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Chocolate Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Whether you want just a whisper of cocoa or something to satisfy your sweet tooth, there’s a chocolate cocktail for you. And we’ve assembled recipes for every type of chocolate craving: from those kissed with a few dashes of chocolate bitters to decadent dessert drinks. Cacao-Kissed Classics Amor & Lujuria Chocolate Strawberry Negroni Cacao-infused vermouth and strawberry-infused Campari balance out the classic bitter notes of the drink.

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How to Create a High-End Beverage Program Without Breaking the Bank

A Bar Above

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI [*This post is sponsored by The Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 in Las Vegas. For more info on how to join us at the event, jump to the bottom of this article. Chris, Julia, the team, and I all hope to see you there!] Hey, hospitality folx! Did you know that offering luxury to your customers doesnt have to come with a hefty price tag to you?

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5 Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval Agave Spirits You Need Behind Your Bar

Chilled Magazine

The Chilled 100 Spirits Awards are judged by working bartenders only. Our Bartenders Seal of Approval is awarded to spirits brands for outstanding quality and are backed by todays working bartender 100%. Here are 5 Agave Spirits that have earned The Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval If you dont have these brands behind your bar you should. Los Magos Sotol 6 Year Reserva Bartenders like Sotol for its unique flavor profile.

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Beer Events & Social Updates: A Busy Superb Owl Weekend

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

First up: After a brief soft open period (where they Mayor stopped by!), Diversey House had their official grand opening on Wednesday! Congrats mostly to the Moor’s Brewing team who finally has a space to call their own, but also congrats to Steep Ravine for coming through the other side of that whole trademark thing. moorsbeer A post shared by @moorsbeer They’ve been added to our Chicagoland Craft Beer Map.

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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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Blackberry Thai Basil Mocktail

Chilled Magazine

Close out Dry January in style with the Blackberry Thai Basil Mocktail from Miamis beloved modern Mediterranean dining destination, Abbal Telavivian Kitchen. Known for its fresh, bold flavors and creative approach to cuisine, the restaurant offers the perfect non-alcoholic option to toast to your success. Whether you’re wrapping up a month of mindful choices or simply seeking a delightful beverage, the Blackberry Thai Basil Mocktail offers a burst of flavor in every sip.

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Drink of the Week: Johan Vineyards 2022 Savagnin

Imbibe Magazine

The delight found in opening an unexpected bottle of wine is right up there with stumbling across a sunsetsheer ephemeral joy. And so it was when I popped the cork on the Johan Vineyards Savagnin, a wine I knew nothing about and immediately, thoroughly, enjoyed. While Oregon’s Willamette Valley is well-known for its Pinot Noir (comprising 70 percent of the region’s production), white varietal Savagnin is virtually nonexistent in the area, except at Johan Vineyards.

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“Season” Your Cocktail With Gin

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Heres how to use gin, Scotch whisky and Seedlip to season cocktails. The easy technique works in the Martini, Negroni, highballs and more.

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The Best American Whiskey Of 2025 According To The Whiskey Wash Awards

The Whiskey Wash

In 2024, our reviews team tasted and reviewed 81 different American whiskeys including ryes, blends, and American single malts. At our inaugural Whiskey Wash Awards , 31 of these whiskeys were awarded medals, with some achieving Double Gold and Gold. The no-fee nature of our competition ensured that each whiskey was fairly assessed. Today, I will be taking a closer look at some of the award-winning American whiskeys from The Whiskey Wash Awards 2025, breaking down recipes, and histories, and ref

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Cricket Yuvraj Singh enters luxury spirits with Fino tequila

Spiritz

Fino Tequila, an ultra-premium spirits brand co-founded by international cricket icon Yuvraj Singh and a collective of entrepreneurs, made its debut in the US market, marking a significant milestone in the luxury tequila category. Born in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, Fino has been launched in Chicago, a strategic market that serves as a springboard for its global expansion, with an invite-only event.

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The Very Best Whiskey From The Whiskey Wash Awards 2025

The Whiskey Wash

At the inaugural Whiskey Wash Awards , our reviewers sampled a number of incredible whiskies (or whiskeys) worthy of Double Gold Medals in our no-fee competition. We have already written extensively about the winners of each category. So, today I decided to cherry-pick a few Double Gold Medal winners (10/10 scorers) and talk about what makes them so special.

