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Rescuing the Bocce Ball

PUNCH

The Bocce Ball, a cocktail from the 1970s made with amaretto, orange juice and soda water, gets a modern update at New York bar Bronze Owl.

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Travel to the Cayman Islands in a Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

“We actually have a saying here,” explains Cristian Coro. “It is known as ‘CaymanKind’ which is how we describe the culture in a nutshell. It’s always very friendly and so helpful.” Coro would know. As the Food & Beverage Manager at the The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa , the native Italian has been living on the breezy Caribbean island for the past 17 years.

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For Samara Davis, It’s Just the Beginning

Imbibe Magazine

When writer Gray Chapman caught up with Imbibe 75 alum Samara Davis for our July/August 2024 issue, Davis hinted at wanting to pass the torch and move beyond her impactful membership organization Black Bourbon Society (BBS). “There’s a whole community of African American spirits professionals that are coming into this space. And I want to be able to just plug and play where I need to,” she said.

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Chilled 100 Bartenders Create India-inspired Cocktails using Smoke Lab Saffron Vodka

Chilled Magazine

Smoke Lab Vodka partners with the Chilled 100 Bartenders to create exceptional cocktails using its latest expression, Smoke Lab Saffron Vodka along with its flagship Smoke Lab Vodka. Our group of expert bartenders were invited to experience the world of India through cocktails by using Smoke Lab’s Saffron Vodka made with Basmati rice, Himalayan spring water, and pure Kashmiri Saffron.

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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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This Week's New Beer Labels: Forbin Frenemies

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Happy Wednesday! If you were ever gonna have a pumpkin beer this year, today and tomorrow are the time to crack open that Pumking or Ichabod. Go for it. The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: It’s been a minute since I’ve seen labels submitted by Liquid Love Brewing and from Tonality Brewing. I appreciate that Liquid Love gives credit to the label artist, and I also like how what appears to be a straight Sour Patch Kids-inspired label actually carries the stabby little silhouettes

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Boo Without the Booze with TÖST’s Blood Orange Elixir

Chilled Magazine

For those looking for an inclusive drink option for guests or for those simply looking to celebrate more mindfully, TÖST is the perfect versatile beverage for whatever festivities you may have in store this Halloween, a fitting ending to #SoberOctober. Enter the Blood Orange Elixir – mix it up and pour over ice for a bloody good time! Non-Alcoholic Blood Orange Elixir Ingredients 2 oz.

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Get to Know Chilled 100 Bartender, Amber Archer

Chilled Magazine

Amber Archer was inspired to pursue bartending after realizing, as a 20-year-old floor manager, that she lacked bartending skills due to her age, which motivated her to learn about classic cocktails. She began bartending immediately after turning 21 and developed a passion for the beverage industry. Amber began her career at Angele, a rustic French restaurant known for its extensive selection of French spirits.

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Midwest, Mountain, and Northleft: Meet the Latest Regional IPA Styles

VinePair

Two centuries ago, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry defeated the British navy at the War of 1812’s pivotal Battle of Lake Erie. Today, his legend swims on in another historical artifact, the English-style Commodore Perry IPA from Great Lakes Brewing Co. in Cleveland. Commodore Perry has a loyal, if aging and declining following around northeast Ohio, but “we’re not just a Cleveland brand anymore,” says Chris Brown, the brewery’s interim co-CEO.

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Review: Uncle Nearest Lost Chapter 1 – 777 Anniversary Blend

Drinkhacker

Since its launch in 2017, Uncle Nearest has been a brand quick to embrace and highlight American whiskey history. After all, the name itself pays tribute to Nearest Green, whose 7th-generation descendant Fawn Weaver founded the brand amidst a remarkable American whiskey boom. The Tennessee-based operation’s latest line of limited releases has a dual purpose, highlighting both the brand’s sourcing/blending prowess and Weaver’s book, Love & Whiskey.

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Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble (CHE) 2024

Spiritz

The 23rd Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble (CHE) was launched on 23rd October 2024, at Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BCIHMCT). Celebrated for fostering creativity, sustainability, and excellence in the hospitality industry, CHE 2024 drew students, media, faculty, and industry leaders for an engaging three-day showcase.

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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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Sunrise Alliance Beverages buys fellow UK brewer Gipsy Hill

Just Drinks

Sunrise Alliance Beverages, the company behind UK beer maker St Peter’s Brewery, has added Gipsy Hill Brewing Co. to its stable.

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Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog Is Back In Time For Christmas

The Whiskey Wash

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog is back in time for the holiday season. Images courtesy of Skrewball Whiskey. Ahead of the festive season Skrewball Whiskey has announced the nationwide relaunch of its Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog. You can find your nearest retailer here. Carriers include Total Wine and ReserveBar. This smooth, creamy, and nutty whiskey is perfect for enjoying during the Christmas period.

