PUNCH

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

American whiskey is absent at many top bars. The spirit played a role in the cocktail renaissance, but it's now often left behind. Here's why.

Whiskey 319

Whiskey Bar 319

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If you’re a home bartender who loves watching cocktail videos on YouTube and Instagram, then you’re probably already a fan of The Educated Barfly’s Leandro DiMonriva. The actor-turned-bartender has been producing videos on how to make cocktails at home, including everything from cocktail history to tips and hacks, since 2017. Before that, he worked at Cole’s French Dip , the home of award-winning bar The Varnish , in LA for a decade.

Bartender 277

Bartender Bartending Gin Bitters 277

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Just in time for Mardi Gras, Hotel Lucine’s bar team and founder of Half Step , Chris Bostick, have created the Lucine Hurricane! Ahead of the celebrations next month, revelers are welcomed at the revitalized 1960s motor court to kick off their festivities at two restaurants – American “fine-ish” restaurant, The Fancy, and all-day dining space, The Den, as well as the largest beachfront rooftop bar in Galveston.

Simple Syrup 264

Simple Syrup Rum Bar 264

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Online popularity contests count as a sort of social function, right? USAToday’s 10Best.com regularly runs a variety of craft-beer focused competitions and there are a wide array of Midwestern contenders for the awards currently being discussed. Obviously these are for bragging rights only, but for any brewery operating in the midst of winter in a category-wide downturn, any reason to impel a visit would be welcomed, I’m sure.

Beer 130

Beer Stout Craft Beer IPA 130

Advertisement

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.

PUNCH

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Luxury cocktail ice made from glaciers or imported from other countries is inspiring climate dread among concerned drinkers and bartenders.

Bartending 327

Bartending Bartender 327

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For Jorge Riera , the headline-making, French-heavy wine lists he created for New York City’s Frenchette aren’t especially new—for him. “I’ve been doing this for about 20 years, [with] the same approach,” he says of his experience creating lists for some of the city’s most wine-trend-setting restaurants, including Contra, Wildair , Ten Bells , and 360.

Wine 248

Wine Bar Sommelier Inventory 248

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Happy Wednesday, y’all! Lots of good/interesting beers and other beverages are coming our way in the coming months if these labels are any indication (and they usually) are. Also, someone’s making a beverage in “honor” (I guess?) of the Chicago Rat Hole. Premium Subscribers can scroll down to find out who that is. Plus: an interesting collab from Horus Aged Ales and a Michigan brewer, a new lager from a not-very-lager-y Ohio brewery, plus some very chill vibes from a coup

Beer 130

Beer Pilsner 130

PUNCH

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Mexico City’s Tlecān reimagines tascalate—a Maya drink made with maíz, cacao, achiote and water—as a bright and earthy mezcal cocktail.

327

327

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Is this Imbibe 75er a pastry chef or a bartender? And is he Michael George or (his preferred name) Daddy Long Legs? For George/Long Legs, it’s all one and the same. A Chicago native and Le Cordon Bleu graduate, he headed straight out after graduation for the kitchens at an Alaskan resort, turning out trays of desserts for hungry visitors to Denali. He followed the seasonal work circuit to a ski resort in Park City, Utah, and bounced around the service industry until a manager offered him a way t

Lead Bartender 246

Lead Bartender Bartending Bartender Rum 246

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In Raising the Bar: Choose Your Own Adventure, industry professionals discussed the ins and outs of bar management, including staff retention, getting the most out of your liquor representative and supplier relationships, and the various aspects of bar ownership. Panelists included Emma Alexander, a traveling consultant, mentor, and spirits cocktail competition judge; Robin Wolf, a bar owner, certified spirits professional, certified sommelier and cicerone, mentor, and expert in locally focused

Bar 246

Bar Barback Barback Bar Manager 246

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

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As we mentioned briefly at the end of last week’s email, AB InBev shrank its footprint even further at the end of January, just five weeks after shuttering Goose’s Clybourn taproom, and half a year after offloading a bunch of brands to Tilray. First, A-B’s Golden Road announced the closure of their Sacramento taproom. (The quote from the president of the Sacramento Brewer’s Guild in that second story is ice cold.

Beer 130

Beer Tiki Stout IPA 130

PUNCH

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A perfectly round citrus coin, a cleaved cherry, a circular jelly cutout perched atop a cube of ice—at today’s top bars, geometric minimalism is the new visual language.

