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What Exactly Is the Spanish Dive Bar Staple, Leche de Pantera?

PUNCH

Leche de Pantera, or Panther's Milk, is a Spanish cocktail made with gin and condensed milk that’s become a dive bar staple.

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Celebrate Creativity by Crafting Original Cocktails Made with Plymouth Gin

Chilled Magazine

Once upon a time, in the quaint seaside town of Plymouth, there lived a man named James. James was a lover of adventure and a connoisseur of fine cocktails, particularly one named Devil’s Point Punch. This tantalizing concoction, made with Plymouth Gin and a blend of tropical fruits, had become James’s signature drink, a taste of paradise in every sip.

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We Asked 11 Beer Pros: What’s the Most Underrated Macro Beer?

VinePair

While it seems like every state in the U.S. now has a selection of local microbreweries, there are still moments that call for a good old macro beer. You might find yourself in a dive bar or at a sports arena without a wide selection of craft brews, or you could end up at a party or tailgate where the hosts have opted to lean into a more affordable beer lineup.

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The Glen Grant master distiller to retire

Drinks International

The Glen Grant has announced the retirement of master distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE, who will leave his role at the end of June, after a six-decade long career.

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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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Strawberry Sunrise Cocktail is like Dessert in a Glass

Mix That Drink

The Strawberry Sunrise is a dessert cocktail. You can certainly drink it as an aperitif or with a meal or by itself, but if you've got a hankering for sweets, this drink will take care of it.

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Review: Anderson Valley Brewing Black Light

Drinkhacker

For just about forever, “light beer” was synonymous with a thin, pale, flavorless lager. California’s Anderson Valley Brewing Company challenges that with the launch of Black Light, a low-cal beer that pours as dark as any porter you’ve ever tasted. The brewery in Boonville makes Black Light with pale two-row, chocolate, midnight wheat, and black rice malts, hopping the mash with Northern Brewer hops.

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Strawberry Smash Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Strawberry Smash cocktail actually does involve smashing strawberries, or more precisely, muddling them. With basil. And then you add to that vodka, lemon and a bit of agave nectar.

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Review: Bearface Canadian Whisky Wilderness Series 01: Matsutake

Drinkhacker

Vancouver-based Bearface has launched a new whisky series called the Wilderness Series, each bottle to be aged and infused with products sourced from or inspired by the great outdoors. Up first is a version of Bearface infused with wild matsutake mushrooms — which may be a first for us. Per the company, the whiskey is “an Elementally Aged trilogy blend of French Oak, Sherry Pipes and Casked Matsutake, resulting in a first-of-its-kind whisky in the U.S. that’s unique in both flavor an

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These Are the 10 Biggest Sports Bars in America

VinePair

With the summer sports in full swing, it’s time to stake out your watch-party territory. If you’re too focused on the game to make wings and nachos at home or your local pub is always filled with fans of the opposing team, it might be time to try out one of America’s biggest sports bars. Each year, Nation’s Restaurant News and restaurant data platform Datassential partner to publish The Top 500 , a definitive ranking of top restaurants in the U.S. by sales.

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Hvar Croatia The Ultimate Travel Guide – Essential Things To Know About Hvar

PubClub

Two lovely ladies survey the cocktails menu at Hula-Hula bar in Hvar, Croatia. Photo: PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Editor I am here to answer your basic questions about Hvar, Croatia. By the way, I am writing this article while in Hvar. Is Hvar Expensive? This is Hvar, Croatia as seen from the castle above the harbor. Photo: PubClub.com Small boats dot one of Hvar’s beautiful shorelines.

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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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Thank You Johnnie Walker – There’s No Better Drink Than The Smooth Round Whisky In The Square Bottle, The Whiskey Wash Johnnie Walker Advert Archive, published 5th July 1958

The Whiskey Wash

Welcome to The Whiskey Wash Vintage Johnnie Walker Advert Archive This archive presents a collection of over 100 adverts for Johnnie Walker, spanning from the 1910s to the 1960s. It captures a dynamic period in global history, marked by profound political and social changes, including two World Wars, the Great Depression, the rise and fall of empires, and the dawn of the Cold War.

