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In Search of the Ultimate Margarita

PUNCH

We asked 11 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Margarita—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

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Whiskey Around the World: Japanese Whisky

Chilled Magazine

Our annual content series, Whiskey Around the World, is a celebration of everyone’s favorite spirit—whiskey! Considered one of the finest whiskies available, Japanese whisky has been around since the late 1800s. The world-class beverage started being commercially produced around 1924, and its market size is now expected to reach $9.32 billion by 2032.

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How to Clarify Lime Juice

A Bar Above

[Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from the original 2013 version.] I don’t know about you, but since Tales this year I have been hearing about Clarified Juices on mixology blogs and craft cocktail sites all over the place. This week, my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to give it a try with lime juice. What You Will Learn: Why your bottle-carbonated cocktail program needs clarified juice Two different ways to mess up your Clarification (From experience!

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Pronghorn Unveils Partnership with Women of the Vine & Spirits and Diverse Powered Brands with New Black Women Founders Series

Chilled Magazine

Pronghorn , a company aiming to diversify industries for underrepresented groups, has partnered with Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) and Diverse Powered Brands (DPB) to promote a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era. The strategic collaboration between the three companies merges each company’s unique business approaches to equity, opportunity and accessibility to create new, innovative ways to affect change in the industry.

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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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We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bourbon? (2024)

VinePair

Bourbon is among the most popular spirits in the United States, and as its popularity has risen, the options have become increasingly vast. It can be hard to distinguish true quality among the trends in the market. Which bottles are truly delicious? Which ones just offer hype? It’s tough to keep up with the constant evolution of whiskey, especially if you don’t have an unlimited budget.

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Handshake Speakeasy named best bar in North America

Drinks International

Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy took the top spot in the live awards ceremony of North America’s 50 Best Bars held in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, last night.

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Chef Gary Mehigan and The Ardmore bring special dining experiences

Spiritz

Beam Suntory has partnered with celebrity Chef, Gary Mehigan also known for his culinary finesse showcased on MasterChef Australia to bring an exclusive dining experience in Gurgaon, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, in association with Conosh, featuring the exceptional The Ardmore. Chef Gary’s deep affection for India, evident from his visits to the country, adds a profound cultural connection to this collaboration.

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The Cabrach Distillery Prepares For Opening In Summer 2024

The Whiskey Wash

An artist’s impression of how the entrance to The Cabrach Distillery. Credit: Collective Architecture Speyside will soon be home to a new scotch whisky distillery, The Cabrach Distillery. Located in Cabrach, in the northeast of the region, the distillery is expected to “breathe new life into a remote area”. The build recently hit a major milestone, with the arrival of the new stills designed by coppersmiths, Forsyths.

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Kerala contemplates to scrap dry days

Spiritz

The Kerala government is contemplating to scrap the ‘Dry Days’ observed in the state on the first day of each month. As per the established practice, the state government has till now prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages across the state on the first day of each month. As per the report on the matter, concerned authorities had discussions on the implications of the proposed plan to abolish the months’ opening day as dry day.

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Pairing Mexican Wine With Tacos

Cheers

Mexico may not yet be known for its wine, but the country’s Valle de Guadalupe is home to some of the oldest vines in the Americas, as well as the first woman-owned and operated winery in Mexico. It also boasts a new generation of young winemakers coming into their own and producing unique expressions, such as wild pet nats, blood orange aperitifs and dry-farmed esoteric wines.

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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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Piccadily on high growth trajectory

Spiritz

Piccadily Agro Industries Limited (PAIL) reported a whopping revenue surge of Rs. 829 crores for the financial year ended 31st March 2024. This is up by 30 percent against the financial year ended on 31st March 2023. The company’s profit after tax (PAT) escalated 354 percent YoY to reach Rs. 112 crores. However, the company accounted net profit margin of 13.53 percent, and a growth of 249 percent from that of the last fiscal year.

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Review: Tequila Codigo 1530 Cristalino Resposado

Drinkhacker

Codigo 1530 is back with another tequila release, and it’s what you’d expect: A cristalino, albeit one made from a reposado base, not an anejo. As as refresher, the reposado is aged in cabernet sauvignon wine barrels made from French white oak. This cristalino is blended with some 6 year old Codigo 1530 Origin extra anejo, which is finished in Cognac casks — all filtered to clear.

