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For a Better N/A Daiquiri, Turn to the Baking Aisle

PUNCH

For a better N/A Daiquiri, Piña Colada, Mojito or other rum cocktails, use rum extract, a baking ingredient, for easy, affordable rum flavor.

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Cocktails In the City – Cheap Trade Tickets and B Corp Brands

BarLifeUK

Cocktails In The City: Bedford Square Garden – July 11th-13th; August 8th-10th; September 5th-7th Cocktails In The City (CITC) returns to London next week, with the first of three weekend mini-festivals held during the Summer months. Each weekend sees 20-odd top-notch bars create pop-up experiences (there are too many hyphens in that sentence) in the beautiful Georgian surroundings of Bedford Square Garden.

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Meet Chilled 100 Bartender Justin “Jsleep” Houston

Chilled Magazine

For Justin “Jsleep” Houston, bartending wasn’t initially on his radar. However, after persistent encouragement from his friends and colleagues, he reconsidered. Intrigued by the prospect, Justin sought advice, received positive feedback, and eventually embraced the opportunity. Now, he’s fully committed to the craft and currently operates as a mobile bartender.

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5 to Try: Crushable Summer Wines

Imbibe Magazine

“When we hit our first above-80-degree day here in Chapel Hill, all I can think about are beverages that are light in alcohol and zippy in nature,” says Paula de Pano, owner of Rocks + Acid in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. An advanced sommelier and alum of spots like New York City’s Eleven Madison Park, de Pano opened her wine shop in late 2022 and highlights terroir-driven wines, with a particular affinity for low alcohol and high acid.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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This Week's New Beer Labels: What Did Ninja Do?

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Many of us are on the cusp of a long weekend filled with (I assume) plentiful amounts of light lager at all hours of the day, so we’ll get straight to it. Best of luck out there, and let’s regroup next Monday with all our fingers and toes intact. Thank y’all for being here! The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: Ever since they partnered with the Aviary on this specialty beer , any time Pipeworks pulls out a collab, I generally take note.

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Are You Drinking Your IPAs Too Fresh?

VinePair

If there’s one guiding law IPA devotees are taught at the beginning of their craft beer journey, it’s to drink their hazies fresh. For many, checking the canned-on dates on the bottom of IPAs is standard practice, and some are quick to pass up an otherwise automatic purchase if it’s more than a few weeks old. But one thing these breweries haven’t defined is what “fresh” really means.

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Whiskey Review: High West Bourye 2024

The Whiskey Wash

We review High West Bourye 2024, a limited, annual release from this popular Utah distillery that is a blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskeys aged at least a decade. (image via Nino Kilgore-Marchetti/The Whiskey Wash) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.

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Punch Bowl Social Launches Spritzy Patio Pop-ups

Cheers

Eatertainment concept Punch Bowl Social has partnered with Aperol this summer on a series of patio pop-up bars. During the pop-ups, which will run through September, each of the seven participating Punch Bowl Social patios will be made over with photo ops, lawn games and other Aperol-branded amenities to give guests plenty of Instagrammable moments.

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New Belgium to take over US Kirin production from AB InBev

Just Drinks

Brewing of the Kirin beers will move to New Belgium's Fort Collins, Colorado and Asheville, North Carolina breweries by the end of the year.

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New Releases: Michter’s, Col. E.H. Taylor, Maker’s Mark, & More…

The Whiskey Wash

New American whiskey and bourbon releases this week include Michter’s 2024 Legacy Series, a new. E.H. Taylor expression from Buffalo Trace , and a Wood Finishing release from Maker’s Mark. Michter’s Legacy Series 2024 Credit: Michter’s This July, Michter’s will release its 2024 Legacy Series comprised of two bottlings: Shenk’s Homestead Kentucky Sour Mash Whiskey and Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon, both bottled in 2024.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Hirsch The Single Barrel White Bourbon

Cheers

Hirsch Selected Whiskeys and brand owner, Hotaling & Co., have introduced a new addition to their single barrel offerings: The Single Barrel White, a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. Aged for four years and eight months in new American oak barrels in Bardstown, KY, The Single Barrel White is comprised of 74% corn, 18% rye and 8% malted barley.

