VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2025

On top of hours of ingredient prep, mixing cocktails, counting tips, and closing tabs, bartendending requires countless verbal interactions every day. And one customer request that comes up more than others is for a drink thats not too sweet. In all fairness, the trauma that comes with getting burned by an overly sweet drink can be long-lasting. Perhaps a dive bar Marg with an egregious dollop of store-bought sweet-and-sour mix resulted in the headache of a lifetime.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 2, 2025

This nonalcoholic cocktail from Brooklyn restaurant Cafe Mars is simple, savory and satifying. Here is the easy recipe to make at home.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 2, 2025

Stephanie Macleod (top right) and Leonard Russell (bottom right) have been inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame. The World Whiskies Awards recently unveiled the category winners and the Icons of Whisky Scotland 2025. In an awards ceremony at Signet Library in Edinburgh, Scotland, brands, distillers, and expressions were honored with accolades.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 2, 2025

Four in five consumers believe it is more acceptable to buy no- and low-alcoholic drinks than five years ago but peer pressure is holding back sales.

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Drinks International

JANUARY 2, 2025

The Drinks International Brands Report 2025 has launched providing the industry an insight into the brand buying habits of the world’s most influential bars.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 2, 2025

Russia has taken control of the local side of a joint venture between brewing majors AB InBev and Anadolu Efes.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 2, 2025

China's investigation into dumping of EU-origin brandy launched on 5 January 2024 and was originally expected to last a year.

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Mix That Drink

JANUARY 2, 2025

Enjoy a collection of Chinese New Year drinks designed to bring good fortune and joy with every sip during your lunar celebration.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JANUARY 2, 2025

Your restaurant is bustling, customers are raving about your dishes, and the atmosphere is alive with energy. Everything seems perfect - until you glance at the profit margins and realize somethings not adding up.

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Drinks International

JANUARY 2, 2025

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has expanded its distribution network in the US with the acquisition of New England-based distributor Horizon Beverage Group.

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Local Bartending School

JANUARY 2, 2025

Your local watering holethe bar. Its a place to relax and unwind with friends, a place to have a good time, and maybe even meet up with new people along the way. But if youre not careful, it can also be a place where you end up p **g someone off. And that person could be … Read More Read More The post How to Manage a Bar: Bar Management Tips 101 appeared first on LBS Bartending School.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 2, 2025

Mass. Bay Brewing Company, also known as Harpoon, and Smuttynose brand owner FinesKind Brewing, have announced a deal to merge.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2025

Well folks, it finally happened. In 2024, the number of craft breweries that closed was bigger than the number of those that opened. With respect to all the breweries that went out of business last year: This is fine. This had to happen. Frankly, it shouldve happened already. The bubble hasnt burst, craft beer isnt dead. The American craft brewing industrys closure rate was an ahistorical monkey on its back, and now its gone.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 2, 2025

Brewery Huyghe has snapped up fellow Belgian brewer Het Anker for an undisclosed sum.

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Taste Tequila

JANUARY 2, 2025

--> Today we can finally announce the launch of a new agave spirits competition called the Agavos Awards. This competition is designed to allow agave-based products from all over the world, such as Tequila, Mezcal, Raicilla, and Agave Spirits to shine. Do we really need another spirits competition? Well, yes, we think we do. The Agavos Awards wont only focus on honoring all of the beautiful spirits made from agave, it will also be a fair and transparent competition, bringing the values that we h

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 2, 2025

Golden Grail Beverages has set out a change to its planned transaction with fellow US soft-drinks business UPDC Beverages.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 2, 2025

While Iowa’s Templeton began making (and bottling) its own distillate a few years ago, it’s also — slightly unusually — still putting out sourced products, including this, Templeton Midnight Rye. Even more unusual is what’s actually in the bottle — not just a blend of sourced whiskey made from the iconic 95% rye/5% barley mash (the distillery, and even the state of production, are not disclosed), and also a “subtle touch of premium dark Port wine.”

