Nobody Asked for Evil Malört
PUNCH
JULY 12, 2024
With Evil Malört, one bartender is making the polarizing, Chicago-born liqueur worse with ingredients like cuttlefish ink and peppers.
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4 Summer Cocktails from SMOKE LAB Vodka
Chilled Magazine
JULY 1, 2024
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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The Cantarito Is Jalisco’s Signature Summer Cocktail
Imbibe Magazine
JULY 29, 2024
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.
This Week's Beer News: 2024 BCS Variants Officially Announced
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
JULY 22, 2024
We now know what this year’s Bourbon County Stout variants will be. Per an announcement from Goose Island this morning, the annual Black Friday release will include: Bourbon County Original Bourbon County Vanilla Rye Stout Bourbon County Macaroon Stout Bourbon County Proprietor’s Barleywine Bourbon County Bardstown Cask Finish Stout Outside of the OG, that’s two adjuncted stouts, one barrel variant and a truly unique barleywine.
Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024
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The State of the Booze Business: What Does the Future Hold?
Booze Business
JULY 9, 2024
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.
Protected: House of U.S. Spirits Announce Immersive Trade Tasting Events in London and Manchester
BarLifeUK
JULY 19, 2024
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Pornstar Martini
Chilled Magazine
JULY 21, 2024
The Pornstar Martini is making a strong comeback as the must-try cocktail of Summer 2024! This cocktail is known for its eye-catching design, raunchy name, and delicious flavor combination. It is typically served with a splash of champagne or a champagne shooter and provides a unique drinking experience. Absolut Vanilla Vodka and Passoa Liqueur offer a rich, fruity base, with passion fruit puree adding a tropical twist.
Cava Reclaims Its Identity and Charts a New Way Forward
Imbibe Magazine
JULY 1, 2024
Eduard Viader grabs a bottle from a riddling rack, pulls off the metal brace that secured the cork, and with his index finger covering the closure to keep it from flying off, uses his clawlike wrench to ease the cork out of the bottle. As soon as the bubbles rise into the neck, he yanks off the cork, and a cap of dead yeast cells shoots out. He spins the bottle to tamp down the fizz and turns it upright.
A Taproom, a Tease and a Deal: This Week's Beer Events & Socials
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
JULY 19, 2024
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.
We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated Red Wine?
VinePair
JULY 30, 2024
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.
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
Cocktails In the City – Cheap Trade Tickets and B Corp Brands
BarLifeUK
JULY 3, 2024
Cocktails In The City: Bedford Square Garden – July 11th-13th; August 8th-10th; September 5th-7th Cocktails In The City (CITC) returns to London next week, with the first of three weekend mini-festivals held during the Summer months. Each weekend sees 20-odd top-notch bars create pop-up experiences (there are too many hyphens in that sentence) in the beautiful Georgian surroundings of Bedford Square Garden.
The World’s Most Iconic Bars
PUNCH
JULY 8, 2024
From the cradle of the Daiquiri to a New Orleans stalwart, these are 10 historic bars that still inspire modern drink culture.
The 5 Best Wheat Beers to Drink Right Now
Chilled Magazine
JULY 17, 2024
Summer is a great time for lighter, refreshing beers. And while it’s tough to beat the appeal of a classic pilsner or hoppy, piney IPA, one of the best choices for the summer months is a refreshing, balanced wheat beer. In the most basic sense, a wheat beer is a top-fermented beer that’s made with a higher percentage of wheat as opposed to the usual barley.
Q&A: Leandro DiMonriva aka The Educated Barfly
Imbibe Magazine
JULY 17, 2024
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
This Week's Beer Events & Socials: Keeping Keeping Together Together
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
JULY 26, 2024
Some genuinely unfortunate news from Averie Swanson, owner of Keeping Together , the beer brand founded in Chicago that’s working to open a space in Santa Fe, NM. This week she reported something stunning : “Our brewhouse equipment supplier notified us that they were closing—we won’t be receiving any finished equipment and won’t likely be able to recover our money.
Chain Restaurant Cocktails: The Good, the Bad, and the Outrageously Boozy
VinePair
JULY 25, 2024
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.
Lucy George of Lucky Liquor Co. Wins Stauning Whisky UK Final
BarLifeUK
JULY 29, 2024
Lucy George of Lucky Liquor Co in Edinburgh will represent the UK at the Stauning Drinks Kollektive global final Lucy George in action Last week ten bartenders from all over the UK gathered at The Seed Library in Shoreditch for the Stauning Drinks Kollektive UK final. Each competitor was given ten minutes to present the drink that had seen them selected from a huge, nationwide field of entries, for a judging panel that featured BarLifeUK, former World Class ambassador Jack Sotti, Mangrove whisky
Feel Free Was Supposed to Be a Risk-Free Alcohol Alternative. For Some, It Became an Addiction.
PUNCH
JULY 16, 2024
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.
The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Unique Chopin Vodka Cocktails
Chilled Magazine
JULY 9, 2024
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. When making this cocktail, I turned to the simple Vodka & Cranberry, also known as the Cape Cod.
