VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

No craft cocktail bar should ever use it. .” ” —Josh Gandee, host, No Proof podcast “Not all celebrity tequilas deserve to be behind the bar. Instead, support Mexican-owned, additive-free tequila brands who use centuries-old production methods and focus on environmental sustainability.”

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

His tequila take, called the Maverick, weaves together the flavors of cherry tomato, lemon, and coconut oil for a savory and earthy Negroni. For the Aesthete, a rum variation, sherry and chestnut enrich the cocktail bringing nutty flavors and rich aromas. Bar Leone During Negroni Week, the No.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Craft cocktails may be the stars of the show, but every well-made drink rests on a foundation of essential spirits. A bartender’s canvas for vibrant Margaritas, Tequila Sunrise, or other unexpected twists. So, what bottles reign supreme on top shelves across the country?

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Whether you’re seeking a well-made craft cocktail, a beer brewed with local ingredients, or an education on mezcal, Tucson brings it home. In addition to their signature Old Fashioned, the bar, bottle shop, and part-time bakery crafts cocktails like the Notorious F.I.G. Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

They say that good things come in threes, but for Tequila Ocho, one could argue that they come in eights. 8, 2008, known as “Ocho Day,” when founder Tomas Estes and third-generation master distiller Carlos Camarena set out to create a world-class sipping and savoring tequila — a tequila that showcased agave and the land where it was grown.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

A recent report published by beverage data analytics firm ISWR indicated that agave spirits — a space primarily driven by tequila — was the only alcohol category to experience growth in the U.S. This sustained popularity coincides with a market increasingly flooded with new tequilas. Tequila Ocho Plata. Here’s what they said.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Whether it’s being sipped neat, on the rocks, or in a well-crafted cocktail, blanco tequila can offer complex flavor profiles that run the gamut from clean and vegetal to creamy and fruit-forward.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

In today’s craft cocktail culture, being forward-thinking with your drink program is important. Implement a cocktail menu that uses different spirits, such as vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey and different flavor profiles.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2024

Craft cocktails with locally sourced seasonal ingredients will always be a hit,” says Carla Marie Rivera, Director of Product Education, South Florida, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “Low- to no-ABV consumption has been on the rise and will continue to do so, in my opinion.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

Whiskey is a key engine of this growth thanks to craft cocktail culture’s impact on the world’s bar scene and the surge in popularity of spirits from regions like Japan and Ireland, which many connoisseurs are only now discovering for the first time. Irish whiskey itself experienced terrific 21% year on year growth.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Photo copyright A Bar Above SPIRITS If your Pops likes a good cocktail and drinking gifts in general, gifting a bottle of alcohol is a pretty practical gift. Personally, my dad loves Margaritas, so a bottle of Casa Noble’s organic, aged tequila would be an ideal gift for him.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Her cocktail creations tend to evolve with the seasons, embodying the flavors and feelings of the moment. Her craft cocktail for Rémy V, “Second Summer,” was no exception. It complements the vegetal terroir that comes through with tequila. “I Rémy V is such a soft and pretty base,” she explains.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

The Cambridge Public House Self-described as a “cocktail pub,” The Cambridge Public House opened in 2019 to combine the casual atmosphere of a pub with the innovative drinks and elevated service of a craft cocktail bar. The iron stools, room-length community table, and Guinness on draft all exude pub.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 17, 2024

From understanding the basics to exploring more diverse sweeteners, this course helps you enhance your cocktail creations and overall cocktail mixology skills in the simplest of ways, so to speak.

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Spiritz

JULY 17, 2024

Patrón’s entry into the Indian market emphasises the brand’s strategic growth and its efforts to integrate culturally into the emerging markets for tequila. For Patrón, every element of packaging is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the brand’s heritage, quality and craftsmanship, says Mahesh.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

But it was a nightclub mostly, so we weren’t making craft cocktails really. What do you think is on the horizon for this year in the cocktail world? I’d like to see the interest in tequila continue to grow. You could make a lot of money in a short period of time, so those jobs were in high demand.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In addition to intense competition from tequila, domestic whiskey and the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, brandy and Cognac had to contend with economic pressures, as inflation put a crimp in some discretionary spending. DUss Cognac has been accelerating on-premise efforts with cocktails such as the D’Uss Spicy Sidecar.

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Moody Mixologist

MAY 2, 2024

The Paloma is a classic tequila cocktail that’s not quite as celebrated as the Margarita, and I’m here to help change that! If you enjoy tequila (or mezcal) cocktails and citrus, you’re going to love this easy summer cooler that’s made with just three ingredients.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Non-alcoholic bar programs are getting the attention previously reserved for craft cocktails. FRESH INGREDIENTS The craft cocktail movement is founded on the use of fresh juices, housemade syrups, shrubs, tinctures, fresh-picked herbs and flowers, and artisan brands. So, too, are craft mocktails.

