VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

A recent report published by beverage data analytics firm ISWR indicated that agave spirits — a space primarily driven by tequila — was the only alcohol category to experience growth in the U.S. This sustained popularity coincides with a market increasingly flooded with new tequilas. Tequila Ocho Plata.

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VinePair

JULY 23, 2024

Tequila can be magic in a cocktail. This chameleon-like versatility makes tequila an intriguing base for drinks beyond the Margarita, and there are plenty of bangers to consider. There are also some tequila cocktails that, in the eyes of bartenders, have a little less bang. We asked 14 industry pros to find out.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

While alcohol consumption is up during the holidays, it may be time to rethink your relationship with alcohol for the month of Dry January. For some people (such as regular drinkers who maybe partied a little too hard in December), it’s abstaining from alcohol through the entire month of January in order to reset.

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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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Spiritz

JULY 18, 2024

Tequila Komos combines the highest craft of tequila-making, incorporating timeless winemaking techniques, to create an ultra-luxury tequila. Tequila Komos, like its namesake, has the potential to turn moments or event into a timeless expression of revelry. And now this very tequila is available in India.

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VinePair

JANUARY 8, 2024

When alcohol comes off a still, the distiller cuts it into three parts, each descending in alcohol content, and generally referred to as the heads, the heart, and the tails. While also agave-based, raicilla is not the same as mezcal or tequila.) Cinco Sentidos shipped its first batch of Puntas de Espadín to the U.S.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Bourbon, scotch, Canadian whisky, Irish whiskey , tequila , Cognac, and armagnac are by international agreement all made within a single country, and sometimes one area within a country. Wayne Curtis A Sugarcane Spirits Glossary Aguardente A common name for distilled beverage alcohol. Contrast that to other popular spirits.

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A Bar Above

MAY 20, 2024

Since it’s that time of year again, we’ve rounded up five perfect cocktail recipes– complete with non-alcoholic mocktails for the underage crowd and non-drinkers– to elevate your graduation party. Made with tequila, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, and Cointreau, it’s a simple yet delicious drink that’s sure to be a hit.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Rotating doughnut flavors are available each Friday and Saturday, with offerings like the Mango Margarita with a tequila-mango glaze, and the Maple Bourbon Pecan. It was rumored to be a bomb shelter, but I know for certain it has definitely been a diffuser to many a bad day,” Sierra notes. Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift. This torch can be used for smoking alcoholic beverages and food, so if your buddies like to cook, all the better! And if you like making bitters, gift your DIY bitters with our brand new bitters bottles !

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Bevspot

JULY 24, 2015

The word ‘tequila’ tends to evoke a certain stream of thoughts into the average mind. Many think of tequila as the enemy. With our college years and most of our tequila headaches far behind us, it’s time to overcome first impressions and past mistakes; for with a little maturity, enemies can easily become friends.

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Bevspot

JULY 24, 2015

The word ‘tequila’ tends to evoke a certain stream of thoughts into the average mind. Many think of tequila as the enemy. With our college years and most of our tequila headaches far behind us, it’s time to overcome first impressions and past mistakes; for with a little maturity, enemies can easily become friends.

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Taste Tequila

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Tequila is meant to be shared with friends. So, when we realized we were sitting on three exceptional newcomers, we decided to visit every tequila lover’s friend, Emilio , the owner of the El Buho Tequila Store in Tlaquepaque. Anyone who thinks that all tequila is the same needs to try this one. Bravo #cascahuinando!

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VinePair

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Claire Mallett, beverage director, Catch One , Los Angeles “Any time I peek at the back bar and see Tequila Ocho , Fortaleza, Fernet-Branca , and Amaro Montenegro , I know I’m in a good place. Honestly, seeing any non-alcoholic spirits on a back bar is a big green flag for me, and the more of them, the stronger that green flag waves!

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Taste Tequila

JULY 8, 2024

The question everyone is asking these days is “What’s a great blanco tequila at an affordable price?” And while we’re at it, how can a producer make a lower-priced tequila while still maintaining a high level of quality? The price for Tapatio Blanco at Old Town Tequila is $38.99 Which ones stood out? for a 750 ml liter bottle.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

The accompanying cocktail was the Space Invader, a cloudy tequila drink created by Alex Francis and Barney O’Kane of De Vie , a sustainability-focused bar that’s expected to open in Paris in the months ahead. We macerated the purple cauliflower heads in neutral alcohol for 24 hours. “We

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Taste Tequila

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Since we live in the Mexican state of Jalisco, have tequila industry friends, and an endless curiosity about tequila production, we thought we’d try to make our own tiny batch of tequila, or “agave spirit”, by hand. We’ve been through enough distilleries to know that tequila making isn’t easy. Grover selected a 50.7

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

In the expanding world of alcohol alternatives, non-alcoholic spirits have emerged as a sophisticated choice for those seeking to savor the ritual and taste of a cocktail without the alcohol. Today, the non-alcoholic spirits market is booming, providing a range of flavors for enthusiasts everywhere. They’re right.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

But with such a loose origin story and definition, one might wonder: What makes a good one? The thing you have to be careful with is unlike water that evaporates at 212, alcohol evaporates at 173 degrees. So if you make your toddy too hot, you’ll cook off the alcohol. A perfect one, even?

