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Hot Drinks for Winter Sipping

Imbibe Magazine

When the weather outside feels frightful, it’s time to snuggle up with a hot cocktail. From mulled wines and ciders to toddies of all kinds, we’ve lined up some of our favorites. Aquavit Cider A seasonal cider inspired by the cold Norwegian winters. Bells Will Be Ringing Rum and apple brandy bolster this fruitcake-inspired hot toddy recipe.

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Check Out The Biggest Winter Drink Trend Predictions from Monin + Cocktail Recipes Using Them!

Chilled Magazine

This past fall, we saw the continued transformation of pumpkin spice, and evolutions of spice usage in general. Decadence and notes of nostalgia also took the stage, giving us a taste of what we would see expanded upon throughout the season. The experts at Monin have identified trends that we should expect to see increased visibility across the industry this season, as well as crafted recipes implementing these trends!

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Imbibe 75 Person to Watch: Robert Simonson

Imbibe Magazine

Astute readers may recognize Robert Simonson’s name from his frequent bylines in Imbibe as a contributing editor. (Or, possibly, from one of his other regular cocktail-writing roles, such as at The New York Times.) “It’s meant to be kind of a popular compendium of any kind of cocktail subject that you could think of.” This past fall, he published the latest in his expanding range of books on the subject, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails , which continues his quest to document the contem

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Don’t Let That Luxardo Cherry Syrup Go to Waste

PUNCH

The syrup leftover from Luxardo cherry jars can brighten cocktail recipes or act as a fast-track to spirit infusions like the Cherry Bounce.

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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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Chillin’ With Actress, Comedian and Model CJ Franco

Chilled Magazine

Alluring actress, comedian, and model CJ Franco was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California. CJ has had a remarkable career as a comedian as she continues to grow her stage presence with each of her bookings. She has performed across the country at some of the most popular comedy clubs including the Hollywood Improv, the Cobbs Comedy Club, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Improv Comedy Theatre Miami, the Hollywood Comedy as well as the Stand NYC, to name a few, and has performed alongside other comed

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A Whiskey Sour for Every Mood

PUNCH

The Whiskey Sour has many riffs. Here are 12 easy cocktail recipes that update the classic, from the Penicillin to the New York Sour.

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This Week's New Midwestern Beer Labels

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

After a slow start to the year, the imagery ice floe has shattered, the label log jam has been broken up, and we thankfully have a new wave of beer offerings to look at this week. (Okay, probably more like the TTB came back from holiday PTO.) Our Premium Subscribers have a lot to look at this week: Two breweries adding their own branded wines One STL brewery going big on America (and probably not the one you think it is) A couple cool-looking coffee blonde ales (one with a delicious-sounding ext

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7 of the Best Value Chenin Blancs From South Africa

VinePair

Like its people and culture, South African wine is a melting pot. You can find just about everything there, from the Cabernets and Merlots of Bordeaux to the Syrahs and Grenaches of the Rhône to the Pinot Noirs of Burgundy and California, among the reds; and all kinds of whites, including Chenin Blanc , Sauvignon Blanc , and Chardonnay. All of them thrive in the highly varied, southernmost Cape region of South Africa.

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Sidecar topped in 30 Best Bars India contest

Spiritz

Delhi’s Sidecar walked away with top honours once again at the 4th edition of the 30 Best Bars India contest. The awards ceremony was held at Taj Cidade de Goa Heritage, in Goa. Pune’s Cobbler & Crew secured second spot and Lair – New Delhi stood third in the list. Besides being ranked India’s#1Bar for the second year in a row, Sidecar also walked away with the Best Independent Bar Award, and the Best Cocktail Menu Award for Arq; a menu inspired by quintessential Indian ingredients.

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Mastering Extracts and Essences With Sunken Harbor Club’s Garret Richard

VinePair

Welcome to “Techniques!” a new monthly column that exists to showcase cutting-edge, process-driven cocktail creation, and so that I — someone who formerly worked in that field — can keep learning. At Booker and Dax in 2013, my first day of work in the cocktail world saw me using a double beam scale to balance centrifuge rotors full of lime juice. By the time Booker and Dax closed in 2016, I was the head bartender, and I spent the next year at the NoMad learning to make a lot of very good drinks

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Exploring More Eco-Friendly Straw Options for Cocktails

Mix That Drink

Plastic straws have been the go-to option for cocktails for many years. If you're looking for more environmentally friendly options, there are more than ever to choose from.

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The 89 Cent 6-Pack: When Red White & Blue Was the Best Deal in Beer

VinePair

There’s no shortage of cheap beer out there, but 6-packs that hover below the $1 mark are practically unheard of. And while it may sound like an urban legend that one uncle likes to tell when he reminisces about his college days, it turns out such a beer did, in fact, exist. If you had a few extra shekels clinking around in your pocket back in the ’70s, you could pop into the local shop and buy a 6-pack of Red White & Blue Beer for 89 cents — yes, a whole 6-pack.

