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Three Ways: Lychee Martini

Imbibe Magazine

Born of the oft-maligned era in the late ’90s and early aughts when everything became an overly sweet ’tini, the Lychee Martini is most often credited to New York City “clubstaurants” like Lot 61 and Korean restaurant Clay. But whether due to pure nostalgia or the fact that bartenders are a group that tend to love a challenge, the Lychee Martini is back and—at the risk of cliché—it’s better than ever.

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Pineapple Xpress

Chilled Magazine

Our first Drink of the Week feature of the Spring season is the Pineapple Xpress cocktail at C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar! Available across their three metro Atlanta locations, this delicious drink features Coconut Rum, White Rum, Pineapple Puree, and lime juice, and is the ideal drink to welcome the warmer weather! Check it out below. Rum Pineapple Xpress Ingredients 1 oz.

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For the New White Rums: Boring Is Out, Big Flavor Is In

PUNCH

White rum is no longer defined by neutrality. These five bottles show that the spirit category is now full of flavor.

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Chilin’ with Matthew Lillard

Chilled Magazine

Renowned actor and entrepreneur Matthew Lillard known for his roles in Scooby Doo, Scream, The Descendants, co-founder of Beadle & Grimm’s, one of the world’s preeminent creators of premium boxed editions for tabletop games, joins forces with long-time friends and fellow fantasy aficionados, Justin Ware, a screenwriter and Tim Sparapani, Blue Run Spirits co-founder.

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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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This Week's Beer News: "Beer Spring" Is Here

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Happy Oberon Day to all who celebrate! After living in Michigan for a few years 1 , I think I’ve realized why Oberon Day became such a big deal: Spring in Michigan kinda sucks. It’s damp, it’s grey, it’s not immediately warm and sunshiney like in other places. It’s just the time of year when there’s no more snow on the ground for you to enjoy on a set of skis or a snowmobile.

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Chillin’ with Matthew Lillard

Chilled Magazine

Renowned actor and entrepreneur Matthew Lillard known for his roles in Scooby Doo, Scream, The Descendants, co-founder of Beadle & Grimm’s, one of the world’s preeminent creators of premium boxed editions for tabletop games, joins forces with long-time friends and fellow fantasy aficionados, Justin Ware, a screenwriter and Tim Sparapani, Blue Run Spirits co-founder.

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Whiskey Review: Hard Truth Distilling Caramel Malt Sweet Mash Rye 2023

The Whiskey Wash

We review Hard Truth Distilling Caramel Malt Sweet Mash Rye 2023, distilled from a mash bill of 51% rye, 38% corn, and 11% caramel malted barley and bottled at 116.6 proof. (image via Nino Kilgore-Marchetti/The Whiskey Wash) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

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Inspired to Succeed

Spiritz

In both her personal and professional life, Anshu Vazirani, Vice President – Procurement and Real Estate, Diageo India, has taken cues from her mother who is a doctor, passionate about serving the community. As Anshu admits, the courage to beat all odds has been drawn from her and this has certainly helped her progress in the male-dominated alcoholic beverages industry.

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The Finnish Long Drink Launches Peach Flavor

Cheers

The Finnish Long Drink, a fast-growing brand based on the Finnish alcohol category of long drinks, has announced its Peach beverage as a permanent lineup addition. The Finnish Long Drink Peach is made with real liquor and sparkling peach flavor, the company says. Originally created for guests of the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, long drinks are now the best-selling category of liquor in Finland, the company says.

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The Top 10 Wines for Summer 2024

Drinkhacker

Ready for warmer weather? Well, it’s coming like it or not, and even if you’re not a fan of hotter days and nights, summertime does mean we’ll get a chance to break out some more seasonally appropriate whites and reds that pair well with the warmer months of the year. Drop the parka and dive in: Here’s our top 10 wines, based on recent coverage, that we recommend for summer sipping.

