Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Champagne cocktails are a fun way to put an even more celebratory twist on the traditional glass of bubbly. From a Prohibition classic to an Italian-inspired modern sipper, here are some of our favorite ways to add a little extra pop to your cocktail glass. Airmail A supercharged Daiquiri made with honey and Champagne. The Bee’s Gees The Bee’s Gees cocktail from JoJo’s Beloved in Atlanta is a clever mash-up of the Bee’s Knees and the French 75.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With The Holiday Season Upon Us, Smoke Lab Vodka Is Serving Up A Menu Of Original And Festive Seasonal Cocktails, Created By National Mixologist And Industry Expert, Paula Lukas, @Paulalukas27. Inspired By Rock And Roll Classic Tunes, Each Cocktail Celebrates The Distinct Qualities Of Award-Winning Smoke Lab Classic, Aniseed And Saffron Vodka. Cheers!

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The best spiked eggnog cocktail recipe features a blend of bourbon, rum and Cognac and won our blind tasting of the holiday drink.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Our Drink of the Week is a Spicy Margarita using 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño This refreshingly spicy tequila is perfect in margaritas or even just as a chilled shot. Check out the recipe below! Photo by 1800 Tequila Tequila 1800 Spicy Margarita Ingredients 2 oz 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño Tequila.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice.75 oz Agave Syrup Preparation In a mixing tin, combine 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño Tequila, fresh lime juice and agave syrup.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, we’re talking about making your own gin ! Although it sounds kind of intimidating, it’s super simple and requires a handful of specialized ingredients and very little time. Gin lovers , rejoice! Of course, you could get complicated and use a still pot or mini-distillery, but… It’s actually illegal to distill your own liquor without a license, even just for personal use.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This holiday season, add this perfect cozy drink to your winter cocktails repertoire. For this yummy riff on traditional old-fashioned cocktail, we used Espanita Double Barrel Añejo tequila finished in KY bourbon casks. This rich, elegantly executed, and decadently delicious Añejo tequila will charm your palate with tantalizing, aromatic bourbon notes while expressing its grassy, fruit-driven Blue Agave foundation; a perfect base for a flavor-packed Old-Fashioned cocktail.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The holiday season calls for celebrating, and we have 6 libations for you to mix up whether you’re spending a cozy night in or attending a festive party! From a pumpkin pie-inspired cocktail to light, orange-forward mule, these cocktails are sure to impress. Check out the recipes below! Photo by Las Californias Gin Gin , Sherry , Vermouth Suegra’s Casserole Ingredients 2 oz.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Even though we love all categories of wine here at VinePair, there’s no arguing that the undisputed champ of the holiday season is Champagne. There’s really no better way to spread the holiday spirit than with a bottle of bubbly, but making the perfect selection can be a daunting task. Do you spring for a vintage bottling? Should you opt for a blanc de blancs, or even a festive rosé?

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When it comes to giving thoughtful gifts to bartenders Chilled’s Holiday Gift Guide has got you covered! We have a lot of cool gifts, so make sure to check out our full list. Holiday Dinner Party Collection by G.H. Mumm and Igee Okafor Price: $250 | Available: GHMumm.com H. Mumm Champagne and lifestyle extraordinaire Igee Okafor are helping to elevate and innovate holiday dinner parties with the Holiday Dinner Party Collection by G.H.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2023

For two years, Max Crane put himself through bartending hell every weekend. “I worked the bar at a nightclub in San Francisco’s North Beach area,” explains Crane, now the lead bartender at cafe Verdant within the Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa, Calif. The then 31-year-old’s typical routine wasn’t pretty: Show up each Saturday at 4 p.m. to prep for private parties in the space.

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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

Just Drinks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Union workers at Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) have voted to authorise a strike across the brewer’s 12 US breweries. The post Teamsters members at AB InBev prepared to strike appeared first on Just Drinks.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you love them or hate them, shots aren’t going anywhere. Throwing one back is a communal experience, making these night-out staples a way of bringing people closer. The practice is so common that it can become second nature: A friend thrusts a small glass into your hands, you clink the glasses together, drop them to the table with a satisfying thunk, and down the hatch they go.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Montecucco isn’t a wine region I expect most people are familiar with — I wasn’t — so let me introduce you to this small part of the Maremma area in Italy, a locale you’ll find between Brunello di Montalcino and Morellino di Scansano. Sangiovese is of course the grape of choice here, but blending grapes are commonly used to round things out.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Nothing evokes the holidays like the aromas of nutmeg, clove, and ginger. These flavors star in classic treats like gingerbread cookies, pumpkin pie, and eggnog, instantly summoning the holiday spirit. These cozy, warming spices are also prominent notes of a festive, limited-edition red blend wine crafted by two iconic brands, The Prisoner Wine Company and High West Whiskey.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 18, 2023

According to the company, Chivas Regal is “shaking up the Scotch whisky category in the U.S.” with the launch of a new product: Chivas Regal XV. While standard Chivas is 12 years old, this one is 15. So, you know, shaking things up. All Chivas bottlings are blends that are built around Strathisla single malt, the oldest operating distillery in Speyside.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Story by Andy Ratcliff. Reach him andrewjohn@me.com Photography: Nikki To (supplied) Christopher Pearce (Bar Awards) Matty Opai is the Bar Manager of Icebergs Dining Room in Bondi. Possibly the most iconic restaurant in the country with sweeping views of our most famous beach. If you’ve met Matty, you will never forget him. A giant amongst men with a smile to match, he has forged his career through a friendly and skillful approach to serving his guests.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With the no/low-alc movement in full swing, Mionetto Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Wine heads to retail shelves, available nationwide as of 2024. “Since 1887, Mionetto has continuously pushed the Italian sparkling wine category to new lengths” says Alessio del Savio, Mionetto winemaker. “Our expansion to Alcohol-Removed is a commitment to our storied winemaking expertise, as we worked to create a refreshing, enjoyable sparkling wine to taste as close as possible to our prestigious Prosecco Brut for

