Wed.Sep 04, 2024

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Where to Enjoy Cocktails in Hong Kong

Imbibe Magazine

As an imbiber based in Los Angeles, I’ve made peace with the fact that a night of barhopping involves some forethought. Living in an urban sprawl with limited public transportation, many would-be revelers have to focus on a neighborhood with a good concentration of bars, since rideshares around the city can get pricey. So I was ecstatic when I found that in Hong Kong, some of the best bars in Asia, and even the world, are within steps—or an escalator ride—of one another.

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Our Favorite Sherry Martinis

PUNCH

9 easy Martini cocktail recipes featuring fino and manzanilla sherry for a savory spin on the classic gin or vodka drink.

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Behind the Espresso + Prosecco

Chilled Magazine

The duo behind Attaboy , Samuel Ross and Michael McIlroy have recently opened a new spritz and natural wine bar, Good Guys , on the Lower East Side. Their innovative Espresso + Prosecco cocktail takes the best components of a classic Spritz + Espresso Martini and creates a refreshing blend of citrus, vanilla, and robust espresso notes. Ross and McIlroy drew inspiration from a non-alcoholic drink they developed for their Australian cafe, Hearts, located in Nashville.

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Le Veau d’Or’s Martini “Our Way” Is the Only Way

PUNCH

The best Martini comes from NYC restaurant Le Veau d’Or, where the classic gin cocktail comes with a salty, sherry vermouth highball.

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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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This Year's Beach Beers

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Hi, friends! I decided to give the TTB an extra day to drop some new labels since we (and the Federal Government) had a nice long weekend. With that in mind, our usual label email will come out tomorrow, and to tide you over, here’s something that I hope you’ll think is kinda fun. This year, my wife and I spent a lot more time than usual at the beach.

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As Champagne Flirts With the Climate Crisis, English Bubbly Looks to Steal Its Lunch

VinePair

France and England have always had a love/hate relationship. But when it comes to wine, for centuries it’s been a stable and mutually beneficial arrangement of French winegrowing supported by English adoration and investment. Visions of French wine stocked in the cellars of romantic English manors seem the most natural and ever-constant image to anglophiles worldwide.

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APEDA eyes to boost alcobev exports

Spiritz

In a bid to capitalise on domestic alcobev products’ growing popularity, Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is planning to promote both Indian alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the international markets, and is eyeing about Rs. 8,000 crore exports in the next few years. In a statement, APEDA said that India currently ranks 40th in the world for alcoholic beverage exports.

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Review: Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Twice Barreled Tennessee Rye

Drinkhacker

Jack Daniel’s 13th Distillery Series release — available only at the distillery — is here, and it’s one of the more unique and intriguing releases from the brand. First, it’s branded as a “Tennessee Rye,” which isn’t a protected term but which trades on JD’s longstanding production of Tennessee whiskey, which is technically a form of bourbon.

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Texas-Michigan Leads This Week’s Pigskin Prognosticator College Football Picks

PubClub

Michigan cheerleaders yell for Big Blue at the Big House. Photo: @umichcheer By The Pigskin Prognosticator, PubClub.com’s College Football Analyst The optimism and excitement of Week 1 has either been pumped up or deflated, depending on the perspective of one’s allegiances. In Gainesville College Station and Blacksburg, for example, they are already resigned to the fact this won’t be “the year” (again!

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Beyoncé’s SirDavis Whiskey Now On Shelves In The U.S.

The Whiskey Wash

SirDavis Whiskey is now available across the US. Credits: Leslie Kirchhoff and Atiba Jefferson Following a debut that made waves in the whiskey world, and saw an overwhelming number of pre-orders, Beyoncé’s SirDavis Whiskey is now publicly available across the US. SirDavis Whiskey will retail online nationally as well as in states including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington D.C.

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Elderflower Martini Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Elderflower Martini takes your standard martini recipe and adds touches of St. Germain's elderflower liqueur and lime. The citrus and herb notes of the traditional martini are rounded out by the light sweetness of the elderflower.

