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3 Wickedly Good Tequila Cocktails For All Of Your Halloween Celebrations

Chilled Magazine

Tequila, while usually associated with warm weather cocktails, also has the ability to transform your Halloween gatherings into a fiesta of fun! Impress your tequila-loving friends and dive into these spine-tingling libations! Hard Cider , Liqueur , Tequila Apple Cider Margarita Ingredients 2 oz. Flecha Azul Anejo Tequila 2 oz. Apple Cider 1 oz. Lime Juice 1 oz.

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Wait, Does Anyone Know What a Gibson Is Anymore?

PUNCH

Gibson and the dirty Martini cocktail recipes are looking more similar than ever before at cocktail bars across the country.

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The Remarkable Journey of Listán Prieto

Imbibe Magazine

On a bustling evening at New York’s Contento , a restaurant celebrated for its globe-trotting fare and wine program, head sommelier Abe Zarate faces a challenge from diners eager to try a wine similar to the light, fruity profiles of Pinot Noir or Beaujolais. “I have just the thing,” Zarate says, excited to introduce a unique find. “This is a Mexican wine made from the Misión grape.

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BarLifeUK Bartender’s Crossword

BarLifeUK

The Bartender’s crossword is back… And we are kicking off its second coming with a general knowledge puzzle that will hopefully prove to be accessible to all, but challenging enough to give you numb legs while you sit on the can… View the crossword solution here.

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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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Mix Up These 5 Spooky Cocktails from BACARDÍ This Halloween

Chilled Magazine

The bat has returned! With Halloween lurking, get into the spirit with the rum brand known for its iconic symbol. This year, BACARDÍ has revamped its limited-edition bottle and crafted some eerie-sistable cocktails. Whether you’re hosting a costume party or hiding under the blankets for a Halloween movie marathon, BACARDÍ has you covered with celebratory single serves and batched cocktails.

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In Search of the Ultimate Sazerac

PUNCH

We asked 11 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Sazerac—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

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The Price of a Beer at Every NBA Stadium (2024)

VinePair

Remember when attending a pro basketball game was a relatively inexpensive night out? Neither do we — and it looks like inflation is once again upping the ever-increasing cost of going to see our favorite teams live. On Wednesday, sports betting publication Bookies.com reported the average cost of attending an NBA game at every participating stadium for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

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We Ask Clint Spotleson of Sagamore Spirit about Using Rye in Classic Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Move over Midwest. Maryland rye is back, reminding us of the real roots of American whiskey. Baltimore may not be the first place you think of when it comes to whiskey, but it should be. Behind the blue crabs and the beautiful Chesapeake Bay that defines the state of Maryland is an unsung whiskey-making history, and Sagamore Spirit has sailed in to sing it, or better yet, pour it in a glass.

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It Launched as a Niche Manual for Cocktail Obsessives. It Changed the Way We Drink.

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The cocktail book Liquid Intelligence by Dave Arnold provided the drink recipes and techniques that shaped modern bartending.

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Taste Test: Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wines

Imbibe Magazine

When the time comes to raise a glass of something festive and fizzy, alcohol-free options abound. The caliber of many widely available NA sparkling wines has improved dramatically in recent years, making it easier than ever to pop bottles everyone can enjoy. These 10 keep things merry and bright all winter long. French Bloom Le Rosé Pale salmon in the glass, this lively rosé is organic and vegan, and contains no added sugar or sulfites.

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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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This Week's Spooky Beer Events & Socials

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Here’s some news that’s too exciting to hold until Monday: This week, New Glarus announced a massive $55 Million expansion plan to build a new facility for more brewing … and distilling. If I were a Wisconsinite today, I’d be pretty excited for the prospect of a New Glarus gin, a New Glarus corn whiskey, or maybe getting a New Glarus brandy for my future Old Fashioneds.

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the Cantarito

Chilled Magazine

A classic Mexican cocktail, with roots in the state of Jalisco — this refreshing mix features tequila, a splash of orange juice, grapefruit, lime, and is topped with Squirt soda. Every cocktail crafted by owner and beverage director José Medina Camacho and the team at Adiõs transports you into the heart of Mexican heritage, highlighting lesser-known ingredients and spirits sourced from the country.

