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Toast To Love With These 8 Valentine’s Day Cocktails!

Chilled Magazine

Whether you’re toasting to a partner, celebrating with friends, or having a moment of self-love, these cocktails provide the perfect accompaniment to any way you choose to celebrate the Day of Love! Check them out below. Gin , Liqueur French Jasmine Tonic by Chambord Liqueur Ingredients 3/4 oz. Chambord Liqueur 1 1/2 oz. Fords Gin 6 drops Jasmine Water 3 oz.

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Ireland’s Guinness & Black Is as Divisive as It Is Delicious

PUNCH

Guinness and Black, a mix of the stout beer and black currant cordial, has a divisive reputation at pubs in Ireland, despite being delicious.

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Sip Eau Palm Beach’s Cupid’s Kiss Paloma this Valentine’s Day

Chilled Magazine

“Oooh.” The first thing you notice when you walk into Florida’s Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is its spectacular lobby: swank chandeliers that cast a bright glow on shiny marble floors. And as you make your way through the room complete with couches, what’s that, beyond the glass doors? The sparkling, stunning Atlantic, no doubt eager for you to jump in and splash around.

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Mellow Corn: The Bottom Shelf Whiskey With a Cult Following

VinePair

How is it that a whiskey amasses cultish appeal? It’s a question routinely asked in the era of Pappymania. Entire books have been devoted to the subject. There’s no easy answer, but an obligatory baseline for all examples ought to be a precise combination of top-shelf acclaim and frustrating scarcity. One brand turns this seemingly obvious formula on its head, though.

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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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#GhostYourValentine This Year With These Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Forget the roses and chocolates; this Valentine’s Day, Ghost Tequila is on a mission to turn ‘ghosting’ into a bold and spicy celebration of modern relationships. “Have you been ghosted? Have you ghosted someone? We recently learned that about 76 percent of people have experience with ‘ghosting.’ We’re turning the tables on love’s disappearing act and making it as hot as our tequila,” says Maya Rubalcaba, Ghost Tequila’s Marketing Director. “Love is messy, lov

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We Asked 11 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated Beer? (2024)

VinePair

Everyone has that one thing that they can’t believe isn’t a bigger deal. Maybe it’s your favorite band you think everyone should know, or a restaurant that’s never as busy as it deserves to be. These underrated jewels are precious, which makes it tempting not to let others in on what feels like a special secret. But sharing these underrated pleasures opens the door for others to understand why we love this thing that they’ve never heard of so much —and when they do, it may change their life.

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Whiskey Review: WhistlePig The Boss Hog X: The Commandments

The Whiskey Wash

We review WhistlePig The Boss Hog X: The Commandments, aged in new American oak and finished in craft mead casks and aromatic resin barrels. (image via WhistlePig) Editor’s Note: The party behind this whisky gave us a review sample. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review. It should also be noted that clicking the buy link in this review earns our site a small referral payment, which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs.

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American Brew Crafts introduces Flying Monkey

Spiritz

American Brew Crafts launched a new craft beer named Flying Monkey in Hyderabad. Flying Monkey is a Belgian-style beer with a hazy amber colour and creamy head. It embodies a bold and robust character, a smooth texture, and a unique flavour profile that elevates the experience of drinking beer. American Brew Crafts Pvt Ltd. was established in 2017 to create alcobev products for a fast-growing economy.

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Featured Bartender; Bethany Alyssa Nardi

Bartender.com

Featured Bartender; Bethany Alyssa Nardi Hawks Restaurant Granite Bay, California Bethany’s maiden initials are BAR so it seems it was always meant to be. She started in the industry in 2006 as a server in a little family run Italian restaurant called Strings. She was working towards her fashion design degree at Sierra College in Rocklin, California.

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ABD names Jayathirtha Mukund to lead IR

Spiritz

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has appointed Jayathirtha Mukund as Head – Investor Relations (IR) and Chief Risk Officer. The company is in the process of an initial public offering. In his new assignment, Jayathirtha will be responsible for investor management and relations, risk management practices and environmental, social and governance reporting.

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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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New Release Register: Woodford Reserve, Chattanooga, Bulleit, Buzzard’s Roost & Hard Truth Distilling Co.

The Whiskey Wash

A host of new American whiskey is making its debut this week. Including an American single malt using a 100% malted barley mash bill, a white port cask finished whiskey, and a limited edition barrel proof expression. Read on to find out more about the exciting new American whiskeys coming to market. Woodford Reserve Batch Proof Whiskey Woodford Reserve has announced the release of its limited edition Batch Proof whiskey for 2024.

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Idaaya rum in J&K

Spiritz

Oakland Bottlers and Those Good Distillers have launched a new rum brand named ‘Idaaya,’ in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Idaya was introduced in the presence of local authorities of the UT. Idaaya is a blend of premium rums from Latin America, aged for 12 years, and Indian molasses spirit, reflecting a fusion of international excellence and Indian heritage.

