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I Never Order Moscow Mules—Except for This One

PUNCH

There are many cocktails that I’ll automatically order if I see them on a menu—a Saturn, an El Presidente, a sherry cobbler—but the Moscow Mule is not one of them. The drink, a simple highball of vodka, ginger beer and lime, is often too one-note for me. But perhaps that’s why it was ready for the kind of reinterpretation that Portland, Oregon’s Palomar brings to classic cocktails.

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We Ask Kiki Austin About Working as a Sake Sommelier at Mujō in Atlanta

Chilled Magazine

Kiki Austin, a Sake Sommelier at Mujō in Atlanta, has crafted a unique niche in the beverage industry. Photos by Andrew Thomas Lee After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, she became a certified sake advisor at just 26. Her journey into sake began while working in wine retail during the pandemic. A customer pairing sushi with sake sparked her interest, leading her to dive deeper into the world of sake.

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Paulie Gee’s Pickleback Martini

Chilled Magazine

“Dirty martinis are for people who don’t know how to drink a martini.” That’s the unapologetic take from Emilie Heffernen, general manager at Paulie Gee’s in Greenpoint, Brooklyn—where the classic dirty is getting a bold, briny remix. Enter the Pickleback Martini: bright, herbaceous, unapologetically tangy, and made for younger, braver, flavor-obsessed drinkers.

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The Thrilling History of Amusement Park Beers

Imbibe Magazine

On a cerulean spring afternoon at San Diego’s oceanside Belmont Park amusement park , the cloudless sun bright and the salty breeze brisk, I stood beside my 11-year-old daughter, Violet, and asked her a question about a rickety roller coaster. “Are you sure we should go again?” I inquired, motioning to the Giant Dipper. The historic wooden ride was born in 1925 and doesn’t act its age, whipping across creaky tracks at 48 miles per hour, adrenalizing thrill-seekers like my daughter, who wanted to

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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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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s Your Favorite Cocktail and Food Pairing?

VinePair

In the world of food and beverage pairings, wine has traditionally reigned supreme. More often than not, the chef at a restaurant designs a tasting menu and then the sommelier puts together a list of wines that complement each dish. It’s a relatively straightforward process, with guests receiving a curated experience — and the restaurant might even move bottles that have been collecting dust.

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Jersey Girl: Super Simple Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

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Elements: Dill Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

If you’re hoping to get more greens in your diet, head to the nearest bar. Across the country, bartenders are stocking lowboy coolers with farmstands’ worth of herbs and vegetables to create seasonal, savory drinks. Into this garden party comes a wave of options made with dill, the aromatic herb whose feathery fronds and distinctive perfume command attention.

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We Asked 8 Sommeliers: What Supermarket Wine Do You Secretly Love?

VinePair

There’s a surreal quality to a supermarket’s wine aisle. After you’ve spent an hour or so stuffing your shopping cart with breakfast cereal, dog food, bathroom amenities, and frozen pizza rolls, a long row of whites and reds may feel somewhat out of place. But it can be a fun experience, because there are bona fide gems to be had, hiding in plain sight among mass-produced bottles that may make your inner wine snob twitchy.

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Emerald Rain Drink Recipe Featuring Hpnotiq

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5 Quick Yoga Routines to Decompress After a Night Behind the Bar

Chilled Magazine

Bartending demands strength, speed, and stamina. You may hold chronic discomfort in your back, feet, and shoulders after hours of taking orders, making cocktails, and rushing to keep customers happy. Adopt this quick post-shift yoga routine to reduce tension and regain long-term range of motion. From Cocktail Shakers to Stretching Long shifts behind the bar may take a serious toll on your body.

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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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The 5 Most Popular Cocktails of June

PUNCH

The jury’s still out for this year’s Drink of Summer, but your favorite Punch recipes this month are worthy contenders. For one, there’s the Thunderbird, which proves managing editor Jess Mayhugh’s case for Creamsicle-flavored drinks this season. There’s also a good argument for making your favorite classic cocktails summery by swapping the base spirit or throwing in a seasonally appropriate fruit.

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New Orleans Bartender Geoffrey Wilson Helps Others Find Power and Purpose

Imbibe Magazine

“He was really standoffish,” says Ari Ballard. “I thought, wow, he’s rude.” It was Ballard’s first meeting with Geoffrey Wilson. She was a candidate for the program at Turning Tables , a New Orleans–based nonprofit founded in 2019 by Touré Folkes. The organization was created to help historically underrepresented groups rise in the bar and liquor industries—not simply as pourers of beer and clearers of glassware, but as highly respected professionals in the field.

