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Mastering the Campari Soda

PUNCH

The best Campari Soda recipe comes from Tokyo's Bar Shake where attention to detail and a little bit of lemon juice set it apart.

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8 Best Gin Picks, According to Top Bartenders

Chilled Magazine

Welcome to the world of exceptional gin craftsmanship, where the discerning palates of bartenders have spoken. We bring you the best gin picks, each earning the coveted Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval or Emblems of Excellence in our Annual Chilled 100 Spirits Awards. We’ve extended EARLY BIRD RATES until January 31st!! Enter the Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Today!

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5 to Try: Sakes to Serve Hot

Imbibe Magazine

As an international kikisake-shi (sake sommelier) and the first to receive the title of Miss Sake USA in 2016, Jessica Joly, marketing director at Sake Discoveries , appreciates how premium sake can be served at an array of temperatures: “On the rocks, cold, room temperature, warm, lukewarm, hot, extremely hot—it is unlike any other alcoholic beverage,” Joly explains.

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Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day with Skrewball Whiskey!

Chilled Magazine

Calling all Peanut Butter Lovers! January 24th is National Peanut Butter Day, and if you enjoy the sweet and salty spread, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey has always got you covered with some delicious recipes to try out, especially for this fun occasion! Check them out below. Whiskey Salted Nuts Shot Ingredients Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Maldon’s Smoked Sea Salt Preparation Salt half of a shot glass with Maldon’s Smoked Sea Salt.

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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: So Michigander-y

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

With two of the Guys Drinking Beer founders having relocated to Michigan and our NWI correspondent being a die-hard Lions fan, it makes sense that you’re occasionally gonna get a fair amount of Michigan beer news in these emails. This week, however, the universe saw fit to give us more Michigan beer news than we can ever remember seeing in a single email, which should give GDB Steve plenty of things to read as he recovers from his Atwater -induced hangover from attending the game yesterday

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Celebrate Spicy Margarita Week with Tanteo Tequila

Chilled Magazine

Tanteo Tequila—the New York-based, leading producer of ultra-premium, 100 percent agave tequilas and pioneer of spicy tequila, has announced the upcoming celebration of SPICY MARGARITA WEEK during January 22-28, the brand will donate $1 for every spicy Margarita with Tanteo Tequila sold to select charities across the nation. With the launch of the 2024 SPICY MARGARITA WEEK, Tanteo Tequila aims to unite people across the country with the fan-favorite cocktail while sharing the importance and pass

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John Paul DeJoria, Ed Brown, Lee Applbaum, Brad Vassar, and Dave Wilson Join Together to Create Round 2 Spirits

Chilled Magazine

John Paul DeJoria, Ed Brown, Lee Applbaum, Brad Vassar, and Dave Wilson Join Together to Create Round 2 Spirits. The founder of Patrón Tequila, together with Patrón’s former leadership team and a past senior executive from the largest distributor in the United States have all reunited to launch Round 2 Spirits, LLC, a new Texas-based venture focused on developing innovative, disruptive, and iconic new spirits brands.

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IndusInd Bank and EazyDiner launch credit card

Spiritz

IndusInd Bank has launched EazyDiner IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card, in collaboration with EazyDiner. This credit card is poised to change the dining landscape for cardholders with a taste for diverse restaurant experiences. This card provides additional discount while paying through the EazyDiner App via PayEazy, for both dining as well as for take-away at select restaurants.

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Whipshots Limited-Edition Strawberry

Cheers

Whipshots, the vodka-infused whipped cream from Starco Brands and global icon Cardi B, has launched a limited-edition Strawberry flavor in time for Valentine’s Day. Strawberry Whipshots will be available online and in select retail locations nationwide on January 25. The suggested retail price is $14.99. This follows the launch of Whipshots Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice.

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India, Switzerland, reach deal on FTA

Spiritz

After 16 years of negotiations, India and Switzerland have reached a consensus to seal a free-trade agreement. The Swiss Economy Minister, Guy Parmelin informed that both sides have agreed on a deal. The Swiss Minister travelled to India after the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to meet with his counterpart Piyush Goyal, according to a post by the Swiss Minister on the X, formerly Twitter.

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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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Review: Woodford x Compartes Limited Edition Chocolate Collection

Drinkhacker

Whiskey companies love to collaborate with chocolatiers, and we’re not about to suggest they stop. The latest to hit our doorstep is a collab between Woodford Reserve and gourmet chocolate brand Compartés, with a four-piece chocolate collection build around Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon. Compartés chocolatier Jonathan Grahm teamed up with Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall to create unique chocolate designed to pair seamlessly with Double Oaked.