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Glenlivet Launches The Fusion Cask Selection

The Whiskey Wash

The Glenlivet Rum & Bourbon Fusion Cask. Image via PR Newswire The Glenlivet has launched a fresh product in its lineup of single malt whiskies – the Fusion Cask Selection. The series’ first offering is The Glenlivet Rum & Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection which has been matured in special casks that previously held rum and bourbon. The Rum & Bourbon Fusion Cask is the initial release in The Glenlivet Fusion Cask Series, indicating that more exciting whiskies will be coming f

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Delhi HC asks FSSAI to test all food products

Spiritz

The Delhi High Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to prepare a plan for sampling and testing of all food products in Delhi. A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice said the FSSAI, being the apex authority on food safety, must come up with a plan for carrying out a food safety audit in the national capital. “You are giving broad general guidelines.

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24 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Set the Mood

Bevvy

Enlist these romantic drinks to share with someone special. Or drink them alone on the couch. We don't judge. The post 24 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Set the Mood appeared first on Bevvy.

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New Release Register: Dewar’s, Glencadam, & Bruichladdich

The Whiskey Wash

Bruichladdich, Glencadam, and Dewar’s bring new releases to the market in early 2024, including an experiment with Mizunara oak, sherry and Madeira cask finishes, and higher age statement whiskies. Dewar’s 21 Year Old Mizunara Oak Cask Finish Dewar’s has unveiled a new offering as part of its Double Double series: a 21 year old whisky finished in Mizunara casks.

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The Real-Life Beer Brewed For On-Screen Enjoyment in ‘The Lord of the Rings’

VinePair

Intoxicating beverages abound throughout J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Legolas and the Elves sip on Miruvor (a fictional cordial) along with mead and various other wines, the massive tree-like Ents most prefer the revitalizing Ent-draught, and then, of course, there’s beer and ale. While men and mountain dwarfs enjoy their fair share of brew, there’s perhaps no race of beings in “The Lord of the Rings” saga that loves the beverage more than Hobbits — particularly Merry and Pippin, who even came

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Review: 2022 Love Is Wine Chardonnay

Drinkhacker

If you’ve missed the Netflix series Love Is Blind , well, good news — it’s streaming, so you can catch up right away. (Pro tip: Don’t miss Love Is Blind Japan.) One of the curious things about this dating show — where the participants have to propose without ever seeing the other person — is that they are drinking, like, all the time — and always out of opaque golden goblets, even when they get home from the “dating pods.” Now here’s

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Whyte & Mackay’s Distillery Workers Set For Strike Action

The Whiskey Wash

Dalmore Distillery in the Highlands, owned by Whyte & Mackay Workers at Whyte & Mackay ’s Dalmore and Invergordon distilleries could be on the brink of strike action following a rejected pay offer. The trade union GMB Scotland , which represents the workers, labeled the offer as ‘insulting’ and stated that 94% of members voted against the proposed pay rise of between 5% and 6%.

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Review: Laws Bourbon – Honey Cask and Cognac Foeder Finishes (2023)

Drinkhacker

Late last year, Denver’s Laws Whiskey House dropped two new installments in its Special Finish Series, and they couldn’t be more different. Both start with Laws Four Grain Bourbon (60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, and 10% heirloom malted barley) … and then down the rabbit hole we go. Laws Four Grain Bourbon Honey Cask Finished – This is a collaboration with, of all places, a honeybee apiary called Bee Squared Apiaries.

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Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg Launch Gin & Juice RTD

Cheers

At the convergence of the ready to drink (RTD) and celebrity alcohol brand trends is the new Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop. This is the first release from a newly formed spirits company launched by the two musical and cultural icons. Celebrating the 30 th anniversary of Snoop’s debut album, Doggystyle , produced by Dr. Dre, the canned beverage is named for Snoop’s Grammy-nominated 1994 song “ Gin & Juice.” It comes in four flavors: Citrus, Melon, Passionfruit, and Apricot.

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A Guide to Bar Inventory Management: Key Tips to Get You Started

Sculpture Hospitality

Whether you’re running a cozy corner pub, a bustling city bar or the bar within a restaurant, keeping a tight ship on your inventory is not only the key to customer satisfaction but also the secret weapon in boosting those all-important profit margins.

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The VinePair Podcast: Should We Care About Saving ‘Endangered Species’ in the Drinks Worlds?

VinePair

Please attend the first-ever LIVE taping of Cocktail College on Sunday, Feb. 18 at Sunken Harbor Club in Brooklyn, N.Y. Tickets here. Trends come and go, but is it important as a drinks community to rescue the wines and spirits that are falling out of style? We’ve discussed how Scotch gave the near-doomed sherry industry a revival, but that appears to be more of an exception than a rule.

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Introducing the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation® Policy Initiative

Tales of the Cocktail

TOTCF introduces a national initiative aimed at policy change in support of the hospitality community with first priority centered on improving labor standards for bar professionals NEW ORLEANS, LA (February 13, 2024) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation ® (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the launch of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Policy Initiative , a multi-faceted effort designed to amplify and advocate for improved benefits and resources for hospitality professionals in the United States.