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Review: The Macklowe American Single Malt (Kentucky Gold) and Rye

Drinkhacker

Launched by hedge fund manager turned socialite turned booze magnate Julie Macklowe, The Macklowe whiskey brand was designed to introduce the world to what a luxury American Single Malt whiskey could be — at least as Ms. Macklowe envisions it. To achieve that end, Macklowe didn’t exactly scrimp: The operation sources its whiskey from various locales, then brings in renowned master blender Brendan McCarron (who distills Bunnahabhain, Ledaig, and more) to do the heavy lifting of puttin

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Whisky Review: Bruichladdich End of Message 16 Year Old Cask No: 526

The Whiskey Wash

Who Will Enjoy Bruichladdich End of Message 16 Year Old? If you’re drawn to the legendary early releases from the reopened Bruichladdich , marked by its extraordinary cask maturation, then the Bruichladdich End of Message 16 Year Old deserves a spot on your list. This bottle captures the essence of Bruichladdich as many enthusiasts imagine it: a bold cask-strength whisky with an unusual label, a balance of salt and sweetness, and an unparalleled cask maturation.

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UK budget: draught duty cut but wine, spirits, soft drinks prices to rise

Just Drinks

The UK government is to cut the duty on draught but its budget set out plans for increased prices for non-draught alcohol and soft drinks.

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5 Whisky & Cognac Christmas Gifts For Under $500

The Whiskey Wash

The festive season is approaching and with it the need to find the perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones. Luckily, we have some fantastic bottles of whisky and cognac on The Whiskey Wash Shop that will make great gifts for the whisky lover in your life. The best part? All of these old, rare, and collectible whiskies are under $500, with free shipping to all US states excluding Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Mississippi, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, and West Virginia.

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Review: Wines of Southern Italy – Sicily, Puglia, and Abruzzo, 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

Italy is a world of wine with twenty different official wine regions, each of which deserves serious attention. Naturally some get more than others, and today we are trying four wines from three regions in the south that are often overlooked by wine drinkers in the U.S.: Sicily, Puglia, and Abruzzo. Let’s give them a try. 2022 Tenuta Regaleali Cavallo delle Fate Grillo – This bright white wine from Sicily made with 100% Grillo grapes has aromas of candied lemon, fresh lime juice, wildflowers, an

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Suntory Unveils New Travel Retail Boutique In Singapore Changi Airport T4

The Whiskey Wash

The new retail space in Changi Airport invites travelers on a sensory journey through The House of Suntory. Images courtesy of The House of Suntory. The House of Suntory , owner of iconic Japanese whisky brands including Yamazaki and Hibiki, has partnered with Singapore Changi Airport Group (CAG) and LOTTE DUTY FREE Singapore to open a new boutique in terminal 4.

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VINSights: How to Pair Wine By Cooking Method

Cheers

While following the old adage about serving white wines with fish and red wines with meat will work reasonably well, it’s possible to take your wine-pairing skills to the next level by learning a few tricks of the trade. Sommeliers almost always match wines to the strongest flavors on the plate, which are rarely the main ingredient. More often, these flavors come from sauces, seasonings or cooking methods.

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Campari Group shares tumble as Q3 results miss expectations

Just Drinks

Campari’s results included organic sales that missed expectations, hitting the spirits giant’s shares in early trading today (30 October).

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What I’m Drinking Now: Emanuel Santiago and the Disco Infiltrator

Cheers

Emanuel Santiago is bar manager of Pigtail Pig & Cocktail by Jose Andres in Chicago. The Disco Infiltrator is one of the exciting new cocktails we’ve added to the menu at Pigtail. This electric drink features a unique blend of Himalayan lavender, butterfly pea and our house-made ginger liqueur. Though it may seem simple, it’s one of the most intricate cocktails prep wise we offer.

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Beverage majors team up to drive suppliers’ use of renewable energy

Just Drinks

Major beverage companies including Diageo and Coca-Cola have formed a consortium looking to speed up the adoption of renewable energy.

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Dúthchas Edinburgh – Scottish Fine Dining Restaurant

Gastronom

Last Updated on October 30, 2024 by Leah Hall Our visit to Dúthchas Edinburgh, we will share with you a lovely dinner we had, using fine Scottish flavors and ingredients! On our recent trip to Scotland, we made a reservation for Dùthchas restaurant which is located in Leith in Edinburgh. Dùthchas stands for the … The post Dúthchas Edinburgh – Scottish Fine Dining Restaurant appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.

