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3-Ingredient Cocktails: Quick & Easy Weeknight Drinks

Mixologists

Introduction: The Magic of Minimalist Mixology - Why 3-Ingredient Cocktails? In our whirlwind lives, the thought of crafting intricate cocktails after a long day can feel like a Herculean task. Yet, the art of mixology doesn't necessitate complexity. Enter the realm of 3-ingredient cocktails, a sanctuary where simplicity reigns, and flavor bursts with minimal effort.

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Top 5 Essential Beginner Bourbons to Try

Chilled Magazine

Bourbon is a uniquely American spirit. Its as entrenched in our countrys history as apple pie, free soda refills, ranch dressing, and oversized pickup trucks. If youre a drinker, theres a pretty good chance youve imbibed your fair share of bourbon over the years. If not, what exactly are you waiting for? Well, theres no time like the present. If youre new to bourbon whiskey, you should know a little background before you dive right in.

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Johnnie Walker Colors Explained: The Complete Guide to All Six Whiskies

The Whiskey Wash

Johnnie Walker Colors For Beginners: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Each Label Johnnie Walker’s famous colored labels have been walking across whisky shelves for over a century, but there’s more to these bottles than just fancy packaging. From their $20 Red Label to the legendary $180 Blue Label, here’s what actually makes each expression unique.

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Everyone’s “Refrosting” Martinis Now

PUNCH

Inspired by Hillstone, new bars from Schmuck in NYC to Gus Sip & Dip in Chicago are "refrosting" your Martini glass midway through.

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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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Drink of the Week: Veda Mushroom Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

I’ll preface this week’s recommendation with an important caveat: I am a mushroom lovera certified fungi fan. But that said, the new Veda Mushroom Liqueur is surprisingly easy to enjoy. Does it taste like mushrooms? Yes, it does. It wouldn’t be nearly as interesting if it didn’t. But the thoughtfully crafted botanical liqueur manages to bring the true flavor of mushrooms into a format both intriguing and versatile.

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The 4 Best Hazy IPAs For All Seasons

Chilled Magazine

If you have only been drinking beer for a few years, you might not realize that one of the most popular beer styles is fairly contemporary. Hazy IPAs, also called New England-style IPAs, have only been brewed since 2004. This is when famed brewer John Kimmich at Vermonts The Alchemist brewed the first batch of the now iconic Heady Topper IPA. In the two decades since, the hazy, juicy, fruity style has exploded.

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Our Favorite Easy Amaro Cocktails

PUNCH

12 easy amaro cocktail recipes, using Fernet, Cynar, Meletti and more in low proof and bittersweet drinks.

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Review: Whiskies of Single Cask Nation, 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

Indie bottler Single Cask Nation went about business as usual in 2024 despite their acquisition by Scotch Malt Whisky Society parent company Artisanal Spirits. Founders Joshua Hatton and Jason Johnstone-Yellin tell us to expect more of the same as they continue to do what theyve always done, deliver interesting and high-quality single cask spirits as conveniently and affordably as possible.

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Waldorf Astoria New York Partners with Renowned Mixologist Jeff Bell for the Return of Peacock Alley

Chilled Magazine

Waldorf Astoria New York announced a partnership with Jeff Bell, managing partner of renowned speakeasy Please Dont Tell (PDT) and Apres Cru Hospitality, to lead the cocktail program at Peacock Alley Bar and Lex Yard, the hotels signature restaurant. With decades of experience, Bells mixology expertise has earned accolades such as The Worlds Best Bar and a James Beard Award.

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Why Cask-Strength Spirits Require Distinct Bottle Designs

VinePair

Every spirits brand wants its packaging to look attractive and stand out on the shelf, but when the time comes to design a new bottle, aesthetics are only a fraction of the equation. Theres ensuring the bottle is sturdy enough to withstand minor bumps and mishandling, while not making it too clunky or awkward to hold, especially if its targeted at bars and for mixing in cocktails.

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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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Have You Closed Wolski’s?

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Inside Wolski's Tavern, the iconic Milwaukee bar that's home to the "I closed Wolski's" bumper sticker.

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Review: Bulleit Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon (2025)

Drinkhacker

Established by U.S. law in 1897, the bottled-in-bond act is still a relevant and, to spirits aficionados, familiar signal of quality in American liquor. In a world of sourced whiskey and non-distilling producers (nothing wrong with that, to be clear!), it also a major signifier of a spirit’s provenance. Bonded whiskey needs to be made by a single distiller in a single season, aged for at least four years, proofed at 50% abv, and labeled with the corresponding Distilled Spirits Plant (DSP

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40 Under 40 Spotlight: Ashleigh McFadden

Cheers

Who: Ashleigh McFadden What: Sommelier Where: Nadair restaurant in Atlanta Age: 37 First Industry Job: Server at a steakhouse in Lithonia, GA Favorite Drink: Traditional-method sparkling wine Sommelier Ashleigh McFadden has elevated Ndairs reputation by aligning the Atlanta restaurants wine program with its sustainability mission. Her focus on organic wines and working with female winemakers has enabled her to bring a unique perspective to the table.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The (Re)Missionary’s Downfall

VinePair

“Cocktail College is brought to you today by PATRN , 100% Additive-Free Tequila. Whether it’s PATRN Silver, PATRN Reposado, PATRN Aejo, or the newest release, PATRN CRISTALINO, the tequila remains 100% additive- free. You heard that right, listeners: the only ingredients used to create the premium tequila are 100% Weber Blue Agave, water, yeast, and time.