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Spiritz

JANUARY 2, 2025

Suntory Global Spirits in partnership with Delhi Duty Free (DDF) unveiled the exclusive House of Suntory shop-in-shop experience at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) Terminal 3 Departure store on December 19, 2025. This collaboration elevates travel retail to new heights by integrating the artistry of Suntory’s renowned spirits with DDF's unparalleled expertise in creating premium shopping experiences.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 2, 2025

Even if you arent familiar with Aguardente Vinica by name, you have probably tried it before: It is the Portuguese brandy used to fortify Port wines. Not many Aguardente Vinicas make their way to the U.S., which is a shame since they can be delicious and warrant attention. They range from unaged expressions to XO, and they can also be Aguardente Velha, which is brandy that has been aged in ex-Port casks, bringing everything full circle.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 2, 2025

2024 was an exciting year for whisky enthusiasts, with a remarkable lineup of new releases that pushed boundaries and showcased exceptional craftsmanship. From spiced winter blends to luxurious cask-aged malts, each blends tells its own story, crafted with care and catering to evolving tastes. 1- ICONiQ Winter Allied Blenders and Distillers’ ICONiQ Winter whisky is crafted specifically for chilly seasons.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 2, 2025

Blanton’s Bourbon is drawn from a single barrel. Credit: Buffalo Trace Blantons Bourbon was introduced in 1984 by Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee at the Buffalo Trace Distillery , marking the creation of the worlds first commercially available single-barrel bourbon. It was named in honor of Colonel Albert B. Blanton, who served as the distillerys president during its early 20th-century heyday and was renowned for selecting the best barrels for special bottlings.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2025

The cannabis and CBD beverage industry has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by increasing legalization, consumer interest in wellness alternatives and the desire for new ways to experience relaxation and socialization. According to Grand View Research, the global cannabis beverage market was valued at $1.16 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.2% from 2024 to 2030.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 2, 2025

What Makes Speyside Whisky Unique? Many people know that countries with prolific wine production have specific regions with unique palates and histories. For example, many know that wine from Champagne, France is different from wine from Bordeaux, France. What may be less well-known to the layperson is that Scottish whisky also has different regions with unique flavor profiles and styles.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2025

Ahmad Hosseini is head mixologist at Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen in Fullerton, CA; SHOR Bazaar in Hawaiian Gardens , CA, and Mint Desi Craft Kitchen in Laguna Hills , CA. What was your first job in the beverage or hospitality industry? My first job was as a barback at Tamarind of London in Newport Coast, CA. This is where I first began working with my executive chef, Imran Ali Mookhi, and together we built a strong foundation for crafting halal food and drinks that work in unison to create a we

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Steve the Bartender

JANUARY 2, 2025

Print Autoretrato Cocktail Recipe A unique combination of pisco, amaretto and agave. If you're a fan of an Amaretto Sour then this one is for you. As featured in Mexico City Cocktails ! Servings 0 Equipment Cocktail Shaker Jigger Mexico City Cocktails Ingredients 30 ml pisco 30 ml amaretto 30 ml passion fruit pulp, scant 30 ml agave nectar, scant 30 ml egg white Metric – Imperial Instructions In a cocktail shaker, combine all

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Local Bartending School

JANUARY 2, 2025

Alright, my friend, lets talk about the money. Because lets be honestif youre thinking about bartending (or youre already behind the bar), youre probably wondering: How much can I really make doing this gig? Well, the answer is simple: you can make a lotbut it depends on a few things, like where you work, what … Read More Read More The post Bartender Job Opportunities: Where to Find Bartending Gigs?

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Steve the Bartender

JANUARY 2, 2025

Print Gallito Cocktail Recipe Created at Rayo, number 17 on North America's 50 Best Bars of 2023. The drink is a variation on the Garibaldi (fluffy orange juice + Campari) that pays tribute to the street vendors selling fresh fruit juices in Mexico City. As featured in Mexico City Cocktails ! Servings 0 Equipment Cocktail Shaker Jigger Mexico City Cocktails Ingredients 30 ml mezcal 30 ml Campari 15 ml lightly aged rum 60 ml orange juice 60

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PubClub

JANUARY 2, 2025

Some people feel like driving a commercial truck puts them in a special club. They might immediately feel a kinship to someone if they find they drive a truck too. It instantly gives them something to talk about if a new neighbor moves in or if they meet a fellow truck driver at a party. If you drive a commercial truck, then you will certainly want to keep it in the best condition possible.

