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The Salmoncito Is Mexico City’s Aperitivo Outlier

PUNCH

The Salmoncito cocktail, a bittersweet combo of gin, Campari, grapefruit and tonic water, is an outlier in Mexico City's aperitivo culture.

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A Sicilian Wine Cooperative Aids the Long Haul of Earthquake Recovery

Imbibe Magazine

In the Valle de Belìce, an hour southwest of Palermo, agronomist Daniele Asaro scrambles up a slope to check on Francesco Ragona’s vineyards. He likes what he sees. With Asaro’s encouragement, Ragona, a fourth-generation grower, was transitioning his property to be certified organic. Asaro lingers over the Catarratto, an indigenous white grape that, at these mountain altitudes, gains the acidity to balance its natural richness.

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Watch Alessio Sarti Create his Violetta Maledetta cocktail Using Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer

Chilled Magazine

Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer presents the Chilled 100 Bartenders with its popular and professional mixology tools, gaining loyal fans across the country in the process. Watch as bartender Alassio Sarti of Miami Florida uses his bar tools from his Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer mixology set to create an original cocktail. Gin , Liqueur , Vermouth Violetta Maledetta by Alessio Sarti - @vagabond.bartender Ingredients 1 ½ oz Butterfly Tea Pea Infused Gin 1 oz Bianco Vermouth 1 oz Italicus Liqu

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The Bars Of Tooting Market

BarLifeUK

A tour of the bars and purveyors of alcohol to be found in Tooting Market If, like me, you require a pretty compelling reason to travel to a non-local part of London on a day off, I would offer Pakistani restaurant Dawat as ample reason to make the trek to Tooting. Vinyl and sweets under the same roof… Dawat’s entire menu is outstanding, but their butter chicken is so good it could be described as a spiritual experience, unless you are a vegan of course, in which case it would be rep

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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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4 No-Low-ABV Cocktails to Try this Summer from The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley

Chilled Magazine

The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley focuses on delivering high-quality, versatile products to bartenders when creating No and Low ABV cocktail menus. Bartenders will find that ready-to-use ingredients are more than just convenient. Products like The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley are made with non-GMO fruit and no artificial ingredients, bringing fruit’s healthy benefits to drinks.

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This Week's Beer News: Metro on a Short Fuse

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

First up, some breaking news this afternoon: Short Fuse has announced that they were the ones who purchased the brand rights to Metropolitan Brewing , and will begin brewing Metro’s beers for sale from their Schiller Park taproom to start. Distro will begin in late July. Block Club already has a story posted here. Metro co-founder Doug Hurst has already posted a statement to his Instagram saying that he is “in no way affiliated with, nor endorse[s] the Metropolitan Brewing brand̶

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SC defers Kejriwal's bail plea

Spiritz

The Supreme Court has deferred Arvind Kejriwal's bail order while stating that let the High Court first come out with the order. The matter would be next heard on 26th June. Earlier Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal moved the SC against the Delhi High Court's stay on his bail order in the liquor policy case. The HC had directed an interim stay on the trial court order which granted bail to Kejriwal, and HC had adjourned the case till 25th June.

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We Ask Brand Manager Clarissa Hines About Greater Rum, Greater Purpose Campaign with Santa Teresa

Chilled Magazine

Santa Teresa has long been Venezuela’s ambassador to the world through its award-winning premium rums. This year’s Greater Rum, Greater Purpose campaign promises to further a long legacy of giving back by turning inward to help those in need in the company’s own backyard. Though it has produced rum for 225 years, Santa Teresa has never been one to rest on history or step back from a challenge.

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Happy waves in Wine Glass!

Spiritz

The wine industry in India is teeming with otential, yet it often finds itself hindered by lot-so- friendly policies. While the evolution of retail channels and the trend towards premiumisation are promising for the sector, the restrictive regulations imposed on wine entrepreneurs in many states need reform. To truly capitalise on India's wine potential, a shift towards more favourable policies is essential.

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New Releases: Milam & Greene, Breckenridge, & Copperworks

The Whiskey Wash

In new American whiskey releases this week, Milam & Greene unveils two new expressions, Breckenridge says “Different is Dope!”, and Copperworks releases a new oak matured single malt. Milam & Greene Cardinal Single Barrel Credit: Milam & Greene Texas-based Milam & Greene Whiskey has unveiled the third bottling in the 2024 Wildlife Collection , which pays homage to the birds of Texas.

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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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Loca Loka Tequilas launched in the Intl market

Spiritz

Loca Loka has officially entered the international alcobev market with its two initial offerings: Tequila Blanco and Reposado. Loca Loka is backed by two cultural icons and brand co-creators, leading Indian film actor Rana Daggubati and renowned musician and composer Anirudh Ravichander, along with seasoned entrepreneur Harsha Vadlamudi, Managing Partner- Ironhill India.