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If You Thought Icing Was Over, Think Again

PUNCH

Thought Smirnoff icing was over? The viral prank still lives on in certain circles 15 years after its creation.

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The £90,000 Mystery of Scotland’s Pre-Prohibition Whisky Twins

The Whiskey Wash

One of Scotland’s rarest whiskies sits at the center of a peculiar market puzzle. The Springbank 1919 50-year-old, distilled during Campbeltown’s golden age, exists in two forms – with dramatically different price tags. The original 1970 bottling, in Springbank’s classic pear-shaped bottle, is available for 32,500 at Hedonism Wines in London.

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A new high for Highball Culture

Spiritz

Over the past few years, there has been a surge in people’s openness to experimentation and new experiences that go beyond traditional norms. Today’s consumers are increasingly affluent and adventurous, which is fuelling the rise of an evolved cocktail culture in India’s spirits landscape. Whisky, with its versatility, has become a key player in this space, with innovative whisky highballs as well as classic whisky [1] and-coke pairings which rank amongst the top bar calls for

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GSN Review: Paul John Nirvana Indian Single Malt

Good Spirits News

From the Goan shores of India, Paul John Whisky’s NIRVANA is an unpeated expression bottled at 40%ABV and created from Indian 6-row barley and matured in charred American oak casks. Every expression of Paul John Whisky including NIRVANA has no added flavors or colors. “NIRVANA is an expression for those willing and keen to experience single malts, especially for the first time.

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A Midcentury Daiquiri, Kicked Up With Suze

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The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is a classic Daiquiri recipe, modernized here by bartender Shannon Mustipher with the addition of Suze.

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The Best American Whiskeys From The World Whiskies Awards USA 2025

The Whiskey Wash

Last week , the World Whiskies Awards announced the top American whiskey from the World Whiskies Awards USA 2025. This annual regional competition showcases the best American whiskeys and bourbons, with winners earning a spot in the global finals set for March. Today, Ill be exploring some of the standout American whiskeys from this years competition, spanning categories such as flavored whiskey, blended whiskey, single grain expressions, pot still whiskeys, and new make spirits.

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Megan Thee Stallion Unveils Tequila Brand, Chicas Divertidas

Cheers

Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist and entrepreneur Megan Thee Stallion has introduced her new tequila brand, Chicas Divertidas. The range includes two offerings: Blanco and Reposado. Chicas Divertidas is available for pre-order at ChicasDivertidasTequila.com as well as ReserveBar.com , timed to coincide with Megans 30th birthday. The tequila is made from single-source, 100% Blue Weber agave, harvested in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico.It’s produced at Casa Centinela (NOM 1140), a di

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Natalie Ng: A beacon of our industry, finally crowned the country’s ‘Most Influential’ in 2024.

Australian Bartender

Interview by Amy Spanton Natalie Ng is no stranger to these pages. She was working at Caf Pacifico back in the days before tequila was even cool. She has opened bars, launched spirits brands, trained hundreds of up-and-comers, and shown everyone that even when your backs to the wall, its possible to give back. On a personal note, its always been a pleasure to be around Nat, and as we pass the reins of the magazine over to the amazing team at Yaffa, its a real treat that this final interview is w

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Attention GIrls In Vegas: Wear You Bikini To Minus5º ICEBAR For This Special

PubClub

Bikinis are encouraged at Minus5 ICEBAR in Las Vegas during Spring Break. Photo: Minus5 ICEBAR For those who want to look hot when its cold, show up in your bikin to Minus5 ICEBAR in Las Vegas. In a salute to Spring Break, the icy bar, which is maintained at a constant 23 degrees, is offering girls who show uip in a bikini two-for-one admissionbefore 6 p.m. at all three Las Vegas Strip locations: Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, The LINQ Promenade and Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian Resor

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King Charles III Reveals Royal Whisky Favorites Through Latest Warrant Renewals

The Whiskey Wash

King Charles III’s 2024 Royal Warrant renewals reveal his continued support for seven prestigious Scotch whisky producers, with Islay’s Laphroaig maintaining its special connection through exclusive Highgrove bottlings and the monarch’s membership in their appreciation society. When King Charles III sits down for a dram at Highgrove House, there’s a good chance he’s reaching for a bottle of Laphroaig.