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Scotch Whisky Legends: Royal Brackla 1975 27 Year Old “Green” Brackla

The Whiskey Wash

The Royal Brackla 1975 27 Year Old “Green” Brackla Royal Brackla Distillery , located just south of the coastal town of Nairn, was the first scotch whisky distillery to be granted the royal seal of approval, in the form of the Royal Warrant. A favorite of King William IV and his successor, Queen Victoria, the distillery has been producing “The King’s Own Whisky” since 1835.

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Buffalo Trace Announces Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Rye

Cheers

Buffalo Trace Distillery has launched Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey, a new uncut, unfiltered rye recipe joining the Colonel E. H. Taylor, Jr. lineup. Aged at Buffalo Trace Distillery , this limited-edition release comes bottled at 126 proof. Known as the “Father of the Modern Bourbon Industry,” Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. purchased O.F.C.

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Review: Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Italian Spritz and Amalfi Spritz

Drinkhacker

With non-alcoholic spirits on the rise, the aperitif space has of late taken center stage as one of the most promising sectors for exploration. We’ve encountered NA amari that are nearly indistinguishable from the real thing, so we had high hopes going into this two-fer review of Lyre’s spin on the category. Reviewed herein: One in a full bottle and one in single-serve cans, courtesy of The Zero Proof.

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Do You Like Piña Coladas? Of Course You Do.

Cocktails with Suderman

Happy birthday, America! You’ve been good to me, personally, and you’re the country where cocktails as we know them were invented. To celebrate, let’s make a decadent, delicious, unapologetically silly warm-weather cocktail — the Piña Colada. But let’s make it the right way. Because a good Piña Colada is a great cocktail.

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Review: Wines of Frescobaldi, 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

We’re longtime fans and devotees of Frescobaldi, one of Tuscany’s premiere winemaking families. Today we are fortunate to cover a quintet of wines from the storied operation, including a white blend, three Chianti Classicos, and a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano — offering a broad look at the various styles coming out of the winery. Let’s dive in. 2022 Frescobaldi Pomino Bianco DOC – This classic Tuscan blend of chardonnay and pinot bianco is loaded with creamy notes o

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Punjab limits IMFL purchase for liquor retailers

Spiritz

A recent circular by the Punjab government has limited liquor retailers operating in Punjab to purchasing only 1,000 cases of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) per month, according to a newspaper report. For buying additional stock of IMFL, retailers need to apply for a permit and submit utilisation report for the initial 1,000 IMFL cases. The move has ignited concerns among liquor manufacturers doing business in Punjab, particularly those whose businesses are fostered by whisky sales.

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The Absolute Best Canned Wines to Drink Right Now

VinePair

Push that macro-lager aside, it’s time to make room in the cooler for canned wines. Though beer, hard seltzer, and cocktails traditionally rule the canned drinks space, there’s a rising number of exceptional wines hitting shelves in this format. The best part? No bottle opener or glassware required. Similar to boxed wines , canned wines haven’t always had the best reputation.

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17 Bar Promotion Ideas to Bring in New Customers

Sculpture Hospitality

Struggling to attract new customers to your bar? We've got 17 creative bar promotion ideas to bring in new faces and keep them coming back for more.

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Bubbly Deep Gourmet Plate 9.8inch / 25cm (Pack of 4) - £121.15

Drinkstuff

A collection designed for the appreciation of subtle luxury. Bubbly enhances culinary presentations having a distinct textured glaze adorning versatile shape.

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Taplines: How Cold IPA Got Hot

VinePair

The basic distinction between an ale and a lager comes down to the strain of yeast they’re fermented with, how it operates, and how it likes to be treated. Without getting into varying technicalities, ales are brewed with a top-fermenting yeast that prefers warmer temperatures while lagers are brewed with bottom-fermenting yeasts that prefer colder temps.

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Bubbly Signature Coupe Bowl 11.5inch / 29cm (Pack of 12) - £368.06

Drinkstuff

A collection designed for the appreciation of subtle luxury. Bubbly enhances culinary presentations having a distinct textured glaze adorning versatile shape.

