Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2024

in the San Diego drinks scene , Erick Castro has long been known for his lavish-leaning cocktail programs at bars that could fairly be described as opulent. The apothecary-inspired Polite Provisions was a pioneer of the city’s craft cocktail scene when it opened more than a decade ago.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Expect to see these fruity, complex builds on more bar menus across the country, with bartenders embracing beloved tropical cocktails — Mai Tai , anyone? — So even though some true-to-form wine bars will continue to pop up, we’d recommend doing a little research before popping in for a glass at happy hour come the new year.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Yes, there really are spirits that are still carefully-crafted while leaving out the booze. We’ve had the benefit of trying many samples, and we even host company-wide monthly happy hours where we make our favorite cocktails– sans alcohol– using Seedlip , one of these alcohol-free spirits.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Why not stay in for happy hour instead? Sinsabaugh Pick says drinks haven’t been affordable at cocktail bars in New York or Boston (her former home) since probably 2015. The article From Dorm Room Shots to At-Home Aperitifs: Millennials Re-Embrace Pregaming appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

With more than three decades in the bar industry, Reiner and Fedroff built their reputation opening and running landmark New York City bars whose legacies remain touchstones of the modern craft cocktail revival. ” The article Next Wave Awards Industry Icon of the Year: Clover Club appeared first on VinePair.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Here are a few of our favorite non-alcoholic spirits and pre-made “cocktails” that will still make the non-drinker in your life feel included. And if you’re curious about more alcohol-free living, we have several articles about mocktails. Copyright A Bar Above BITTERS One way to step up your cocktail game is with bitters.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 30, 2024

[ Note : This article has been updated from a previous 2021 version.] Table of Contents : Intro to Dry January Alternatives to Alcohol NA Spirits Mocktails without NA Bases NA Cocktails (1. Julia also wrote a great article a few months ago about non-alcoholic bitters if youre curious about other options. Shake and strain.

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