Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2024

But if you want to try creating your own ice-cold bottled cocktail, Hirsch shared some of his tips, including how not to accidentally turn your favorite drink into a 750ml popsicle. “To me, the joy of freezer door cocktails is that once the bottle is on the freezer door, the work is done. When batching a 750ml (25.3

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

I left a bottle open in my car for 48 hours as a test, and it still had bubbles!” Max Reis of Mirate in Los Angeles also insists on chilling the alcohol before building the cocktail. Essentially carbonation thrives, especially with alcohol, the closest it is to its freezing point,” he explains.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

So the next time that one serious collector friend offers you a copita of pechuga that they suitcased back and swear is Pepsi bottle-worthy you won’t have to nod politely while secretly wondering if they’re having a stroke. This is one of those laws that’s regularly flaunted by travelers returning from Mexico with bags full of rare bottles.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

In recent years, the non-alcoholic (NA) space has exploded in breadth and depth. 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. Now that you’re up to speed, here are the 24 best non-alcoholic drinks brands for 2023.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 31, 2023

An equally grizzled bartender nods and wordlessly slides a bottle across the bar, slamming down a single shot glass next to it. What does that bottle look like? Whiskey bottle design is a result of careful historical research for some, calculated marketing choices for others. Whiskey,” he growls. Basil Hayden’s ? Taylor, Jr.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 21, 2024

But sometimes, all it takes is seeing a specific bottle sitting on a shelf to let you know if a place is legit. It doesn’t matter if this bottle is in the well or if it’s a bit dusty and tucked in the corner of the top shelf — it’s there, and it sets off a IYKYK-type signal that says the bartenders behind the stick know what’s up.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 7, 2024

It’s a day for both bourbon aficionados and novices to explore the awesomeness of one of the best-loved alcoholic spirits, from classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and the Mint Julep to innovative modern concoctions like the Paper Plane. While the average alcohol content is about 45% , bourbon is legally not allowed to exceed 79.5%

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VinePair

JULY 18, 2024

As if New Jersey’s most infamous linguistic spar wasn’t intense enough, one Garden State distillery is throwing alcohol on the fire. The article This Pork Roll, Egg, and Cheese-Flavored Vodka Is New Jersey in a Bottle appeared first on VinePair. Technically, given its 35-percent ABV, it falls under the U.S.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

And making it a cinch, says Rodriguez: Add chopped-up peppers to high-proof alcohol, let it sit for a few hours, and taste frequently until the preferred heat is reached. Then, strain out the peppers and bottle the liquid. For their cherry liqueur , they infuse the fruit (with pits) in alcohol for six days.

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VinePair

JUNE 16, 2024

Bottled water is nothing new. While it’s hard to nail down exactly when the very first water bottle was invented, packaging water for transportation dates all the way back to ancient times. It didn’t take long for the environmental impact of these plastic bottles to become obvious.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

“It is unlike any other alcoholic beverage,” says Joly, pointing to sake’s ability to express diverse characteristics at a range of temperatures. ” To accompany her bottle recs, Joly offers insight into the temperatures for serving and tips for how to prepare hot sake at home.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

While alcohol isn’t included in the box, the bartenders on the site offer up their own recommendations for what works well with each cocktail. But for home bartenders who aren’t sure how to use alcohol-free spirits , there’s Raising the Bar. Cocktails include Margaritas , Martinis , and infused Old Fashioneds.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

We macerate the cold fruit on a base of hybrid rosé wine and water—the temperature and alcohol delay primary fermentation for a DIY cold-soak method. After straining, the tank rests for another month before we bottle. We pull samples from tanks holding finished product, making decisions around timeline, process, and bottling.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the alcohol-free category continues to expand with new zero-proof offerings , more spirit-free bottle shops and sober bars are opening across the country And the growth shows no signs of slowing. Gonzalez is the founder of Los Angeles’ The New Bar spirit-free bottle shop , which opened in July of 2022. But no alcohol.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

“Shochu and awamori outsell sake in Japan,” says Stephen Lyman, who, along with business partner Christopher Pelligrini, co-hosts the Japan Distilled podcast , and sources bottles and imports shochu though their company, Honkaku Spirits. There’s also more shochu made in Japan than tequila in Mexico.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Heat things up with these five bottle recs from Joly. Honjozo also has a bit of brewers alcohol added and therefore, when warmed, it creates this creamy mouthfeel,” says Joly. Sake that is clean and crisp is also ideal for hot sake—especially styles that are from Niigata Prefecture.

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VinePair

JANUARY 24, 2024

As the category of non-alcoholic beverages continues to expand, it can be easy to get lost in the sea of booze-free wine, beer, and spirits. But amongst the ruckus, there’s a simple non-alcoholic option with a long history in the category that deserves to be on your radar: verjus. appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

And if you don’t live in the neighborhood, you can still grab some of their favorite bottles of the moment. It boasts a market, tapería, and tightly curated wine list, featuring about 50 regularly rotating bottles. “Our list is 100 percent Spanish. Nearly forgotten terroirs are being rediscovered for their quality.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

It was pigeonholed as a drink for kids,” says Alex Doman, the co-founder and CEO of AVEC Drinks , which makes an alcohol-free cider flavored with cardamom. They’re beverage-alcohol drinkers.” That increasingly means high-alcohol everything. or Black Butte Non-Alcoholic from Deschutes Brewery. There’s alcohol in that.’