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

And while consumer interest in whiskey and tequila has eclipsed much of its activity, that doesn’t mean there aren’t interesting things happening in craft vodka or distillers who see opportunity in the clear spirit. The updated definition has opened the door for vodkas to showcase their base ingredients as never before.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The low-alcohol (5 percent ABV) wine blends Moscato d’Asti grapes with tropical fruit natural flavors and a distillate of Calabrian chilis. The only category to see growth in the beverage alcohol market from 2022 to 2023 was spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, to the tune of 50.4

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We even have a few recs for those who prefer their cocktail recipes sans alcohol. Spoiler: We definitely included some of our own stuff because, well, it’s the best.) We love women in the bar and alcohol industry!) Just because someone is cutting back on the alcohol doesn’t mean he/she/they shouldn’t enjoy a delicious mocktail

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VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

There’s also always a good restrained chuckle or side-eye resulting from orders such as a Gin & Tonic made with vodka and soda or ‘I don’t like alcohol, but want something strong.’” I don’t know if this is weird but it’s definitely wack and certified-bozo behavior. What’s next? Rum in the original Vodka Soda !?”

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VinePair

AUGUST 9, 2024

Just look at the sheer number of alcohol brands launched in the past decade by Bravolebrities (Bravo celebrities, if you’re new here). So, we got to work tracking down every line we could find, from Vida Tequila to Loverboy. Without further ado, check out our definitive ranking of Bravolebrity booze brands. tequila boom.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 21, 2024

As Amanda dove deeper into the world of non-alcoholic spirits, she discovered that, although the market was exploding with new products, a lot of non-alcoholic spirits were simply made of water, “natural flavors,” and preservatives. Why not make a non-alcoholic agave spirit, then? I also wasn’t alone in this.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

Whether or not your neighborhood Trader Joe’s can sell alcohol is determined by state and local laws. While some Trader Joe’s do sell spirits, in addition to branded private-label bottles of tequila, vodka, and whiskey, Pronto! “It definitely has a bitter essence to it and the nose is just delicious.”

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Hard seltzer may have hogged the spotlight of the ready-to-drink beverage alcohol market in recent years, but spirit-based RTDs and canned cocktails are providing the buzz today. Customers prefer more proof, so I definitely think that the increase in ABV is something people are looking at.” RTD market grew 1.3% Death & Co.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Trying to find the perfect gift for bartenders can definitely cause some stress! You can add a little oak aging to that really high-alcohol blanco tequila or create a batch of barrel aged Manhattans for your Super Bowl party. Photo via www.unsplash.com Wondering what to give your favorite bartenders and mixologists this year?

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Taste Tequila

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Since we live in the Mexican state of Jalisco, have tequila industry friends, and an endless curiosity about tequila production, we thought we’d try to make our own tiny batch of tequila, or “agave spirit”, by hand. We’ve been through enough distilleries to know that tequila making isn’t easy. Grover selected a 50.7

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Cheers

JUNE 25, 2024

Because of that, our signature drinks are definitely more culinary-driven. Typically, I care more about how the non-alcoholic ingredients interact with each other than the actual spirits. A tequila or mezcal and soda! I’m into cooking and like approaching cocktails in a similar way to how others approach food recipes.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” It leans a bit sweeter than Ango, and packs a strong anise aroma with an undercurrent of mint.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Others tried it, though, and reported back positively: “Just stopped at the local sonic here in Rockwall, Texas and tried it and I definitely give it two thumbs up thanks memaw!! “I got to try this at home bc the way my sonic would call the police on me (sic),” wrote one user. But Dr Pepper seems hyper-aware of what young people are drinking.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Ten years ago—when non-alc beer meant O’Douls—Philip Brandes started to reshape the non-alc narrative with craft brews that rival their alcoholic counterparts in taste. Let’s figure out a new way to make a great tasting non-alcoholic PA.” I finally came up with a great tasting non-alcoholic PA as our first skew.

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Taste Tequila

JUNE 23, 2021

As aficionados know, tequila is an incredibly complex spirit, with a myriad of production steps along the way. In addition to being a great way to learn about tequila production, this project also turned out to be a lot of fun. Thankfully we have many tequila industry friends who gave us advice along the way. Weight: 50.7

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Ten years ago—when non-alc beer meant O’Douls—Philip Brandes started to reshape the non-alc narrative with craft brews that rival their alcoholic counterparts in taste. Let’s figure out a new way to make a great tasting non-alcoholic PA.” I finally came up with a great tasting non-alcoholic PA as our first skew.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Other, trendier categories — tequila, no/low alc, THC drinks — have siphoned off consumer attention and spending. You know, the market’s still strong, but people are definitely being more thoughtful about what they’re buying,” says Guerra. Overstocking in 2022 and 2023 is definitely a part of what we’re facing today.”

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PubClub

DECEMBER 23, 2024

A massive block party at the Brandenburg Gate with bands, DJs, entertainment (and cocktails, and in Germany you can bring your own and consume alcohol in the streets). New Year’s Eve and Las Vegas are as natural party partners as tequila and lime juice. Since the party is outside, definitely have a jacket. 3 BERLIN.

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