PUNCH

MAY 7, 2024

The best Gin & Tonic recipes, plus the cocktail variations, essential glassware and history you need to know about the refreshing drink.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

We Ask BCI’s Jean-Francois Bonneté about Maison Gabriel Boudier, Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence and Savoir Faire. Jean-Francois is the founder and president of BCI Bonnete Inc., who, with his wife and business partner, Nathalie, is known for leading the industry in terroir-driven brands. Talk to us about the history and heritage of the brand. The story of the House of Gabriel Boudier is primarily one of passion since 1874.

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PUNCH

MAY 7, 2024

The Gin & Tonic is the perfect cocktail, according to bartender Toby Cecchini, of Long Island Bar in New York City.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 7, 2024

We review Jeptha Creed Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon, aged at least four years and distilled from red bloody butcher corn (75%), malted rye (20%), and malted barley (5%). (image via Jeptha Creed) 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

MAY 7, 2024

For the Gin & Tonic, the balloon glass, or copa de balón, a staple of the Spanish G&T, has become the default for the cocktail. Here’s why.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 7, 2024

Drew has been dutifully chronicling the many releases of the terroir-obsessed Renegade Rum , a Grenada-based operation that specializes in products with incredibly specific provenances. Various “pre-cask” (white, unaged) rums, blends called Cuvees, and “super-geeky ‘MicrOrigin'” products are available — with nearly 20 different expressions now on the market.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. While some pizza joints start small and later expand into nationwide chains — as was the case with Domino’s, Little Caesars, and Papa John’s — other operations remain most popular in their home regions.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 7, 2024

Suntory’s compliance to the new labeling rules for exported Japanese whisky is an important milestone for international representation. Image: Mark Littler Ltd In 2021 The Japan Spirits And Liqueur Makers Association (JSLMA) announced a set of rules for spirits labeled “Japanese Whisky.” As the owner’s of Japan’s oldest distillery The House of Suntory, who are behind some of Japanese whiskies most recognisable brands, have confirmed that they will meet the voluntary labeling rules for Japanese w

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

The primary reason to pick up any bottle of tequila is taste. This can be easy to forget at times, since the category is ripe with over-hyped expressions and expensive packaging festooned with colorful artwork or sculpted into funky shapes. It may be tempting to plunk down gobs of cash for these offerings, especially since they may turn heads when displayed on a home bar, but they will likely transform into dust magnets if they hold lousy juice.

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Cheers

MAY 7, 2024

This bourbon cocktail gets its purple hue from a butterfly pea lavender syrup. Print Spring Fever Course Drinks Keyword bourbon, butterfly pea flower tea, lavender, lemon, orange liqueur, rhubarb amaro Ingredients 1 oz. Old Elk blended straight bourbon whiskey ¾ oz. Fresh lemon juice ½ oz. Rhubarb amaro ¼ oz. Orange liqueur ¼ oz. Butterfly pea lavender syrup equal parts butterfly pea tea and lavender syrup Instructions Add all ing

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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

VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

From V.S.O.P. Cognac shoutouts in rap videos to tequilas backed by Hollywood stars, the world of drinks is rife with celebrity endorsements. The boss level: Those rare brands allowed to feature the coat of arms of the British monarch, along with the phrase “by appointment to” the formal name and title of the U.K. head of state, or at least a close relative.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 7, 2024

The importance of terroir to wine is well known. The distillers at Procera bring the same concept to gin by carefully sourcing the fresh, African juniper berries they use. For the 2023 release of their apparently annual Green Dot Gin, Procera has taken this approach one rather giant step further, sourcing all the juniper berries, along with leaves and some of the wood, from a single tree in Narok County, Kenya.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

Much like craft beer, there’s something to be said about a wine brand that never hits the big-time distribution chain. The winery is able to preserve its somewhat elusive, regional appeal, and when enthusiasts finally get their hands on a bottle, a placebo effect on the palate sets in — as if a product really does taste better when enjoyed in its home territory.

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Bartender 608

MAY 7, 2024

It’s OK… Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw and toast to National Cosmopolitan Day! This iconic cocktail, made with vodka, triple sec, spritzes of cranberry juice, and lime juice, has been a symbol of sophistication and style since its rise to fame in the 1990s. Shake up a batch of cosmos and enjoy the timeless elegance of this pink-hued libation while you celebrate Bartender 608’s anniversary!

