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Bring Back Don’s Mai Tai

PUNCH

Don the Beachcomber’s version of the drink, made with grapefruit and absinthe, takes a turn in the spotlight at Satan’s Whiskers in London.

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Check Out Blu on the Hudson’s New Summer Cocktail Menu

Chilled Magazine

Located in Weehawken, New Jersey, Blu on the Hudson is a chicly designed modern American restaurant with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. Their new summer cocktail menu was crafted by Beverage Director, Jeremy LeBlanche, to delight both the eyes and the palate. His drinks substitute fussy ingredients in favor of theatrical presentations and uncommon garnishes to retain their familiarity while creating a memorable experience for each guest.

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Neurodiversity In Hospitality Panel Discussions – Leeds, Aberdeen, Cardiff

BarLifeUK

Ahsoka Wallace to host neurodiversity discussion and drinks events in support of Equal Measures in September Having hosted the first panel discussion on neurodiversity within hospitality in London earlier this Summer , Bartender Ahsoka Wallace has announced further sessions will take place in Leeds, Aberdeen, and Cardiff in September. The panel discussions, along with a cocktail takeover to raise funds for non-profit organisation Equal Measures UK , will examine life within the hospitality indus

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A Day Drinking in Paris

Chilled Magazine

I pull up to the Hotel Le Grand Mazarin for what will be my first moments in the City of Lights. Paris is taking center stage this summer as the Olympic Games descend on the metropolis. I’m here, ahead of the games to experience a place I’ve only heard about on TV and in my breathless stories from other people. For some Americans these days, the city is best known as the titular place on Netflix’s Emily in Paris.

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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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Negroni Week 2024 Is Near!

Imbibe Magazine

In just a few weeks, Negroni Week 2024 will commence from September 16-22, and once again, bars and restaurants around the world will come together to celebrate the classic Negroni while raising money in support of Slow Food ‘s mission foster a more equitable and sustainable world of food and beverage. Money raised through Negroni Week donations will support Slow Food’s ongoing initiatives around the world as well as the Slow Food Negroni Week Fund.

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Celebrate National Mai Tai Day with the 1944 Trader Vic Mai Tai!

Chilled Magazine

Happy National Mai Tai Day! The award-winning tropical cocktail bar in Chicago, Three Dots and a Dash , has mastered the art of the classic Trader Vic Mai Tai which has become a staple in their bar. The speakeasy-style take on the traditional island bar transports you to the glamorous bygone eras of Trader Vic, Stephen Craneand Don the Beachcomber. Beverage Director Kevin Beary has infused the global rums found in the traditional tropical cocktail, and we have the recipe below for you to try at

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Unique Chopin Vodka Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Discover the artistry behind the perfect vodka cocktail with the Chilled 100 Bartenders as they craft unique and exquisite creations using Chopin Vodka. Renowned for its exceptional quality and smooth taste, Chopin serves as the ideal canvas for our talented bartenders. Liqueur , Vermouth , Vodka 392 Hemi by Linda Faber - @Scatbrat_392 / babies bluze Ingredients 1 ½ oz.

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Pernod Ricard acquires minority stake in Lewis Hamilton's Almave

Drinks International

Pernod Ricard has announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Almave, the non-alc blue agave-based spirit brand, co-founded by Formula One champion, Lewis Hamilton and Casa Lumbre’s Iván Saldaña.

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William Grant’s spirits at TFWA Cannes

Spiritz

William Grant & Sons is set to debut an innovative stand design at the TFWA World Conference & Exhibition in Cannes, which is scheduled from 29th September to 3rd October. The design, inspired by the company's recently launched shop-in-shops in select APAC airports, is tailored to enhance the shopping experience in duty free environments. The stand will prominently feature exclusive and high-aged expressions of Glenfiddich and The Balvenie, alongside interactive elements and personalised

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New Releases: Little Book, Garrison Brothers, Redemption, & More

The Whiskey Wash

Here is your round-up of new American whiskey and bourbon releases heading into Labor Day weekend. This week, Little Book gets experimental, Garrison Brothers celebrates an anniversary, and Redemption channels French winemaking. Little Book The Infinite The Infinite is part of a new, innovatove series from Little Book. Credit: Little Book Little Book has released an innovative new expression just in time for National Bourbon Heritage Month this September.

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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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Johnnie Walker unveils Blue Label Elusive Umami in India

Spiritz

Johnnie Walker has launched its latest innovation, the Blue Label Elusive Umami, a Scotch whisky, in India. Crafted by Johnnie Walker’s Master Blender, Emma Walker in collaboration with Michelin-starred Chef, Kei Kobayashi, this whisky captures the enigmatic umami taste. With only one in 25,000 casks making the cut, this limited-edition blend boasts a unique balance of sweet and savoury notes, including blood oranges, red berries, sweet wood spice, smoked meat, and a hint of salt and peppe

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Easiest Cocktail to Master?

