July, 2024

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Nobody Asked for Evil Malört

PUNCH

With Evil Malört, one bartender is making the polarizing, Chicago-born liqueur worse with ingredients like cuttlefish ink and peppers.

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The Cantarito Is Jalisco’s Signature Summer Cocktail

Imbibe Magazine

It’s a steamy afternoon in Jalisco’s Valle de Tequila when I pull up to Cantaritos El Güero in the village of Amatitlán. I had spent the morning in the agave fields of a local palenque , watching the jimadores at work. I even tried my hand at wielding a coa —a sharp, flat hoe used to cut the spines from agave plants. After such physically demanding, sweaty work, the time seemed right for liquid refreshment.

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4 Summer Cocktails from SMOKE LAB Vodka

Chilled Magazine

To celebrate the arrival of the sunny season, SMOKE LAB Vodka is serving up a menu of original and refreshing cocktail recipes, ripe with the flavors of summer, that pair beautifully with the distinct Indian flavor inspired SMOKE LAB Vodka profiles including SMOKE LAB Saffron, SMOKE LAB Aniseed, and SMOKE LAB Classic. Staying on trend, each of the four inspired cocktails are named for rock and roll classics and created by SMOKE LAB National Mixologist and Industry expert, @paulalukas27.

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A Taproom, a Tease and a Deal: This Week's Beer Events & Socials

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

A few notable things as we head into the weekend… We shared a few brief updates about this previously, but is/was brewing took to Reddit recently to confirm that they’re opening a taproom later this summer. That taproom will be located at 5121 N. Ravenswood, aka the former home of Urban Brew Labs and Metropolitan Brewing. It’s only midsummer but we’re already thinking about Black Friday.

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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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The State of the Booze Business: What Does the Future Hold?

Booze Business

The U.S. is currently in a period of transformation, with widespread shifts in most businesses. The alcohol industry stands out as it undergoes changes that are not only fundamental but also unique, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. Here is a close look at the key factors affecting the industry.

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We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated Red Wine?

VinePair

A red wine is the sum of several important factors. Terroir, grape varietal, weather, and the vintner’s skill conspire to create a sumptuous beverage that shares a color but varies wildly elsewhere. This diversity makes drinking red wine fun, and any pour of something new and unfamiliar can double as a mini-adventure filled with enticing flavor possibilities.

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Q&A: Leandro DiMonriva aka The Educated Barfly

Imbibe Magazine

If you’ve ever run an internet search for a cocktail recipe, there’s a good chance you’ve come across one from The Educated Barfly. What started as a YouTube series from actor-turned-bartender Leandro DiMonriva on the history and craft behind classic cocktails has transformed into an ever-expanding encyclopedia of bartending expertise. Since publishing his first video in 2017 (on the quintessential Gimlet , of course), DiMonriva’s passion for cocktail culture and scholarship have helped turn The

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5 Essential Cocktails for August 2024

Chilled Magazine

Each month Chilled presents you with five essential cocktails based on our National Drink Day Calendar. Don’t forget to reference it so you can prepare for the upcoming holidays. As August unfolds and we hold onto the last bits and pieces of summer, the world of mixology presents the opportunity for adventure and discovery. Among these essential cocktails is a gem promised to elevate your drinking experience throughout the month.

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Take a Rummy Tour across the World

Spiritz

A unique rum travel platform has ushered in a new era on World Rum Day that will help rum lovers to not only explore rum producing distilleries but also throw open the doors to interesting travel itineraries. Armchair travel has been around for a long time for those who may not actually take a train, plane, boat or bus and yet explore the world. And then there is Lonely Planet for those who actually want to pack their bags and set off on adventures, either taking the path well-travelled or takin

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The Fascinating Peking Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Peking Cocktail is a rum drink with a hint of anise from Pernod, a liqueur flavored with Chinese star anise. With grenadine and lemon juice, it's a very refreshing cocktail.

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Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Growing. So Are Questions About Its Safety.

VinePair

If you’re like most drinkers, you’re likely starting to see a lot more non-alcoholic beer around. Last fall, The Wall Street Journal reported a jump of 32 percent in sales of non-alcoholic beer from a year earlier and an average of 31 percent growth over the previous four years, citing data from NielsenIQ. Although booze-free beer is most often found in cans, draft versions are starting to spread.

