond the Martini

Imbibe Magazine

In our May/June 2025 issue , contributor Rich Manning explores dry vermouth’s utility in cocktails other than the Martini. Whether used with gin or agave spirits, it can “provide depth and a bright balance in a notably different way than its sweet vermouth counterpart,” he says. Here are several of our favorite non-Martini cocktails that incorporate dry vermouth.

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The Best Beers to Bring to a BBQ, According to 14 Pitmasters

VinePair

Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us, and many will celebrate the official start of summer with a lively outdoor barbecue. But as temperatures rise (particularly in the warmer areas of the United States), taking charge of the grill during an al fresco summer party is no small feat, and the grill maestro must be rewarded with refreshing beverages. At the same time, grilled and smoked dishes should be paired with drinks that highlight their savory, charred, and juicy characteristics, so cookout

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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“Whisky Is an Adventure”: An Interview with Andrew Smith of Little Brown Dog Spirits

The Whiskey Wash

From Arctic island distilleries to Irn-Bru bottle samples, Andrew Smiths whisky journey has been anything but conventional. A practicing vet before co-founding Little Brown Dog Spirits Ltd in 2018, Andrew now spends his days selecting casks, managing maturation, blending, and designing releases for one of Scotlands most characterful independent bottlers.

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Is This the Next Bartender Flex?

PUNCH

The Coronation, a low-proof Martini, may be the new bartender flex. Served at Fedora in New York, the cocktail stars vermouth and sherry.

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Beer today, gone tomorrow? Brewers face climate-change pressures

Just Drinks

What action is the beer industry taking to try to adapt to the rising temperatures associated with climate change?

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Why It’s Illegal for Cocktail Bitters to Taste Good

VinePair

Bitters are a key ingredient in some of the worlds most popular cocktails, from classics like the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan to lesser-known creations like the Queens Park Swizzle and the Bamboo. (Some still insist the ingredient is also essential to a proper Martini , though most modern iterations omit it.) Bitters are typically added in small quantities just a few dashes but add bright aromatics and offset the sweetness of the other ingredients, helping form a balanced, complex cocktail

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Loch Lomond Group Acquires New York Distilling Company, Expanding Portfolio with American Whiskey

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Loch Lomond Group Loch Lomond Group has acquired Brooklyn-based New York Distilling Company (NYDC) , marking the Scottish spirits producer’s first entry into the American whiskey market. The acquisition adds NYDC’s portfolio of spirits to Loch Lomond’s existing lineup, including the signature Jaywalk Rye Whiskey brand. This move follows the group’s recent announcement of a new distillery and visitor center in Luss , Dumbartonshire, Scotland, scheduled to open in J

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Catch Me at the Neighborhood Bar

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The neighborhood bar is the best kind of bar right now, according to executive editor Chloe Frechette. Here's why.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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5 Must Try Mocktails Using Angostura Bitters

Chilled Magazine

Mocktails can deliver complexity and depth, especially when Angostura bitters are used. Known for its iconic flavor and aromatic intensity, Angostura bitters bring something special to zero-proof creations. Give these a mix! Non-Alcoholic Bitters & Soda Ingredients 2 dashes of ANGOSTURA Aromatic Bitters 5 - 6 oz. Club Soda Preparation Add all ingredients to highball glass over ice.

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Bramble Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

You can make a Bramble cocktail at home! It features gin with crme de mre, lemon juice and simple syrup. You'll love this fruity cocktail recipe!

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The One Ingredient Your Michelada Is Missing

VinePair

In its simplest form, a Michelada is a Mexican lager gussied up with hot sauce, lime juice, and salt. Theyre refreshing, spicy, salty, easy to make, and about as crowd-pleasing as beer cocktails get. While Micheladas may have become fairly commonplace in American drinking culture, bars have yet to embrace the drinks creative garnish potential. At a time when dolling up Martinis with fried chicken skin and putting octopus tentacles in Bloody Marys are both fair game, the Michelada has remained re

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Garrison Brothers Raises $35,500 for Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

The Whiskey Wash

Dan and Nancy Garrison presented the check to Lee Clippard, Executive Director of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Credit: Garrison Brothers Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery has delivered another substantial contribution to environmental conservation efforts. Dan and Nancy Garrison, co-founders of Garrison Brothers , presented a $35,500 check to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on 23rd May to support the organisation’s research, preservation, and public programmin

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We Run a Makeshift Bar Out of a Diner. Here’s How.

