PUNCH

MARCH 25, 2025

The 15 best cocktail recipes to make this spring, from an Italian Gin & Tonic to a sakura Martini to an easy tequila highball and more.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 25, 2025

(Image: Blackbird Brisbane) The family-owned Ghanem Group has announced Brisbanes Blackbird Bar, Dining & Events will be expanding to Melbourne, making this the first interstate expansion for the Blackbird brand. The new location is set to open in June 2025 at 66 Flinders Lane within Collins Place, located at the corner of Exhibition Street. The new three-level venue will feature dark tones, contrasting textures, and murals to create an intimate yet contemporary atmosphere.

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Mix That Drink

MARCH 25, 2025

Citrusy, slightly sweet, and spiced with bitters, the Harrovian cocktail is a versatile drink suited for relaxing afternoons or elegant dinners.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 25, 2025

Saudi Arabian bottled-water business Berain Water has a new investor.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MARCH 25, 2025

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Just Drinks

MARCH 25, 2025

UK beverages group AG Barr said it intends to pull its bottled water brand Strathmore later in the financial year 2025-26.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 25, 2025

Fevertree Drinks announced an extension of its buyback programme today (25 March) amid an upbeat outlook on its deal with Molson Coors.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

As bar programs continue to play a more prominent role in restaurant dining, Mario Martinez stands at the forefront of the craft cocktail movement, seamlessly blending global inspiration with local ingredients. Photos by Beckley As Executive Mixologist for Travis Street Hospitality, he brings a deep understanding of service, spirits, and technique to each of the groups concepts, ensuring that every cocktail reflects the restaurants unique culture and menu.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 25, 2025

North American cannabis and drinks producer Tilray Brands has relaunched the Hi*Ball Energy drinks brand onto the US market.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

A barspoon is no ordinary stirring device. Many bartenders count it among their most essential tools. For the home bartender, it can help to immediately level up technique and efficiency by providing the perfect shape and ergonomics for a smooth, quick stirkey for precise chilling and dilution. As a bonus, many barspoons function as multitools. Spear a garnish, muddle some fruit, or crack ice in a jiffy.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 25, 2025

Mixer brand Three Cents is expanding its presence in Asia with a distribution deal covering Hong Kong and Singapore.

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VinePair

MARCH 25, 2025

Created in Copenhagen in 1818 by Peter Heering, Cherry Heering is widely regarded as the worlds first cherry liqueur. Heering, who worked trading goods in the citys harbor, had received a cherry liqueur recipe from an old bosss wife, and figured he could transform it into a business opportunity. So he got to work tinkering with Danish cherries and spices and Cherry Heering was born.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 25, 2025

German coffee group Melitta is to roll out products using CoffeeB compostable coffee balls designed by Switzerlands Migros.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 25, 2025

I’m not sure I could name another distillery that’s going more with twists on both production and finishing than Penelope , which seems to roll out a new, unheard-of whiskey every month or two. Its latest is Havana, which is unique finished twice before bottling and which revolves around maple syrup. (Why this isn’t called Penelope Vermont, I don’t know.

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VinePair

MARCH 25, 2025

Neal Bodenheimer is holding court behind the bar, expounding on the nitty-gritty of New Orleans drinking culture, such as the history of the Hurricane at Pat O’ Brien’s and the Fassionola syrup it incorporates. It’s not the typical view of Freret Street beyond the windows of Cure that’s visible in the background, though; it’s the crashing waves of the Pacific beyond Bar Raya within The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, Calif.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 25, 2025

Pasote hit the scene in 2016, and we were huge fans of one of its inaugural expressions in particular, the reposado, which even made our holiday guide that year. Nine years later Pasote is back with a line extension — its blanco delivered at still strength, a whopping 55% abv. The aggressive vegetality of the standard 80-proof blanco is on full display here, evoking aromas of bell pepper and green bean, both blasting out of the glass.

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VinePair

MARCH 25, 2025

On Tuesday, Kentuckys Jim Beam unveiled a new take on its beloved flagship bourbon : Jim Beam Pineapple. The release is the latest addition to the brands portfolio of flavored spirits. Crafted by infusing Jim Beams Kentucky straight bourbon with pineapple liqueur , the expression is said to deliver notes of tangy pineapple with undercurrents of caramel and oak.

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Cheers

MARCH 25, 2025

Old Forester has released its latest expression in the 117 Series: Bottled in Bond Rye. This release marks the first Bottled in Bond Rye Whisky made by Old Forester. The 1897 Bottled in Bond Act required that each bottling be composed of barrels filled during a single distillation season. This small batch of Rye Whisky reflects the flavor of the unusually cool and wet Spring of 2015, the distillery says. 117 Series Bottled in Bond Rye comes bottled at 100 proof in a 375-ml. bottle.

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Advanced Mixology

MARCH 25, 2025

Craft cocktails arent just drinkstheyre an experience. Behind each sip lies a narrative, a blend of skill, creativity, and great ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner entering the mixology world, grasping the nuances of mixing the perfect cocktail can take your expertise to the next level. Years of experimentation with the science of cocktail-making, classes with experts, experimenting with combinations at home.