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Godawan 100 shines at global stage

Spiritz

Godawan 100, a Collector’s-Edition artisanal single malt crafted by Diageo India, has been crowned the ‘Single Malt Whisky of the Year’ at the prestigious 2024 London Spirits Competition. This leading international spirits’ competition evaluates spirits based on quality, value, and packaging, with assessments made by discerning trade buyers. With 96 points, Godawan 100 topped the score charts in the single malt whisky category from across the world.

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Watch: Runner Blind Tastes 25 Wines During London Marathon

VinePair

Forget the orange slices — wine influencer Tom Gilbey instead opted to blind taste 25 wines while running the London Marathon on Sunday. Over the 26.2 miles, Gilbey managed to guess seven wines entirely correctly — including their grape variety, region, and vintage — 14 wines mostly correctly, and only four wines incorrectly. This boozy run has since gone viral with over 2 million views on TikTok and 6.6 million views and counting on X.

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The Crypt in Ballarat is bringing a spooky twist to the old 18th Amendment thanks to mother-daughter team

Australian Bartender

The Crypt Ballarat 14 Camp Street, Ballarat Central VIC @ cryptballarat Shani and Savannah Stevens purchased the 18th Amendment Bar in Ballarat from industry legend Gorge Camorra in late 2023. Gorge had decided to focus his attention on his two bars in Geelong. Savannah was managing 18th Amendment Ballarat for Gorge and the opportunity to take over the bar was something she could not pass up.

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Blood Oath Pact 10 Bourbon Whiskey

Cheers

Lux Row Master Distiller/Master Blender John Rempe marks a decade of Blood Oath with the launch of Pact 10 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. As with past pacts, Blood Oath Pact 10 comes bottled at 98.6 proof (49.3% ABV). This latest release was double finished in cabernet franc and merlot casks. It’s a blend of two ryed bourbons and one finished bourbon.

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Who won The Perfect Blend 2024 SA/NT Regional Final?

Australian Bartender

The Perfect Blend is not just a cocktail competition. Across Australia and New Zealand, regional finalists engage in an immersive experience that is unique to their state and provides an educational component to the cocktail challenge. Our SA/NT finalists were treated to a day at The Watervale Hotel and Penobscot Farm , 2 hours north-east of Adelaide CBD, to learn about sustainability and regenerative farming.

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Make Me Blush

Cheers

This citrusy, herbaceous gin cocktail from Giselle Miami includes a tableside presentation of violet liqueur “perfume” sprays, which bring floral notes and aromas to the cocktail. Print Make Me Blush Course Drinks Keyword Blood orange syrup, gin, lemon, taramind, violet liqueur Ingredients 2 oz. Atian Dry Rose gin ½ oz. Blood orange syrup ½ oz. Tamarind syrup 1 oz. Lemon Top with 3 sprays of Violet liqueur Instructions Add all ingredients into a

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Whyte & Mackay To Focus On Travel Retail Innovations At The TWFA Exhibition 2024

The Whiskey Wash

Fettercairn’s new travel retail range. Credit: Whyte & Mackay Whyte & Mackay has unveiled plans to grow its global travel retail market in Asia. The company will return to the Tax Free World Association (TWFA) Asia Pacific Exhibition with travel retail exclusives from its scotch whisky brand, Fettercairn. Scotch whisky from Fettercairn will be the center of Whyte & Mackay’s plans to grow “the vibrant travel retail Malt market in Asia Pacific through new product innovation”.

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Zing Zang Michelada Mix

Cheers

Zing Zang, known for its Bloody Mary brand , has announced the launch of Zing Zang Michelada Mix, adding to its portfolio of cocktail mixers. As Mexican beer remains as one of the fastest-growing segments in the beer category in the U.S., the popularity of the Michelada — a cocktail blending beer with lime juice, tomato juice and spices — has gained among consumers nationwide.

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The VinePair Podcast: Just How Much Will People Pay for Blanco Tequila?

VinePair

Many would argue that once tequila blanco rises above the $50 mark, mezcal offers much more bang-for-your-buck as an unaged, agave-based spirit. After all, for most, blanco is simply a mixing tequila, and who wants to put all that money into a cocktail? Even in light of the many high-priced, premium blancos hitting the market recently, we’re hard-pressed to believe that bar programs will start incorporating these bottles into their Palomas and Margs.

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Coca-Cola signs $1.1bn deal with Microsoft in generative AI push

Just Drinks

Coca-Cola has signed a $1.1bn deal with Microsoft to improve its cloud computing and adopt the tech giant’s generative AI capabilities on a global scale.