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A Whisky Highball for Every Mood

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The 12 best whisky highball cocktail recipes to make, from the Japanese classic to variations made with Scotch, yuzu ginger and more.

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Gear: English-Style Teapots

Imbibe Magazine

The only thing that can improve upon the soothing comfort of a cup of tea is the aesthetic joy of pouring it from a beautiful teapot. So why not upgrade your tea-drinking experience with a pot that delivers on both form and function? Whether adorning the table for afternoon tea or simply used as a brew for one, these teapots offer contemporary interpretations of the classic, English style.

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This Week's Devilish New Beer Labels

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Happy Wednesday, friends. I hope you’re enjoying drinking beer in October. It’s among my very favorite beer drinking months, as its when styles like porter, brown ale, pumpkin ale and others just hit a little bit harder (for me). For example, every Edmund Fitzgerald porter I’ve ever had has been delicious … but the Ed Fitz I had last weekend was even better than usual.

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Tequila Mockingbird

Chilled Magazine

From Napa’s only Sake and Japanese Whiskey bar, Morimoto, comes the Tequila Mockingbird cocktail. Check out the full recipe plus more from Bar Manager Josh Weed below! “I used a combination of Casa Obsidiana Blanco Tequila, Copalli Cacao Rum, Brucato Chaparral and Ramazzotti Rosato with a couple dashes of Peychaud bitters. It is a spirit only cocktail in the vein of a Negroni where a marriage of flavors is achieved using these seemingly disparate ingredients.

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What Even Is “American IPA”?

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What is “American IPA”? Craft beer experts and brewers weigh in on the substyle and how it differs from West Coast– or New England–style.

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Tequila Matchmaker Removes All Tequila Brands From Its Additive-Free List

VinePair

Tequila lovers who want to know a little bit more about what’s in their bottles will now have to make do without one of the agave spirits industry’s most comprehensive resources. Earlier this month, the Consejo Regulador de Tequila (CRT) — the Mexican authority that regulates the tequila industry — threatened a number of tequila brands over the use of phrases like “additive free” on their labels and in their marketing materials.

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This Week's Beer News: Welcome Homewood

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

The big story in Chicagoland beer this week happened about 30 miles directly south of downtown, where the long-awaited Homewood Brewing Company finally opened their doors. ms_carm_1118 A post shared by @ms_carm_1118 Built from the ground up by Carmela Wallace, mother of the late Juice WRLD, HBC is a tribute to her son and the musician (given name: Jarad) who passed in 2019.

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Book Review: Behind Bars

Drinkhacker

A good story always seems to make our favorite beverages seem more appealing, and true crime stories remain in the upper echelon of stories that capture the interest of the public. The two together with the a new book that is sure to steal the attention of lovers of libations: Behind Bars: True Crime Stories of Whiskey Heists, Beer Bandits, and Fake Million-Dollar Wines.

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Just Popping By a BYO Party With 200 of NYC’s Top Wine Pros

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Top New York City wine pros and sommeliers recently attended a BYO party and NYC restaurant Claud. Here are the bottles they brought.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Biggest Red Flag When You Sit at a Bar?

VinePair

In the first 15 minutes of a typical “Bar Rescue” episode, the viewing audience gets treated to a host of obvious red flags: drunken owners, bugs in bottles, or rodents in the kitchen. The parade of awfulness fluctuates between uncomfortable and gross, and it rightly sends host Jon Taffer into an on-screen tizzy. In real life, though, the red flags you might find at a bar can be much more subtle.

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Allied Blenders and Distillers to distribute Russian Standard vodka in India  

Just Drinks

Allied Blenders and Distillers has teamed up with Roust Corporation to launch Russian Standard vodka in the Indian market.

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Review: Widow Jane Black Opal Bourbon

Drinkhacker

Tucked away in a corner of Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood is Widow Jane , a distillery likely best known for its bottlings of blended Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana bourbon. (They also run their own distillate, including a mashbill with proprietary heirloom corn dubbed Baby Jane.) Now under the ownership of Heaven Hill, the operation has previously released “The Vaults” blends with age statements up to 15 years.