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A Rainbow of Margarita Day Drinks

Cheers

Every day is pretty much Margarita Day, but when Feb. 22 falls on a Saturday, look out! There are so many good riffs on the Rita so for this National Margarita Day we’re highlighting five colorful choices. Print Hibiscus Margarita Course Drinks Keyword Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, cardamom, Cointreau, Hibiscus, lime, mezcal, pomegranate juice Ingredients 1 oz. Mezcal Unin Uno oz. Cointreau oz. Ancho Reyes chile liqueur oz. Hibiscus-cardamom

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DŌAAB India Craft Whisky secures bronze

Spiritz

DAAB India Craft Whisky’s 01 Six Blind Men and the Elephant has won a bronze medal at the World Whiskies Awards 2025 in London. Crafted by Globus Spirits Limited, this exclusive Indian Single Malt is aged in 100 percent ex-bourbon barrels, blending tradition with modern craftsmanship. Shekhar Swarup, Joint Managing Director, Globus Spirits, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “DAAB India Craft Whisky is not just about heritage; it is about reimagining whisky for the contempo

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GSN Review: 2025 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection Release

Good Spirits News

Heaven Hill Distillery recently announced the release of Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey. Each spring, this annual, highly limited release features some of the distillerys oldest inventory of aging Whiskey, continuing the standard of excellence Heaven Hill has practiced since 1935. Each release in the collection features one of the six traditional American Whiskey mash bills produced by Heaven Hill, one of the only heritage distilleries to produce this

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Scotch Whisky Review: Claxton’s Dalswinton Series Springbank 30 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

Claxtons, an independent scotch whisky bottler based in southern Scotland, recently unveiled the second edition of its Dalswinton Series. This collection honors the beauty and history of the stunning 5,000-acre Dalswinton Estate , where Claxtons warehouses and tasting rooms are located. The Dalswinton Series 2nd Edition comprises five remarkable, high-age-statement whiskies, each sourced from a different distillery across Scotland, celebrating the countrys rich whisky-making tradition.

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Review: Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon (2024)

Drinkhacker

Garrison Brothers drops its Cowboy Bourbon as a special release every year, though we’ve only covered it once so far, in 2022. This 2024 bottling is the 10th anniversary release of the expression, with 10,000 bottles released at a scorching 70.1% abv. Cowboy Bourbon is always a barrel pick creation, but while Garrison doesn’t mention the age of this year’s whiskeys, in 2022 they were pulled from 8- and 9-year-old barrels.

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Tokyo’s SG Club to offer exclusive cocktail experience

Spiritz

Bengaluru’s Copitas at Four Seasons Hotel, ranked #12 on India’s 30 Best Bars 2024 and #38 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023, is set to host an exclusive bar takeover by Tokyo’s award-winning SG Club on February 28. Presented in collaboration with The Soul Company and Beam Suntory, this one-night-only event blends Japanese precision with Copitas’ refined elegance, promising an unforgettable cocktail experience.

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Bar Cart Essentials: Create a Stylish Home Bar Setup

Mixologists

Introduction: The Art of the Home Bar - Why a Stylish Bar Cart Matters In the theater of home entertaining, the bar cart is the star, a mobile stage for your mixology prowess. It transcends mere furniture; it's a statement piece, a conversation starter, and a reflection of your personal style. Imagine a gathering where guests are greeted not just with drinks, but with an experience – a beautifully arranged bar cart, brimming with curated spirits and gleaming tools.

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The Ghost of Glen Scotia: The Tragic Tale of Duncan MacCallum

The Whiskey Wash

Glen Scotia Distillery , nestled in the historic whisky town of Campbeltown, carries more than just the weight of its storied pastit is also home to one of Scotlands most enduring ghostly legends, and the ghost of Glen Scotia. The spirit of Duncan MacCallum, the man who fought to save Glen Scotia from the Campbeltown decline in the 1920s, is said to linger within the distillery walls in the night.

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What’s on our radar for the week/s ahead…

The Cocktail Lovers

Carb loading on Giorgio Bargiani’s Martini sauce pizza, checking out The Cultural Exchange Series at Viajante87 and stocking up on the new Compass Box Hedonism just a few of the things we’re looking forward to in the coming week NEW TASTES The only thing better than a gin Martini with a pizza is a pizza with a Gin Martini Sauce topping.

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Single Malts In Consonance With Craftsmanship

Spiritz

Indian consumers are increasingly seeking premium experiences, which is driving the growing demand for luxurious and highquality offerings. This shift is propelling the rapid rise of Indian single malts, with sales doubling particularly in the premium and super-premium segments within the category. The trend finds its evidence in the way Bacardi India’s single malts are flying off the shelves.

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Coffee Cocktails Unleashed: Espresso Martinis, Cold Brew, & Beyond

Mixologists

Introduction: The Rise of Coffee Cocktails - A Caffeinated Revolution (Visual Storytelling) The alchemical fusion of coffee and spirits has sparked a caffeinated renaissance, redefining our approach to after-dinner libations and brunchtime delights. No longer confined to morning rituals, coffee has boldly entered the realm of mixology, orchestrating a symphony of flavors that electrify the senses.