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Feel Free Was Supposed to Be a Risk-Free Alcohol Alternative. For Some, It Became an Addiction.

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A class action lawsuit centers on the alleged dangers of kava and kratom, two ingredients used in a drink purported to boost “vitality,” “chill vibes” and “relaxation.

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Three Ways: Ranch Water

Imbibe Magazine

The bracing combination of blanco tequila, fresh lime, and Topo Chico has sated West Texas ranchers and the people who drink with them for generations. In recent years, the refresher gained national prominence and inspired inventive riffs at bars and restaurants across the country. From green tea infusions to chili-spiked sotol variations, here are three next-gen Ranch Waters to take for a spin.

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with These 4 Patriotic Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

What better way to enhance your Independence Day celebrations than with a delicious blend of tastes as dazzling as the fireworks that light up the night sky? Check out the 4 recipes below, each from craft distillers, that are ideal for any event you find yourself at! This prohibition era cocktail really is the ‘bee’s knees’ and a super simple way to add a spring in your step!

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Sanjit Padhi Appointed as CEO of ISWAI

Spiritz

The International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI) has named industry veteran Sanjit Padhi as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Nita Kapoor, who has led the association since 2021. Sanjit Padhi brings over 40 years of diverse experience to his new role, having held senior positions at prominent companies such as SABMiller Asia & India, Escorts Limited, Diageo Plc, and UB Group.

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Breakfast Club

Cheers

This flavorful rum cocktail comes from Overstory Rooftop Bar in Duluth, GA. Print Breakfast Club Course Drinks Keyword Angostura bitters, banana rum, lemon juice, Maple syrup, orange juice, rum Ingredients 1 ¼ oz. Medellin rum ½ oz. Caribe banana rum 1 oz. Orange juice ¼ oz. Lemon juice ¾ oz. Maple syrup 2 dashes Earl Grey bitters 1 dash Angostura bitters Instructions Combine ingredients and shake.

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Chain Restaurant Cocktails: The Good, the Bad, and the Outrageously Boozy

VinePair

After placing a footed glass filled with frothy, pink liquid atop a thick marble bar, the bartender gently pours something glittery and purple over my drink from a tiny pitcher. Like sorcery, the shimmering liquid — made from butterfly pea flower tea — cascades down in swirling wisps of mauve and indigo like a Bali sunset. This isn’t a trendy craft cocktail bar with mustachioed mixologists and $30 cocktails.

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The World’s Most Iconic Bars

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From the cradle of the Daiquiri to a New Orleans stalwart, these are 10 historic bars that still inspire modern drink culture.

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Boozy Popsicles for Summer’s Swelter

Imbibe Magazine

During the height of summer, when iced drinks just aren’t enough to cut through the heat, up the chill factor by turning your favorite libations into boozy popsicles. Here are a few of our favorites to pass around at backyard parties or to relax with poolside. Cocoa Blast Pops The rich flavors of chocolate and coconut are blended with bourbon and a tart kick of cherries for a creamy and decadent treat.

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Pernod Ricard establishes North American Distillers

Drinks International

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has announced the formation of a global brand company, North American Distillers (NADL), which will house it American whiskey portfolio.

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Sazerac signs exclusive agreement with Dhall Foods

Spiritz

Sazerac, one of the largest spirits companies in the US, has signed an exclusive import and distribution agreement with Dhall Foods and Beverages Pvt. Ltd. for all India Duty Free, diplomatic sales and travel retail supplies. The core range of Sazerac includes brands like Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, Sazerac Rye Straight Rye Whiskey, 1792 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Southern Comfort Original Whiskey, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Paddy&

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The Best Cask Finished Bourbon According To The World Whiskies Awards 2024

The Whiskey Wash

Cask-finished bourbon is a bourbon that has been matured in the traditional (and legally defined) virgin, charred American oak barrel, before undergoing a finishing period in a different type of barrel. These barrels have normally been used to mature a different spirit, wine, or beer. Sherry, port, and wine are among the most common finishing casks for bourbon.

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The Price of a Coffee in Every State [MAP]

VinePair

For many people, a hearty cup (or pot) of coffee is a necessary part of their daily routine. And while prices at the local bodega, artisanal café, or Starbucks drive-thru might have been negligible a few years ago, a flurry of economic factors (read: inflation, supply chain issues) has made that morning coffee shop-stop seem more like an indulgence than a necessity.