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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 Releases: Penelope, Pinhook, Copperworks, & Maker’s Mark

The Whiskey Wash

This week’s new releases from the USA include a double cask-finished bourbon from Penelope Bourbon, the latest installment in Pinhook’s Vertical Series, a single malt from Copperworks Distilling Co., and a Heathrow Airport exclusive from Maker’s Mark. Penelope Rio The Penelope Rio is billed as “a carnival in a bottle” Credit: Penelope Bourbon Penelope Bourbon , based in New Jersey, USA, has unveiled the “carnival in a bottle” – the Penelope Rio – as part of the Cooper S

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How Do You Like Them Pineapples? Introducing RumChata’s New Sip of the Summer

VinePair

Reminiscent of tan lines, white sand, and turquoise waters, everyone’s favorite tiki ingredient, the tart and juicy pineapple, is entering a new, creamier chapter. Permanently in vacation mode since last year’s Coconut Cream launch, RumChata is taking a one-way trip to the tropics with Pineapple Cream, a sunny burst of pineapple flavor complemented by waves of smooth vanilla.

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Rosebank Distillery To Welcome Visitors In Summer 2024

The Whiskey Wash

Rosebank Distillery began producing whisky once more in 2023. Credit: Rosebank ‘King of the Lowlands’, Rosebank Distillery , is preparing to welcome visitors for the first time in over three decades. Spirit flowed from the stills once more in June 2023 following a multi-year restoration project. In June 2024, 12 months after reopening, the distillery will open its doors to the public for distillery tours.

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New Study Says Blueberries… Aren’t Actually Blue?

VinePair

This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. If you squish a cherry or blackberry, their juices are dark and pigmented, as anyone who’s spent any time with a muddler can attest. But if you try the same with a blueberry, there’s no blue juice or pulp to be found.

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Ground Is Broken on Glencadam Distillery’s New Visitor Centre

The Whiskey Wash

An artist’s rendering of the new Glencadam Distillery visitor center. Credit: Glencadam Highland scotch whisky distillery, Glencadam , has announced that ground has been broken on a new, state-of-the-art visitor center and VIP suite. Glencadam Distillery was founded in 1825 by George Cooper. For much of its history, the distillery has contributed to blends, particularly Stewart’s Cream of the Barley.

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Here are the winners from The Perfect Blend 2024 VIC/TAS Regional Final

Australian Bartender

Seventeen incredibly talented and deserving finalists from areas within VIC/TAS, including Hobart, Geelong, Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula and Lorne, all came together with one common goal: winning title of The Perfect Blend Apprentice or Professional Champion! The two days of competition demonstrated a strong sense of community, flare, and showmanship!

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Bootlegger Profile: George Remus, King of the Bootleggers

The Whiskey Wash

George Remus When someone says “1920s America” you might automatically conjure images of wild parties, with flapper girls dancing and booze flowing. This is a fantastical image, like something you will see in the 2013 Baz Luhrmann movie The Great Gatsby. For one man, at least, this vision was not so far from reality. The King of the Bootleggers George Remus is known to history as the “King of the Bootleggers”, owing to the clever and careful schemes that made him the richest and most powerful

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Rejoice as Diageo reopens Port Ellen but closures could soon haunt spirits industry

Just Drinks

That Diageo has reopened Port Ellen is unquestionably good news but fragile demand for spirits could lead to other distilleries falling silent.

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Happy National Cocktail Day: 6 Questions with Master Mixologist, Clare Gordon

The Whiskey Wash

Happy National Cocktail Day! From the classics such as the Old Fashioned to modern concoctions such as the Pornstar Martini, everybody loves a cocktail. The sheer quantity of recipes that have been developed using various ingredients means that cocktails can be created to suit any taste. Even when focusing purely on cocktails created with whiskey and bourbon, there is still much diversity to be found.

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Behind the Beverage: Kilkea’s Easter Martini

Cheers

Dawid Smietana, food & beverage director at Kilkea Castle in Ireland, shares the inspiration for his Easter Martini. Easter in Ireland is about renewal after deprivation, fasting and feasting… and of course, it is about chocolate! When I was creating Kilkea’s Easter Martini, I wanted the bespoke beverage to be a delicious and sweet treat for adults.

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Give it up for The Ada Coleman Project, the new initiative for women+ to help the entire industry

The Cocktail Lovers

Kristine Bocchino and Kaitlin Wilkes are on a mission: to build a community to foster the growth and success of women in the hospitality and drinks industry. Their new, much-needed initiative is named after and inspired by the first woman to take up the position of Head Bartender at the American Bar at The Savoy Hotel, the incredible Ada Coleman. Launching April 30th, The Ada Coleman Project is a dedicated digital space to empower women+ working in hospitality.

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Watermelon Margarita, a Refreshing Summer Drink

Mix That Drink

As the warm summer days approach, there's nothing quite as refreshing as sipping on a perfectly balanced cocktail that captures the essence of the season. Enter the Watermelon Margarita - a vibrant, flavor-packed twist on the classic margarita.