VinePair

When anyone embarks on their bartending journey, one of the first steps is usually learning how to make the classics: Old Fashioneds, Martinis, Negronis, Daiquiris, and the like. It’s sound practice; you’ve got to crawl before you go out and run a marathon. From there, the drinks, ingredients, and techniques become increasingly complicated, but the key to making great cocktails remains the same: striking balance.

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The Nightlife Blogger: Still Trying To Reason With Jimmy Buffett’s Death A Year Later

PubClub

Jimmy Buffett has his fins up duiring his final concert. Photo: PubClub.com By The Nightlife Blogger, PubClub.com One year after it happened, I am still trying to reason with Jimmy Buffett’s death. In fact, I’m still somewhat in denial about it. Some Labor Day Weekend show. I almost refuse to believe that the person who has kept me entertained all these years, who led me to organize party buses to concerts with the unmatchable tailgate parties , who has provided the soundtrack to muc

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It’s Aperitivo Time With One of NYC’s Best Bartenders, Mario Firmani

VinePair

The art of the aperitivo is a centuries-old tradition in Italy. Translating to opener, the aperitivo isn’t just a pre-dinner drink; it’s a time-honored practice that serves as a bridge between the workday and the evening, a way to unwind and stimulate the appetite in good company with good food and drink. Mario Firmani, bar manager at an establishment that’s in the 50 Best Bars list, knows a thing or two about the aperitivo.

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St. Augustine Named “2024 Distillery Of The Year” By The ADI

The Whiskey Wash

The founders were presented with the award at the ADI’s annual conference in Baltimore. Credit: St. Augustine Distillery St. Augustine Distillery , located in the heart of historic St. Augustine City, FL, has been named “2024 Distillery of the Year” by the American Distilling Institute (ADI). Founders and VP of Production, Philip McDaniel, Mike Diaz, and Ric deMontmollin were presented with the Bubble Cap Award for Distillery of the Year in Baltimore at the ADI’s annual conference.

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Clarification and High-Acid Stirred Drinks With Theo Ouya of Bar Contra

VinePair

It’s impossible to overstate Dave Arnold’s impact on the world of cocktails. The New York-based food scientist, bartender, and technologist pioneered techniques like centrifuge clarification, force carbonation, rapid infusion, liquid nitrogen chilling, and nitro-muddling, just to name a few. His book “ Liquid Intelligence ” is a James Beard and Spirited Award-winning masterwork that changed the way bartenders around the world make drinks.

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Whiskey Review: The Perfect Fifth Canongate 14-Year-Old American Whiskey

The Whiskey Wash

We review The Perfect Fifth Canongate 14-Year-Old American Whiskey, aged three years in Kentucky and 11 in Scotland, before being bottled at 64.4% ABV. (image via The Perfect Fifth) 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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Review: Flora Springs 2023 Soliloquy and 2021 Trilogy

Drinkhacker

Flora Springs may be an old school label — its been around for 45 years — but don’t say this brand can’t learn new tricks. Flora Springs began what it describes as an “evolution” in 2019, selling off its old buildings and transitioning to a smaller winery with a more focused approach to winemaking. With the 2021 Trilogy, the first wines from this transition have now arrived.

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Scotch Whisky Legends: Royal Lochnagar 1973 30 Year Old Douglas Laing

The Whiskey Wash

The Royal Lochnagar 1973 30 Year Old Douglas Laing Old & Rare Platinum Selection. Royal Lochnagar Distillery claims to be the site of the first whisky distillery tour ever taken, by none other than Queen Victoria in 1848. A few weeks later the queen’s consort, Prince Albert, awarded the distillery a Royal Warrant, with its spirit no doubt having left a lasting impression.

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Review: Laphroaig Cairdeas Cask Favourites 10 Years Old 2024

Drinkhacker

It’s greatest hits time for Laphroaig with its latest Càirdeas special edition, a whisky which celebrates 30 years of the Friends of Laphroaig program by revisiting two beloved Laphroaig releases from the past: 2019’s Triple Wood and 2021’s PX Cask. It is “married together by Master Blender, Calum Fraser, as an aged statement [10 years old] celebrating the very first Càirdeas expressions.” Specifically, “the spirit is matured twice — first in over-charred first and second

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Cemetery Cider Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

Cemetery Cider is an apple cider-based drink recipe. Think apple cider with spices and orange. With enough alcohol to knock you down.

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The Sneaky Way to Tell If a Riesling Is Dry or Sweet

VinePair

Riesling is one of the wine world’s most versatile grapes. Its styles span from dry to off-dry to full-on dessert wine. Heck, there are even great sparkling and skin-contact expressions of the grape. Unfortunately, Riesling ’s range hasn’t always worked to its advantage, as some drinkers who shy away from residual sugar tend to avoid the grape altogether in fear of coming across a saccharine bottle.

