Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

We’re always on the lookout for home-friendly cocktail recipes to share on imbibemagazine.com. But looking back at 2023, we discovered that the most popular recipes on the site were classic cocktails and familiar favorites from the year before. In 2022, a tropical classic came in at #5 on the list, but in 2023, that same recipe seized the top spot, pushing last year’s #1 Negroni Sbagliato to #2.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Szechuan Flower, AKA “Buzz Button,” gets its nickname due to the intense tingly sensation that occurs in your mouth when consuming it. The small leafy plant is used in cooking and mixology for its incredible ability to elevate the taste of a dish or a drink. Condado Ocean Club is the only adults-only hotel located on the beach across the island of San Juan and it’s signature indoor-outdoor eatery, SOCIAL, has recently added a cocktail to their menu using this unusual ingredient.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 27, 2023

For the best Hot Toddy, try the Hotto Campari cocktail, a mix of the aperitivo liqueur, shochu, citrus and warming winter spices.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you compiled all of the headlines covering craft beer over the past 12 months and gave your summation on the state of the industry, you might grumble something about a Bob Dylan song in between sips of your Flavortown spiked fruit punch. And, you wouldn’t be wrong (unless, of course, you crushed a can of said hard juice and celebrated by yelling “whiz bang wow”).

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Hyderabad -based Roastery Coffee House is expanding its legacy to Finland. The brand has become India’s first coffee house to ever expand to the European continent with its entry to the land of Finns, also known for its highest per-capita coffee consumption globally. The expansion plans began with a stellar 3-day coffee pop-up event in Helsinki in mid-December 2023, held at ISO Roobertinkatu 30.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Cognac is seen by many as the undisputed champ of brown post-meal spirits, but we feel bourbon is tragically overlooked as a contender for the occasion. While there’s no shortage of bright, fruit-forward bourbons on the market, there are just as many that capture the sweeter, more decadent side of the category. That’s why we scoured through our favorite bourbons we reviewed this year and plucked out the ones we consider the most indulgent: We’re talking tasting notes of caramel, praline, oak, ch

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 27, 2023

New Hampshire’s Tamworth Distilling, the company behind graveyard tree-sap infused rye , crab whiskey , and a famed venison-flavored whiskey , is back with yet another novelty, this time a brandy, infused with the flavor of smoked trout. Or, more accurately, a trout distillate flavored with apple brandy. No typo. The 2023 Food & Wine Drinks Innovator of the Year didn’t go far for the inspiration behind his newest innovation.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. This in no way, per our editorial policies , influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the buy link in this review our site receives a small referral payment which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Dassai is a well-established sake brewery in Yamaguchi, Japan. Dassai Blue is an expansion of the brand into the U.S. where earlier this year they opened a large, ambitious new brewery in Hyde Park, New York. Although built upon the experience of Dassai, the new brewery is creating its own line of sake, and today we will be trying two of them, Type 50 and Type 23.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Renegade Rum, the terroir-driven rum project from the Caribbean island of Grenada, has announced the launch of a new flagship range of aged and unaged natural rums that showcase its pioneering methodology to the United States. Since launching last summer, Renegade Rum has sought to explore the effect terroir, cane variety and distillation style has on the natural flavors of rum.

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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

Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Apricot brandy doesn't have the best reputation among cocktail drinkers. But a high quality bottle is a versatile and flavorful spirit that adds a unique twist to classic cocktails.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Times Square in New York City is the world’s most famous New Year’s Eve celebration. Photo: @TimesSquareNYC By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Spending New Year’s Eve in Times Square – the most recognized NYE celebration in the world – is on a lot of people’s do-to bucket list. But would you pay these prices for the experience?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

We’re fortunate enough at VinePair to taste amazing drinks year round, from wines that conjure up nostalgia, to acid-adjusted cocktails, and Martinis that flirt with perfection. So when the staff was asked to pick just one favorite, we had to think beyond what was in the glass. We considered where we were, who we were with, and why the drinks we had in hand made those moments that much more special.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 27, 2023

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Fleet Management in Europe – 18th Edition” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Now in its seventeenth edition this strategy report covers the latest trends and developments in the dynamic commercial vehicle telematics industry. The report forecasts that the number of fleet management systems in active use in the region is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 12.4 percent from 14.8 million units at the end of 2022

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PubClub

DECEMBER 27, 2023

22 Additional HondaJet Elite IIs contracted for delivery in 2024 and beyond ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Volato Inc., (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato”) a leading private aviation company and the largest HondaJet operator in the United States, today announced that it has expanded its fleet by 50% to a total of 24 HondaJet aircraft as of December 2023.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 27, 2023

BASINGSTOKE, England & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The AA has announced that Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, has entered into an agreement with the AA, and its majority shareholders, TowerBrook Capital Partners (“TowerBrook”) and Warburg Pincus. Per the agreement, Stonepeak will invest £450 million in the AA through a combination of common and preferred equity at an enterprise value of approximately £4 billion.

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