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Glenfiddich’s duty free/travel retail lineup is designated its “Perpetual Collection,” as all of the whiskies in the lineup (four to date) are aged in solera vats. How many solera vats — which are constantly refilled, leaving some percentage of older stock behind — does Glenfiddich have? I’ve only seen the one — which is used for its iconic Solera Reserve edition, but things are certainly prone to change in the world of whisky.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Just Drinks spoke to senior figures in the wine industry to get the inside track on their optimisms and anticipated headwinds for 2024. The post 2024 outlook – the wine industry C-suite has its say appeared first on Just Drinks.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Bushmills Private Reserve series is a new line of limited-edition, finished Irish single malts, debuting with an inaugural collection of four 10 and 12 year old whiskeys. Launched Dec. 5, this first collection includes three 10 year old single malts — Plum Cask, Bordeaux Cask and Burgundy Cask — and a 12 year old, the Tequila Cask. Additional expressions will continuously join the series as they roll out in limited quantities.

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Australian Bartender

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It’s been an action-packed year for the bar industry in Australia We have come out of a pandemic, had a period of record spending, a staffing crisis and now a cost of living crisis. But we keep on trucking and there have been a slew of exciting new bar openings with some much creativity and excellence on display. So to say farewell for 2023, we thought we would wrap things up with a list of the ten biggest stories of the year.

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Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Independent business ownership and franchising are two predominant pathways for entrepreneurs looking to establish their presence in the hospitality industry.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Dallas-based chain TGI Fridays is going back to its bar roots with a new seasonal cocktail menu. The Claus for Celebration menu brings “next level presentation and quality to its cocktails with fresh-squeezed juices and syrups made in-house as well as visual elements like torched cocktail toppers that add more texture and flavor to each sip,” the company says.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

German coffee roaster and retailer Tchibo has announced a new chief executive. The post German coffee group Tchibo names new CEO appeared first on Just Drinks.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This episode of “The VinePair Podcast” is sponsored by The Prisoner Wine Company. Uncork something unexpected this holiday season and beyond with audacious, rule-bending wines that will impress even the most discerning wine drinker in your life. Head to theprisonerwinecompany.com to shop now. ‘Tis the season for VinePair’s annual 50 best lists, and earlier this week, The 50 Best Spirits of 2023 list was unveiled.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This mezcal cocktail from the mixologists at Pebble Beach Resorts incorporates fig syrup for seasonal flavor. Print Getting Figgy With It Course Drinks Keyword fig, mezcal, orange bitters Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Amaras Cupreata mezcal 1 oz. Fig syrup 3 dashes Whiskey barrel bitters 2 dashes Regan’s orange bitters Flamed orange twist garnish Instructions Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The single malt whisky marks the start of the French giant's work with "local innovations in multiple categories” in the India. The post Pernod Ricard adds new locally made whisky to India portfolio appeared first on Just Drinks.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 18, 2023

If you're looking for the best cocktail smoker, you've come to the right place. Cocktail smoking is a trend that has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

De Kuyper Royal Distillers has appointed former Bols and Heineken executive Leo Evers as its new CEO. The post De Kuyper Royal Distillers appoints Leo Evers as new CEO appeared first on Just Drinks.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 18, 2023

You don't need to own every type of bar glassware in existence for your home bar. Some glasses can do double duty for many types of cocktails.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

From M&A to NPD: what were the Just Drinks news stories that caught your eye in the last 12 months? The post Just Drinks’ 23 most-read news stories of 2023 appeared first on Just Drinks.

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Tales of the Cocktail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We are delighted to introduce the inaugural “ Good, Clean Fun – The Espresso Martini Contest ,” proudly sponsored by Absolut and Kahlúa. This thrilling event features a national Espresso Martini speed-based skills competition, challenging participants to make four Espresso Martinis as clean and fast as they can. Local competitions, taking place from January through February 2024, invite bartenders from across the nation to participate.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 18, 2023

New Year’s Eve in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is a fun-filled evening, as evidenced here at American Junkie. Photo: PubClub.com New Year’s Eve in San Diego is a blast, but it’s not a bang. The only fireworks are at Sea World but there’s a lot going on throughout the city. One of the most happening places is the Gaslamp Quarter, which is pretty much like New Year’s Eve every weekend night of the year anyway.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It was another tough year for the whisky nerds among us – which is, well, all of us – as we tried to pare down the hundreds of options we reviewed throughout 2023 and come up with a list of the ten that excited us the most. Yes, we heard your cries from last year: Too many luxe unicorns, not enough attainable juice. We’ve tempered our taste for four-figure spirits this time around, and while most of the whiskeys we picked for 2023 cost more than $100, only one lands in what we’d consider unicorn

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PubClub

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Big Ting (right) packs a big punch while the Baja Negra is a more mild Mexican lager. Photo: Original 40 Brewing Company San Diego has a pair of new craft beers, one of them a 9.0 AVB (alcohol-by-volume) double IPA. The Original 40 Brewing Company has released Big Tings West Coast Double IPA, along with a much more modest 5.2 Baja Negra Mexican Lager.

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