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Six Functional Bevs I Actually Feel

Dry Atlas

Whether you’re forgoing alcohol for one night, one month, or indefinitely, you still might want your drinks to “do” something. Enter functional beverages. These non-alcoholic options can energize, uplift, or relax you—without the downsides of alcohol. Consumers’ first questions are: “what do they do?” and “do they actually work?” So, here I wanted to share a bit more about functional bevs and the ones I personally actually feel.

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Casa Esquina, the latest offering from the Tequila Mockingbird and Esteban team, opens tomorrow

Australian Bartender

Casa Esquina 79 Elliott Street, Balmain NSW casaesquina.au Photography by Steven Woodburn. Supplied. Casa Esquina is latest venue from Atticus Hospitality, renowned for such beloved establishments as Paddington’s Tequila Mockingbird and Sydney CBD’s Esteban. Nestled in the iconic corner building on Elliott Street, Casa Esquina breathes new life into the former home of L’Unico and Efendy.

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Cruise Ships Stories, Links To Articles, Cruise Lines, Cruise Travel Information

PubClub

A multi-level cruise ship is poised to take visitors on vacation. Photo: PubClub.com Welcome to PubClub.com’s cruise ships main page! This post provides links to cruise ship articles from PubClub.com as well as serving as a resources with links to all major cruise lines, making it your one-stop source for cruising information. Links to more articles are being added all the time so be sure and check back often!

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Best Valentine’s Day Cocktail Features

Bartender.com

Valentine’s Day Cocktails Check out these amazing cocktail features in bars across the US for Valentine’s Day! Mystique Rouge Feature cocktail at Smith & Mills in NYC 1.5 oz Lalo Blanco Tequila.5 oz Dolin Blanc Vermouth.5 oz Lychee Green Tea Cordial.25 oz Hibiscus Cordial.75 oz Lemon Juice Rim a large rocks glass with the Cabernet Salt.

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The Art of Intimate Dining: A Look at Chef Martin Milesi’s One Table Experience 

SevenRooms

Disrupting the restaurant industry takes more than deconstructing a classic dish or blending unconventional flavors. Defying diners’ expectations of what a meal can be, from service to setting, requires breaking the mold of traditional dining experiences. But Argentinian Chef Martin Milesi is up for the challenge. Martin believes in service innovation — a combination of gastronomy, performative art and intimate spaces that trades transactional dining for conversation and kinship.

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Dating Without the Buzz

Dry Atlas

As people revisit their relationship with alcohol, they’re slowly redefining social norms—including within the dating sphere. Alcohol-free dating is exactly what it sounds like: going on dates without booze. It doesn’t necessarily stem from sobriety or recovery journeys. Many who date without booze do so for clarity, authenticity, or simply to break away from conventional dating scripts.

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ALTOS TEQUILA CELEBRATES NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY WITH EXCLUSIVE ONE-NIGHT-ONLY MEXICAN TAKEOVER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DONOVAN, LICORERÍA LIMANTOUR & HANKY PANKY

Bar Magazine

The acclaimed Mayfair Hotel bar will host the award-winning Mexico City bars in partnership with Altos Tequila this February The Donovan Bar, the acclaimed Mayfair establishment located within Brown’s Hotel, has partnered with globally-renowned Best Tequila for Margaritas, Altos, and two of Mexico City’s leading bars for a special National Margarita Day takeover on Monday 26th February.

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France’s wine and spirits exports fell 10% in 2023

Just Drinks

Worldwide export volumes of French wine and spirits fell by 10.4% in 2023 as inflationary pressures and a decline in demand hit retailers.

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FREE GUIDE TO HELP PUBS AND BARS BOOST SALES OF LOW AND ALCOHOL-FREE DRINKS

Bar Magazine

· Drinkaware has partnered with Punch Pubs & Co, Star Pubs & Bars, Admiral Taverns and Club Soda to create an interactive guide to increase sales of low and alcohol-free drinks. · The guide will be distributed to more than 5,200 venues across the UK. · The alcohol-free beer market is expected to double over the next ten years. Drinkaware, the UK’s leading charity in reducing alcohol harm, has today (12 February) launched a free guide for the on-trade on how to boost their sales of low an

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Concha y Toro acquires pisco brand Malpaso

Just Drinks

Viña Concha y Toro has bought family-owned “premium” pisco brand Malpaso as the Chilean wine giant adds to its presence in the category.

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WORLD OF ZING LAUNCHES NEW COCKTAIL MENU AT ROSA’S THAI RESTAURANTS NATIONWIDE

Bar Magazine

Introducing the latest collaboration between World of Zing and Rosa’s Thai, serving modern classics with a Thai twist from new Frugal Paper Bottles Bottled cocktail specialist, World of Zing, is excited to announce its latest cocktail collaboration with authentic Thai restaurant group Rosa’s Thai. Available in World of Zing’s new innovative and environmentally-friendly paper cocktail packaging, the new cocktail menu is now available for diners to enjoy across 40 Rosa’s Thai restaurants nationwid

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