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At NYC’s Hottest Bars, Order These Sleeper Hits Instead of Their Most Popular Cocktails

VinePair

New York has a lot of famous cocktail bars. And famous cocktail bars usually have a drink for which they are best known. Most people who visit these bars for the first time (or the second or that third) will order this drink, because that’s just what’s done — that FOMO instinct is human nature. But that habit unfortunately leaves a lot of good drinks lonely in the shadows.

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Whisky Review: Ardnahoe Inaugural Release 5 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

Ardnahoe’s inaugural single malt is finally here. Credit: Ben Shakespeare for Ardnahoe Distillery The Ardnahoe Inaugural Release 5 Year Old At the beginning of May 2024, Ardnahoe Distillery finally unveiled its long-awaited first release : the Ardnahoe Inaugural Release 5 Year Old. The release of this whisky marks the first inaugural single malt release from an Islay distillery in over two decades.

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How to Make the Perfect Summer Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Mix That Drink

The Strawberry Margarita adds a strong dose of strawberry puree to the traditional margarita flavors of lime and orange. The tart and sweet flavors balance each other in a way that's just right.

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The Results From ‘Top of the Rocks’ Cocktail Competition Are In

The Whiskey Wash

Winner of the grand prize at Top of the Rocks, Patrick O’Shea of White Limozeen. Credit: Silas Miller On Sunday, May 19th, the Top of the Rocks Cocktail Competition was held at Acme Feed & Seed in Nashville, Tennessee. Bartenders from across the country came to compete, crafting unique cocktails for the judging panel and onlookers. Each entrant was given a randomly selected Tennessee spirit and locally sourced ingredients with which to make a delicious cocktail.

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Glen Grant master distiller to retire

Drinks International

Glen Grant has announced the retirement of master distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE, who will leave his role at the end of June, after a six-decade long career.

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These Are the World’s Most Mispronounced Drinks Brands

VinePair

If you’ve ever reached for a bottle of French bubbly and wondered if you’re pronouncing its name properly, you’re not alone. According to a March 2024 analysis conducted by BusinessFinancing.co.uk, some of the most easily recognizable food and drinks labels still leave the public a bit kerfuffled when it comes to their pronunciation. To discover which brand names are flubbed the most often, the U.K.

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Master mixologists reveal the secrets of cannabis drink recipes

Cocktail Whisperer

The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and trees are back to swishing their leaves in the wind. It is official: summer is on the way. This means it’s time to fire up the grill and host cherished friends and family. For some, that means blending up some margs, and others may pull out the cannabis drinks. The easiest way to infuse a gathering is to grab some weed seltzers and call it a day, but some may want to shake up their own craft cocktail for the occasion.

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Madam Paleta Tequila

Cheers

Madam Paleta is made in Jalisco, Mexico, and features 100% Blue Agave from the Los Altos de Jalisco area. Launch flavors include Pineapple, Grapefruit and Tamarind. “Madam Paleta’s flavor infused tequila will be the smoothest you’ve ever tasted whether you enjoy it on the rocks or in your favorite cocktail,” says Karla Flores, co-founder and general manager of Madam Paleta. “We’re extremely proud of the brand we’ve developed, the team we’ve assembl

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US whiskey producer Uncle Nearest steps into vodka with Square One buy

Just Drinks

US-based spirits company Uncle Nearest has acquired organic spirits brand Square One in it's first move into vodka.

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The Captivating Mirage Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Mirage Cocktail blends the flavors of melon vodka, pineapple, lemon, and strawberry creme de fraises into a surprisingly tasty and not overly sweet drink.

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Seedlip founder says “no point at all” in low-no start-ups imitating alcohol brands

Just Drinks

Entrepreneurs entering the low-and-no market should steer clear of emulating alcohol brands, the founder of non-alcoholic alternative Seedlip has said.

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Chhattisgarh to introduce digital payment in liquor vends

Spiritz

In a bid to ensure transparency, Chhattisgarh government plans to implement a cashless payment system in liquor stores. New payment system aims to prevent liquor vends from exceeding set prices, address change-related issues, and save customers' time. As of now, liquor sales in the state are enabled through the QR code on each bottle and cash payments.

