Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

From September 16-22, bars and restaurants all around the world are celebrating the Negroni, serving up the classic and variations for a good cause: Slow Food. Here’s a taste of some of the participating venues’ creativity—head to negroniweek.com to find a participating bar or restaurant near you.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

, the cabs the couple will take, the pricey dinner out, or $25-apiece drinks at some downtown or Bushwick bar. She’s not alone, as more millennials choose to drink that first round at home rather than pop by a buzzy cocktail bar or show up early for a dinner reservation. But pregaming in this household is more about celebration. “We

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Within the same hotel brand, each property has a unique restaurant and/or bar concept, often multiple within the same property. Each program focuses on four key venues: Bars, Restaurants, Grab & Go and Catering & Events. The Peacock Alley lobby bar at Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria hotel in Orlando, FL.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The first indication of wine appears in 5,000 BCE, and the word “aperitif” first shows up in writing in the 5th century CE. was in its disco area, and the high-volume bar concept was introduced. The pair discussed the history of the American cocktail and how major U.S. events helped to shape the cocktails of today.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

A lot of the aperitif spirits that are made here are made in Provence, or in the south of France. But my interest in diving into it from the Apéritif perspective was to capture the whole of aperitif within France. When I was writing Apéritif , I did a research trip on vermouth. I wrote some cocktail recipes into the book as well.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

A recent visit here took me to two upscale cocktail bars to sample the city’s latest in drinkdom. Read on for the boozy details on Christina’s Shoreditch and Scarfes Bar. Plenty of folks popped in and out of the bar for a quick pre- or post-dinner tipple — and there’s no standing on ceremony here.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

But in the late 19th century, when this European import encountered gin and whiskey in American bars, it not only made vermouth a cocktail staple but also spurred a level of innovation that still resonates today. Pom Royale Vermouth Slushie This vermouth and wine slushie is the perfect warm-weather refresher.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2024

If you drink wine on a regular basis, chances are you have a go-to glass or grape you gravitate to on menus or your local shop. Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting. Keep reading to see what the pros had to say.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Napa Valley is perhaps the most famous and well-publicized wine region in the United States. Despite its relatively compact size, the region produces almost 50 million cases of wine every year, about a quarter of California’s total wine production. The most underrated Napa wines, according to sommeliers: Corison J.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

There’s no shortage of serious cocktail bars in New York City right now. Swirling tiles adorn the tabletops, their curvetures matching the elegant, half-moon bar. Running a technique-driven cocktail bar involves passion, sure, but Adler’s years of culinary experience bring invaluable knowledge to the project. “In

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2025

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. We felt a couple rounds of French sparkling wine, Chartreuse-forward cocktails, and glasses of sake were in order. A Soft Landing at Bar Kabawa Bar Kabawa is all about rum.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

Sometimes the convenience of a one-stop grocery haul for dinner and a bottle of wine can be too hard to pass up. Thankfully, as our wine experts below can attest, there are plenty of underrated supermarket wines that won’t let you or your meal down. It’s great with anything spicy or as an aperitif.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

Absinthe was an indelible part of American cocktail culture, an object of global export, and every decent cocktail bar in North America stocked it until 1912; every good cocktail book until Prohibition included it. The original “Savoy Cocktail Book” (1930) includes dozens of cocktails that call for absinthe.

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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Nowadays, I find bitters essential to building a bar cart. Not only can a few dashes change the taste and mouthfeel of your na wine, a few dashes also add layers and complexity to otherwise ordinary mocktails. The post A Beginner’s Guide to Stocking Your Non-Alc Bar Cart appeared first on Dry Atlas.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Torino Aperitivo Bar 2 Driver Lane, Melbourne 3000 torinoaperitivo.com.au @torinoaperitivo The former Penny Blue site underwent a 3-month renovation to become “Torino Aperitivo,” a vibrant Italian Aperitivo bar in Melbourne. Expect an extensive selection of wines, spritz, Negronis, and a focused cocktail lineup.

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Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Their variety, complexity and versatility make them an excellent alternative to the other categories, from spirits to wines to aperitifs, as well as perfect ingredients in cocktails. The post THE UKBG & JSS INNOVATIVE JAPANESE SPIRIT COMPETITION & MASTERCLASS RETURNS FOR ITS FOURTH YEAR appeared first on Bar Magazine.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 11, 2025

And while the emphasis at Flauer Alassio 2025 might appear to be on chefs, dishes and restaurants, this was the first year the event also welcomed in spirits, bars and bartenders to explore the increasingly important role edible flowers are playing in cocktails. Like wine but with more subtlety. Infusions were important too.

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Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The O’Shea sisters, who’ve already won over Darlinghurst with Bar Nina, are stoked to make their mark on Kings Cross. You’ve gotta try their signature Garibaldi, made with Aussie aperitif Rhubi and fresh orange juice. We’ve seen how food and drink can bring people together, and we’re excited to bring that vibe to a new part of Sydney!”

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Conversely, Tigra mixes the lively laneway cultures of Barcelona and Tokyo, creating a spot for daily aperitifs and tasty snacks. Downstairs, Tigra channels the vibrant energy of Barcelona’s streets, with a decor that nods to the famous Spanish artist Joan Miró, and the quirky bars found in Golden Gai, Shinjuku.