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Ask Joanna: How Late Is Too Late to Cancel Plans?

VinePair

It’s Saturday morning and you feel a cold coming on, but you’re meant to have dinner with a friend that you planned weeks ago. What do you do? Do you bail now? Or see how you’re feeling later and then decide? Canceling on someone is never a great thing to do (unless you have no conscience), but when you cancel can make all the difference. Which is to say, the later you do it, the worse it is.

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Rabbit Hole’s Kaveh Zamanian Thinks Wine and Beer Will Inspire Future of American Whiskey

Drinkhacker

When Rabbit Hole Distillery founder Kaveh Zamanian began his whiskey journey, he was one of the industry’s ultimate outsiders. A native of Iran and a career psychologist with numerous academic appointments, Zamanian and his wife Heather moved to Louisville in order to be closer her family. Proximity to bourbon soon turned to passion, and soon Zamanian had his sights set on building a new brand.

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Fine-wine prices drop 12% in 2023 – data

Just Drinks

Prices in the fine wine market fell by 12% in 2023, led by Champagne, “young” Bordeaux and “certain Burgundy pockets”, data suggests.

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Don Julio Launches Tequila Alma Miel

Cheers

Tequila Don Julio has introduced Tequila Don Julio Alma Miel, an expression inspired by the agave honey at the heart of 100% Blue Weber Agave. This is a blend of blanco tequila distilled with oven-roasted agave honey, and añejo tequila that has been aged for at least 14 months and finished in Crémant du Limoux wine casks from the Limoux region of France. “Our love for the craft is what keeps Tequila Don Julio at the forefront of luxury tequila and a force when it comes to sharing some of t

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Ask Joanna: How Late Is Too Late to Cancel Plans?

VinePair

It’s Saturday morning and you feel a cold coming on, but you’re meant to have dinner with a friend that you planned weeks ago. What do you do? Do you bail now? Or see how you’re feeling later and then decide? Canceling on someone is never a great thing to do (unless you have no conscience), but when you cancel can make all the difference. Which is to say, the later you do it, the worse it is.

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Tea-Based Beverages on the Rise

Dry Atlas

The early days of non-alc saw distilled beverages and one-for-one alcohol replacements. Think Seedlip , Lyre’s , and Ritual. These brands—still growing rapidly today—laid the foundation for an explosion of innovation in the category. In recent years, more unique offerings have hit the market, like functional non-alc wines , THC beverages , and ocean-based beverages.

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The VinePair Podcast: Why Did Uber Dump Drizly?

VinePair

In 2021, Uber purchased Drizly for a cool $1 billion. Just three years later, the alcohol delivery platform announced that it is shutting down , and there are more questions than answers. Namely, why in the world would you spend that much money on something only to shutter its operation almost immediately? The biggest argument many in the industry are making is that the Drizly shutdown must be an indication that on-demand alcohol delivery isn’t working.

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Busby’s is an everyday natural wine and record bar by hospitality group, PUBLIC

Australian Bartender

Busby’s Wine and Record Bar 21 Oxford St, Paddington oxfordhouse.com.au/busby-natural-wine-hifi-bar Busby’s, an everyday natural wine and record bar by hospitality group, PUBLIC, opened late last year at the street level of Paddington’s Oxford House. A wine and cocktail bar first and foremost, the large, ever-evolving list of wine by the glass has been curated by Mike Bennie of P&V Merchants, and features fun and approachable drinks from Australian, French and Italian producers.

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Former Patr?n executives launch spirits venture

Drinks International

The founder of Patrón Tequila, John Paul DeJoria, has reunited with the brand’s former leadership team and a former executive of Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits to launch a new Texas-based spirits company.

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Panasonic in artificial intelligence: theme innovation strategy

Just Drinks

How many patents did Panasonic submit related to artificial intelligence last quarter, and how many were granted? Discover the latest information here.

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Maura and Alex Lawrence Milia form super group with Hanky Panky?s Walter Meyenberg in Mexico

Drinks International

Maura and Alex Lawrence Milia and Walter Meyenburg have announced the formation of a Mexico City-based bar group, MWA. The announcement arrives a week.

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Celsius Holdings tasks Suntory with UK sales and distribution

Just Drinks

US energy-drink maker Celsius Holdings is entering the UK and Ireland markets through a distribution deal with Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I.

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Brands Report 2024: Irish Whiskey

Drinks International

There’s no sign that the giant of this category, Jameson, is in any danger of being toppled from its number one spot.