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Tips For Super Sangria

Cheers

Sangria is so much more than chopped fruit and table wine. Chef Katie Button , protégé of José Andrés, cookbook author, TV host and cofounder of the Cúrate brand, has several tips for sprucing up sangrias for late summer and early fall. For one thing, less can be more when it comes to alcohol in sangria, particularly in the summer. Many sangria recipes call for the addition of liquor such as brandy or Cointreau or Grand Marnier or something to build out the sangria, Button notes.

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Taplines: Inside Anheuser-Busch’s ‘Microbrewing’ Skunkworks

VinePair

The premise of “David and Goliath,” a tiny hero fighting and righteously conquering a seemingly invincible foe, has long transcended religion to enter the American cultural lexicon. In the ‘80s and ‘90s, as the first wave of microbreweries gained traction with full-flavored beers, contemporary media reports and industry insiders alike adopted the story’s framing to describe an antagonistic relationship between the craft movement and the corporate giants of big beer.

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Pernod Ricard records 1% sales decline for FY24

Drinks International

Pernod Ricard has reported organic sales decline of -1% for the fiscal year ending June 2024. Total net sales equalled €11,598m for the period and.

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LeBron James Celebrated Olympic Gold With These Coveted French Wines

VinePair

After their medal-worthy performances at the 2024 Olympic Games, many Team USA athletes took celebrating their wins seriously. Several posted photos popping bottles, and others looked visibly hungover for press appearances. (We wonder if Simone Biles has recovered yet.) Not to be outdone, gold medalist and wine enthusiast LeBron James soaked in America’s riveting basketball win against France with bottles that even the world’s top collectors would covet.

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Suntory completes renovation of its Hakushu Distillery

Drinks International

Suntory Spirits has announced the completion of the renewal of its Hakushu Distillery that commenced last year. Also known as the Mountain Forest.

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UK’s Ginmeister brands absorbed by new Pinkster Drinks Company

Just Drinks

Pinkster Gin will be taken over by Pinkster Drinks Co. while stock will be managed by local distributor and importer JBE Imports, he said.

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2024 Assessment of the Influence of AI in the Homes and Building Industry with Focus on Built Environment Customer Insights and Business Models – ResearchAndMarkets.com

PubClub

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Growth Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in the Built Environment Customer Insights and Business Models” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This analysis assesses the influence of artificial intelligence in the homes and buildings industry, defining the role of AI across residential and commercial segments while explaining the opportunities for industry stakeholders.

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Interview with moderato Co-Founders Fabien Marchand-Cassagne and Sebastien Thomas

Dry Atlas

Partner Content: moderato In a country where wine is more than just a beverage—it’s a cultural cornerstone—launching a non-alcoholic wine brand in France is nothing short of revolutionary. Yet, that’s exactly what Sebastien Thomas and Fabien Marchand-Cassagne have set out to do with moderato. Driven by a deep love for traditional wine and a desire to innovate, these entrepreneurs are challenging the status quo of the French wine industry by introducing alternatives that don’t comprom

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The Dairy Alliance Celebrates Local Chefs at 8th Annual NCRLA Chef Showdown

PubClub

Supports North Carolina’s Culinary Innovators at Grand Finale Event in Durham DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–More than 80 of North Carolina’s finest chefs went head-to-head at the 8th annual North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) Chef Showdown , where The Dairy Alliance once again played a pivotal role in spotlighting the state’s agricultural specialties.

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Vita notturna a Tallinn: dove batte la vita notturna?

Nightlife City Guide

Tallinn, la capitale dell’Estonia, è nota per la sua vita notturna varia e vivace, che attira sia gente del posto che turisti. Una serata in città offre qualcosa per tutti, che si tratti di una serata tranquilla in un elegante cocktail bar, di una notte più lunga in un club o di un emozionante momento di gioco in uno dei tanti casinò di Tallinn.

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Soleil Belmont Park Approaching 50% Sold: A Premier 55+ Community North of Atlanta

PubClub

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Soleil Belmont Park, a premier 55+ active adult community nestled between Milton and Canton, is nearing the milestone of being 50% sold out. Developed by the renowned Patrick Malloy Communities, this award-winning gated community epitomizes luxury and active living, offering an unmatched residential experience for those aged 55 and better.

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Nightlife in Tallinn: where does the nightlife beat?

Nightlife City Guide

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is known for its diverse and lively nightlife, which attracts both locals and tourists. A night on the town offers something for everyone, whether it's a quiet evening in a stylish cocktail bar, a longer night in a club or an exciting time of gambling in one of Tallinn's many casinos. In this article, we delve into Tallinn's nightlife and reveal where you can really feel the pulse of the city and how to make the most of your evening.

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Omni Air International Partners with New England Patriots

PubClub

Team aircraft now available for charter TULSA, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Omni Air International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG), announced a long-term agreement with the New England Patriots professional football team under which Omni will operate the Patriots’ two Boeing 767-300 passenger aircraft for team travel and other charter flights including humanitarian and goodwill flights on behalf of the Kraft family, and as available for Omni

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