VinePair

AUGUST 2, 2024

Does this really keep us honest as a cocktail culture, or do we risk becoming too rigid and hindering the potential success of delicious, new drinks?

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

Few drinks can compete with the timeless mixture of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and ice, otherwise known as an Old Fashioned (or a Whiskey Cocktail or an Old Fashioned Cocktail). Case in point: the Improved Whiskey Cocktail — and “improved” cocktails in general.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The updated definition has opened the door for vodkas to showcase their base ingredients as never before. A lot of people are unaccustomed to so much character in a vodka and so they have to reset their definition,” says marketing director Leigh Samuels. It definitely resonates.” There’s nowhere to hide.”

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

We were definitely a little antagonistic. ” The post How Jackson Cannon Helped Build (and Rebuild) Boston’s Cocktail Culture appeared first on Imbibe Magazine. In some ways, Eastern Standard had shed the bratty persona it had in 2005 and matured alongside its operators. “The bar certainly had a lot of swagger.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI This herbal liqueur brings an earthy note to cocktails that isn’t easily replicated, and it comes in two versions, detailed below– one with a light olive color (Green) and one with a bright yellow hue (Yellow). More on that in a minute.)

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Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

But cocktail culture isn’t going anywhere. You know, the market’s still strong, but people are definitely being more thoughtful about what they’re buying,” says Guerra. Overstocking in 2022 and 2023 is definitely a part of what we’re facing today.” And there’s no question that premiumization is a thing now.”

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Spiritz

JULY 19, 2024

By definition, Maya Pistola Agavepura is not a tequila! Not just the availability of tequila, mezcal and agave-based spirits but also the evolving cocktail culture in India has transformed the perception of agave. Maya Pistola Agavepura produces Asia’s first premium aged 100 percent agave spirit.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 11, 2025

After all, your hometown of New Orleans is best known for its cocktail culture. Theyre not necessarily going fully sober but theyre definitely cutting back. Dry Atlas: What inspired the creation of Mockly? Aime Sedky: One of our favorite lines is, “If you can make it as a mocktail in New Orleans, you can make it anywhere.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A speakeasy, by definition, implies illegality. Yet neither term is used with strict adherence to its definition. Speakeasies, by definition, disappeared at the end of Prohibition. As Merriam Webster defines it , a speakeasy is a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold. So what even is the speakeasy anymore?

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 17, 2024

The Chicago icon was pushed as a symbol of masculinity and definitely not intended for those falling short of peak manhood. The rise of local cocktail culture paired with the “eat local” trend led to prominent dive bars challenging themselves to feature Malört.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 5, 2025

Upon researching the many lauded tomes of the historic cocktail canon, Nicola Nice felt there was something missingnamely, the perspective of women. A doctor of sociology, Nice’s personal fascination with cocktail culture led her down a rabbit hole in search of women’s stories and contributions. Definitely!

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Although the term first appeared in print in 1798, it wasnt until 1806 that cocktail shared the definition it bears today. As The Balance and Columbian Repository of Hudson, New York put it , a cocktail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters it is vulgarly called bittered sling.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2025

Its a drink that embodies the very definition of a cocktail that has not only withstood the test of time, but tells the story of how modern craft cocktail culture evolved.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

There are spirits and then theres spirit, and El Guapo embodies bothin no small part because the leader of the brand, Christa Cotton, came of age in a craft cocktail culture ripe with creativity. Try these in an Espresso Martini or a bourbon-based cocktail for added zing. And that’s what these remind me of.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

From what I gather, M&Ms have been around for over 10 years so its not exclusive to this moment but it definitely has staying power. However, with the renaissance of modern cocktail culture, bars have been tasked with bringing creativity to the cocktail world.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the essential elements that will transform your home bar into a sanctuary of creativity and cocktail mastery, equipping you with the knowledge and resources to become the ultimate home mixologist.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the essential elements that will transform your home bar into a sanctuary of creativity and cocktail mastery, equipping you with the knowledge and resources to become the ultimate home mixologist.

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Mixologists

MARCH 13, 2025

"Zero-Waste Buzz: Sustainable Coffee Cocktails You'll Love" is your definitive guide to crafting eco-friendly, delicious coffee cocktails that not only tantalize your taste buds but also champion sustainability. Absolutely! "Zero-Waste Let's raise a glass to a greener, more flavorful future.

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VinePair

APRIL 14, 2025

Champagnes] not falling off the map, but there’s definitely a softness. Likewise, the boom in cocktail culture has cut into Champagnes share. Some people are jumping into English sparkling wines , Glancy says, also giving a nod to South Africas Cap Classique as a legitimate competitor.

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