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Steve the Bartender

JANUARY 2, 2025

Print Verde Vida Cocktail Recipe An interested combination of mezcal, Green Chartreuse, cucumber and tonic water. Tall, bubbly and herbal. As featured in Mexico City Cocktails ! Servings 0 Equipment Cocktail Shaker Jigger Mexico City Cocktails Ingredients 4 slices cucumber 45 ml mezcal 7.5 ml Green Chartreuse 30 ml lime juice 30 ml simple syrup Tonic water, to top Instructions In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber slices Add the rem

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2025

A new-concept redo of the famed 1976 Judgment of Paris organized by sommelier-turned-winemaker Patrick Cappiello of Californias Monte Rio Cellars is set to drop in the first half of 2025. And in the buildup, all the typically associated (and much deserving) historical names from the original event are back in the conversation: organizers Steven Spurrier and Patricia Gastaud-Gallagher , Chateau Montelenas Mike Grgich and the Barrett family , Warren Winiarski of Stags Leap Wine Cellars , etc.

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Steve the Bartender

JANUARY 2, 2025

Print Conservatorio Cocktail Recipe A unique tequila-based riff on the 20th Century cocktail. created at the nominee for the best new cocktail bar in 2019 by Tales of the Cocktail, Cafe Ocampo. Tequila, yoghurt and white chocolate liqueur! As featured in Mexico City Cocktails ! Servings 0 Equipment Cocktail Shaker Jigger Mexico City Cocktails Ingredients 60 ml yoghurt 45 ml blanco tequila 30 ml bianco vermouth 30 ml white creme de cacao 22.5

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 2, 2025

Vermont distiller WhistlePig Whiskey is shaking up Dry January with help from shock rock icon Alice Cooper , launching a limited-edition non-alcoholic cocktail that maintains the brand’s rebellious spirit. The Sex, Drugs, Rock & Dry Old Fashioned debuted on January 1st, 2025, featuring a unique blend of 100% Rye Non-Whiskey, Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup , and adaptogenic ingredients that incites sober fans to go ham on other vices. 100% of the profits made from the Sex, Drugs Rock & Dry

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Steve the Bartender

JANUARY 2, 2025

Print Carajillo Madre Cocktail Recipe One of the most popular carajillos among customers at Madre Cafe, most likely due to it's vibrant colour and stunning presentation. Light yet rich and creamy. As featured in Mexico City Cocktails ! Servings 0 Equipment Cocktail Shaker Jigger Mexico City Cocktails Ingredients 60 ml Licor 43 Horchata 30 ml Threefold vodka 60 ml coconut milk 30 ml evaporated milk 1 g blue spirulina Metric – I

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Steve the Bartender

JANUARY 2, 2025

Print Mictln Cocktail Recipe The name Mictln refers to the underworld, or place of the dead. This spicy and earthy margarita riff was created to honour those that have passed. As featured in Mexico City Cocktails ! Servings 0 Equipment Cocktail Shaker Jigger Mexico City Cocktails Ingredients 45 ml mezcal 15 ml Ancho Reyes chile liqueur 45 ml hibiscus infusion (cold water) 30 ml simple syrup 15 ml lime juice worm salt, rim Metric –

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Steve the Bartender

JANUARY 2, 2025

Print Carajillo Madre Cocktail Recipe One of the most popular carajillos among customers at Madre Cafe, most likely due to it's vibrant colour and stunning presentation. Light yet rich and creamy. As featured in Mexico City Cocktails ! Servings 0 Equipment Cocktail Shaker Jigger Mexico City Cocktails Ingredients 60 ml Licor 43 Horchata 30 ml Threefold vodka 60 ml coconut milk 30 ml evaporated milk 1 g blue spirulina Metric – I

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