Bar 285

Bar 285

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Tasting through the rum world can be an extended expedition. Each island in the Caribbean has its own port of call, offering intriguing looks into the island’s unique take on the spirit. Now, there’s a new rum excursion with a number of stops on the itinerary: Ten To One Five Origin Select Rum. Ten To One founder Marc Farrell introduced this latest permanent addition to the portfolio on February 1, composed of rums from five Caribbean nations.

Rum 228

Rum Bottling 228

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Established in 2018 by Laurent Berriat, Oliver Hidier, and Stephane Aussel, Spiritique stands as a distinguished French spirits brand, born from the collaborative efforts of three seasoned industry professionals. In its inaugural year, Spirtiique introduced Yu Gin later introducing Yu No, a non-alcoholic alternative to Yu Gin. For those seeking a tasty mocktail, Yu No can be incorporated for its fresh yuzu flavors along with the other botanical flavors used in the original spirit.

Mocktails 237

Mocktails Gin Highball Alcohol 237

VinePair

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Picking the best bourbon of all time is objectively impossible. Ask five bourbon fans, and you’ll get dozens of answers, along with enough footnotes and asterisks to rival the King James Bible. But narrowing it down to a handful is a more accessible task. Us whiskey nerds have a much easier time picking our favorites than a singular pour. Ask someone what’s on their Mount Rushmore of bourbon, for example, and after deliberation, they’ll likely come back with something parsable.

Whiskey 138

Whiskey Bottling Liquor Club 138

PUNCH

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This is the best top-shelf liquor, from tequila to whiskey, according to bartenders who recommend these spirits for cocktails.

Bartender 315

Bartender Bartending Liquor Tequila 315

Spiritz

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has said that the Delhi government’s counsel misled the Delhi High Court by delaying the submission of a list of conforming and non-conforming wards in the city prepared in 2022, ahead of the implementation of the now-scrapped excise policy of 2021-22. In a communication to Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi’s LG said that the Committee submitted its report on18th August 2022.

110

110

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Established in 2018 by Laurent Berriat, Oliver Hidier, and Stephane Aussel, Spiritique stands as a distinguished French spirits brand, born from the collaborative efforts of three seasoned industry professionals. In its inaugural year, Spirtiique introduced Yu Gin later introducing Yu No, a non-alcoholic alternative to Yu Gin. For those seeking a tasty mocktail, Yu No can be incorporated for its fresh yuzu flavors along with the other botanical flavors used in the original spirit.

Mocktails 231

Mocktails Gin Highball Alcohol 231

VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Of the many styles of pizza served in the United States, the large, hand-tossed thin crust of New York-style pizza and the gooey, bulky pies of Chicago’s signature deep-dish are historically the most iconic. But following a major uptick in pizzerias specializing in crunchy-crusted squares, Detroit-style pizza is finally having its moment in the national spotlight.

Liquor License 130

Liquor License Liquor Bar Alcohol 130

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review. It should also be noted that clicking the buy link in this review earns our site a small referral payment, which helps to support, but not influence, our editorial and other costs. Fortune’s Fool , a new woman-focused whiskey producer, first emerged on the scene back in 2019.

Whiskey 107

Whiskey Bottling Wine Bar 107

Spiritz

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The net profit of Radico Khaitan rose by 22.73 percent to reach Rs 75.15 crore in the quarter ended December 2023 as against Rs 61.23 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2022. The company’s sales rose by 46.55 percent to reach Rs 1160.91 crore in the quarter ended December 2023 as against Rs 792.15 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2022.

110

110

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

We step inside the mind of George F. Manska for an analytical look at the Quest for the Best—Spirits Drinkers Drink, But Don’t Know Things Proof or ABV: Proof can denote approximate alcohol content of any spirit although it is commonly associated with whiskey and originated with rum. Sailors came up with two methods to be sure they weren’t being scammed out of the ethanol content of their daily tot o’ rum as ship officers would dilute to stretch stores; (1) add gunpowder and ignite with a magnif

Alcohol 215

Alcohol Rum Vodka Whiskey 215

VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Americans love to drink, but when it comes down to what they love drinking most, the answer will probably always be beer. With well over 9,000 operational breweries across the country — and over $6 billion worth of suds imported — data from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) shows that a whopping 6.5 billion gallons of beer was consumed in the U.S. in 2021.