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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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Tilaknagar Industries show strong profit growth

Spiritz

Leading IMFL manufacturer Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. has reported a 23.2 percent year-on-year jump in profit after tax (PAT) at 54 crore (excluding exceptional items) for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. The company had recorded a net profit of 44 crore in the same period a year ago. The company demonstrated a strong ability to manage its interest payments, as reflected in its strong operating profit to interest ratio, which stands at 25.57 times, marking the highest level in the last five q

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Review: Planteray Mister Fogg Navy Rum and Jamaica 1984 – 40 Years Old

Drinkhacker

It’s been a year (January 2024) since Plantation Rum formally rebranded as Planteray as a move to get away from the slavery connotations of its original name. This is actually ourfirst formal coverage of the brand under the new name, including a look at a new mainline product, Mister Fogg, and an extremely rare limited edition. Mister Fogg is a particularly fun rum to review, because we got to see it in its early stages of vatting in the flesh during our visit to Maison Ferrand in Cognac a

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ZLB23-Kyoto speakeasy bar turns two

Spiritz

In the two years since its inception, ZLB23-Kyoto speakeasy bar at The Leela Palace, Bengaluru, has firmly established itself as a leader in the world of masterful mixology. As it marks its second anniversary this February, the award-winning bar continues not only to redefine India’s cocktail culture but also marks the global cocktail scene by bringing international acclaim with a series of some of the world’s best bar takeovers.

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What to Drink in NYC Right Now (February 2025)

VinePair

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. Here are the cool, current, and flat-out excellent drinks you should try in New York right now, according to our editors. Despite our pleas, the almighty groundhog charged us with six more weeks of winter this year.

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What’s on our radar for the week ahead…

The Cocktail Lovers

Imaginative new drinks at Seed Library, a fun-filled bar takeover at Side Hustle and Valentine’s Day at Dear Irving and Velvet at the Corinthia New menus This week the team at Mr Lyan unveil the fourth menu at their Shoreditch neighbourhood bar Seed Library. And it sounds like its going to be a goodie. The twelve new cocktails (inc four non-alcs) are the result of 12 years of innovation and experimentation, reflecting the teams mission to redefine the boundaries of cocktail making and disc

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Death in the Afternoon

VinePair

It takes a man with hair on his chest to drink five absinthe and Champagne cocktails, and still handle the English language in the Hemingway fashion. These arent our words, but those that accompany the first printed description of todays drink: the Death in the Afternoon. The description and accompanying recipe appear in the 1935 cocktail book So Red the Nose or Breath in the Afternoon, and the Hemingway reference is by no means arbitrary.

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Colorado Craft Distillers Unite to Launch Mountain-Plains Blend

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Dry Land Distillers Two pioneering Colorado craft distilleries have joined forces to create a whiskey that embodies the state’s diverse terroir, from its soaring peaks to its eastern plains. Dry Land Distillers of Longmont and Woods High Mountain Distillery of Salida have announced Tread Lightly, a limited-edition blend combining their award-winning spirits.

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A THIRD OF BRITS TO WATCH SUPER BOWL AT THE PUB, PPL PRS SURVEY FINDS

Bar Magazine

One in three (33%) Brits will watch this years Super Bowl at a pub, bar or club this Sunday, 9 February, according to a new survey* from music licensing company PPL PRS. A further third (35%) plan to watch elsewhere, while just one in six (15%) dont plan to watch the game whatsoever. Atmosphere (46%) is the key driver of punters to venues far surpassing pre-game entertainment (14%) and the size of the screens showing the game (12%).

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Pernod Ricard examining Mumm Champagne sale

Just Drinks

French spirits giant Pernod Ricard is weighing up the idea of offloading Champagne brand Mumm, Just Drinks understands.

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The VinePair Podcast: Is Legal Sports Betting a Boon for Bars?

VinePair

Online sports betting is bigger than ever and thanks to a plethora of apps that have debuted in recent years, getting skin in any game is just a tap away. And more often than not, when people are betting, theyre doing it with a drink in hand. A recent study from market research firm CGA confirms that people who partake in sports betting tend to linger at a bar longer to see a game through to its end, while also being more likely to enjoy a celebratory post-game drink on-premise if their team win

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Cognac export revenues fall amid China challenges

Just Drinks

Cognac export revenues slid more than 10% in 2024, primarily due to the challenges the sector is facing in China, trade-body figures show.

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AABL unveils Hillfort Whisky

Spiritz

Associated Alcohols and Breweries Ltd. (AABL) has launched Hillfort, a premium blended malt whisky, a harmonious fusion of flavours steeped in craftsmanship and quality. This meticulously crafted blend draws its name from the ancient hill forts, symbolising strength, resilience, and heritage. Combining exceptional malts with fine Indian grain whiskies, the product honours tradition and embodies the spirit of innovation and excellence.