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New Releases: The Balvenie, Rock Island, & Kingsbarns

The Whiskey Wash

New releases from the world of scotch whisky include two Curious Casks expressions from The Balvenie, a tequila-finished blend from Rock Island, and a Lowland single malt from Kingsbarns. The Balvenie A Collection of Curious Casks Credit: The Balvenie The Balvenie has expanded its global Stories Range with two new single cask expressions: The Balvenie 14 Year Old American Bourbon Barrel and The Balvenie 18 Year Old French Pineau Cask Finish.

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Bubbly Deep Gourmet Plate 11.5inch / 29cm (Pack of 12) - £426.82

Drinkstuff

A collection designed for the appreciation of subtle luxury. Bubbly enhances culinary presentations having a distinct textured glaze adorning versatile shape.

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Ant Group, Mastercard, and Partners Extend International Consumer Friendly Zones Program to Facilitate Inbound Travel to China

PubClub

–International Consumer Friendly Zones program expands to Chengdu and Chongqing following successful launches in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai. –Ant Group partners with major international card networks and leading Asian e-wallets to enhance digital payment experience for inbound travelers to China. CHENGDU, China & CHONGQING, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ant Group and Mastercard, along with 12 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and other major international card organi

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Bubbly Coupe Plate 9.5inch / 24cm (Pack of 12) - £243.94

Drinkstuff

A collection designed for the appreciation of subtle luxury. Bubbly enhances culinary presentations having a distinct textured glaze adorning versatile shape.

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Room Mate Hotels Expands its Presence with Acquisition of Staying Valencia

PubClub

Expansion Reflects Continued Growth Following 2022 Acquisition by TPG Angelo Gordon and Westmont Hospitality MADRID–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Room Mate Hospitality & Leisure, S.L. (“Room Mate Hotels”), a leading lifestyle hotel brand and lease management company headquartered in Madrid, today announced the acquisition of Staying Valencia, a portfolio of boutique hotels and aparthotels in Valencia.

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Bubbly Dip Bowl 3.5inch / 9cm (Pack of 12) - £134.78

Drinkstuff

A collection designed for the appreciation of subtle luxury. Bubbly enhances culinary presentations having a distinct textured glaze adorning versatile shape.

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How PFAS Chemicals Are Straining U.S. Public Finances

PubClub

They promised convenience – nonstick pans that simplified cooking, stain-resistant carpets that repelled spills, and firefighting foam that shielded lives and property. Yet, we unknowingly welcomed harmful toxins into our lives, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the “forever chemicals.” Decades later, we’re facing the consequences.

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Bubbly Bowl 4.5inch / 12cm (Pack of 12) - £202.18

Drinkstuff

A collection designed for the appreciation of subtle luxury. Bubbly enhances culinary presentations having a distinct textured glaze adorning versatile shape.

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Five Satisfying Wine Alternatives, Per a Wine Expert

Dry Atlas

Finding a satisfying non-alcoholic wine can be a challenge. So, we turn to wine experts to help guide us. Here, Caleb Ganzer, Managing Director at New York’s La Compagnie Wine Bar, shares his current shortlist—plus one fermented tea appropriate for the wine occasion. Alt wines Three Spirits Blurred Vines Sharp It was a toss-up between Sharp & Spark (their rosé) but after many bottles of… research… I am constantly returning to Sharp due to the texture, which is reminiscent of a classi

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Bubbly Rect Platter 12 x 5.25inch / 31 x 13cm (Pack of 4) - £171.07

Drinkstuff

A collection designed for the appreciation of subtle luxury. Bubbly enhances culinary presentations having a distinct textured glaze adorning versatile shape.

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FDA to ban brominated vegetable oil in drinks

Just Drinks

Producers have one year to comply with the FDA's decision and reformulate, relabel and exhaust stock containing brominated vegetable oil.

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Bubbly Coupe Bowl 9.5inch / 24cm (Pack of 12) - £304.7

Drinkstuff

A collection designed for the appreciation of subtle luxury. Bubbly enhances culinary presentations having a distinct textured glaze adorning versatile shape.

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UK government “made life much more difficult” for alcohol industry, says WSTA CEO

Just Drinks

Wine and Spirit Trade Association CEO Miles Beale believes Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has damaged the industry during his time in office.

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