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Rice Isn’t Just For Big Beer Anymore

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Craft beer breweries once looked down on Budweiser and Coors for using rice in their beers. Today, craft rice lager is trending. Here's why.

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How to Make the Perfect Mojito for Summer Sipping

Mix That Drink

With a base of white rum and lime juice, the Mojito is reminiscent of the Rum Swizzle and Daiquiri, but the mint adds a wonderful layer of refreshment.

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VINsights: Farming for Quantity Vs. Quality

Cheers

Fine wines taste different from mass-produced wines for the same reasons that heirloom tomatoes from your garden taste different from supermarket tomatoes. This is driven more by wine’s raw material than by the winemaking process itself. The grapes for value-oriented wines are cultivated very differently from those destined for super-premium wines, even if they are of the same varietal and grown in the same appellation.

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THSC to mark its 10th Anniversary

Spiritz

The Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) has announced its 10th Anniversary Celebration, -- "A Decade of Excellence, Empowerment, and Employment," which is scheduled to be held on 1st August 2024, at India Habitat Centre. This event marks a significant chapter in THSC's journey, showcasing its remarkable achievements and substantial impact on the tourism and hospitality sector over the past decade.

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Cava forecasts "quality" harvest for 2024

Drinks International

The Regulatory Council Technical Services of DO Cava has forecast a quality harvest for the Spanish wine region after spring rainfall ended a prolonged period of drought.

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The VinePair Podcast: Letting a Vineyard Run Wild With Benziger Family Winery

VinePair

At Benziger Family Winery, “family” is taken to heart. Today’s guest, brand ambassador Chris Benziger, is the youngest of seven. Four brothers, two sisters, 19 nieces and nephews: “It was my dad’s idea of cheap labor, I guess,” Benziger says, laughing. “Or nepotism run amok.” For the Benzigers, working in the drinks industry seems like destiny. With an “honest to God” bootlegger grandfather, importer father, and wine-loving older brother, it’s no wonder they established one of Sonoma County’s p

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Let’s Maybe Draw the Line at Hot Dog Martini

PUNCH

In the hands of a skilled bartender, drinks inspired by culinary dishes can be transcendent. But is the ubiquity of this trend flattening creativity into clickbait?

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Summery Green Dinosaur Drink Recipe, Featuring Midori & Lemonade

Mix That Drink

The Green Dinosaur drink recipe features three white liquors with Midori and lemonade. It's a rather strong drink, and the mixers don't do much to disguise the kick.

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Bourbon Women Announce 2024 WOW Awards Finalists

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Bourbon Women has unveiled the finalists for the inaugural WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards , held in partnership with the Bourbon Women Foundation. The award ceremony will take place during the Bourbon Women SIPosium on Friday, August 16, 2024, where industry leaders and supporters will gather to celebrate and honor the women making strides in the whiskey industry.

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Hospitality sector expresses dissatisfaction on the budget

Spiritz

India’s hospitality sector has, by and large, expressed dissatisfaction with the Union Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal, citing a lack of policy announcements crucial for the sector's development. Key demands, such as easing of business operations and implementing necessary policy reforms were not addressed, leaving industry leaders concerned about the future growth of the sector.

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We talk agave, SUAVE Tequila, and sustainability at Europe’s biggest stockist of tequilas – Mezcalito Chelsea

Bar Magazine

Tucked away in a leafy oasis off London’s busy King’s Road is a bar and restaurant housing Europe’s biggest collection of tequila brands. Mezcalito is the brainchild of Oliver Castilla-Tristan and his partner of nearly 20 years, Laura. A marketing degree at London’s University of Westminster would, you might think, have stood Oliver in good stead for going down a classic route of deciding he wanted to own and run a venue, drawing up a business plan, and searching for suitable premises.

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Are You Drinking Your IPAs Too Fresh?

VinePair

If there’s one guiding law IPA devotees are taught at the beginning of their craft beer journey, it’s to drink their hazies fresh. For many, checking the canned-on dates on the bottom of IPAs is standard practice, and some are quick to pass up an otherwise automatic purchase if it’s more than a few weeks old. But one thing these breweries haven’t defined is what “fresh” really means.

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In Search of the Ultimate Gimlet

PUNCH

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