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.

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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.

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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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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

Community Hero: In honor of Ketel One Family Made Vodka’s mission to leave a positive impact on the world (and industry), finalists will be tasked with creating a signature vodka cocktail using an innovative bartending technique, process, initiative, or ingredient that elevates their community.

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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. Vodka is the most arduous spirit to judge correctly Good vodka is almost tasteless. We typically taste vodka in the morning after giving judges a vodka 101 refresher course.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

But it was a nightclub mostly, so we weren’t making craft cocktails really. We were churning out vodka Red Bulls to folks lined up 10 deep at the bar. We never wanted to be one of those channels that was, like, melting Jolly Ranchers into watermelons, or dumping vodka and schnapps into a bathtub.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Bars and restaurants from all over the country have crafted cocktail recipes that honor the color and utilize a variety of ingredients to give your drink that beautiful Peach Fuzz tint. We’ve rounded up the four best Peach Fuzz cocktails for your drinking pleasure. Smirnoff Pink Lemonade 2 oz.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

We’re talking about all- vodka-based Martini menus, shaking drinks that are meant to be stirred, and wine lists championing Napa Cab and Bordeaux over everything else. Meanwhile, in small but rapidly growing cities, we’re seeing craft cocktail bars take off at an unprecedented rate.

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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. Vodka Viability “Gin is a little less forgiving than vodka,” Tecosky says. That’s why feta is a nice balance,” Tecosky says. “It

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Instead, we’re focusing on our very own bathtub gin ; honestly, it’s basically just infused vodka (not to be confused with flavored vodka). Making gin requires a neutral spirit (in this case, vodka as the base spirit) and juniper– the rest is up to you! 375 ml of good-quality vodka (about 12.5

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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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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We were also able to discover several smaller and regional brands, including Ammunition bourbon and rye; Via Carota craft cocktails; Spritzatto aperitivo; Root Out root beer-flavored whisky; Finvara Irish whiskey; and the Profanity Life family of “Good F*cking” wines and spirits. What’s Stewart’s favorite vodka?

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PubClub

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Then again, it does serve four people and contans top-shelf vodka and shellfish. Called the Ultimate Bloody Mary, it is made with Belvedere vodka and garnished with freshly caught crab and oysters. At it, you can get a 32-ounce pitcher of Bloody Marys for the Del-ish price of $125. And it just happens to be National Bloody Mary Day.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

So, when management offered to recruit a few bar-curious servers to cover the vacant lunch shifts, I jumped at the opportunity to cut lemon and lime wedges all day in exchange for feeling like I was Tom Cruise in “Cocktail” for a few hours on a Tuesday afternoon. I could never be hired to do the same job today.

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Cocktail Whisperer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I’ll go to lengths to describe the way it makes me feel and especially the way it performs in craft cocktails. Whiskey cocktails? Don’t look away; it’s perfectly acceptable to mix cocktails with whiskey. By the way, if you’ve enjoyed a whiskey smash or a mint julep, you’ve had a whiskey cocktail. apple cider ½ oz.

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PubClub

JANUARY 19, 2024

This downtown aerie has an outdoor patio with downtown views and an ice bar that keeps cocktails like the “Suit & Tie” (a cherry vodka and sparkling wine concoction) and the “Rooftop Buzz” (a coffee and martini mashup). The 32 Degree Rooftop Bar at Urban Crust. Drinks and food make for happy people at Haywire restaurant.

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

Their top-selling drink is a Vodka Soda. The Vodka Y Soda isn’t just a two-ingredient highball; they add guava and pasilla into the mix, and the result is refreshing and intensely flavorful. They really don’t give a f*ck as long as the cocktail they order is good.” There’s a lot to unpack.

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The Bartender Company

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In recent years, professional bartenders and mixologists have experimented with new ingredients in their quest to develop thrilling and flavorful cocktails. What are nitrogen craft cocktails, and what makes a nitro beverage so special? Nitro Cocktails to Sample Why would a mixologist make nitrogen craft cocktails?

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VinePair

MARCH 1, 2024

“Cocktail College” is brought to you by Ketel One Vodka. Certain brands out there, certain vodka brands, want you to believe that these spirits should be flavorless and odorless. But you’re a discerning drinker, “Cocktail College” listener, aren’t you? KETEL ONE Vodka. And hey, why wouldn’t they?

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ’ annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast cites the rise of Latin American spirits and liquors such as aguariente, singani and cocuy, served within craft cocktails or enjoyed on the rocks. “I In fact, they are so confident in the savory Martini trend that AF&Co.