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Australian Bartender

JUNE 4, 2024

By James Irvine, Group Creative Cocktail Lead, Merivale & 2023 Bartender Magazine Bartender of the Year Whilst perched at a bar, it is undeniable paying short odds of the inevitability of a guest ordering a Margarita. It’s the world’s most popular cocktail, and for good reason.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The team from CASK Cork , an acclaimed bar and cocktail destination, will treat Pig’s Lane guests to a night of craft cocktail experiences. CASK & Pig’s Lane The CASK team is renowned for its incredible craft cocktails, which are created using a ‘farm-to-glass’ approach.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. The data may make the whiskey snob in your life roll their eyes, but it makes sense from a cocktail perspective. Were still living in a vodka world. in 2024, raking in $7.2

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Cheers

JULY 3, 2024

The patio pop-ups feature three new Spritzes, each priced at $12: the classic Aperol Spritz, made with the signature orange aperitivo, prosecco and Fever Tree club soda; the Day Tripper, with Espolòn Reposado tequila, orange, honey and prosecco; and the 7-10 Split, with Skyy citrus vodka, Fever Tree sparkling cucumber, pineapple and lemon.

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Cheers

JULY 19, 2024

So when the summer’s hottest pickleball event, the Beer City Open Pickleball Championships , returned to Grand Rapids, MI, from July 9-14, historic downtown hotel Amway Grand Plaza offered several signature pickleball-inspired craft cocktails. Jalapeno-infused Corazon tequila 1 ½ oz. Agave 2 oz.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Will TikTok trends finally drive cocktail bars to full-fledged influencer insanity? Will the seemingly unstoppable rise of tequila come to a screeching halt? Even More Coffee Cocktails Credit: Alina – stock.adobe.com The last few years have seen every spirits category clamber onto the Espresso Martini hype train.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 3, 2024

The bar at Mesa Verde boasts one of Australia’s largest collections of agave spirits, inviting guests to explore the diverse world of tequila and mezcal. From expertly crafted cocktails like the Portrait of Maria to the fiery Ghostface Killah, the bar menu offers something for every palate. You do the math…!

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Here are some of our favorite spirits: Equiano rum OAX mezcal Casa Noble tequila , Nikka Coffey gin Misadventure vodka Angel’s Envy bourbon Courtesy of Angel’s Envy If they appreciate good spirits, this will probably be your attendants’ favorite gift.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

Lulú Martínez Ojeda, winemaker at Bruma Valle de Guadalupe , is adamant that anything in the glass besides tequila , grapefruit soda, and ice absolutely kills the spirit of the drink. “I David Suro-Piñera , the president of Siembra Azul Tequila, on the other hand, has a different take. Paloma is a cantina drink.”

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Then, add tequila and whiskey. For tequila, Don Julio Blanco is a classic. Mixing and Serving: Must-Have Bar Tools and Equipment (Professional Grade) Crafting cocktails requires the right tools. Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. Quality over quantity is crucial.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2024

Spirits competitions across the world pit the best whiskies, bourbons, tequilas, vodkas, and more against one another. In contrast, crafting cocktails is more adventurous and experimental. “Best of Show” Winners from the 2024 Denver International Spirits Competition. Photo by Christopher J.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Casa Esquina is latest venue from Atticus Hospitality, renowned for such beloved establishments as Paddington’s Tequila Mockingbird and Sydney CBD’s Esteban. Nestled in the iconic corner building on Elliott Street, Casa Esquina breathes new life into the former home of L’Unico and Efendy.

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Cheers

JULY 24, 2024

Spiff up your beverage menu with a few frozen craft cocktails and riffs on the classics. Print Sleechy (Slushy-Leechy Cocktail) Course Drinks Keyword coconut milk, lemon, lime, Lychee, rosewater, tequila Ingredients 2 oz. Fortaleza tequila ¼ oz. Lime ½ oz.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 21, 2024

So, when I’m off the clock, I just want to relax with a decent cocktail and I want it in a reasonable amount of time. Slow & Low Rock and Rye stands out as a trusted green light because it is [craft cocktail-quality] in a bottle.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These days, every craft cocktail bar has a house spec, if not their very own Martini riff, sometimes tweaked to the point where it no longer resembles the cocktail in its classical guise. Salt is a natural pairing with tequila,” he says. “If In its cool factor and mass appeal, the Martini has stood the test of time.

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VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

This isn’t a trendy craft cocktail bar with mustachioed mixologists and $30 cocktails. The cocktail, called “Under the Purple Sea,” looks much better than it tastes — somewhere between an alcohol-spiked Pacific Cooler Capri Sun and Sour Patch Kids watermelon candy. Fridays used to be the cocktail bar,” Duff says.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 23, 2024

But those days appear to be firmly behind us, thanks to the craft cocktail revival of the early aughts, and the increasing popularity of drinks like the Martini and Negroni. The deal mirrored Diageo’s acquisition of George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila brand, and it proved to be savvy. percent to reach just under 9.3

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Craft & Cocktails

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

INGREDIENTS IN A SPICY CLARIFIED MARGARITA tequila – I am using a blanco tequila, but a desperado would also work really well. I used El Tessoro Tequila lime juice – fresh squeezed lime is best orange liqueur – Cointreau is the classic and standard for a Margarita, but can use any orange liqueur here.

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