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A new cocktail bar pop-up operating out of New York diner S&P makes it work with "luncheonette ice," food-inspired drink recipes and more.

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Check Out Chilled’s Annual Father’s Day Gift Guide

Chilled Magazine

This Fathers Day skip the socks and give Dad something he really wantstop-shelf bottles. Whether hes a whiskey connoisseur, a tequila lover, or a fan of home bar essentials Chilleds Annual Fathers Day Gift Guide is packed with picks that say CHEERS to the man whos always been your biggest fan. Discover the ultimate Fathers Day Gifts HERE. The post Check Out Chilleds Annual Fathers Day Gift Guide appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Review: Fosforo Mezcal – Tobala, Tobala Penca, and Ensamble

Drinkhacker

Fosforo Mezcal is a one of a growing list of mezcal brands launched by famous people. But its founder isnt exactly your typical celebrity spirits backer. The mezcal was launched in 2022 by Jim Cramer, the animated former hedge fund manager famous for emphatic Booyahs and bizarre sound effects on his long-running financial advice show, Mad Money. Jim and his wife, Lisa Detwiler, caught the mezcal bug while vacationing at their home in Mexico.

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A Sure Thing: Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc

VinePair

You might already know Northern Californias Rombauer Vineyards for their Chardonnay which is the No. 1-selling luxury Chardonnay in America and was the only white varietal that the winery produced for 25 years. In 2014, when Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc emerged on the scene, it refused to be ignored, like a charismatic younger sibling whose shine couldnt be overshadowed.

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Ranking the Least Awful Whiskies Under £20 in the UK

The Whiskey Wash

Youre standing in front of the whisky shelf, wallet light, expectations lower. Bells? Grouse? Something with a plastic cap and a name that sounds made up? Welcome to the world of budget blended scotch, where 20 buys you 700ml of hope, regret, or occasionally, a half-decent dram. This is your brutally honest guide to the best (and worst) cheap whiskies in the UK.

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Allara Global and Maybe Group join forces

Australian Bartender

Stefano Catino and Andrew Lewis Hospitality training company, Allara Global, and Maybe Group have launched a premium hospitality consultancy, with the goal of helping venues create and deliver world-class experiences. Allara Global CEO, Andrew Lewis, said it was hospitality consultancy redefined and build for creative and scalable results. Built for flagship hotels, boutique venues, premium clubs, and hospitality groups, the consultancy provides a hybrid delivery model that includes concept and

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We Ask Marketing Director Stephanie Moraine about National Moonshine Week June 1st – June 7th starring Ole Smoky Lemonades

Chilled Magazine

National Moonshine Week is right around the corner (June 1-7) and Ole Smoky Moonshine is putting its roots on display through a weeklong campaign filled with cocktail inspiration, giveaways, and good old-fashioned Southern charm. Chilled chats with Marketing Director Stephanie Moraine about National Moonshine Week and must mix Ole Smoky Lemonades. Tell us about Ole Smoky and the history of Moonshine Traditionally, moonshine has been a catch-all term for any illegal alcohol, and particularly unag

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Review: 6 La Maison & Velier Palenqueros Mezcals

Drinkhacker

La Maison & Velier is best known (and rightfully so) for its world-class rum program, but it also releases limited edition bottlings of other spirits — including mezcal. The Palenqueros line is a series of “single palenque” expressions made in limited quantities in Oaxaca, each showcasing the name and photograph of the producer on the label.

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How to Properly Use High-Proof Spirits in Cocktails

VinePair

In order for a liquid to qualify as a spirit in the U.S., it must contain at least 40 percent ABV, and most brands hit that target proof without going over. Even though spirits tend to come off of their respective stills at a much higher strength, distillers will proof them down to achieve a consistent flavor profile between batches and stretch their stocks.

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Milam & Greene Launches Groundbreaking Climate-Impact Bourbon Study

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Milam & Greene Whiskey Milam & Greene Whiskey is releasing “The Answer” Straight Bourbon, a set of two bourbons that showcase the empirical differences between maturing in Kentucky and maturing in Texas. The side-by-side set allows bourbon lovers to directly compare the differing flavor profiles that can develop from different climate conditions.

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8 Cocktails from Movies and TV Shows to Make At Home

Mix That Drink

Throughout the history of movies and TV, we've seen characters sip, swirl, and savor a number of iconic drinks. These drinks are just a few of the iconic cocktails features in movies and TV shows, which you can recreate at home.