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Clarified Spicy Margarita

Craft & Cocktails

We are getting spicy today with this one! This Clarified Spicy Margarita is a perfect balance of sweet and heat and unexpected texture for a Margarita. It’s approachable even for those timid with spicy drinks- the clarification process helps temper some of the heat and rounds out the lime for a super silky cocktail. LET’S CLARIFY If there is a clarified cocktail on a menu, I am ordering it!

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These Ultra-Rare Bourbons — Including a Pappy Vertical and 1966 Very Old Fitzgerald — Are Up For Auction

VinePair

Louisville, Kentucky’s Speed Art Museum just announced the lineup for its seventh annual Art of Bourbon auction — and it’s stacked with some of the whiskey world’s most sought-after bottles. The live auction will take place on September 12 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST, and will present 35 lots including ultra-rare bourbons as well as exclusive distillery experiences.

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Is it Safe To Drink Alcohol During A Heat Wave?

PubClub

Whenever there is a heat wave, the National Weather Service puts out a statement to the press warning people not to drink alcohol. But is it really not safe to drink alcohol during a heat wave? A cold beer on a hot day can be refreshing. PubClub.com The answer is, well it can be, yes. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Drinking a cold beer on a hot day is one of life’s simple pleasures.

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The VinePair Podcast: Can We Cut Out the Snobbery Around Brand-Name Wines?

VinePair

Any beverage director in their right mind would never refrain from keeping Budweiser on hand simply because they don’t like it. So why are we seeing several NYC bars and restaurants dropping Veuve Clicquot from their wine lists after deeming it “basic?” One of the golden rules of hospitality is remembering that you’re there to serve the customer, not yourself.

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Pernod to offload Imperial Blue whisky

Drinks International

Pernod Ricard has drawn plans to sell its Imperial Blue whisky according to multiple reports in India. While the French spirits maker hasn’t yet.

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Molson Coors shakes up DEI programmes

Just Drinks

Molson Coors Beverage Co. has ended its “work focused” on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in flavour of business-oriented outcomes.

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The Ultimate Pumpkin Spiced Rum Punch Recipe

Mix That Drink

The tasty Pumpkin Spiced Rum Punch makes a great way to enjoy the season. This fun cocktail mixes the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spice with the smooth taste of dark rum, making it a perfect drink for gatherings and cozy nights at home.

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Booker’s Bourbon Just Launched ‘The Reserves,’ Its First New Release in 5 Years

Bevvy

Booker’s Bourbon 'The Reserves' 2024 is the first of what's to become an annual, limited-release series by master distiller Freddie Noe. The post Booker’s Bourbon Just Launched ‘The Reserves,’ Its First New Release in 5 Years appeared first on Bevvy.

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How to Make a Perfect Embassy Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Embassy Cocktail is an old classic that dates back to the 1930s and the Embassy Club in Hollywood. It features Jamaican rum, brandy, Cointreau and lime for a wonderful balance between sweet and sour.

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Sydney Bar Week 2024 kicks off this Saturday! Last chance to RSVP

Australian Bartender

For a whopping 22 years, Sydney Bar Week has been bringing the Australian bar industry together. And this year is no different. Make sure you’ve got your bags packed and you’re ready to roll as it all kicks off on Saturday! CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SYDNEY BAR WEEK TIMETABLE FOR 2024 There are so many great events to fill your days. Kick off the day right with a Bartender Rum Brunch at Brix, educational sessions from Mix Haus, Tennis by the team at Hickson House, lots of cocktail compet

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Diageo announces sustainability partnerships in Africa

Drinks International

Diageo has announced three new partnerships to help build resilience within smallholder communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, as part of its innovation accelerator, Diageo Sustainable Solutions (DSS).

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New Event, The Taste of College Area, Coming To San Diego

PubClub

San Diego is getting a new food festival. Photo: PubClub.com A new event, the Taste of College Area, is coming to San Diego. In a city filled with fun events, the Taste of College Area takes place on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The location is throughout the College Area & Rolando Neighborhood Commercial Corridor (El Cajon Boulevard between 54th Street & 73rd Street and on the SDSU Campus).

