January, 2022

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How Monkey Shoulder gets its name and what does Batch 27 stand for?

Tasting High

Just wondering where Monkey Shoulder gets its name? I was too, traditional distillation process by hand Well, in the traditional malt whisky making process, labor-intensive, malted barley is turned by hand by malt men using large heavy malt scoop and as a result, some malt men would develop a strain injury causing their arms to hang low like those of a monkey.

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Empress Punch

Bartender Barry

ABOUT Are you as excited about Lifetime’s Janet Jackson documentary as I am? I’ve been streaming Janet’s music nonstop for the past few months. I came up with the perfect drink to sip on as you watch. Made with gin, jasmine tea, fresh grapefruit and lemon juices, and agave nectar, my Empress Punch is the perfect way to celebrate the Empress of Pop. The base spirit for this cocktail is a gin — a distilled spirit made with juniper berries and other botanicals.

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Andalusian Buck

Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Since I’ve had a little more free time these days, I’ve been going back through some of my old recipes and noticing that I’ve got a pretty extensive backlog of cocktails that have never made it on to the site. Until now. You can expect to see more cocktails here this year as I’ve discovered | Read More The post Andalusian Buck appeared first on Jeffrey Morgenthaler.

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Bacardi Old Cuban W/ Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum

Intoxicology

Looking for something new to try this weekend? Try the Bacardi old Cuban featuring Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum. Cheers! BACARDÍ Old Cuban Ingredients: 2 oz. BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum 2½ oz. Martini & Rossi® Prosecco 4 mint leaves 1 oz. simple syrup 1 oz. lime juice 2 dashes of bitters Combine all the ingredients (except prosecco) [.] The post Bacardi Old Cuban W/ Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum appeared first on Intoxicology.com.

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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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What we want to forget from 2021!

Spiritsfully

2021 finally ended as planned and with it we hope some despicable trends. What are we not going to regret? Let’s check that out. This is not gonna be a long list probably bc I don’t know how much I want to remember that year. Indeed, it was a disastrous year, worldwide, not to mention the climate change. In the northern countries, from where I am writing today, most of the bars had to be closed for most of the year because of the Covid19 pandemic.

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How to Make a Flavour Essence

Art of Drink

Making flavoured syrups for sodas and cocktails is relatively simple, but if you want to make complex flavours, in a clear syrup, there are a few extra steps that need to be followed. The pharmacists at soda fountains in the 1800s pioneered these methods and they are perfect for making homemade soda. They are simple, require only a few ingredients, […] The post How to Make a Flavour Essence first appeared on Art of Drink.

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Spicy Grapefruit Margarita

Bartender Barry

ABOUT Looking to spice up your margarita game? Made with tequila, a peppercorn simple syrup, and fresh grapefruit and lime juices, this spicy grapefruit margarita is the perfect drink to sip on all year long. The base spirit for this drink is none other than tequila. Any style of tequila will do. I made this drink with both a blanco and a reposado and both versions were delicious.

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Cocktail ABV Calculator

Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Something occurred to me recently: Why are we still banishing low-alcohol and no-alcohol drinks to their own dumb section of the menu, like they’re sitting at the kids’ table at dinner? Think about it for a second, doesn’t it seem a little barbaric in this day and age – when we’re all consuming more low-proof | Read More The post Cocktail ABV Calculator appeared first on Jeffrey Morgenthaler.

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Honey Herb Grapefruit Mocktail

Casual Mixologist

If you’re in the mood for a tasty mocktail during dry January, this is it! This honeyed herb mocktail takes an extra step or two to infuse long lasting flavors, but it’s well worth it. A rosemary honey syrup takes center stage alongside citrus juices of grapefruit, lemon, and cara cara oranges. One good long shake with ice combines the grapefruit base with the rosemary honey syrup for a deep pink concoction with a tantalizing, zesty, and tangy finish.

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The spirits trends for 2022

Spiritsfully

The trends that were already there in 2021 will continue in 2022. I could have written the same article as last year. But I won’t do it because 1/ I’m not lazy 2/ nuances are important and there are nuances. Let’s check that out! Home Entertainment: RDT + premium What does this title mean? Translation anyone? Home Entertainment –> You host at home instead of going out to a bar.

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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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What are the best books on whiskey and whisky?

Kevin R. Kosar

Shepherd.com asked me to identfy five —and only five— top notch books on whiskey and whisky. It was not an easy task. Many splendid books have been written on whiskey and whisky. And audiences differ—a book that is good for Continue reading What are the best books on whiskey and whisky?

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Benjamin Jones

Bar & Restaurant Expo

Benjamin Jones admin Fri, 01/14/2022 - 12:40 Author Benjamin Jones Freelance Journalist

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The Water Bearer

Bartender Barry

Ruling House : Eleventh Ruling Planet : Uranus Symbol : The Water Bearer Dates : January 20 - February 18 Element : Air ABOUT Free-spirited, independent, and humanitarians at heart, Aquarians proudly dance to the beat of their own drum. Often described as the square peg in a round hole, they at many times don’t fit in. And they honestly don’t want to.

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