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Demie Kim wins Altos Bartenders' Bartender for Asia's 50 Best

Drinks International

Seoul’s Dohyung ‘Demie’ Kim, co-founder of Zest, No.5 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023 and No.18 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023, has been named the winner of the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2024.

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Whiskey Review: Ammunition Cask Strength Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

We review Ammunition Cask Strength Bourbon, a four-year-old Kentucky bourbon finished for six months in French Bordeaux wine barrels that previously held Ammunition Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. (image via Daylight Wine & Spirits) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.

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The Spice Is Right: Why Brewers Are Betting Big on Micheladas

VinePair

Around late 2019, the 4 Noses Brewing team assembled at its Broomfield, Colo., headquarters to brainstorm collaborations, setting one ground rule: no breweries allowed. “We all landed on the Real Dill ,” director of marketing Dustin Ramey says of the Denver company that produces zippy pickles and Bloody Mary mixes. Instead of a brunch cocktail, maybe 4 Noses could make a Colorado Michelada?

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Review: Pinhook Kentucky Bourbon Cask Strength 5 Years Old

Drinkhacker

Pinhook is a non-distilling producer of ryes and bourbons and has been on a steady clip of releases since 2014, albeit somewhat an uneven and quizzical one. After a run of limited releases, Pinhook only then began building a stable of core expressions. (Spoiler alert: Horse racing analogies abound, both in their marketing and from yours truly in this review).

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Whisky Review: Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: The Glenmorangie Company Glenmorangie has unveiled a stunning collaboration between the Director of Whisky Creation, Dr. Bill Lumsden, and Azuma Makoto , a Japanese botanical artist. The new release, 23 Year Old single malt scotch, evokes the pair’s love of nature, and a Japanese concept known as S hinra Bansho, meaning ‘all things in the universe’ Makoto, inspired by the whisky’s “flowers, rain-soaked moss and earthy hints”, created stunning packaging

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Review: The Busker Small Batch Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Drinkhacker

When we first reviewed The Busker Irish Whiskey line in 2021 we found their Single Pot Still variety our favorite of their four offerings. Three years later, we’re excited to try Busker’s newest release, which is a Small Batch version of that Single Pot Still. The whiskey does not have an age statement, but it was aged in first-fill bourbon casks and then finished in Oloroso sherry casks.

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This Should End Well: Colleges Are Fighting Over Whose Football Stadium Has The Cheapest Beer

VinePair

If there’s one thing college football doesn’t need, it’s a race to sell beer for the cheapest price possible, but that’s exactly what we’re seeing play out in real time. On Thursday, Tulane’s Green Wave posted a photo on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that the university’s Yulman Stadium sells the cheapest beer in college football. Students took to the comments section to confirm that the stadium slings brews for $3 a pop.

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Bear Fight Bourbon Kentucky Reserve

Cheers

Bear Fight, a whiskey brand from Next Century Spirits , has extended its whiskey portfolio with the launch of Bear Fight Kentucky Reserve, finished in reposado tequila barrels. Made in Zebulon, NC, Bear Fight used bourbon distillate aged for a minimum of three years and then finished it in ex-reposado tequila casks. Bear Fight Kentucky Reserve has aromas of toasted oak and vanilla with a touch of cloves and a hint of black pepper, the company reports.

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How to Smoke Cocktails at Home

Bevvy

Bartenders provide helpful tips for adding smoke to your cocktails. The post How to Smoke Cocktails at Home appeared first on Bevvy.

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Raffles’s Sawai Kitchen honoured at Restaurant India Awards

Spiritz

India’s largest Island Resort, Raffles Udaipur’s esteemed dining venue, Sawai Kitchen, honoured with the distinguished Best Fine Dine Hotel Restaurant of the Year and Best Customer Experience Award at the recent Restaurant India Awards 2024. This accolade underscores Raffles Udaipur's dedication to delivering exceptional culinary experiences against the backdrop of the picturesque Udai Sagar Lake in Udaipur.

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Podcast: Selling Wine On- and Off-premise at Wineaux

Cheers

Our guest for this episode is Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel, who is one of the founders of Wineaux, a new wine market and bar in southwest Las Vegas. Nick weighs in on popular wine styles, wine education, pairings and creating an experience for guests, as well as the challenges with operating an on- and off-premise wine business. The post Podcast: Selling Wine On- and Off-premise at Wineaux appeared first on Cheers.

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Millennials Leading the Charge

Spiritz

The millennial generation, a powerful demographic with increasing spending power, and especially women, are leading the charge. They prioritise quality over quantity and are more adventurous in their choices. "The trend towards premiumisation is another key factor, with consumers willing to invest in better quality wines. Additionally, the health-conscious crowd is driving the rise of no and low-alcohol options that offer the taste of wine without the full alcohol content.