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Best Bourbons Under $50

Drinkhacker

What’s the magic number for a bottle of bourbon that you’re willing to pay for? $30? $100? If search traffic is to be believed, $50 is the magic number that represents the price point beyond which many drinkers say they’ll pass – that a bottle of bourbon is just too expensive. So, if you’re armed with 50 bucks, what then? What bourbon is worth your investment?

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Big Bird Cocktail

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The Flavor Feed: Yuzu

Chilled Magazine

Yuzu: Imagine lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit had a glow-up: it’s tangy, floral, and bright in all the right ways. To help bring the vibe, Monin dropped a Yuzu Purée made with real fruit and no fake stuff. It’s punchy, sunny yellow, and ready to stir into your lemonades, spritzes, teas, sauces—honestly, whatever needs a citrusy kick. And because it’s summer (and we’re all craving beach bar energy) , don’t sleep on Monin’s Yuzu Pineapple Syrup.

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The 10 Most Popular American Whiskey Brands in the World for 2025

VinePair

2024 was a tough year for the American whiskey industry. For the second year in a row, volumes declined, indicating that things might be slowing down for the sector following the pandemic-era boom. The Spirits Business recently published its annual Brand Champions Report , which revealed the top 10 best-selling American whiskey brands and market trends in the category at large.

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Drink of the Week: Old Fitzgerald 7-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Imbibe Magazine

Bourbon and summer go together like peaches and homemade ice cream. Like a squirt of yellow mustard on a hot dog straight from the grill. Like the overhead boom of Fourth of July fireworks and the bleating echo of a distant car alarm. Whiskey’s such a natural for seasonal refreshment that we devoted our July/August issue ’s annual summer drinks coverage to recipes that’ll keep you turning to the brown-booze shelf all the way through to Labor Day.

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Two Beer Stories, One Great, One Not, In This Week's Beer News

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

One of the best stories about a Chicago brewery you’ll read all year graced our feeds from Block Club this week. Do yourself a favor and read every word of “The Barrel That Launched A Sour Beer Movement Is Now At Chicago’s Off Color Brewing” for writing like this: Wildly occurring yeasts dance inside towering oak vessels that once aged red wine back in Laffler’s ancestral Italy, creating beers that crackle and zip with notes of fruit or flowers.

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What Is A Pour Cost Calculator And How Do You Use It For Your Bar

Sculpture Hospitality

In the bar industry, maximizing profitability takes more than just strong sales, it requires a clear understanding of what it costs to serve each drink. That’s where pour cost comes in. This essential metric provides powerful insight into how efficiently your bar is operating and how effectively you’re turning alcohol into revenue.

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Hey Bartender—No 401(k)? No Problem: Retire Like a Boss Without the 9-to-5

Chilled Magazine

Let’s be real: in the hospitality world, we hustle hard—but when it comes to retirement planning, most of us are left out in the cold. No company 401(k), no matching contributions, no HR department reminding us to “check your benefits portal. But here’s the truth nobody tells you: you don’t need some corporate overlord to plan for retirement.

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Gold Bar Whiskey Bitcoin & Satoshi Reserves Launch

The Whiskey Wash

San Francisco-based Gold Bar Whiskey has unveiled two cryptocurrency-themed limited releases, combining traditional American whiskey craftsmanship with digital currency culture in bottles priced from $249.99 to $999.99. Gold Bar Whiskey Bitcoin Reserve Mirrors Cryptocurrency Scarcity The Bitcoin Reserve release caps production at 21,000 bottles, echoing Bitcoin’s 21 million coin limit.

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Drinks Atlas: Cognac, France

Imbibe Magazine

“While it’s easy to just associate Cognac with big brands, glossy marketing, and celebrity ties, there’s so much more to the story,” says ms. franky marshall , a New York City–based Cognac educator and self-described modern bartender. Despite the global recognition of the spirit that bears its name, the Cognac region in France was originally known for its role in the salt trade.

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Cut Your Wolf Loose Auctions Complete Matched-Number Sets of First Six Releases in Aid of The Drinks Trust

Bar Magazine

Brighton, UK – Independent bottler Cut Your Wolf Loose has partnered with The Whisky Auctioneer and drinks industry charity The Drinks Trust to auction off four complete, matched-number sets of its first six releases. Running from 27 June to 7 July 2025, the charity auction offers collectors and whisky lovers a rare opportunity to secure a full line-up of Cut Your Wolf Loose’s debut bottlings.