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The VinePair Podcast: Forget Dying, Piquette Never Lived

VinePair

An article recently declared that piquette is dead. But did the low-abv, sparkling wine product even really have a life to die from? After all, VinePair published an article almost three years ago arguing that no, the summer of 2021 would not be the summer of piquette. And the situation never really changed. Instead, the hype around piquette was likely due to a small number of “cool kid” wine producers championing the beverage and New York’s insular media bubble responding in turn.

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The Watermelon Martini

Mix That Drink

When it comes to summertime cocktails, the Watermelon Martini stands out. It blends the sweetness of fresh watermelon with the elegance of a classic martini for a truly indulgent drink.

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Tilray Brands Breathes New Life into Shock Top with LiiT Hard Tea Lineup

VinePair

American pharmaceutical, cannabis, and consumer packaged goods company Tilray stunned the craft beer community in August 2023 when it purchased eight brands from beverage giant Anheuser-Busch InBev for a cool $85 million. This grab left many industry professionals scratching their heads. Now, the company is making moves to expand the portfolios of its newly acquired brands.

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Watermelon Mojitos

Mix That Drink

There's nothing quite like the sweet, juicy goodness of a fresh watermelon on a hot summer day. And when you combine that delicious fruit with the minty freshness of a classic mojito, you get the ultimate refreshing cocktail - the watermelon mojito.

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Happy Oberon Day!

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Hey, y’all! Happy Oberon Day!

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Inchdairnie – Sample Room Range

Whisky Boys

It has been almost a year since I attended the launch of Inchdairnie’s first release, The Ryelaw, which I reviewed in May last year.

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Spring Comes to Life at Park Hyatt Toronto

PubClub

Park Hyatt Toronto launches a floral collaboration with Frank Rea Event & Design and Rémy Martin TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The iconic Park Hyatt Toronto announces a breathtaking botanical experience in partnership with Rémy Martin and Frank Rea Event Designs. Aptly titled Spring at The Park , the vibrant spring floral activation will run from March 25 to May 13, 2024 , inviting guests to immerse themselves in a celebration of the season’s beauty.

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Jack Daniel’s Introduces New Bottled-in-Bond Rye Whiskey as the Latest Addition to its Bonded Series

Bar Magazine

The first rye whiskey from the Jack Daniel Distillery with the Bottled-In-Bond designation. Jack Daniel’s unveils its new Bonded Rye Whiskey as the latest addition to its Bonded Series, a line of innovative expressions that honours the distillery’s heritage of whiskey-making excellence. Launching 25th March, Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye is a Tennessee Rye Whiskey bottled at 100 proof (50% alc. by vol.), and is the first rye whiskey from the Jack Daniel Distillery with the Bottled-in-Bond designation

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Hotel Bambinee, a First-of-Its-Kind Urban, Child-Centered Hotel Brand in the U.S., Launches

PubClub

Reflects the modern young families’ need for a family-centric hotel experience WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–While lifestyle hotels around the world continue to thrive, experiences in the hotel space are geared toward adults. Rachel Meng realized that much of hospitality’s modern branding, offerings, and amenities don’t reflect the wants and needs of today’s young family.

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BACARDI HELPS UNEMPLOYED WITH FREE BARTENDER TRAINING PROGRAM

Bar Magazine

Family-owned spirits company’s Shake Your Future initiative launches in Liverpool Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi is changing the lives of 10 unemployed adults who are taking part in its free bartender training program, Shake Your Future , being held for the first time in Liverpool. Bacardi received over 350 applications for the 10 places on the six-week course and now the lucky students selected will learn the skills necessary for not just a job but a life-long career in hospitality.

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Just Drinks Excellence Awards 2024: Global Brands

Just Drinks

Global Brands is a UK-based beverages company and a Category Award Winner for Business Expansion in the 2024 Just Drinks Excellence Awards

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Scotch Malt Whisky Society – A Trio of Delights (Part Two)

Whisky Boys

Let’s now take a look and a taste of the “Dunnage Nougat” Batch 21, part of the SMWS’s Trio of Delights. This dram, is unlike the other two of this trio.

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Deal struck over Danone Russia assets

Just Drinks

Danone has moved a step closer to the disposal of its dairy business in Russia after gaining "regulatory approvals" for a deal for the assets.

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