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Mix Up These 5 Spooky Cocktails from BACARDÍ This Halloween

Chilled Magazine

The bat has returned! With Halloween lurking, get into the spirit with the rum brand known for its iconic symbol. This year, BACARDÍ has revamped its limited-edition bottle and crafted some eerie-sistable cocktails. Whether you’re hosting a costume party or hiding under the blankets for a Halloween movie marathon, BACARDÍ has you covered with celebratory single serves and batched cocktails.

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Gear: English-Style Teapots

Imbibe Magazine

The only thing that can improve upon the soothing comfort of a cup of tea is the aesthetic joy of pouring it from a beautiful teapot. So why not upgrade your tea-drinking experience with a pot that delivers on both form and function? Whether adorning the table for afternoon tea or simply used as a brew for one, these teapots offer contemporary interpretations of the classic, English style.

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Just Popping By a BYO Party With 200 of NYC’s Top Wine Pros

PUNCH

Top New York City wine pros and sommeliers recently attended a BYO party and NYC restaurant Claud. Here are the bottles they brought.

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the Cantarito

Chilled Magazine

A classic Mexican cocktail, with roots in the state of Jalisco — this refreshing mix features tequila, a splash of orange juice, grapefruit, lime, and is topped with Squirt soda. Every cocktail crafted by owner and beverage director José Medina Camacho and the team at Adiõs transports you into the heart of Mexican heritage, highlighting lesser-known ingredients and spirits sourced from the country.

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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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A night of glitz and glory at Spiritz Conclave & Achievers' Awards

Spiritz

The 11th edition of the prestigious Spiritz Conclave & Achievers’ Awards recently concluded in a grand style at Le Meridien Gurgaon. Recognised as one of the most significant events in India’s alcobev and hospitality sectors, the event was filled with glitz, glamour, and jubilance. Set in an elegant and stylish venue, the evening was graced by industry stalwarts, top executives, thought leaders, and key players from across the globe.

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The Most Popular Prosecco Brands, Tasted and Ranked

VinePair

Light, fizzy, and easy-drinking, Prosecco has seen a meteoric rise in the U.S. over the past several years. The Italian sparkling wine now plays a starring role in American drinking culture as the finishing touch in Aperol Spritzes and a go-to choice for celebratory toasts and boozy brunches. In fact, the U.S. is the top market for Prosecco sales, importing 42.9 million bottles between January and April 2024.

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Review: O.H. Ingram Flagship Bourbon (2024)

Drinkhacker

In the whiskey industry, “flagship” bottlings tend to refer to entry level expressions offered by a distillery. Flagship offerings typically have much wider distribution and availability than other whiskeys in a distillery’s portfolio. In order to meet demand for wider distribution, flagship whiskeys may not necessarily utilize the best barrels in a brand’s inventory.

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Bacardi expands its Legacy

Spiritz

Bacardi has announced the nationwide expansion of its premium Indian whisky named Legacy , following its success in initial launch regions. The whisky will now be available in Goa, Pondicherry, Jharkhand, Odisha, Meghalaya, Assam, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala , and Rajasthan. Launched in 2022 , Legacy blends Indian and Scottish malts with Indian grains, creating a smooth, balanced whisky that reflects Indian culture and craftsmanship.

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The 21 Most Underrated Items at Trader Joe’s, According to Employees

VinePair

Since its founding in 1967, beloved grocery chain Trader Joe’s has expanded from a small handful of stores in California to nearly 600 locations from coast to coast. TJ’s has accumulated a loyal fan base along the way, and for good reason: The store’s products are relatively affordable, its staff is friendly and attentive, and it carries items you won’t find anywhere else.

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Foo’s Blacklist Menu offers new edition with art of Japan

Spiritz

Foo's Blacklist Menu - Volume 3: Art of Japan has the potential to transport you to the heart of Japan. This collection is a homage to the richness and depth of Japanese culture, blending with innovative mixology. One can savour these delectable beverages at Foo's outlets in Mumbai and Bengaluru, during 23rd September -31st October 2024. Discover the essence of Japan with Hanko, inspired by the traditional Japanese stamp.

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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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Haley Traub’s Gold Coast Spritz Adds Sparkle to Your Fall Cocktail Repertoire

VinePair

As the autumn leaves begin to fall, some of us might just shed a tear as we trade out our swimwear, iced lattes, and summer apéritifs for sweaters, PSLs, and warming, spiced cocktails. Even as the days grow shorter and the nights grow more crisp, in-demand NYC bartender Haley Traub has found a way to keep things effervescent and refreshing, thanks to La Marca Prosecco.