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Introducing this year’s PATRÓN Perfectionists UK winner, Nathan Price

The Cocktail Lovers

While we can never guarantee exactly what will be on the cards when judging a PATRÓN Perfectionists national final, we always know our palates will be surprised and delighted; our minds well and truly blown by the inventive serves and the stories behind them. This year the anticipation was dialled up even more, purely because of the brief. How would the 10 finalists reimagine the pretty darned perfect PATRÓN Paloma recipe simply by dreaming up their own cordial?

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Do Carbonated Drinks Get You Drunk Faster?

VinePair

The belief that Champagne gets you drunk quicker is something of an old wives’ tale. It’s the kind of trick you “learn” one night in college and slam a bottle of Andre Brut, only to wake up with the worst hangover of your life. And while that’s likely the least scientific way to test the theory, the notion that booze with bubbles delivers its effects faster persists for a reason.

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15 Best Batch Cocktails for Your Next Party

Mix That Drink

Are you tired of playing bartender at your own party? Batch cocktails are the perfect solution! Explore 15 of the best batch cocktail recipes that will impress your guests and keep the drinks flowing all night long.

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The VinePair Podcast: Are Predatory Loans Jacking Up Restaurant Wine Prices?

VinePair

Something peculiar is going on in the restaurant industry: wine bottle prices are at an all-time high, even at establishments that many would consider casual, more affordable options. While we can’t pinpoint exactly why this is happening, we’re pretty sure it has something to do with financial institutions giving easy-access loans to new restaurants, in turn pressuring said restaurants to price hike in order to repay said loans.

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Review: 2022 Cantina Zaccagnini Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

Drinkhacker

We recently had the pleasure of trying both the Tralcetto Montepulciano and the Pinot Grigio from Cantina Zaccagnini, with both wines showing commendable qualities. Now we have the good fortune to try the Cerasuolo varietal from this Abruzzo-based winery. The wine pours a hue of medium salmon and presents aromas of cherry and strawberry complemented by a mild hibiscus note.

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Taplines: How Left Hand Bottled America’s First Nitro Stout

VinePair

The post-Prohibition American beer landscape had a plethora of dark beers and more lagers than you could shake a stick at. Eventually, Guinness came along and asserted itself as the nitro stout of all nitro stouts in the U.S., but it wasn’t until the domestic craft boom of the ’90s that the style was truly adopted stateside. When Left Hand Brewing opened for business outside Denver in 1993, the plan wasn’t to become known nationwide as “the milk stout brewery” or “the nitro brewery,” and certain

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Review: Old Forester 1924 and The 117 Series – Scotch Cask Finish

Drinkhacker

Old Forester surprised us all this winter with the announcement of a fifth edition in the Whiskey Row Series, a collection of whiskeys intended to evoke old timey styles of bourbondom dating variously to 1870 , 1897 , 1910 , and 1920. The 1910 and 1920 bottlings are some of our favorite bourbons ever, so the addition of 1924 was met with considerable excitement.

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UKBG & JSS ANNOUNCE THIRD YEAR OF INNOVATIVE JAPANESE SPIRIT COMPETITION & MASTERCLASS

Bar Magazine

Taking place on 18th March , the competition will showcase the creativity and passion of the UK’s leading bartenders. The competition is held by the UK Bartenders’ Guild in partnership with the Japanese Sake & Shochu Makers Association (JSS) , and is the third annual Great Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Contest held to drive awareness of the versatility and taste these unique spirits can provide and follows the growing success of the competition.

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The team behind the 18th Amendment Bars open Non Disclosure, a luxury bar with a Gatsby vibe

Australian Bartender

Non Disclosure Bar 2/71 Little Malop Street, Geelong nondisclosurebar.com.au The 18th Amendment Bar in Geelong which opened back in 2017 and has won the Regional Bar of the Year award many times at the annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards multiple times so it’s exciting news that operator Gorge Camorra has opened a brand new venue in Geelong.

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Chivas XV Scotch Whisky Review

Bevvy

Chivas XV is aged for a minimum of 15 years in French oak before a portion of the liquid is finished in Grande Champagne Cognac casks The post Chivas XV Scotch Whisky Review appeared first on Bevvy.

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Carlsberg buys stake in fellow Danish brewer Mikkeller

Just Drinks

Carlsberg has snapped up a minority stake in Danish brewing peer and bar business Mikkeller.

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Margaritaville: Get around this sherry-forward cocktail on the new list at Tucano’s

Australian Bartender

Photography Christopher Pearce Tucano’s 277 Goulburn Street, Surry Hills Tucanos.com.au Since opening in August 2023, Tucano’s has offered its tiki-inspired menu to thousands of guests (and a massive Sydney Bar Week Tiki Face-Off party). They have recently launched a brand new drinks menu and this one from Bec Bayley is a delicious sherry-forward strawberry refresher that will fly over the bar.