Three Ways: Ranch Water
Imbibe Magazine
JULY 14, 2024
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.
This Week's New Beer Labels: Watermelon Run
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
JULY 31, 2024
Happy Wednesday! Strap on those trainers and warm up for a long training run, we’re getting sweaty for… The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: Goose Island has been a Chicago Marathon partner and providing finishers with special Marathon labeled-beers for years, but this is the first time in a long time where they’ve offered a special 312 recipe for runners.
Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Growing. So Are Questions About Its Safety.
VinePair
JULY 30, 2024
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.
Kabuki Peach Sake Launch Give-Away
BarLifeUK
JULY 31, 2024
Kabuki prize draw entry deadline: Midnight, Friday 9th August, 2024 Click to view fact sheet full size Birmingham-based bar operator and drinks company Spirits Of Anarchy have collaborated with sake expert and trainer, Samuel Boulton, to create and release Kabuki Peach Sake. Samuel describes the new liquid as bridging the gap between a classic sake and a liqueur like Plum sake or Yuzushu: “ The latter are always more popular because they’re sweet but they lack any sake flavour.
Rice Isn’t Just For Big Beer Anymore
PUNCH
JULY 18, 2024
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.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with These 4 Patriotic Cocktails
Chilled Magazine
JULY 1, 2024
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!
How Drink Pros Take Their Manhattans
Imbibe Magazine
JULY 8, 2024
In our July/August 2024 issue , as part of an ongoing series where we ask drink pros about the drink that changed their life, we learn about the role the Manhattan played in New Orleans bartender Abigail Gullo’s career. It was a favorite of her grandfather, who considered it “the pinnacle of sophistication.” Like her great-grandfather, who used rye whiskey to make Manhattans when he bartended at the Waldorf Astoria, Gullo prefers rye in her Perfect Manhattan, with half sweet an
Beer Temple, Scratch team up on remarkable dinner
Guys Drinking Beer
JULY 29, 2024
We had no idea what beer or food would be served at a recent Scratch Brewing Beer Dinner at The Beer Temple. and it turned out incredible: The post Beer Temple, Scratch team up on remarkable dinner appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.
This Week's New Beer Labels: Salt, Lemon Stout & Black Friday Finds
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
JULY 24, 2024
Howdy, all — thanks for joining us for another Label Wednesday. The number of labels I’ve packed in for Premium Subscribers this week has us pushing the limits of what Substack can send, so let’s get straight to… The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: Sure looks like Alter Brewing is carrying on the Morton Salt partnership that moved to them last year with their Pure Joy “hazy IPA gose blend” beer.
Protected: Peche Hospitality App Announces Huge ‘Barchive’ Cocktail History Update
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JULY 10, 2024
The Peche ‘Barchive’ project goes live on August 1st, 2024.
How to Use Blackstrap Rum, Beyond the Dark ’n’ Stormy
PUNCH
JULY 12, 2024
The rum’s robust molasses character adds richness to tropical classics and balance to challenging bitter and herbal flavors.
6 Sorel and Soda Cocktails for Summer
Chilled Magazine
JULY 2, 2024
Whether you’re looking for a low-ABV libation or wanting to spice up some soda-centric cocktails, Sorel has created your new go-tos for summer entertaining. Rum Sorel & Soda Ingredients 1 part Sorel 2 parts Club Soda Preparation Combine Sorel & club soda in glass of choice with ice, garnish with citrus. Rum Sorel Mule Ingredients 1 Part Sorel 2 Parts Dry Ginger Beer* Squeeze of Lime Preparation In glass of choice, fill 3/4 of the way with ice; add Sorel; squeeze one lime wedge and drop i
Boozy Popsicles for Summer’s Swelter
Imbibe Magazine
JULY 31, 2024
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.
Six killed in Becle Casa Cuervo Tequila distillery tank explosion
Just Drinks
JULY 25, 2024
An explosion at Becle's Casa Cuervo Tequila distillery in the town of Tequila, Mexico has claimed six lives.
A Very Special "This Week's New Beer Labels" Email
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
JULY 17, 2024
Before we jump into the labels, I thought I’d do something a little different this week. My birthday is this week, and I figured it was as good a time as any to try something I’ve never done before. Until now, I’ve never discounted our Premium Subscription tier, which allows you to get a look at all the super-fun beer labels I pull each week from around the Midwest, as well as early access to select stories and, hopefully soon, an increased number of exclusive posts like beer r
Glenfiddich & BlockBar To Auction Single Cask Whisky NFT To Be Redeemed For Bottles
The Whiskey Wash
JULY 8, 2024
In partnership with BlockBar, Glenfiddich Distillery is releasing a rare 1985 cask bottling, with just 150 bottles estimated to be yielded from the cask. The whisky, which will be auctioned via NFT platform, BlockBar also comes with a VIP distillery experience and an overnight stay at a William Grant & Sons house on Glenfiddich ’s estate. According to a brand press release, the lot is estimated at £750,000-£1,200,000.
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