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7 Halloween Drinks for 2024

Cheers

Spooky season is here and guests don’t need to wait until Oct. 31 to enjoy some creative Halloween-themed cocktails. Day of the Dead, which falls on the weekend this year, is another reason to serve up some spirited sips. Here are seven festive recipes that we like for this year. (For more, here’s a few more from our sister brand Cheers@Home and our Halloween roundup from 2023.

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How Lime Bikes Changed the London Pub Scene

VinePair

Lime bikes, everywhere. Stacked outside south London institution Skehans as 20-somethings guzzle Guinness indoors; crammed into tight rows beside Dalston’s Prince George , the sun setting behind the bikes’ unmistakable citrus hue. In the last two years, the popular e-bike service has become a core part of the London landscape — and, in turn, its pub scene.

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Coca-Cola HBC in major product recall in Austria

Just Drinks

Coca-Cola HBC has issued a recall in Austria for half-litre bottles of various carbonated products as a “precautionary measure.

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Review: Booker’s Bourbon The Reserves 2024 and “The Beam House Batch” 2024-02

Drinkhacker

Beam’s Booker’s brand is getting its first new innovation since 2019 with the launch of The Reserves, the first of a new, annually released series that elevate the Booker’s experience even further. The twist? These aren’t the result of a single day’s production but rather a blend of barrels pulled from the “center cut” of the warehouse.

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ABDL appoints Chief Revenue Officer

Spiritz

Allied Blenders & Distillers (ABDL) has appointed Manoj Kumar Rai as the new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Manoj will be responsible for the company's revenue strategies, focusing on enhancing existing revenue streams and exploring new business opportunities across ABDL's diverse portfolio. Manoj has a career spanning over 27 years across diverse industries, including engineering, music-entertainment, consumer goods, and alcobev Prior to joining ABDL, Manoj spent nearly 19 years at Pernod Ric

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The Most Popular Prosecco Brands, Tasted and Ranked

VinePair

Light, fizzy, and easy-drinking, Prosecco has seen a meteoric rise in the U.S. over the past several years. The Italian sparkling wine now plays a starring role in American drinking culture as the finishing touch in Aperol Spritzes and a go-to choice for celebratory toasts and boozy brunches. In fact, the U.S. is the top market for Prosecco sales, importing 42.9 million bottles between January and April 2024.

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Keurig Dr Pepper to buy energy-drinks business Ghost

Just Drinks

Ghost’s range is “anchored” by its namesake energy drinks and is “one of the fastest-growing” brands in the sector, Keurig Dr Pepper said.

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Review: Wines of Merry Edwards, Fall 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

The hits keep coming from Merry Edwards , including this collection of chardonnay and pinot noir wines that are perfect for fall sips. These are all from the 2022 vintage, with several selections from Anderson Valley. You know the drill. Let’s dig in. 2022 Merry Edwards Chardonnay Anderson Valley – A little thin, a little green. There’s more of a mineral overtone to this chardonnay than I was expecting, and the wine never quite develops to where it should be on the palate.

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A night of glitz and glory at Spiritz Conclave & Achievers' Awards

Spiritz

The 11th edition of the prestigious Spiritz Conclave & Achievers’ Awards recently concluded in a grand style at Le Meridien Gurgaon. Recognised as one of the most significant events in India’s alcobev and hospitality sectors, the event was filled with glitz, glamour, and jubilance. Set in an elegant and stylish venue, the evening was graced by industry stalwarts, top executives, thought leaders, and key players from across the globe.

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The Most Expensive Pinot Noirs in the World (2024)

VinePair

Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most consumed wine varietals, beloved far and wide for its light-to-medium body and delicate red fruit flavors. The notoriously finicky grape is planted in vineyards worldwide, though it thrives best in Burgundy , where it has been cultivated for millennia. Pinot Noirs made in the region, also known as Bourgogne Rouge, routinely retail for eye-popping sums, and even the most entry-level expressions have experienced a 60-percent price hike over the past decade.

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Boston Beer records new impairment for Dogfish Head

Just Drinks

Boston Beer Co. has already booked two separate impairment charges related to the Dogfish Head brewery in its Q3 2023 and Q3 2022.

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