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Gokan’s cocktail list includes a Japanese Old Fashioned and NA cocktails, like an alcohol-free Singapore Sling made with cascara juice. My tip is to mix those two together in a 100ml bottle before you go through security. The airline’s customers enjoy more than a million bottles of Champagne each year. “In

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 16, 2024

India became as the UK’s largest market for Scotch whisky by volume in 2022, importing 219 million bottles according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). A trilogy of articles explores the history and development of India’s four largest brands which have gained international recognition for Indian single malt whisky.

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Advanced Mixology

OCTOBER 14, 2024

They also think about alcohol. Drinking is common at college events and social gatherings, and many students choose to consume alcohol as part of the experience. Why Choose Non-Alcoholic Options? Before discussing the alternatives let's take a look at why pupils choose non-alcoholic drinks.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 9, 2024

India became the UK’s largest market for Scotch whisky by volume in 2022, importing 219 million bottles according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). Beginning with the pioneer of Indian whisky, Amrut Distilleries , which released India’s first single malt bottling in 2004.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

From colorful liqueurs to delicate aperitifs, here are five bottles that translate the authentic flavor of melon to the glass. The vibrantly hued Creme de Melons Vert macerates fresh green melons sourced from Honduras and China into neutral alcohol before sweetening with sugar. Try this one as a more delicate alternative to Midori.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the origins of French liqueurs and delve into the production processes of notable brands, including Noces Royales by Spiritique, Arvani by Artez, and several liqueur options by Jules Theuriet and Jahiot.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

But for those not living in the Crescent City, the new NOLA instant coffee from Blue Bottle is a surprisingly delicious substitute. Blue Bottle founder James Freeman is notably a fan of New Orleans–style coffee. He began selling his own version at San Francisco farmers markets in 2005 as an iced latte alternative.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Today, some spirits seem to be creeping in the low-proof direction, whether to appeal to the low-alcohol movement or for financial reasons. But many modern brands continue to unabashedly flaunt ridiculously high proofs on their labels, going full-throttle on alcohol content. This rum is very strong. 2 spot in this booze-washed lineup.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

“When we hit our first above-80-degree day here in Chapel Hill, all I can think about are beverages that are light in alcohol and zippy in nature,” says Paula de Pano, owner of Rocks + Acid in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I joke that drinking a bottle of this wine contributes to my daily vegetable consumption! And clocking in at 10.5

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VinePair

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of luxury powerhouse LVMH, has made its first move into the non-alcoholic beverage space. The brand is considered a leader in the non-alcoholic sparkling wine category, quickly expanding to over 30 countries in less than three years. Moët Hennessy Thinks So. appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Even white rum has to rest before hitting the bottling line. She says the catalyst may have been a 2015 article about the health problems encountered by workers in Flor de Caña’s Nicaraguan sugarcane fields, which prompted boycotts and online protests. “It

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 23, 2024

India became the UK’s largest market for Scotch whisky by volume in 2022, importing 219 million bottles according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). A trilogy of articles explores the history and development of India’s four largest brands which have gained international recognition for Indian single malt whisky.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Alcohol and sailing have long gone hand in hand, with long weeks spent working at sea often demanding something to take the edge off. While alcohol consumption aboard U.S. utilized steam-powered torpedo engines on its Pacific theater-based submarines, each of which was fueled by 180-proof grain alcohol.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

These growers have any number of other delicious cuvees, but these bottles stood out,” says Amdur. Again, it’s Blaufränkisch, but here it is joined with an old Slovenian variety, Blauer Kölner, plus some white varieties, too—dry, trippy, low in alcohol, with spice, cranberry and dried cherry.”

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VinePair

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Another day, another non-alcoholic (NA) brand acquisition. This time it’s LVMH, and it just bought a 30 percent stake in a rather expensive line of NA French sparkling wines that include a “2022 vintage cuvée” that retails for $119 a bottle. Better yet, the grapes used aren’t even from the Champagne region. Tune in for more.

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2024

being home to over 11,000 wineries, American drinkers have no shortage of options when it comes to great bottles — and their consumption habits prove it. In 2021, Americans drank over 935 million gallons of wine, according to new data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). And with the U.S.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

The California-based prop supplier creates these on-set brews for use in film and TV given the challenges, and expenses, associated with alcohol product placement. You can do anything with Heisler,” she says. That’s part of the joy of it.”

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A new true-crime book by Mike Gerrard introduces the world of alcohol crimes, from whiskey heists to fake million-dollar wine. We’ve all been there at the end of a long week (or sometimes day); devastated to reach for our favorite bottle and find it empty. Read the full article at How Far Would You Go For Your Favorite Whiskey?

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