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VinePair

MAY 2, 2024

While this may be an easy sentiment to overlook in daily life, a growing crop of museum bars are a fresh reminder that there’s art present in all we do. Historically, one wouldn’t go out of their way for the watered-down coffee or subpar wine served in plastic cups by fast-casual museum vendors. Corner closes at 11 p.m.)

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 12, 2024

From Monday 8 th April , the newly opened Capilungo in Covent Garden will expand its all-day café offering by launching its new basement bar, for customers to while away evenings enjoying hyper-local delicacies from Lecce, freshly baked ‘ Pizzette Pugliese’ and a range of interesting Apulian wines and classic aperitivo style cocktails.

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Photography by Petrina Tinslay Bobbie’s, 24 Bay Street, Double Bay @bobbies_doublebay Bobbie’s, a new underground bar by Neil and Samantha Perry, has just opened its doors in Double Bay. It’s Neil’s first dive into the bar scene after years as a top Sydney restaurateur.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. Average Price: $70 Best Liqueur for Beginners Campari There’s a good chance you already have a bottle of Campari on your back bar, but for newcomers to the liqueur world, consider this their ticket of admission.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Their variety, complexity and versatility make them an excellent alternative to the other categories, from spirits to wines to aperitifs, as well as perfect ingredients in cocktails. The post FOURTH ANNUAL GREAT HONKAKU SHOCHU & AWAMORI CONTEST FINAL TO BE HELD AT APPLES & PEARS, LONDON appeared first on Bar Magazine.

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Spiritz

MAY 30, 2024

The interest in wines, liqueurs, bitters and aperitifs among consumers in India, particularly at duty-paid stores at airports, has been evolving. At HOE, wines and alcoholic beverages' contribution has risen from 2 percent to 4 percent.

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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. based Optimist Botanicals brings the flavor of its home city to bar carts with an RTD and four spirit expressions. Price: $30 / 25.4 Price: $39 / 23.7

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Good Spirits News

APRIL 23, 2024

With its low ABV (typically under 30%), shochu makes an excellent neat aperitif. Also, the clay bottle makes for a very stylish conversation piece on your back bar. GSN Rating: A++ For more information go to: Nikaido Shuzou To order go to: Hi-Time Wine #NikaidoShochu

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VinePair

MARCH 21, 2024

Añejo tequila, another key component of Tequila Don Julio Alma Miel, is aged for at least 14 months before being finished in French Crémant de Limoux wine casks, adding another complexity to the smooth and spiced sipping tequila. The soon-to-be bar cart staple is ready to be enjoyed on the rocks, neat, or in signature drinks that dazzle.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

When the concept originated in the late 19th century, making a Spritz meant adding a splash of water to wine. Spritz means everything and nothing at all, and its form shifts from bar to bar. Will the wine be cheap at the airport? Apply the word “spritz” to the context of cocktails, though, and all hell breaks loose.

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2024

Now, three quarters of a century later, the appetite for meat-forward boozing has resurfaced with bloodlust, and bars and distilleries around the world are responding with modern technique and marketing prowess to match. Taking Stock Today, the Bullshot is the signature drink of the backroom Orchid Bar at The Okura Tokyo.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In fact, the Bacardi Global Consumer Survey finds that the Gin & Tonic is the top bar call for 2024, beating out the Mojito at #2 and the Margarita at #3. Queen Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has noticed a gradual increase in the popularity of gin among patrons, says bar manager Karol Ansaldi.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Just as easy to make as they are to enjoy, Spritzes are typically made with a liqueur, Prosecco , and a splash of soda water, creating something that’s not quite wine but not quite a cocktail, either. A mix of their orange aperitif, Prosecco , and a splash of soda water thereby became known as the Aperol Spritz.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

Some believe Don Javier Delgado Corona, the owner of La Capilla — the oldest bar in Tequila, Mexico — brought La Paloma to life. As the world’s first additive-free, single-estate tequila brand that designates the location where the agave was grown, Tequila Ocho shines a light on terroir, a concept traditionally applied to wine.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

While selections like white wine and cold beer are obvious, numerous cocktails abound which feel tailor-made for summer sipping. Designed by Trader Vic himself in 1944 in his Oakland watering hole, it’s a deceptively simple drink that, nonetheless, is invariably bastardized outside of high-end and tiki bars. (If But which are best?

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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The brand has positioned its ciders as more than just a simple drink, but the perfect aperitif, alternative to wine or cocktail ingredient. The post In Good Company takes on UK distribution of Normandy’s SASSY Cider appeared first on Bar Magazine. Together, we will execute our shared plans and next phase of growth!”

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Its roots date as far back as the 1800s, when soldiers passing through Veneto, Italy, part of the A ustro-Hungarian Empire, found the native wines unpalatable, adding a splash of water to tone them down. Perfect for any sunshine-fueled occasion, Le Moné is low in sugar and crafted with fortified wine produced in New York.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

While the primary aspect of any bar is to dish out the most innovative cocktails using different kinds of ingredients and placing strong emphasis on quality, another factor that is now being incorporated is that of implementing sustainable practices. One exemplary creation is the ricotta fat-wash martini.

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