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Wine Reviews: Wines Under $30

Cheers

For our latest round of wine reviews, we asked our national wine panel to taste and rate wines priced at under $30. As always, these reviews include tasting notes, ratings and suggested retail price for a 750-ml. bottle (unless otherwise noted). If you’d like to submit wines for review, please do so through our Wine Stars app. Rating System Five Stars (100-92): A top-flight wine, superior in taste and character, and providing a superior price/value ratio.

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GSN Review: Paul John Indian Single Malt Christmas Edition 2023

Good Spirits News

Matured in ex-bourbon casks, finished in a Single Vintage Colheita Tawny Port Cask, and with no added colours or flavours, Paul John Christmas Edition 2023 is the 6th release of the exclusive annual series. Made at the award-winning distillery of John Distilleries in Goa, India, and with just 8,682 bottles released across all markets this unpeated single malt of 46% ABV is a Collectors Whisky.

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What the F*ck Is an Oklahoma Martini?

VinePair

Follow me here: You’ve bellied up the bar to mind your own business over a peaceful drink. Then, you witness something beyond the pale: a bartender pouring an ice-cold lager… and garnishing it with three olives and a squeeze of lemon. It almost feels sacrilegious, but it turns out that this isn’t an isolated incident. Enter: the Oklahoma Martini.

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The Sazerac: The mysterious (and confusing) history of this iconic classic

Australian Bartender

Cara is our Melbourne-based drinks writer. She is the co-owner of Goodwater in Melbourne and the face and talent behind the cocktailing YouTube channel Behind the Bar. You can email her at behindthebarchannel@gmail.com A few years ago, I decided to make a video about the Sazerac. How hard could it be? It’s a pretty well-known drink that retained reasonable popularity even through the cocktail dark ages.

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GSN Review: Gran Centenario Gallardo Tequila

Good Spirits News

Gran Centenario Tequila recently announced the U.S. launch of its limited-quantity, small batch tequila: Gran Centenario Gallardo. The spirit honors its founder, the first-ever Tequila Master Distiller and one of the founding fathers of tequila, Don Lázaro Gallardo. Gallardo, a pioneer in the art of tequila-making, revolutionized the industry with his groundbreaking techniques when Gran Centenario was founded in 1857.

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James Irvine’s Scottish Adventures: Pouring cocktails for Hendrick’s Master Distiller in bonnie Girvan!

Australian Bartender

By Wee James, Hendrick’s Gin Brand Ambassador. @weejammacrae Of all the places Australian Bartender of the Year, James Irvine, imagined he’d be making cocktails, Hendrick’s Master Distiller Lesley Gracie’s laboratory probably wasn’t one of them. However, winning Australian Bartender of the Year does open those Distillery doors. Closed to the public, The Hendrick’s Gin Palace on Scotland’s Southwest Coast is a wonder of unusual delights that few get to explore – even fewer having Lesley as your p

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Why is Carlsberg chasing UK soft-drinks maker Britvic?

Just Drinks

Carlsberg had two bids to take over Britvic rejected this month. Why is the brewer looking to buy a UK soft-drinks company?

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Cylinder-Type Vacuum Matt Red Jug 1.0ltr (Single) - £66.48

Drinkstuff

These stylish, cylindrical Elia flasks are modern and practical. This range benefits from a tough, 18/10 Stainless Steel exterior, and an innovative silicon base which prevents scratches on wooden and glass tables, as well as increasing its stability.

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Premium is the Benchmark

Spiritz

Taking note of the evolution in the world of wines, a company like KRSMA Estates has focused its marketing strategy on educating its customers and patrons about wine and its varieties. "Despite the growing interest in wines, there is a deficit in understanding the liquid, how terroir or geography affects the wine's output, the varietals, the food pairings, things to know and take care of, etc.

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Cylinder Type Vacuum Matt Blue Jug 1.0ltr (Single) - £66.48

Drinkstuff

These stylish, cylindrical Elia flasks are modern and practical. This range benefits from a tough, 18/10 Stainless Steel exterior, and an innovative silicon base which prevents scratches on wooden and glass tables, as well as increasing its stability.

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Honey It’s Summer

Cheers

This Scotch cocktail from Prezzo restaurant in Boca Raton, FL, gets a fresh twist from lemon and basil. Print Honey It’s Summer Course Drinks Keyword basil, honey, lemon, Scotch whisky, Simple syrup Ingredients 2 oz. Johnnie Walker Black Scotch whisky ½ oz. Honey 1 oz. Lemon juice 1 oz. Simple syrup Fresh basil Instructions Muddle basil in a mixing tin.

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Miravell Premier Bone China Fruit Bowl 5inch / 12.5cm (Pack of 6) - £39.6

Drinkstuff

The Elia Miravell Fruit Bowl / Saucer is fully vitrified, microwave & dishwasher safe. Produced in the highest quality premier bone china it combines a contemporary design with an elegant classic shape.

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