Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

La Ruina Built out in the historic (and long neglected) Robitzsch Brothers Building in San Antonio’s eastside, this cocktail spot from local bar veterans opened in the fall of 2022 and leans into its namesake vibes reminiscent of places like Old Havana and Colón, Panama. Sangria and a taco at La Ruina.

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Dry Atlas

JULY 17, 2024

He published his first book, Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World, in 2019, and was named 2020 “Author of the Year” at the Nightclub & Bar Show Awards. He published his second book, Mindful Mixology: a Comprehensive Guide to No- and Low-Alcohol Cocktails, in 2022. Blind judging, and we all agreed.

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Bartender.com

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The success of Session Cocktails led to the establishment of a second location in Auburn, Alabama, in 2022. Chile infused Lunazul Blanco tequila ½ oz. Hoodoo Chicory liqueur 3 dashes Angostura Cocoa bitters 2 dashes 20% saline solution (20 g Salt, 80 g Filtered water– Stir to incorporate) 1 oz. Winter in Los Altos 1½ oz.

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VinePair

MAY 12, 2024

Made using a mixture of sweet and bitter orange peels from fruit sourced from Spain, Ghana, Senegal, Brazil, and Tunisia, the drink was originally released in 1875. Classified as a curaçao and triple sec hybrid, Grand Marnier is made from a mixture of Cognac , distilled bitter orange essence, and sugar. What Is Cointreau?

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

Founded in 2022, the New Orleans Spirits Competition is an international spirits competition that celebrates and recognizes best-in-class spirits from producers around the world. Additionally, the prestigious Distillery of the Year award was unveiled today at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

When I lived in Seattle, the Trader Joe’s around the corner from my apartment carried beer and wine but my local Brooklyn Trader Joe’s can only sell beer (the popular Trader Joe’s wine store in Union Square opened in 2006 and was the only one in New York State, but unexpectedly closed in August 2022). He notes that the $10.99

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

With tequila booming stateside with no signs of a plateau, there’s never been a better time to learn the ins and outs of agave spirits straight from the source. Modern Caribbean Rum Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith, Wonk Press, November 2022. Norton & Company, May 2023. Consider this a masterclass of Caribbean rum in all its glory.

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

Amid the menu’s usual suspects — Martini , Manhattan , Americano , and Negroni — lurked a mind-boggling showing of drinks that originated or were popularized during the 1970s: Amaretto Sour , White Russian , Tequila Sunrise , and — it can’t be! — an Alabama Slammer. We ordered our usuals plus a Slammer for the table.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

Cognac shoutouts in rap videos to tequilas backed by Hollywood stars, the world of drinks is rife with celebrity endorsements. In Denmark, a royal warrant was held by Danish Distillers, known for Aalborg akvavit and Gammel Dansk bitters. From V.S.O.P. head of state, or at least a close relative. It’s worth noting that the U.K.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 12, 2024

Eavesdrop Eavesdrop, opened in spring of 2022, is one of the now numerous “listening bars,” with as much thought directed into the musical programming as the cocktail menu. Little Rascal Functioning as the cocktail-centric annex of the long-beloved Lower East Side restaurant of the same name, Little Rascal opened in summer of 2022.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. Price: $40 / 4-pack 20 oz bottles De Soi Co-founded by Katy Perry in 2022, De Soi is a range of NA sparkling apéritifs available in four flavors. Since then, St.

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

And while some of the cocktails on this list feature carbonation, more basic cocktails like Vodka Sodas, Tequila Sodas, and Gin & Tonics were not included, nor were hard seltzers. Epic Western Boat Drink Best known for its Ranch Water, Epic Western produces a number of canned cocktails, all of which feature tequila at their base.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

In 2020, generational family member Ronald Dodge, Executive Vice Chair, handed the reins of the company to industry veteran David Ballew, who was subsequently named President and CEO in 2022. For example, Batanga Tequila is a 100% agave tequila that highlights the agave and enhances a margarita rather than getting overpowered.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Shorter smuggling routes from Mexico and the Caribbean put more tequila and rum into American’s hands during its decade of Prohibition, and Americans’ preference for those spirits (as well as whiskey) persisted after repeal. Whereas spirits like tequila and mezcal flow fairly easily and inexpensively by truck across the southern U.S.

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VinePair

JULY 19, 2024

Surfside Peach Tea + Vodka Launched in 2022 by Philly’s Stateside Vodka team, Surfside started with just a single SKU, but has since expanded to include several standalone teas and lemonades. With its light bitterness, Surfside Peach Tea walks on the sweeter side without knocking your teeth out.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A TikTok darling in 2022, this Utah-born concoction has recently bubbled back into the national consciousness thanks to “ The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” The Sugar Effect Dirty soda might emulate coffee and cocktails in form, but it lacks the bitter flavors I personally crave.

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Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Founded in 2022, The New Orleans Spirits Competition (NOSC) is an international spirits competition celebrating and recognizing fine spirits being produced around the world today. The competition also announced their Distillery of the Year today during Meet the Distillers tasting during Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.

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Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Founded in 2022, The New Orleans Spirits Competition (NOSC) is an international spirits competition celebrating and recognizing fine spirits being produced around the world today. The competition also announced their Distillery of the Year today during Meet the Distillers tasting during Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.

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Good Spirits News

MARCH 1, 2024

The tequila was aged for 36 months in former Elijah Craig Bourbon barrels. SRP $59.99) MICHTER’S US*1 BARREL STRENGTH KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE (2024 RELEASE) Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye is a limited edition release with the last batch having been released in 2022. (SRP

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

El Nacimiento Tequila Reposado Tequila regulations dictate that reposados can spend up to 364 days in oak, and all too often the aging vessel dominates the final spirit. It opens with violet floral aromas, transitions to sweet baking spice at first sip, before bitterness arrives on the mid-palate. Not here, though.

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