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The Bartender Company

JANUARY 16, 2024

These products are designed to provide a similar sensory experience to their alcoholic counterparts and can be used as replacements in classic cocktail recipes, allowing those who do not consume alcohol to enjoy the ritual and flavors of a well-crafted cocktail. How is a Non Alcoholic Spirit Made?

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Advanced Mixology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Absinthe is making a comeback in the world of cocktails. This anise-flavored spirit has now been thrust back into the spotlight with the rising popularity of craft cocktails. It artfully blends Absinthe's botanical flavors with the smooth, dry profile of gin, vodka, and vermouth.

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Advanced Mixology

MARCH 11, 2024

Understanding the flavor profiles that complement orange juice can elevate your cocktail crafting from simple mixes to a more sophisticated blend of tastes. Vodka - Classic Mixer Think of vodka and orange juice as that reliable friend who always shows up. Whipped cream vodka blended with orange juice is your ticket.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

-based distillery produces an award-winning bottle of vodka that has the spirits world raving. It’s buttery and vanilla-forward, a great example of “new” vodka with lots of character and– gasp!– – actual flavor (and an excellent gift or the perfect addition to your next cocktail party).

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Those of us who appreciate the finer things in life understand the allure of a perfectly crafted cocktail. Martini The Martini is an iconic cocktail celebrated for its timeless sophistication and delicate flavors. It is a harmonious blend of gin or vodka and dry vermouth, resulting in a crisp and clean taste.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Those of us who appreciate the finer things in life understand the allure of a perfectly crafted cocktail. Martini The Martini is an iconic cocktail celebrated for its timeless sophistication and delicate flavors. It is a harmonious blend of gin or vodka and dry vermouth, resulting in a crisp and clean taste.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

To be served both outdoors and inside the bar, the menu is the latest chapter to team’s signature cocktail journey and a testament to collaboration, with 12 carefully crafted cocktails, all of which have been creatively developed with a specific emphasis on sustainability, a particular passion of Bar Manager Gaston Fusco and his team.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

That’s when the simple versatility of a grapefruit/tequila highball crossbred with a nascent craft cocktail revival. I love to see the creativity here on this cocktail. I love to see the creativity here on this cocktail,” Suro-Piñera says. Before long, their offspring were everywhere. “I

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VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From its four-grain, high-rye, and sherry cask-finished bourbon to its Bespoke Gin (finished in Kentucky rye barrels) and Liddel Vodka (which is filtered through Kentucky limestone) , this distillery has built a reputation for a focus on quality and innovation that truly sets it apart.

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Advanced Mixology

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In this bustling metropolis, the art of cocktail making transcends mere drinks; it's an expression of the city's eclectic spirit. Miami's mixologists, often seen as artists, craft cocktails that are a symphony of flavors, colors, and textures.

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The Liquor Thing

APRIL 18, 2020

It's been re-embraced as a cult and craft cocktail ingredient. Some sloe gins are made with vodka also. In British Royal Navy gin was used as an additive to decrease the bitter flavor of quinine, which was used to prevent malaria of England's sailors. Gin consumption came down in the 20th century. Sloe gin is a fruit cordial.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

While you could theoretically add a non-alcoholic spirit in lieu of vodka (the spirit traditionally used in Moscow Mules), the ginger beer will really dominate the drink anyway, so it’s a bit of a waste to add anything else. Top with ginger beer. Using a bar spoon , give a quick stir to mix the ingredients. Garnish with a slice of lime.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Vodka connoisseurs : Grab a bottle of vodka from Loft & Bear. Photo courtesy of Macmillan/Media Lab Books (Product stock photo) THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE: COCKTAIL BOOKS A recipe book full of delicious cocktails just waiting to be made is the great, cheap gift for a bookworm Dad who loves stirring up his own drinks.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Craft cocktail connoisseurs know that enjoying a cocktail is a multi-sensory experience. Your eyes see the vibrant color of the garnish, your hands feel the temperature of the glass, and your nose takes in the aromas of the cocktail, all before the grand finale of tasting the cocktail itself.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

Like I mentioned, the craft cocktail movement is mostly to blame for the supply shortage, but it’s a little more complicated than simple supply-and-demand. When the pandemic craziness hit in 2020 and creating great cocktails at home suddenly became all the rage, the sales of Chartreuse skyrocketed.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2024

Not just a concert bar experience with options like Vodka Soda. We had true craft cocktails, beers, wines, ready-to-drink cocktails—all of the things you would expect at an amazing bar. We built a full-service bar experience in the festival, with two bars on festival grounds: one in general admission and one in VIP.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The key cocktails and long drinks (typically a soda mixed with liquor) subcategory, according to the IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, along with products that sit within the premium and above price bracket. The popularity of spirit-based RTDs could be linked to a desire for more potent potables. “I

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