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5 to Try: Melon Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

Melon liqueurs can be a divisive category, as clearly demonstrated by their most famous offering, Midori. in the late 1970s, the neon-green liqueur was a hit among the disco crowd before changing tastes gradually relegated it to the back of bar shelves. Launched in the U.S. But Midori isn’t the only option for fans of melon.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

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It could be dated liqueur , a celebrity-backed spirit in a clunky vessel, or a too-sweet substitute for an ingredient best made fresh. This liqueur mainly serves as a colorant rather than a high-quality ingredient. There are so many other liqueurs and spirits I’d rather experiment with that are more relevant to what people want today.

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5 Essential Cocktails for August 2024

Chilled Magazine

It combines all of the flavors of a s’more with the smoky mezcal, chocolate, and vanilla liqueur, making it the perfect summer drink. The post 5 Essential Cocktails for August 2024 appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Celebrate National S’mores Day on August 10 without having to make a campfire.

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BevX 2024: The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar Make Tiki Cocktail Magic

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The hotel recently decided it was time for a major drink menu overhaul for Tonga Room, a BevX 2024 winner for Innovative Independent. The Fairmont San Francisco sold 11,566 Coladas from November 2023 to July 2024, says Sarah Sims, the hotels director of food and beverage, generating about $255,000 in revenue.

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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

More than two decades later, the drink remains a global sensation, inspiring countless riffs and internet searches (it was the most Googled cocktail of 2024). Unfortunately, Ankrahs native Ghana isnt always prominent in conversations about trending drinks or influential recipes.

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2024 Cocktail Trends from Vegan Fat-Washed to Japanese Spirits

Chilled Magazine

Check out these new cocktail trends for 2024! With the revival of the bar and restaurant industry, it appears life is not just resuming but thriving once more going into 2024. With the revival of the bar and restaurant industry, it appears life is not just resuming but thriving once more going into 2024.

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Pornstar Martini

Chilled Magazine

The Pornstar Martini is making a strong comeback as the must-try cocktail of Summer 2024! Absolut Vanilla Vodka and Passoa Liqueur offer a rich, fruity base, with passion fruit puree adding a tropical twist. Photo by Dee Montgomery, Kinship Company Liqueur , Vodka Pornstar Martini Ingredients 1.5 Passoa liqueur 0.5

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