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Cheers

MARCH 25, 2025

Jim Beam has unveiled its latest flavor innovation, Jim Beam Pineapple. This new expression blends the flavor of pineapple with Kentucky straight bourbon, infusing the sweetness of pineapple notes with the smooth oak and caramel of the classic whiskey. As a brand rooted in Kentucky tradition, we love putting fresh spins on our brands and Jim Beam Pineapple does exactly that, says Freddie Noe , 8th generation master distiller of the James B.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 25, 2025

Credit: RMHCK A prestigious collection of America’s most sought-after Pappy Van Winkle bourbon is being raffled to support families with children receiving medical treatment in Kentucky. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana (RMHCK) has launched its annual Pappy bourbon raffle, featuring a complete flight of six bottles from the legendary Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery including a rare Pappy Rye for the first time.

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Cheers

MARCH 25, 2025

This rum-based cocktails is like a craft Strawberry Pina Colada. Print Course Drinks Keyword coconut milk, lime, pineapple, rum, strawberries Ingredients 1 oz. Dos Maderas 5+3 rum 3 oz. Coconut milk unsweetened oz. Strawberry syrup oz. Pineapple juice oz. Lime juice Instructions Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 25, 2025

There was a time when being a non-alc brand was novel enoughyou didnt need to go the extra mile. Those days are gone. Now, brands must be more thoughtful to last long-term. This means getting things right, but it also means avoiding some all-too-common mistakes. Here are the pitfalls we see time and time again, and how to sidestep them. 1. A Brand Name Thats Hard to Spell or Pronounce Word of mouth is a powerful marketing tool, but if people struggle to spell, pronounce, or recall your brand nam

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PubClub

MARCH 25, 2025

The Tommy’s Margarita. Cantera Negra is an ultra-premium tequila made from 100% fully mature blue weber agave, hand-crafted in small batch quantities from 40 years of family tradition in Mexico. Its Cantera Negra Extra Aejo was included in IWSCs most recent Tequilas of the Year, making the Best Extra Aejo. Priced at $119.99, Cantera Negra Extra Aejo has won Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Best Extra Aejo at The Tasting Alliances Top Shelf Awards 2024, and n

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 25, 2025

Partner Content: ROLUS Something big is happening in the drinking world, and its not just about whats in the glass. The next generation is changing the rules and redefining what it means to drink socially. For decades, alcohol was the default. It was expected. But today, Gen Z and Millennials are making different choicesnot because they have to, but because they want to.

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Mixologists

MARCH 25, 2025

1. The Vegan Coffee Cocktail Revolution: Why Dairy-Free is Deliciously Different The vegan coffee cocktail revolution is upon us, a vibrant and transformative movement that challenges the conventional, dismantles the outdated, and embraces the extraordinary potential of plant-based mixology. Gone are the days when dairy, with its heavy reliance on animal products and environmental impact, was the undisputed king of creamy coffee concoctions.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 25, 2025

There was a time when being a non-alc brand was novel enoughyou didnt need to go the extra mile. Those days are gone. Now, brands must be more thoughtful to last long-term. This means getting things right, but it also means avoiding some all-too-common mistakes. Here are the pitfalls we see time and time again, and how to sidestep them. #1: A Brand Name Thats Hard to Spell or Pronounce Word of mouth is a powerful marketing tool, but if people struggle to spell, pronounce, or recall your brand na

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Mixologists

MARCH 25, 2025

1. The Heatwave Hero: Why Iced Coffee Cocktails Are Your Summer Savior When the summer sun beats down with relentless intensity, and the air crackles with heat, mere refreshment is not enough. You need a savior, a culinary champion to combat the sweltering temperatures. Enter the iced coffee cocktail, the heatwave hero, a symphony of cool caffeine and invigorating flavors.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

The Doghouse Distillery is set to enter the world whisky arena with the launch of its Debt Collector Whisky, London’s first ‘bourbon-style’ whisky. Seven years in the making, Debt Collector will be the only full grain to bottle bourbon-style whisky currently available in the UK, with every step of the production process taking place at the Battersea distillery, from milling, mashing and fermentation to copper pot distillation and maturation.

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VinePair

MARCH 25, 2025

This episode of the VinePair Podcast is a special one. The team is thrilled to announce the launch of Full Book , a second publication built in collaboration with hospitality consulting agency Maverick Theory. The new website is a one-stop resource for everything restaurant, bar, and hotel operators need to know to run a successful business and navigate the hardships of the hospitality industry.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

HEINEKEN UK is set to reinvigorate the Premium Apple Cider category with the launch of new product innovation Inchs Riversider on draught, into UK pubs and bars this Spring. Since launching in 2021, Inchs Apple Cider has emerged as the UK’s fastest-growing cider brand with a remarkable 4% growth in value over the previous year. The launch of Riversider is expected to bring more value into the category, particularly with younger drinkers, given 44% of Premium Apple Cider drinkers are under

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