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Christine Cooney, French American Spirits Importer Gets Knighted

Chilled Magazine

Foubert, a farmer, and wine merchant in the Charente-Maritime department of southwest France, initiated her palate with brandy distilled from plums from his orchard. Despite her initial distaste her grandfather introduced her to another offering—an amber liquid he called Armagnac. To her surprise, she found it immensely appealing.

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Why the Mule Is the Ultimate Workhorse Cocktail

VinePair

This bright concoction of ginger beer, vodka, lime and soda in its distinctive copper vessel might not garner the media love of its posher, pre-Prohibition counterparts — except perhaps that time word got out that it’s Oprah Winfrey’s favorite cocktail. Martin acquired the American rights to a large Russian vodka brand called Smirnoff.

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The 2024 RTD Growth Brands Awards — Canned Cocktails Thriving

Cheers

Mom Water features six different vodka-infused RTD flavors, all boasting women’s names that align with the “Mom” brand. The spirits-based canned cocktail brand amplified awareness through multiple appearances with its brand ambassador Andy Cohen, as well as vaious promotions on social media. Reach her at kskibo@epgacceleration.com.

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

VinePair

Unlike many spirits, slivovitz doesn’t have big-shot brand ambassadors or celebrity mixologists promoting it, and Bozovic says he’s never heard of a maker of slivovitz or similar fruit distillates flying in journalists or bartenders on trips to show them how and where the drink is made. “I But what do you do when life sends you plums?

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The Wild And Crazy Drinks Of The University Of Alabama Strip Bars

PubClub

The Yellow Hammer Some credit Gallette’s for starting this crazy cocktail craze in Tuscaloosa and while that’s not true – when I was in college at Alabama, a bar called the Sidecar had something called The Derailer and it would do just that to you – but it has certainly led the way in promoting it.

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

Tales of the Cocktail

This vibrant competition raises funds and awareness for breast cancer, all while promoting equity in the spirits industry. will lead a series of tours, including: Absinthe Tour Bourbon St. & 100% of proceeds from the event are donated to national breast cancer philanthropies.

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

Tales of the Cocktail

This vibrant competition raises funds and awareness for breast cancer, all while promoting equity in the spirits industry. Speed Rack Season 12 National Finals: In partnership with Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero, TOTC will host the high-speed, high-octane Speed Rack Season 12 National Finals on Sunday, July 21 from 3pm-7pm at Republic NOLA.