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

While some pizza joints start small and later expand into nationwide chains — as was the case with Domino’s, Little Caesars, and Papa John’s — other operations remain most popular in their home regions. Take Iowa’s Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream , for example. Founded in Bettendorf in 1972 by Lawrence Joseph “Happy Joe” Whitty, the shop made a name for itself as a family-friendly, fun-first establishment serving up unique selections like the Taco Joe (which the chain claims to be the first-ev

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2024

Evercore and Rothschild & Co. were the top M&A financial advisers in the consumer sector in the first quarter of the year, analysis of deal data suggests.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

The beauty of Venice has been celebrated for centuries with its gothic architecture, alfresco cafes, and the gondoliers’ songs echoing through the canals. This part of Italy combines history, elegance, and a rich culture, with its famed wine acting as the perfect ambassador. Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC-certified wine will transport you across the ocean, all within your glass.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 7, 2024

The allure of entrepreneurship has always been strong, especially for individuals currently employed in the hospitality industry. The dream of being your own boss, running your own business, and reaping the rewards of your hard work is undeniably attractive.

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2024

US spirits sales continued a slowing trend in March after vodka, rum and US whiskey demand slumped in the last 12 months.

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Drinks International

MAY 7, 2024

Diageo has announced that Nik Jhangiani will join the company as chief financial officer (CFO) in autumn 2024, also joining Diageo’s board and executive committee.

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2024

Supermarket price gouging should be made illegal for Australia’s “supermarket duopoly”, a Senate inquiry has suggested.

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Drinks International

MAY 7, 2024

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced that Georgie Bell will join its Board of Trustees this month.

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2024

Australian Vintage says the departure of its CEO should not affect the talks with Accolade but all of a sudden there are question marks about the prospect of a deal.

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Cheers

MAY 7, 2024

The sparkling wine category, which had posted growth for 20 consecutive years since 2002, took a tumble in 2023. Sparkling wine consumption fell 3.4% to 25.7 million 9-liter cases, according to The Beverage Information Group ’s 2024 Industry Overview. That’s the same percentage decline as total wine volume consumption for this past year. Bubbly wines face the same headwinds as wine in general: People drinking less wine (and less overall), and fierce competition from the ready-to-drink cocktails,

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2024

German wine and spirits group Henkell Freixenet has reached a deal with workers and their union to reduce staff hours in drought hit Spain.

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Spiritz

MAY 7, 2024

A Delhi Court rejected the bail pleas of BRS leader K Kavitha in the cases filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi liquor policy case. The BRS leader was arrested by the central probe agency. She has been accused of being a key member of the South Group, which allegedly paid the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi kickbacks of Rs 100 crore in return for a big share of liquor licenses in the national capital.

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2024

Heineken is to invest £39m ($48.8m) in upgrading and reopening 612 pubs in its Star Pubs’ estate in the UK in 2024.

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PubClub

MAY 7, 2024

‘Galactic 07’ Mission Planned for June 8, 2024 Delta Class Spaceships on Track for Commercial Service in 2026 VMS Eve Expected to Support Increased Flight Rate of up to 125 Flights per Year ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (“Virgin Galactic” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and provided a business update.

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Whisky Boys

MAY 7, 2024

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Unveils its Festival Collection Renowned for its unique single-cask whiskies, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society unveils tempting surprises this festival season.

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PubClub

MAY 7, 2024

Added over 6,000 net new Locations in first quarter 2024 Annualized recurring run-rate (ARR) as of March 31, 2024 grew 32% to $1.3 billion First quarter net loss was $(83) million and Adjusted EBITDA was $57 million BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toast (NYSE: TOST), the all-in-one digital technology platform built for restaurants, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2024

French president Emmanuel Macron has signalled a possible resolution to the threat of Chinese tariffs on EU produced wine-based spirits.

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PubClub

MAY 7, 2024

Photo: Unplash If you’ve always considered Europe the sole haven for culture vultures, museum hoppers, and history buffs, you might want to reconsider. The continent also attracts those with a penchant for rousing pubs and clubs. With some of the world’s top DJs hailing from countries like France, Sweden, and the Netherlands, it’s no surprise Europeans know how to throw a party.

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2024

Just Drinks spoke to Andres Valero, head of sustainability and CSR at Argentine wine group Grupo Avinea, about the group's strategy.

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PubClub

MAY 7, 2024

The North Park Music Festival features more than 40 bands from Southern California and Baja, Mexico. The sounds and talents of Southern California and Baja California fill the air of San Diego’s North Park community on the last Friday of May and the first day of June for the North Park Music Festival. This year marks the fourth anniversary and it involves two days of music on a pair of stages, food, vendors and – this being North Park – craft beers.

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Local Bartending School

MAY 7, 2024

BARTENDER CERTIFICATION IN ILLINOIS Illinois Bartending Certification Requirements The process of obtaining a bartending license in Illinois can be perplexing since each local jurisdiction has the discretion to determine the necessary alcohol service training, if any. The local jurisdiction determines the following: 1. The specific curriculum that is required for the training2.

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