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Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke Back for 2024

Cheers

Originally launched as a limited release in 2022, Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke has returned for a 2024 release. This whiskey was meant as a one-off when first rolled out years ago. Consumer demand led to its re-release this year, the company says. While the flavor of most smoky spirits can be attributed to smoking the grain pre-distillation, the flavor of Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke is the result of a barrel-finishing process.

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10 Telltale Signs You Work in Hospitality, According to Reddit Bartenders

VinePair

Anyone who has spent time behind the stick is familiar with the pitfalls of bartending. From annoyances like customers complaining about prices to stiffed tips , it can be a difficult profession, especially when dealing with unruly guests. But there’s one type of guest bartenders typically enjoy serving: fellow hospitality workers. But how do they know they’re serving another industry pro?

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GSN Review: Nikaido Shochu

Good Spirits News

NIKAIDO, the shochu brand credited with inventing 100% barley koji shochu recently announced that for the first time, its two core expressions, NIKAIDO Oita Mugi Shochu, and NIKAIDO Kitchom (Aged Oita Mugi Shochu), will be available in the United States. NIKAIDO is poised to open American consumers’ eyes to the elegance and versatility of this beloved Japanese spirit.

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Milano Torino

Steve the Bartender

The Milano-Torino was first served in an Italian cafe in 1860. The name pay homage to the Italian ingredient, Campari from Milan and sweet vermouth from Turin. The post Milano Torino appeared first on Steve the Bartender.

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Grey Goose launches vodka blended with water from Alpine peaks

Drinks International

French vodka brand Grey Goose has announced the launch of a limited-edition bottling produced with Alpine spring water and winter wheat and filtered at sub-freezing temperatures.

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GSN Review: Revivalist Garden Gin

Good Spirits News

Created by Botanery Barn Distilling, Revivalist Garden Gin (SRP $34.99) is an expression infused with unique ethnobotanicals inspired by ethnobotanical traditions, the practice of using plants for functional, spiritual and culinary purposes. Ashwagandha brings earthy, herbaceous notes that mingle with a hint of bright lemon from verbena. Rose hips and rose petals add delicate floral notes with undertones of stone fruit sweetness from plum and nuttiness from hemp seed.

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Mezcaletti

Steve the Bartender

The Mezcaletti combines mezcal and Meletti for a smokey, bitter, citrusy and chocolate-y sipper. As the drink continues to dilute the chocolate notes from the Meletti become more apparent. The post Mezcaletti appeared first on Steve the Bartender.

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Campari Group doubles production capacity of Aperol

Drinks International

Campari Group has doubled the production capacity of Aperol by expanding its Novi Ligure plant in northwest Italy. The expansion adds 6,500 m 2 to the.

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Banana Boulevardier

Steve the Bartender

Terry discovered that banana liqueur and Campari worked together surprisingly well. He then naturally went on to create the Banana Boulevardier. The post Banana Boulevardier appeared first on Steve the Bartender.

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“There is still a future for these brands” – Pernod Ricard’s House of Tequila on the spirit’s global potential

Just Drinks

House of Tequila CEO Michael Merolli delves into why premiumisation still holds promise for Tequila outside of the US.

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Travel + Leisure Co. and Allegiant Announce Multi-Year Marketing Agreement

PubClub

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $TNL — Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) and Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced a multi-year marketing agreement, allowing both companies to grow their customer engagement through cross-company promotion. The two travel companies will share promotional offerings to each other’s customers, providing offers to a broad spectrum of travelers.

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Pernod Ricard-backed Sainte Marguerite en Provence buys French wine estate Aux Terres de Ravel

Just Drinks

Pernod Ricard is expanding its wine portfolio in France’s Côtes-de-Provence with the acquisition of the Aux Terres de Ravel estate.

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Seven New Hotels, Including Hotel Maya Long Beach, Sign with UNITE HERE Local 11, Raising the Total to 41 Agreements

PubClub

Recalcitrant Aimbridge Hospitality, Hotel Figueroa remain focal points of continued bitter labor disputes LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Following the Grand Prix of Long Beach, the Hotel Maya Long Beach has signed a tentative contract agreement. In the past week, the Hyatt Place Pasadena, Proper Santa Monica, Proper Downtown Los Angeles, Westdrift Manhattan Beach, Hotel June West LA, and Alsace Hotel also signed the historic accord.