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Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

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Depth and Complexity In London’s cocktail world, fruit distillates in general are “mega trendy,” according to Alex Kratena, former head bartender at Artesian and the co-founder of both Tayēr + Elementary and Muyu liqueurs. The article Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

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The Real Reason Sweet Vermouth Is Red Has Nothing to Do With Grapes

VinePair

Then, it got adopted by early cocktail culture in the late 1800s, where it has remained ever since. Despite its popularity, there are still many misconceptions about vermouth, one of the most common being that it’s some type of amaro or liqueur.

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Now Live: Tales of The Cocktail® 2024 Conference Agenda and Tickets

Tales of the Cocktail

TOTC has long been a love letter to New Orleans’ cocktail culture and a celebration of the rich tapestry of global cocktail traditions–both new and timeless. The 2024 agenda guarantees an unparalleled week of discovery, connection, and above all, Inspiration, as we explore this year’s annual theme.”

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Now Live: Tales of The Cocktail® 2024 Conference Agenda and Tickets

Tales of the Cocktail

TOTC has long been a love letter to New Orleans’ cocktail culture and a celebration of the rich tapestry of global cocktail traditions–both new and timeless. The 2024 agenda guarantees an unparalleled week of discovery, connection, and above all, Inspiration, as we explore this year’s annual theme.”

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Bar Reviews: Christina’s Shoreditch and Scarfes Bar, London

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A trip to London means plenty of time in pubs, but like any big city, London has a thriving cocktail culture, too. 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.

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Exciting, Affordable, and Walkable, Athens Has the Most Exciting Cocktail Scene In Europe Right Now

VinePair

The capital of Greece — which has one of the most exciting, accessible, affordable, and just plain fun cocktail cultures in the world right now — not only boasts a vibrant cocktail scene, but also one of the most compact, despite doubling in size over the last two years. This is not a city for studied, quiet cocktail dens.