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Twinings launches new ready-to-drink Sparkling Tea

Bar Magazine

Twinings is launching its new Sparkling Tea, a range of ready-to-drink soft beverages – available in three refreshing fruit flavours: Refresh – Juicy Raspberry Lemonade, Defence – Zesty Orange and Passionfruit and Boost – Zingy Lemon and Ginger Twinings Sparkling Tea is fortified with a range of vitamins and minerals, with no artificial sweeteners, colours or added sugar at less than 50 kcals per can Harnessing 300 years of expertise in every drop, Twinings Sparkling Tea is the

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8th Annual East Village Oktoberfest Taking Place At Quartyard Oct. 5

PubClub

Quartyard is hosting its annual Oktoberfeat in East Village, San Diego. Photo: Quartyard The 8th Annual East Village Oktoberfest is taking place at Quartyard, Saturday, October 5th from Noon-6 p.m. Held in partnership with the East Village Association, it features the traditional German festivities with a San Diego twist – it also has a Mexican flair.

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Waterford launches flagship biodynamic whisky

Drinks International

Ireland’s Waterford Distillery has announced the launch of a new bottling to its core portfolio made from barley grown using regenerative biodynamic farming methods.

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Chapel Down CEO Andrew Carter leaves as UK wine group reports lower profits

Just Drinks

Chapel Down CEO Andrew Carter has tended his resignation, an announcement made as the UK wine group booked lower half-year sales and profits.

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Interview with Benjamin Kennedy, Co-Founder of Fable

Dry Atlas

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Pernod silent on report of plan to sell whisky brand Imperial Blue

Just Drinks

Pernod Ricard has refused to be drawn on a report in India suggesting the French giant is looking to sell whisky brand Imperial Blue.

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We Ask Casa Azul CEO Dennis Carr about Agave and Authenticity

Chilled Magazine

Casa Azul Organic Tequila is more than just a spirit. It is a story of perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of excellence. Rooted in rich Mexican traditions, Casa Azul reflects the spirit of its founders who have been cultivating agave for generations. Casa Azul continues to honor its origins with every bottle, to create a tequila that is as authentic as it is exceptional.

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“Owning the innovation space within whisk(e)y will be crucial” – Suntory Global Spirits’ travel-retail chief

Just Drinks

Suntory Global Spirits is investing more to build its presence in travel retail, the company tells Just Drinks.

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7 of the Best White Wines From Spain’s Rueda

VinePair

When I asked the owner of a local wine shop about Rueda , I got a quizzical look. I wasn’t completely surprised that he was unfamiliar with wines from Rueda, given that it’s a relatively small subregion of Castilla y León in northwest Spain a couple of hours from Madrid. Rueda is often overshadowed by its neighbor, Ribera del Duero , and even more so by Rioja.

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Review: La Maison & Velier Transcontinental Rum Line, 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

La Maison & Velier’s Transcontinental Rum Line (aka TCRL ) is back with new editions, and unlike the 2023 bottlings, these are not single cask releases. (Many of these releases are presented at a much lower proof, too — and they’re priced more affordably as a result.) While not single cask releases, they are still vintage dated and, as such, limited in nature.

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Sober Influencer Laura Silverman’s Non-Alc Picks

Dry Atlas

Laura Silverman has “an absolutely ridiculous amount of beverages” in her apartment. Brands regularly send her products, and she supports the dry economy by frequenting indie bottle shops. To Laura, this sea of beverages is a good problem to have, but it’s also nearly impossible to choose favorites. While she’s absolutely loving craft non-alc beer these days (check out her top 12 picks here), she loves highlighting liquids from other categories.

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Scotch Whisky Legends: Macallan 25 Year Old Silver Jubilee Christopher & Co.

The Whiskey Wash

The Macallan 25 Year Old Silver Jubilee Christopher & Co. bottled 1977. In celebration of The Macallan’s launch of TIME : SPACE , the oldest whisky in the world at 84 years, I thought that this week on Scotch Whisky Legends , I would return to my roots. One of the very first Scotch Whisky Legends articles focused on The Macallan 1938 Handwritten Label.

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Diageo and APEDA flag off Godawan to the UK

Spiritz

In a significant development showcasing public-private partnership in India's alcoholic beverages sector, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and Diageo flag off the first batch of an artisanal single malt whisky from Diageo, named Godawan, to the UK. The event was attended by key figures, including Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and Debra Crew, Chief Executive of Diageo Plc, Abhishek Dev,

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