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“The next darling of the American whiskey movement” – Southern Distilling co-founder Pete Barger bets on single malt catching fire

Just Drinks

Southern Distilling co-founder and CEO Pete Barger talks about the benefits linked to the official classification for American single malt.

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Inner West’s Marrickville Tavern reopens with a new look and sports-centric atmosphere

Australian Bartender

Sonnel Hospitality Group has relaunched Marrickville Tavern with a fresh look that celebrates both its legacy, and passion for sport. Under the guidance of former Solotel CEO, Justine Baker, the tavern is embracing the tagline: Pies, Pints, and Punting. (Image: Sonnel Hospitality Group) Sonnel Hospitality Group has relaunched Marrickville Tavern with a fresh look that celebrates both its legacy, and passion for sport.

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ATOZ Logistics celebrates 25 years of excellence

Spiritz

ATOZ Logistics, a prominent name in India’s logistics sector, hosted an exclusive ATOZ business meet at Tivoli Heritage Palace, Rewari, bringing together over 300 business partners from North India. The event served as a platform to celebrate the company’s journey of success and growth while strengthening its ties with vendors and stakeholders.

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UK beer group Keystone strikes again with North Brewing deal

Just Drinks

UK beerbusiness Keystone Brewing Group has made another acquisition, snapping up the North Brewing brand.

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Jolene By The Sea blends culinary mastery with artistic elegance

Spiritz

Actress Amrita Arora and husband Shakeel Ladak’s new restaurant in Goa, Jolene By The Sea, is not merely a place but a vibe and emotion. Situated high above the iconic Anjuna Beach, Jolene, co-founded with veteran restaurateurs Gaurav Batra and Ankit Tayal, is a tranquil sanctuary that invites guests to experience a blend of European artistic elegance and the free-spirited energy of Goa.

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Pernod Ricard anticipates “gradual but prudent” recovery in China, US

Just Drinks

In its first-half figures for its fiscal 2025, released earlier than expected on Thursday, Pernod Ricard cut its annual net sales forecast.

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Missouri’s Oldest Distillery Breaks Ground On New Rickhouse

The Whiskey Wash

Holladay Distillery , Missouri’s historic bourbon producer, has broken ground on its first new rickhouse in 75 years, marking a significant expansion for the Weston-based operation. The new facility, designated as Rickhouse D, will be the distillery’s fourth ironclad rickhouse and maintains Holladay’s unique position as Missouri’s only distillery utilizing this specialized aging structure.

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Non-alcoholic beer “going in one direction”, Big Drop insists

Just Drinks

Non-alcoholic options could represent 40% of beer sales in a decade, Big Drop Brewing Co. suggests, arguing the market is going in one direction.

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Ginseng to Ginger: Exploring the Power of Medicinal Botanicals in Spirits

Chilled Magazine

Liquor can do so much more than complement a meal. It can also provide some health benefits if youre using alcohol infused with herbs. Learn more about medicinal botanicals in spirits to understand your craft better. Whether you make cocktails as a profession or consider yourself a mixology hobbyist, youll keep up with the health-conscious trend and sharpen your skills. 1.

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Nestlé suspends production at Argentina dairy site

Just Drinks

Nestl is to suspend production at a powdered milk and dairy product facility in Argentina in March.

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The Best Bourbons According To The Whiskey Wash Awards 2025

The Whiskey Wash

Our reviews team sampled countless bourbons in 2024. Ranging from Bottled-in-Bond expressions to experimental cask finishes, there was no shortage of profiles to explore and review. The no-fee nature of our competition ensures that our reviewers are open and honest about what they consider to be the best bourbons that the United States has to offer.

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Review: Rancho La Gloria Espresso Martini

Drinkhacker

Rancho La Gloria Espresso Martini is a tequila-adjacent ready-to-drink (RTD) bottled cocktail. The Rancho La Gloria drinks company based in Jalisco, Mexico claims the invention of the Margarita at their hotel bar in Tijuana. There are many stories about who created the Margarita and Rancho La Gloria holds one of the seven that are most probable. The brand has a line of single estate tequilas and one of the largest “barrel libraries” of aejo tequila in the world, a large line of RTD M

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Garrison Brothers Whiskey & Pecan Pralines Ice Cream Is Back For Valentine’s Day

The Whiskey Wash

McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams is bringing back its popular Garrison Brothers Whiskey & Pecan Pralines flavor just in time for Valentine’s Day 2025. Garrison Brothers Whiskey & Pecan Pralines The limited-edition collaboration between Texas’ first legal whiskey distillery and the California-based ice cream maker combines Garrison Brothers Small Batch bourbon with McConnell’s signature Central Coast dairy.

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