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Check Out the Boston Regional Winner in the Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge

Chilled Magazine

Boston semi-finalist winner Natasha Van Duser earns a spot in the Craft the Fun finals and is going to Austin, Texas!! “I wanted to compete in the Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge with Deep Eddy Vodka because I love the idea of a competition being focused on fun. I got into bartending because I loved going to bars and having fun with the clientele and staff and I felt this competition embodied that playful spirit that got me into the industry,” says Van Duser.

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Our Favorite Easy Frozen Cocktails

PUNCH

218 easy frozen cocktail recipes, including a frozen Margarita, Daiquiri, Negroni and more drinks for summer.

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5 Useful Tips to Elevate your Bar Menu and Drinks Program

Chilled Magazine

In today’s craft cocktail culture, being forward-thinking with your drink program is important. As drinkers’ palates have evolved and become more sophisticated and complex, their desire for a well-constructed bar menu and top-shelf drink program is essential. Serving fresh and high quality drinks can help you stand out from the crowd and encourage repeat customers.

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Level Up Your Saline Solution

PUNCH

4 easy recipes for better balanced cocktails, including a simple saline solution, sea salt syrup, MSG solution and more.

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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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We Asked 10 Brewers: What’s Your Desert Island Beer?

VinePair

One of the main takeaways from “Castaway” and “Robinson Crusoe” is that being stranded alone on a deserted island would be — to put it lightly — a pretty dismal existence. Food isn’t a guarantee, inanimate objects become your only friends (looking at you, Wilson ), and you don’t know if or when you’ll ever be able to leave. Another losing quality in this scenario: Alcohol would likely be in short supply.

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Review: Bunnahabhain Feis Ile Triple Sherry Wood Finish 23 Years Old

Drinkhacker

To mark Feis Ile — Islay’s annual whisky festival — many of the island’s top Scotch producers release commemorative expressions. It’s a time when local distilleries often pull out the stops for (or at least have quite a bit of fun with) super-premium bottlings. In 2024, Bunnahabhain — Islay’s northernmost distillery — bottled two new whiskies for the occasion, including a 23 year old Scotch finished across three different cask types.

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Podcast: Summer Travels and Drinks Trends

Cheers

Hosts Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz discuss drink trends from their summer travels, including the 2024 Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference, and Melissa’s recent press trip aboard Princess Cruises in the Mediterranean. The post Podcast: Summer Travels and Drinks Trends appeared first on Cheers.

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Women in Beer returns for third festival

Drinks International

Women in Beer, the Scottish ‘Women Who Beer’ community, has announced dates for its third Festival in Edinburgh. Launched in.

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Review: Vale do Bomfim 2022 White and 2020 Red

Drinkhacker

Bomfim is part of Portugal’s Dow group — known for its Port wines — which in turn is part of the sprawling Symington family. Unlike its better-known brands, Vale do Bomfim focuses exclusively on table wines — and affordable ones at that. Here’s a look at the latest blends from the operation, one white and one red, all made using native Portuguese grapes. 2022 Dow Vale do Bomfim Douro White DOC – 30% Viosinho, 30% Rabigato, 20% Gouveio, and 20% Arinto.

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NYC’s New Wave of Seafood Restaurants Is Shaking Up Beverage Pairings

VinePair

This year, a new wave of hype-dining washed ashore in New York City. Seafood, in all of its stunning, salty forms, took center stage at the city’s buzziest restaurants. Sure, smash burgers are having a moment and hot dogs keep showing up on menus ( sometimes in unexpected forms ), but ultimately it’s the seafood-centric spots that have come to dominate the dining scene in 2024.

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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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Beringer Vineyards 2022 Private Reserve Chardonnay

Cheers

This chardonnay is meant to showcase the refined Napa Valley flavors of Beringer’s Private Reserve tier. It’s designed for consumers looking to switch from a lighter, crisper summer white, without jumping right to a heavier red. Aromas include honeysuckle and citrus blossom, the winery reports, before a creamy palate with balanced oak and hints of vanilla and ginger spice.

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Chivas Regal Partners With Arsenal F.C. Ahead Of 2024/25 Football Season

The Whiskey Wash

Juliet Slot, Chief Commercial Officer at Arsenal, and Jean-Etienne Gourgues, Chairman & CEO at Chivas Brothers celebrate the new partnership between Arsenal and Chivas Regal. Credit: Chivas Brothers Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky has announced a multi-year partnership with the iconic Arsenal Football Club. Ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season, Chivas Regal will become the Official Whisky Partner for Arsenal, the first such brand to do so.

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Wine 101: Italy Part IV: Warring Hamlets and the Gallo Nero

VinePair

Even if you know just a little bit about Chianti , you’ve probably either seen a black rooster on a wine label or heard a story about the knights of Siena and Florence. As the legend goes, in the Middle Ages Florence and Siena were both vying for land, and to settle this dispute once and for all they proposed a race. One knight from Florence would start heading south at dawn, and a knight from Siena would start heading north at the same time.