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GSN Review: Koloa Kaua’i Coconut Rum

Good Spirits News

In 1778 Kaua`i was the first Hawaiian landfall for Captain Cook whose ship carried barrels of rum for his sailor’s daily ration of grog. The first successful sugar plantation in Hawaii was established near Kōloa Town in 1835, where the original stone chimney from the Kōloa Mill can still be seen today. On April 1, 2009, Kōloa Rum Corporation was issued the first and only license to distill alcohol on the island of Kaua`i.

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The Mount Rushmore of Oregon Pinot Noir, According to 8 Wine Experts

VinePair

While Burgundy is the ancestral home and current source of much of the most prized Pinot Noir , the grape has exploded in popularity around the world. Yet due to its fickle, fragile nature, it remains a challenging grape to grow in even the most ideal conditions, like those found in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. From relatively humble beginnings in the 1960s to a modern region boasting not just critical acclaim and commercial success but also investment and attention from many of the world’s large

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Nikka From the Barrel Celebrates 40 Years

The Whiskey Wash

For 40 years Nikka From the Barrel has displayed consistent quality and craftsmanship. Four decades ago, a Japanese distillery defied industry trends by creating a powerhouse blend that captured whiskey straight from the cask. Today, Nikka From the Barrel stands as an icon of Japanese whiskey craftsmanship. In 1985, when the whiskey world favored lighter styles, Nikka’s master blender Takeshi Taketsuru chose a different path.

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A Guide to Indie Wine Shops Across America

Imbibe Magazine

Between global tariffs, inflation, and myriad other challenges, the wine world has been going through some tough times, which means it’s more important than ever to support locally owned independent wine shops. Chances are their bottle selections have been thoroughly researched, tasted, and curated, with a staff ready to guide you to your next favorite bottle.

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Cognac representatives circumspect about prospect of China deal

Just Drinks

Cognac’s principal industry body has issued a note of caution amid reports of a deal between Paris and Beijing over the price products will be sold for in China.

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Managing Seasonal Inventory Efficiently in Busy Nightlife Spots

PubClub

Night clubs have always been centers of social life and have flourished with the coming and going of crowds following seasonal trends. Traditionally, clubs, bars, and lounges struggled with stock management at peak seasons like holidays, festivals, and peak summers. Excessive ordering would result in unused stock, and less than expected could result in customer dissatisfaction.

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Before a Long Weekend, Here's This Week's New Beer Labels

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Howdy, folks! We’re taking Friday off for the holiday but before we set that Out Of Office message, we’ve got some new labels to take a look at. Before we do so, just a heads up that I’m already seeing a handful of breweries mention that they’ll be shuttered for the 4th. Other than the Beer Temple cookout I mentioned last week, I’m not seeing a ton going on, so you’ll have to settle for shotgunning Bapples in your garage.

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William Grant & Sons Acquires The Famous Grouse & Naked Malt

The Whiskey Wash

William Grant & Sons Adds The Famous Grouse & Naked Malt to its premium scotch whisky portfolio. Photo: John Paul Photography William Grant & Sons has acquired Scotland’s best-selling whisky brand, The Famous Grouse, along with Naked Malt, from The 1887 Company in a deal completed July 1, 2025. The move significantly expands the independent distiller’s presence in the global Scotch whisky market.

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How Jarritos Defied Borders and Became a Global Phenom

Imbibe Magazine

If you’ve ever eaten in a taquería, or purchased Mexican food from a cart, food truck, or corner vendor with a cooler, you’re likely familiar with the tall glass bottles of vibrantly colored Jarritos soda. But this intrinsically Mexican product is no mere beverage. Over the course of 75 years (August 29 marks their official anniversary), the brand itself has become iconic.

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Why selling Imperial Blue makes sense for Pernod Ricard

Just Drinks

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Meet the maker: Sahil Beri, the man on a mission to put Australian Bitters on the global map

The Cocktail Lovers

“Mixology, cocktails, hospitality are in my blood – it’s a family thing,” Sahil Beri says when asked about his rise to the top of Innovation Beverage Group where he is now Chairman, interim Chief Executive Officer and Master Blender. “Both my brother and I have worked in the industry but it started with our dad,” he continues. “He was in the Middle East in the 1980s where he worked as a bartender, before eventually becoming food and beverage manager.

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Book Review: The Mixology Way: Classic Cocktail Recipes to Master the Art of Mixology

Drinkhacker

The immediate and impactful thing about Lucas Tubiana’s The Mixology Way: Classic Cocktail Recipes to Master the Art of Mixology that catches the reader’s eye is illustrator Yannis Varoutsikos’ gorgeous artwork accompanying each recipe. The minimalist design, sharp color swatches for each ingredient, and tight recipe layout are the sort of treats that stand out when casually thumbing through this book in your local shop.