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Five THC Bevs for Exploring a Different Buzz

Dry Atlas

As people reexamine their alcohol consumption, THC-based beverages are emerging as an alternative. With a unique buzz, these beverages offer relaxation and a subtle euphoria—minus the hangover. If you live where they’re legally available, here are some options to check out. Cann Ca nn stands out with light, refreshing drinks dosed with THC and CBD.

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Everything To Know About Super Bowl LVIII In Las Vegas – Events, Parties & More

PubClub

Grong Beach is a super-sized Super Bowl party: Photo: Gronk Beach For the first time in its “sinful” history, Las Vegas will be hosting the ultimate events of events, the Super Bowl. Super Bowl LVIII is in Las Vegas, played at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. The date is Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Such an event in such a city does not pass without notice.

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Tea-Based Beverages on the Rise

Dry Atlas

The early days of non-alc saw distilled beverages and one-for-one alcohol replacements. Think Seedlip , Lyre’s , and Ritual. These brands—still growing rapidly today—laid the foundation for an explosion of innovation in the category. In recent years, more unique offerings have hit the market, like functional non-alc wines , THC beverages , and ocean-based beverages.

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San Diego Nightclub Oxford Social Club February Entertainment Schedule, Including Super Bowl Sunday

PubClub

Girls take a selfie while out at Oxford Social Club in San Diego. San Diego nightclub Oxford Social Club has a full schedule of entertainment for February. It will also be open for Super Bowl LVIII on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 11, from 2-8 p.m. The game will be shown on big screen TVs along with prize giveaways, specials on beer and bottles and music by DJ Beatnick.

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Alcohol or Screen Time: Which is Worse for Your Sleep?

Dry Atlas

You might be aware that alcohol can disrupt a good night’s sleep. But there’s another daily habit that might be just as harmful, if not more—late night screen time. Let’s explore how both alcohol and screen time impact your rest, and see which one might be the bigger disruptor. Drinking alcohol might help you zonk out, but it’s the quality of your sleep that counts.

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The Benefits of Bulk

Bar Magazine

We speak to Lanchester Wines’ Tom van der Neut, who tells us what operators can do to minimise their wine supply chain’s carbon output. As the wine industry spans (literally) the globe, carbon reduction has to be apportioned to the different elements of the wine process. You can firstly start by looking at the winery; how it has adapted to its environment and social surroundings, and used the resources available from water conservation to soil management, vineyard grazing through to community pr

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Dry January Participation: From British Health Campaign to American Tradition

Dry Atlas

Every January, a movement known as Dry January takes root in the United States. For the entire month, many drinkers choose to abstain from alcohol altogether. But where did this movement even come from? While this “all or nothing” approach feels distinctly American, Dry January actually started in the United Kingdom in 2013. Alcohol Change UK first launched it as a public health campaign, challenging Brits to give up alcohol for the month to reset after the holidays.

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Streamline Your Service

Bar Magazine

Introducing PepperHQ, the all-in-one hospitality platform which streamlines bar operations. Adam Montgomery, Chief Revenue Officer at PepperHQ, tell us more about the brand and the digital solutions they offer to hospitality venues. Please introduce PepperHQ to our readers. Pepper’s unified platform boosts revenue, enhances operations and elevates the customer experience.

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Q&A with Mikey McFerran, Founder of Good Time Brewing

Dry Atlas

Mikey shares his journey from a seasoned bar industry professional to the non-alcoholic beer space. This transition, spurred by the birth of his son, reflects a deep personal commitment to creating a more inclusive drinking culture. Mikey discusses the challenges of crafting a non-alcoholic beer that rivals traditional brews in taste and quality, plus his vision for making non-alcoholic options a norm in social settings.

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Stand-Out Snacks!

Bar Magazine

Cynthia Finke, Marketing Director PopWorks, Permissible and Future Brands UK, at PepsiCo, tells us how to score big with savoury snacking sales in 2024. SAVOURY SNACKING IN THE ON-TRADE Snacking remains hugely popular in the UK, with savoury snacks now worth £4.16bn and growing at +13.8%. Premium single crisps are currently worth £31.97 million in the UK in the away from home channel and growing at 16%.

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Non-Alc Picks from Kendall Dickieson, the Social Media Expert Behind Your Favorite CPG Brands

Dry Atlas

Kendall Dickieson is a social media marketing consultant for CPG brands like Graza , Little Sesame , immi , and more. She also just recently launched a newsletter, No Filter , which covers the current landscape within social media and influencer marketing giving her learnings, tips, and more. Each issue includes a section sharing her favorite brands that might be in her fridge (of the non-alc variety) or pantry—because nothing is better than a little treat.