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SIBA embarks on marketing push behind UK ‘indie’ beer brands

Just Drinks

SIBA, the body that represents independent UK beer businesses, has started a campaign to help drinks identify ‘indie’ brands.

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Review: The Botanist Islay Dry Gin Distiller’s Strength

Drinkhacker

Love The Botanist Gin but want a little more punch? With the new Botanist Distiller’s Strength, you can get the same mix of 22 hand-foraged, wild Islay botanicals with more intensity, clocking 50% abv instead of the rack 46%. Distiller’s Strength now sits in the middle of the Botanist abv lineup, proofwise — The Botanist Hebridean Strength, exclusive to travel retail, lands at 51.5% abv.

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Tata Consumer Products chief cautious on consumer confidence

Just Drinks

In its Q2 period ended 30 September, Tata Consumer Products' total consolidated income grew 12% year on year, to Rs42.6bn ($506.6m).

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Baker’s Bourbon Launches New High-Rye Expression

VinePair

On Tuesday, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. announced the release of Baker’s High-Rye Bourbon, a new expression from the coveted brand under Jim Beam’s Small Batch Bourbon Collection. In 1992, sixth-generation Beam master distiller Booker Noe launched the Baker’s Bourbon brand in honor of his cousin, Baker Beam. By 2019, Jim Beam parent company Suntory Global Spirits had relaunched Baker’s as a single barrel lineup of products, which includes the brand’s 7 Year Old and the allocated 13-year-old

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Review: Wines of Stoller Family Estate, 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

We’ve been writing about the wines of Willamette-based Stoller for years, and today we’re diving into some whites and pinks from the operation — three from Stoller Family Estate, and one from its alternate (definitely not “second”) label, Chehalem. Don’t know about you, but it’s still hot around these parts, so no need to worry about being seasonally appropriate. 2021 Stoller Family Estate Chardonnay Willamette Valley – Brisk and approachable chard

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The Global Bar Edition featuring The World's 50 Best Bars 2024 guide launches

Drinks International

Drinks International's Global Bar Edition featuring the official guide to The World's 50 Best Bars has launched in digital form.

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Dirty Bloody Martini: A Bold Twist on a Classic

Mix That Drink

The Dirty Bloody Martini is a spicy drink featuring pepper vodka as its main ingredient. The other dominant flavors come from the Clamato and the olive juice, so this is a savory drink.

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Scotch whisky business Compass Box in overseas push

Just Drinks

Compass Box, the Scotch whisky blender and bottler, is weighing up expansion in Europe and Asia after securing a new lending facility.

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Rescue Dog Wines Support Canine Causes

Cheers

Shout out to Rescue Dog Wines , a Lodi Rules Certified Green portfolio of wine from Acampo, CA, made from sustainable grapes. Rescue Dog includes everything from rosé to pinot and several sparkling options. The best part of this brand? Its mission is to support the placement of rescue dogs by donating 50% of its profits to rescue dog organizations nationwide, as well as offering other ways to help rescue efforts.

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The VinePair Podcast: Inside VinePair’s 2024 Next Wave Awards

VinePair

Our editorial and art teams have been working on it for months, and it’s finally come to fruition: the launch of VinePair’s fourth annual Next Wave Awards package. For those unfamiliar, we put together the Next Wave Awards each year to celebrate the individuals and organizations pushing the drinks industry forward, making it a more inclusive place, and employing new techniques to propel it into the next frontier.

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Clonakilty Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Cheers

Clonakilty Distillery, a maritime distillery on Ireland’s southwestern coast, has announced the launch of its Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. This release is the first whiskey fully distilled and matured by the distillery. Made from barley grown on the Scully family farm, located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in County Cork, Clonakilty Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey looks to represent its coastal terroir.

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Three Aussie Bars make World’s 50 Best List in Madrid overnight!

Australian Bartender

The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 were announced live in Madrid last night and Handshake Speakeasy, Mexico City has been crowned The World’s Best Bar, making it the first bar ever from Mexico to take the top spot. It has also been an incredible year for Australia with a new best bar in Australasia with Melbourne’s Caretaker’s Cottage rising two places to No.21, also taking home the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award.

