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How a 19th-Century Bitters Brand Took America by Storm

Imbibe Magazine

If you were alive and even mildly sentient in the late 1860s, you would have been familiar with Drake’s Plantation Bitters. Starting from nowhere, these bitters suddenly seemed to be everywhere. These bitters were favored by the “rich and poor, young and old, ladies, physicians and clergymen.” It was for the buzz. And mystery.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

VinePair

The Boulevardier is a perfect blend of sweet, bitter, and warming flavors made with whiskey (usually bourbon or rye), sweet vermouth, and Campari. Combining rye whiskey, absinthe (or its substitute), Peychauds bitters, and a sugar cube, the Sazerac has a bold, distinctive flavor profile that showcases the versatility of whiskey.

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High Rise Seltzers: They’re In the Limelight For A Reason

Chilled Magazine

High Rise Blackout Edition is THC-free – containing natural adaptogens as key ingredients to promote the calming or lifting effects High Rise fans know and love. Lemon Juice 4 droppers 5-spice N/A Bitters (we use @bablouieco bitters) Blueberry D9 High Rise Seltzer Preparation Add beet/maple syrup, lemon, and bitters to a shaker.

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How Alcohol Retailers, Bars and Restaurants Embrace Sustainability

Cheers

These efforts range from carrying natural and sustainably made products to no-waste cocktails to special promotions that benefit earth-friendly initiatives. For instance, hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North this past April partnered with The Bee Cause Project to promote education and awareness for the planet’s pollinators.

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The 2024 Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge Names a U.S. Winner

Imbibe Magazine

Yamamoto’s recipe, Prologue, combined ITALICUS with joto umeshu, citrus mix (lemon and yuzu), Peychaud’s bitters, prosecco, and a garnish of homemade umeshu jelly. The competition’s third-place honors went to Ayaka Yamamoto of Bar Moga in New York.

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The Ultimate Guide for the Sober October Challenge

A Bar Above

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI Official Challenge: Go Sober for October If you really want to make this Facebook official, you can join the MacMillan Cancer Support challenge , which raises money for people with cancer by promoting the “Go Sober for October” campaign. To join, simply visit their site here and sign up.

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Announcing the Winners of the 2024 New Orleans Spirits Competition

Imbibe Magazine

Ready to Drink Cocktail of the Year Automatic Jones Earl Grey Negroni by The Family Jones No/Low Elixir of the Year Fluère Bitter by Lucas Bols USA For a complete list of the 2024 New Orleans Spirits Competition winners, click here. These votes determine the best-of-class awards listed above.

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