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Heineken acquires stake in hard seltzer brand Stëlz

Just Drinks

Heineken has acquired a minority stake in Dutch read-to-drink brand Stëlz for an undisclosed amount as it grow its 'beyond beer' investment.

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The VinePair Podcast: Where Does Rosé Go From Here?

VinePair

Before the pandemic, rosé was abundant. We had the Rosé Cruise, the Rosé Mansion, Pinknic. Pink wine was a lifestyle. But now, with so many brands retailing at vastly different price points flooding the market, the beloved wine has become a little… basic. There was a time when rosé was synonymous with summertime. It was the drink of choice for yacht outings, patio hangs, and picnic in the park.

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42 Summer Cocktail Recipes – Delicious and Refreshing

Mix That Drink

Summer is the perfect time for refreshing, flavorful cocktails. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, relaxing by the pool, or enjoying a night out with friends, the right summer cocktail can boost any occasion.

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Swedish bartender Jacob Ekman reported dead in Rome

Drinks International

Röda Huset bartender Karl Jacob Anders Ekman reportedly fell to his death in the early hours of Wednesday 15 May in the Trastevere neighbourhood of Rome.

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We talk Oyster fishing and SUAVE Tequila at the Lanesborough Hotel, London

Bar Magazine

One of London’s most exclusive hotels takes pride in inclusivity. This is the proud claim of Mickael (aka Michael) Perron, the charming and dedicated Bar & Beverage Purchasing Manager of The Lanesborough Hotel. We talked to him over a SUAVE Tequila cocktail, a brand that has recently been listed at The Lanesborough and which is proving popular amongst guests in the elegant Withdrawing Room and adjacent Library Bar on the ground floor of the beautiful Hyde Park Corner venue.

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Snoop Dogg launches first white wine with Treasury Wine Estates

Drinks International

Treasury Wine Estates and rapper Snoop Dogg have expanded their collaborative wine portfolio with the launch of Cali Blanc. Cali by Snoop’s Cali Blanc.

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GSN Alert: New Spirits Releases 5.17.24

Good Spirits News

BARDSTOWN BOURBON CO. COLLABORATIVE SERIES AMRUT This bottling is the first of three expressions in the brand’s Collaborative Series for 2024. Here, BBCo. partnered with Amrut Distillers, makers of Indian single malt based in Bengaluru, India. Two long-aged (8 & 9 year-old) Indiana straight rye whiskeys were aged in Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky barrels for 18 months.

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Liquor Control Board of Ontario rebuts spirits majors’ “market abuse” claim

Just Drinks

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has hit back at claims from a major Canadian spirits industry trade body it is “squeezing suppliers” for profit.

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1Kosmos to Present Session on How to Defeat AI Deepfakes with Live Biometric Authentication at Identiverse 2024

PubClub

Joint presentation with travel industry company will explain how to deploy new biometric authentication capabilities, optimize user adoption and simplify IT infrastructure EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #Blockchain — 1Kosmos , the only company that unifies identity proofing and passwordless authentication, today announced it will present a session on how to deploy new biometric authentication with presentation and injection attack detection to protect against deepfake at

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In data: women CEOs in wine outpace other industries in Australia

Just Drinks

Between 2021-2023 33.7% of women sat in c-suite roles in the wine sector in Australia. The national average of women in CEO positions is 22%.

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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Schedules Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

PubClub

BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $PEB #REIT –Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”) today announced that it will report its financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, after the market closes. The Company will conduct its quarterly conference call on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 9:30 AM ET.

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Personalized Gifts for Cocktail Lovers: Custom Barware and More

Advanced Mixology

Gift-giving becomes truly special when the presents are personalized, especially for cocktail enthusiasts. Personalized gifts demonstrate thoughtfulness and effort, adding a unique touch that regular gifts can't match. For those passionate about cocktails and mixology, custom barware and accessories can be the perfect choice. A personalized gift not only serves a functional purpose but also becomes a cherished keepsake, making it stand out from typical presents.