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Argo takes over London's Amaro bar

Drinks International

Argo at Four Seasons Hong Kong – number 34 in The World’s 50 Best Bars - will take over Amaro bar in London’s South Kensington on 30 January.

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Japan: A Surprising Non-Alc Haven

Dry Atlas

During our month-long journey through Japan, Douglas and I braced ourselves for the famed drinking culture synonymous with the country’s office workers. We anticipated an environment where alcohol played a central role in all gatherings, and where non-alc options were few and far between. While our experience in Hong Kong was somewhat closer to that picture, Japan revealed a surprisingly diverse drinking culture, one where alcohol alternatives were not just present but abundant and varied.

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5 Big Tips For Attending Mardi Gras In New Orleans

PubClub

Spectators reach out for more beads from the passing floats during New Orleans Mardi Gras. Photo: FrenchQuarter.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Mardi Gras in New Orelans is a big party in the Big Easy. But as with any big event, it is important to “know before you go” and here are five tips from someone who has been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

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Riding the Wave: The Emergence of Ocean-Based Beverages

Dry Atlas

Ocean-based beverages are starting to… make waves. Defined by their inclusion of ingredients like ocean minerals and sea moss, these drinks are not just a nod to the natural world but an embrace of its health benefits. Ocean minerals, extracted from seawater, are a rich source of magnesium, calcium, and dozens of other trace elements essential for our body’s well-being.

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Noche de Lobos

Cocktail Bandits

Traveling to Oaxaca is unlike visiting any other city in Mexico. The airport is much smaller. It seems like immigration keeps a close eye on those who enter; they make you earn. You are greeted almost immediately by hospitable travelers, locals and service workers. Montelobos in connection with ‘Another Round Another Rally’ secured all our transportation needs.

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Q&A with Emily Onkey, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Aplós

Dry Atlas

When COVID hit, marketing executive Emily Onkey started to reevaluate her career path. Then, she launched a category-leading hemp-infused spirit. After years at Bonobos and Soludos, she’s successfully navigated the changing tides of consumer attitudes towards alcohol, blending her marketing acumen with innovative product development. This Q&A dives into how her personal experience has shaped Aplós, her views on our evolving drinking culture, and her aspirations for her brand in a rapidly cha

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How to Make Homemade Pistachio Orgeat

Gastronom

Last Updated on January 17, 2024 by Leah Hall A Pistachio Orgeat recipe for you as a great dash of flavor for cocktails. This recipe is easy to make and full of fresh pistachio flavor for a twist on classic almond orgeat based drinks! This Pistachio Orgeat twist on the classic almond orgeat recipe … The post How to Make Homemade Pistachio Orgeat appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.

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BOLSIUS PROFESSIONAL LAUNCHES THE 30 HOUR BURN RELIGHT CANDLE

Bar Magazine

THE ONLY AMBIENCE ENHANCER THAT OPERATORS NEED THIS VALENTINE’S DAY Bolsius, the largest candle manufacturer in Europe, unveils its latest innovation this month in its Bolsius Professional range – the 30-hour burn Relight® candle. Specifically crafted to enhance the ambience for special dining moments, this new addition to the Bolsius Professional Relight® range is a game-changer.

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Year of the Dragon: 9 Marketing Ideas for a Successful Lunar New Year 

SevenRooms

Get your red lanterns, lucky envelopes and dumplings ready because Lunar New Year (LNY) festivities are about to begin. As a restaurant owner, Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival and Chinese New Year (CNY), gives you an opportunity to attract new customers and delight regulars with themed celebrations and events. The event marks the beginning of the Chinese lunar calendar and is a time for families to welcome the new year with various customs and traditions.

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Japan: A Surprising Non-Alc Haven

Dry Atlas

During our month-long journey through Japan, Douglas and I braced ourselves for the famed drinking culture synonymous with the country’s office workers. We anticipated an environment where alcohol played a central role in all gatherings, and where non-alc options were few and far between. While our experience in Hong Kong was somewhat closer to that picture, Japan revealed a surprisingly diverse drinking culture, one where alcohol alternatives were not just present but abundant and varied.

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English sparkling wine Gusbourne names Jonathan White CEO designate

Just Drinks

English wine producer Gusbourne has promoted marketing chief Jonathan White to the position of CEO designate following a six-month search.

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Riding the Wave: The Emergence of Ocean-Based Beverages

Dry Atlas

Ocean-based beverages are starting to… make waves. Defined by their inclusion of ingredients like ocean minerals and sea moss, these drinks are not just a nod to the natural world but an embrace of its health benefits. Ocean minerals, extracted from seawater, are a rich source of magnesium, calcium, and dozens of other trace elements essential for our body’s well-being.

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