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Karnataka faces liquor shortage amidst delay in price revision

Spiritz

A delay in the final notification on revised liquor prices by the Karnataka government has led to a shortage of premium liquor brands in its market, according to a media report. The state government's plan to align liquor prices with that of neighbouring states has yet to be finalised, despite a draft notification being issued over a month ago. On 21 st June, the state's excise department released a draft notification proposing a reduction in price slabs and the revision of prices for various ty

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Get into a Rum State of Mind at Sydney Bar Week 2024

Australian Bartender

Rum State of Mind with Planteray, Husk & Ron Matusalem Sunday, 8th September 7pm to 9pm Kittyhawk, 16 Phillip Lane, Sydney RSVP TO ATTEND RIGHT HERE! Join us for an unforgettable evening delving into the world of rum, featuring tastings from Planteray, Husk, and Ron Matusalem. Enjoy a captivating 2-hour event with expert panel discussions featuring Chau Tran of Burrow Bar & Cash Only Diner, Dre Walters of Old Loves & Old Mates, and Pasan Wijesena of Jacoby’s Tiki Bar & Earl

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Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Delhi Airport hosts ‘Taste of Nikkei Cuisine’

Spiritz

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Delhi Airport held a unique culinary event named ‘Taste of Nikkei Cuisine,’ which brought together the delicate artistry of Japanese cuisine with the bold flavours of Peruvian fare from August 9th to 11th. The event was led by Chef Luisa Serna, a renowned expert in Latin American cuisine, and Chef Sreenivasan, the Director of Culinary at Radisson Blu Plaza.

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Bartender of the Year 2024 study time! Last year’s exam and magazine links

Australian Bartender

There has been unprecedented interest in the Bartender of the Year competition this year so thanks to everyone that has thrown their hat in the ring. As you all know the event will be taking place over one big day, Monday 9th September. You can find all the details of how the day will run, right here. Again, There is also a huge prize on offer thanks to Monkey Shoulder Whisky & Hendrick’s Gin with a trip to Scotland in 2024 to visit the homes of these amazing products.

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GSN Review: 2XO French Oak

Good Spirits News

Following the launch of American Oak, 2XO (“Two Times Oak”) American whiskey blender Dixon Dedman announces the release of French Oak. French Oak is the second release in the Oak Series, a collection of everyday offerings where Dixon will match the profile of each batch for consistent taste and character. French Oak features Dixon’s pioneering double oak technique, where he inserts chains of charred oak (in this case charred French oak) into barrels with a moderate amount of rye in the mashbill

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Graceland Announces New Presley for a Day Tour Experience

PubClub

New exclusive tour, limited to 8 people per day, offers a bespoke experience with unprecedented access to some of the Presley family’s most beloved places on the Graceland grounds MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis has just announced an all-new, highly exclusive tour that offers unprecedented guest experiences, and whose proceeds will contribute to the estate’s ongoing commitment to preserve, protect and enhance the grounds at the home that Elvis lov

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Featured Bar: The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club – Nashville, TN

Bartender.com

The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club – Nashville’s Hidden Gem Location Details Name of Bar/Establishment: The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club Year Established: 2017 Location: 2905B Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216 Bar Type/Category: Speakeasy, Craft Cocktail Bar What Makes The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club Special: Nestled in East Nashville, The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club offers an intimate, speakeasy-style experience that has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

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The Pfister Hotel Named to USA Today’s 10 Best Historic Hotel List for Second Consecutive Year

PubClub

Iconic hotel selected to prestigious list honoring the best in timeless luxury MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–For the second consecutive year, The Pfister Hotel , a historic AAA Four Diamond hotel owned and managed by Marcus ® Hotels & Resorts , has been named one of USA Today’s 10 Best Historic Hotels in the U.S. The Pfister, ranked No. 6, was nominated for this national recognition by a panel of hotel experts, and the top 10 winners were determined by online voting from readers.

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Featured Bartender August 2024: Luis Florez

Bartender.com

Luis Florez – Master of Mixology at Karma Asian Fusion in Burlington, MA Bartender Feature Details Month and Year: August 2024 Category: Featured Bartender City/State: Burlington, Massachusetts Professional Details Name: Luis Florez City, State: Burlington, Massachusetts Place of Work: Karma Asian Fusion Bar Website: Official Site Who is Luis Florez?

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Meridiam-led Consortium Named Best Value Proposer by GDOT for the SR400 Express Lanes MMIP Project

PubClub

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Meridiam, a leading infrastructure investment firm, together with ACCIONA and ACS Infrastructure—the SR400 Peach Partners consortium (the “Consortium”)— today announced its selection as Best Value Proposer for the SR400 Express Lanes MMIP Project (the “Project”) by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).