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We Ask Marketing Director Stephanie Moraine about National Moonshine Week June 1st – June 7th starring Ole Smoky Lemonades

Chilled Magazine

National Moonshine Week is right around the corner (June 1-7) and Ole Smoky Moonshine is putting its roots on display through a weeklong campaign filled with cocktail inspiration, giveaways, and good old-fashioned Southern charm. Chilled chats with Marketing Director Stephanie Moraine about National Moonshine Week and must mix Ole Smoky Lemonades. Tell us about Ole Smoky and the history of Moonshine Traditionally, moonshine has been a catch-all term for any illegal alcohol, and particularly unag

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21 Memorial Day Cocktail Recipes to Make at Home

Bevvy

Mix up these summery drinks for your Memorial Day parties and barbecues The post 21 Memorial Day Cocktail Recipes to Make at Home appeared first on Bevvy.

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Wine and Ice Cream Are a Terrible Pairing, So Why Are Bars Selling Them Side By Side?

VinePair

In 2023, a popular Paris bar made waves when it hired a bouncer to control the crowds swarming its doors. The bar, named Folderol , isnt a hot night club or a celebrity haunt, but rather a small space serving natural wine and homemade ice cream. Folderol quickly became a local favorite when it opened in December 2020, but after a series of TikToks gushing over the wine bars perfectly Parisian aesthetic went viral, an overwhelming number of eager drinkers lined up just to snap a video of the wine

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7 Best Apple-Flavored Whiskeys to Try in 2025

The Whiskey Wash

Apple-flavored whiskey just got a whole lot more exciting, thanks to bold releases like Jack Daniels Tennessee Apple and inventive spin-offs from big names like Crown Royal and Jim Beam. From crisp classics to creative cocktail bases, apple whiskey is staking its claim on your bar cart this year. Flavored whiskey doesnt always get the respect it deserves, but apple expressions are changing that.

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14 Best Whiskey Cocktails to Try Tonight

Mix That Drink

Are you in the mood for a whiskey cocktail tonight? We've compiled this list of the best whiskey cocktail recipes.

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Three Decadent Cocktails by Radio Social Club & Cocktail bar

Australian Bartender

Radio House Negroni (The Radiogroni) A Radio Social classic. Ingredients: 30ml Gin 30ml Meletti Amaro 30ml Fot Li Sweet Vermouth Method: Step 1. Add all ingredients to mixing glass, fill with cracked ice and stir 5-6 times Step 2. Strain and pour over large clear (Van Winkle Ice) rock Step 3. Garnish with orange twist La Dominicana Created by the team from Milk & Honey in 2001, this cocktail was on Radio Social’s first menu and is still a cult favourite today.

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How to integrate Clover POS with your bar's liquor inventory system

Bar-i

Shows how users of Clover's POS system can integrate their itemized sales from the Clover reports into their liquor inventory system with Bar-i.

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The Ultimate Gin Flavor Map [Infographic]

VinePair

Although many gin brands are based in the U.K., it can be made anywhere in the world. There are no rules governing the specific grains used to produce it. And as long as a gin contains a strong presence of juniper berries in its profile, distillers are free to infuse just about any flowers, herbs, botanicals, and fruits into their products. As such, customers can expect some juniper notes in any given gin, but the salad of other aromatics at play is going to differ from brand to brand and bottle

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Jack Daniel’s Bottles You’ve Never Seen (And Where They Ended Up)

The Whiskey Wash

Think youve seen every Jack Daniels bottle out there? Think again. Beyond the familiar black label of Old No. 7 lies a world of rare, regional, and quietly released expressions that even loyal fans may have missed. From export-only single barrels to maple-finished whiskies and holiday specials, Jack Daniels has a rich history of bottlings that rarely make it to mainstream shelves.

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Review: Munity Island Roots Ginger and Tumeric Infused Vodka

Drinkhacker

Back in February we reviewed Mutiny Islands flagship vodka , which is made from Breadfruit in St. Croix. We were impressed by the flavor profile of Mutiny Islands vodka and pleasantly surprised that breadfruit not only didnt create an unpleasant experience, but added a unique texture and a welcoming flavor. Recently, the folks at Mutiny Island sent us Roots, a ginger and turmeric infused vodka.