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Frisco Texas & Dallas Cowboys The Star Bars & Nightlife Guide

PubClub

A band plays at The Frisco bar in Frisco, Texas. Photo: Frisco Bar Not all of the Dallas nightlife is in Dallas. It includes many of the surrounding cities. One of them is Frisco, 27 miles north of Dallas and 39 miles from AT&T Stadium – a.k.a. “Jerry’s World” – where the Cowboys play their games. And, as home of The Star – the five-pointed headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys – one could say that a “Star” is born in Frisco.

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Exploring the Next Wave of Non-Alcoholic Beverage Trends

Dry Atlas

By Matthias Laudico and Charlotte Mizrahi, Co-Founders of Ley Line Labs The non-alcoholic beverage space is rapidly evolving, and with it, creative new product formats and flavors are emerging. As founders working closely with functional and non-alcoholic beverage brands, we see several exciting trends shaping this industry. These trends reflect a growing consumer interest in customization, functionality, and sensory experience.

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UKHOSPITALITY SCOTLAND RESPONDS TO BUDGET

Bar Magazine

Leon Thompson, Executive Director, UKHospitality Scotland, said: “This is an extremely tough budget for our businesses, with employer NIC increases set to significantly impact their finances, alongside higher than expected rises in the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. “To support our businesses, it is imperative that the Scottish Government pass on, at least, the 40% business rate relief announced by the Chancellor for hospitality in England.

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A Non-Alc Wine Success Story: ZERONIMO’s Expansion into North America and Beyond

Dry Atlas

Photo Credit: Monika Jungwirth PARTNER CONTENT: ZERONIMO It’s incredible what can happen in just one year—how new inventions and bold approaches can transform an entire industry and reshape cultural perspectives. This is especially evident in the alcohol alternatives sector, which has seen remarkable growth. A standout example of this transformation is ZERONIMO , a premium non-alcoholic wine brand from Austria that recently entered the US market.

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UKHOSPITALITY RESPONDS TO BUDGET

Bar Magazine

Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said: “This Budget is the latest blow for hospitality businesses. Rising taxes, increasing costs and fragile consumer confidence risk bringing growth to a grinding halt. “In the short-term, the tsunami of employment costs coming in April will ultimately do more to hamper growth than incentivise it. Increases to employer NICs and wages will make it harder for businesses to support employment and invest in their businesses.

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UK’s Holyrood Distillery strikes US export deal 

Just Drinks

Holyrood Distillery is set to enter the US market after striking a deal to team up with Florida's Sacks Dynamic Operations (SDO).

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BCB London Confirms Date and Venue for Debut Show Next Year

Bar Magazine

Following the July announcement from international trade fair organiser RX that BCB, the world leading bar and beverage trade show will be heading to London in 2025, organisers have now revealed the date and venue of the debut BCB London Show. This iconic event will be heading to Tobacco Dock, Wapping from 30 th June to 1 st July 2025. A fortnight ago, Bar Convent Berlin (BCB), the world’s largest trade fair for the bar and beverage industry, brought the international drinks industry to Be

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Kraft Heinz nudges guidance to “low end” as sales, volumes decline

Just Drinks

Kraft Heinz has tweaked its guidance to the “low end” of a previous range after reporting declines in sales revenue and volumes.

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ANGOSTURA® CELEBRATES 200 YEARS OF BITTERS AND EMPOWERING COCKTAIL CREATIVITY WITH THE DEBUT OF A NEW PREMIUM LIMITED-EDITION BITTERS

Bar Magazine

ANGOSTURA ® 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters pairs globally influenced spices and herbs and ANGOSTURA ® aged rum for the first time ever The House of Angostura ® , world renowned for its bitters’ production and empowering bartenders and curious cocktail creators everywhere, announced the release of the ANGOSTURA ® 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters, available in limited quantities at select national and regional liquor chains in October 2024.

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PepsiCo ends production at another US drinks facility

Just Drinks

Mountain Dew owner PepsiCo is ending output at a site in Cincinnati in Ohio.

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UKHOSPITALITY RESPONDS TO NATIONAL LIVING WAGE RISE

Bar Magazine

Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, said: “These wage rises are well above expectations, and make the Budget even more important. “It’s an added £1.9 billion to the hospitality wage bill, on top of the cost of the Employment Rights Bill and, if rumours about the Budget are true, employer NICs and business rate rises. “Trying to balance the books from the pockets of high street businesses will simply leave hospitality as collateral damage – threatening jobs, future investment, price

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The 15 Best Brandy Cocktails

VinePair

Let’s face it: Brandy isn’t exactly hot right now. The category is considered to be a bit old school, and with its equally niche subcategories, it can be downright confusing to consumers. But when it comes down to it, brandy is just distilled wine made from grapes, apples, pears, and the like. Brandy is largely classified by its base and origin: Cognac and Armagnac are aged expressions of distilled grapes from specific regions in France, while Calvados, from Normandy, is made with apples.

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