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The Catrina

Cheers

The cocktail from Hotel Arts Barcelona evokes the heart of Mexican culture in its celebration of the Day of the Dead. Print The Catrina Course Drinks Keyword agave, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, beet juice, lemon, tequila Ingredients 1 ¾ oz. Tequila ⅓ oz. Ancho Reyes chile liqueur 3 ⅓ oz. Beet juice ¾ oz. Lemon juice ½ oz. Agave syrup Instructions Add decorative cocktail ice cube.

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Shloer owner SHS Group names Asda executive new CEO 

Just Drinks

WKD and Shloer owner SHS Group has named Asda executive Paul Gillow as the next CEO of the UK-based drinks company.

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What’s Driving U.S. Beer Sales in 2024?

Cheers

Beer sales have been less than desirable as of late, to put it mildly. The U.S. beer industry’s volume consumption decreased 4.4% in 2023 to 2.68 billion 2.25-gallon cases, according to the Beverage Information Group’s 2024 Industry Overview. Just two beer segments — imported and flavored malt beverages (FMBs) — achieved any volume growth and that wasn’t enough to offset the significant decline of other domestic beer categories.

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Royal Rajasthani Festival at Barbeque Nation

Spiritz

Barbeque Nation, one of India’s leading casual dining chains, has announced the launch of its Royal Rajasthani Festival, running from 16th October to 10th November 2024 nationwide. At this special festival the guests can immerse themselves in the regal flavours of Rajasthan, carefully curated by the culinary experts at Barbeque Nation. The menu highlights a delightful range of traditional Rajasthani dishes that capture the essence of the state's bold and aromatic cuisine.

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Highland Park Reveals New Look

Cheers

Highland Park has unveiled a new look for its existing range of 12, 15 and 18 Year Old single malt Scotch whiskies. This brand refresh was inspired by the “natural beauty and creative spirit of its home in Orkney,” the distillery says. Highland Park was founded 226 years ago in Orkney, an archipelago off the northeastern coast of Scotland.

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More capex on way, Varun Beverages indicates

Just Drinks

Varun Beverages is lining up more capital investment in its home market of India and in Africa.

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Hampton Water Launches A Bubbly

Cheers

Rosé brand Hampton Water , created by rock star Jon Bon Jovi, his son Jesse Bongiovi and French winemaker Gérard Bertrand, on Oct. 16 announced the launch of Hampton Water Bubbly. The sparkling rosé from the South of France features grenache, a non-traditional but key component of the Hampton Water blend. The pale pink bubbly’s blend, 47% pinot noir, 30% grenache and 23% chardonnay, has less than 5 grams of sugar per liter.

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Restaurant Management Duties: What Does a Manager Do?

Sculpture Hospitality

Running a successful restaurant involves a lot more than just great food. Behind every smooth service is a skilled restaurant manager making sure all the moving parts come together seamlessly.

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Cheeky’s decaf espresso syrup puts on your martini nightcap

Boozist

You can’t throw a coffee bean without hitting yet another cocktail bar touting their Espresso Martini. It’s the new Negroni – the cocktail everyone orders but no one’s sure they actually like. Now you can decide in the privacy of your kitchen – no peer pressure – thanks to Cheeky Decaf Espresso Syrup. Aside from trendiness, I’m convinced the primary […] The post Cheeky’s decaf espresso syrup puts on your martini nightcap appeared first on Boozist.

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How the Connaught Pour Conquered the Bar World

VinePair

Hanky Panky ‘s Gina Barbachano is a magician behind the bar, displaying a well-honed level of grace as she shakes a cocktail tin in her left hand while stirring two others with separate mixing spoons in her right. When it comes time to serve one of those stirred drinks, she puts forth an elegant show, extending the tin far into the air — a foot, two feet, a full arm’s reach — over the glass she’s filling for an elongated, high pour.

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San Diego Halloween Events, Parties, Bars & Pub Crawls

PubClub

The creative costumes come out for Halloween parties and events. Photo: PubClub.com Halloween is one of the top party times of the year when adults get to dress up in costumes as if they were kids again, only this time doing things like going bars, singles parties, events and pub crawls. Here is a rundown of the coolest ghoulish things happening in San Diego for Halloween this year.

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Getting Tech-nical 

Bar Magazine

With the help of experts in the sector, we look at the relationship between technology and efficiency within wet-led venues, sharing the latest trends and innovations within the category along the way. With new advancements continuing to take the industry by storm, the role of technology within wet-led venues is growing – bringing operators, and their guests, a plethora of valuable benefits.

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