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French Blonde Cocktail Recipe

Bartender.com

French Blonde Recipe Summer 2024 Signature Cocktails by Bartender.com Basic Details: Duration: 5 minutes Difficulty Level: Easy Yield: 1 drink Flavor Profile: Light, Floral, Citrusy Nutrition Facts: Calories: 180 Carbs: 17g Sugars: 14g Alcohol Content: 18% Specialty Categories: Gluten-Free Vegan Drink Description: The French Blonde is an elegant and refreshing cocktail that blends the floral notes of Lillet Blanc and St-Germain with the citrusy zing of grapefruit juice.

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Traveling to the Netherlands: Essential Tips for a Smooth Experience

PubClub

Amsterdam at dusk. The Netherlands is a beautiful country known for its picturesque canals, charming cities, and rich history. Whether you’re visiting Amsterdam, exploring the tulip fields, or cycling through the countryside, there are a few essential tips that can help make your trip smooth and enjoyable. Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of your visit to this lovely country. 1.

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Tito’s Watermelon Cooler Cocktail Recipe

Bartender.com

Tito’s Watermelon Cooler Recipe Summer 2024 Signature Cocktails by Bartender.com Basic Details: Duration: 5 minutes Difficulty Level: Easy Yield: 1 drink Flavor Profile: Fruity, Crisp, Refreshing Nutrition Facts: Calories: 160 Carbs: 15g Sugars: 12g Alcohol Content: 16% Specialty Tags/Categories: Gluten-Free Vegan Drink Description: Tito’s Watermelon Cooler is the quintessential summer cocktail, blending the sweetness of fresh watermelon juice with the crispness of ginger beer and th

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National Whiskey Sour Day Crown Royal Ready-To-Serve Cocktail

PubClub

The ready-to-drink Crown Royal Black Cherry Whisky Sour just needs ice and a glass. In order to mark National Whiskey Sour Day – yes, there is such a thing – Diageo has launched the ready-to-drink Crown Royal Black Cherry Whisky Sour. Made with blended Canadian whisky, lemon juic and natural black cherry flavors, the new expression offers a balanced Whisky Sour with a delightful hint of sweet black cherry.

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Bartender Magazine’s Top 10 Bars in Nashville [2024]

Bartender.com

Nashville’s Bar Scene Nashville is known for its rich musical history, but it’s also home to a thriving bar scene that offers everything from sophisticated cocktail lounges to laid-back dive bars. Here’s our top 10 list of must-visit bars in Nashville for 2024, highlighting the best of what the city has to offer. Ranking System Criteria Our rankings are based on several factors, including ambiance, drink quality, service, uniqueness, and customer reviews.

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Pacific Beach Gets New Restaurant & Bar, Slowly Restaurant & Lounge

PubClub

Slowly Restaurant & Lounge is now open in Pacific Beach, CA. Photo: Robert Reye Life at the beach tends to move more slowly than in other places and maybe that’s why a new restaurant and bar in San Diego’s Pacific Beach is called Slowly. Actually its full name is Slowly Restaurant & Lounge and it is a Mediterranean establishment with a Baja flair from the owners of Landini’s Pizzeria, Scuderie Italia and Ristorante Illando, Landini’s Restaurant Group.

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Wagner Family of Wine takes Dry Fly Distilling majority stake

Just Drinks

The Wagner Family of Wine has bought a majority stake in Washington state's Dry Fly Distilling for an undisclosed amount.

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Taiwan’s ‘Tainan 400’ Promo Video Takes Center Stage at Landmarks Across the Globe

PubClub

TAINAN, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With 2024 marking the 400th anniversary of Tainan, Mayor Huang Wei-che and the city government have endeavored to promote the old city on the international stage with the “Tainan 400” campaign. From August 12th to 18th (local time), the promo video of Tainan 400 will be broadcast at Times Square in New York City (USA) and Printemps department store in Paris (France) as well as the downtown Gangnam area in Seoul (South Korea).

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Treasury Wine Estates to consolidate premium wines division

Just Drinks

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is consolidating its premium brands divisions into a new global premium brands unit by July 2025.

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Six Flags Unveils Exciting Lineup of Park Investments for 2025

PubClub

Seven new roller coasters to debut next year, along with expanded roster of popular seasonal events; New All Park Passport Add-On will allow Passholders and Members to visit all 42 of the company’s amusement and water parks in 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest amusement park operator in North America, today announced an exciting lineup of park investments for 2025 that will immerse guests in one-of-a-kind thrills and fun

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Workers at Jacob’s Creek winery reach deal with Pernod Ricard

Just Drinks

Striking staff at a Jacob’s Creek winery in Australia have reached an agreement with Pernod Ricard, ending industrial action.

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Be Indian, Drink Global

Spiritz

There is an increasing percentage of young professionals across India for whom premiumisation takes top billing when it comes to the choice of alcoholic beverage. This also means zeroing in on drinks that are truly unique such as soju. And it is here that Klassic Business Advisory (P) Limited (KBAPL), headed by Anshuman Bhardwaj as its Managing Director, plays a significant role by importing into India some of the best and most authentic alcobev brands from across the world.