Beer 124

Beer Alcohol 124

Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Suerte has emerged as a solid choice for 100% agave tequila, a Highlands offering with a fairly straightforward, balanced approach — and reasonable pricing. If you want to break away from the usual trio of expressions, consider this newish release from the brand — Suerte Blanco at “still strength,” a cracking 52% abv. There’s not a lot of mystery here — this is really just a high-proof version of Suerte’s unaged tequila.

Tequila 107

Tequila Bottling 107

Spiritz

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Radico Khaitan has introduced the Spirit of Victory 1999 Pure Malt Whisky, which is a heartfelt tribute to the valiant soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War under the umbrella of ‘Spirit of Victory’ range of brands. The Spirit of Victory range from Radico Khaitan stands as a series of products that pay homage to India’s victory in the three significant Indo-Pak wars, including those of 1965, the 1999 Kargil War, and the 1971 war.

Rum 110

Rum Bottling 110

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

After returning from an outing, we entered the ballroom with tables set for tasting and lunch. Moderator Bernie Lubbers presented a gift from Heaven Hill, a Bartender’s Backpack manufactured by Cocktail Kingdom, was at each of our seats. While we marveled at the generous gift, we noticed immediately the tab had the “Bottled-in-Bond” engraved on the leather.

Bottling 208

Bottling Inventory Whiskey Bartender 208

VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Football season is in full swing, and Sunday gatherings are a cornerstone of the sport. For those who love the game (or anyone who’s really into well-produced TV commercials), there’s nothing quite like rushing to the living room to gather around the plasma screen and hanging with friends over the many food options that go hand-in-hand with game day.

Beer 119

Beer Pilsner Stout IPA 119

Drinks International

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Julie Nguyen from Opium Bar in Thailand has won the third edition of Flor de Caña’s Sustainable Cocktail Challenge. Nguyen beat 32 other bartenders at.

Bartending 111

Bartending Bartender Bar 111

Spiritz

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Absolut is entering the ready-to-serve category with its new Absolut Cocktails line flavours, which are Vodka Mojito and Raspberry Lemonade. Absolut’s latest mixology innovation is expected to deliver bar-quality cocktails, which are refreshingly tasty with a twist and comes in convenient format that saves the time in preparation that generally goes into making cocktails.

Simple Syrup 109

Simple Syrup Vodka Mixology Bar 109

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The group of bartenders boarded the bus at the Brown Hotel for the short ride to La Bodeguita de Mina, a Cuban-themed restaurant. Designed to replicate the feel of Cuba in the 1950s, we looked forward to trying food made with recipes passed down from family members. Katy Wallace, National Brand Ambassador for Amber Beverage Group, greeted us as we entered a room in the back of the restaurant, set up and waiting for our arrival.

Tequila 201

Tequila Highball Bartender Bartending 201

VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The airport in Florence, Italy — the gateway to Tuscany’s gorgeous wine country — is getting some grape-related upgrades. Renowned architecture group Rafael Viñoly Architects is constructing a new terminal that will include six hubs for arrivals and departures, a large public “piazza,” a new light rail system that will link the airport to the city center, and of course, a rooftop vineyard.

Wine 119

Wine Bar 119

Gastronom

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Last Updated on February 9, 2024 by Leah Hall If you want some romantic Valentine’s Day Martini Recipes, we have just the perfect ones to make the celebration festive! We all want a cocktail or two for a home-cooked date night or an evening nightcap after going out! So, make sure to get some new … The post 25 Romantic Valentine’s Day Martini Recipes appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.

105

105

Spiritz

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has won at the International Taste Institute (ITI) Awards in Brussels, Belgium. At the ITI Awards, three premium products from the company, namely, X&O Barrel Premium Whisky, Sterling Reserve Premium Cellar Brandy, and Sterling Reserve Blend 10 Premium Whisky have been recognised as Remarkable Products.

Brandy 108

Brandy 108

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How to Make Your Guest Drunk on a Story so that Next Time They Come for More? An usual title, indeed. However, Anastasia Taracor, a product placement person for shows such as The Morning Show and Succession, uses her 15 years of brand placement to illustrate her point. She explains people go to movies and bars to escape, be entertained, or appreciate the aesthetics of a bar.

Mixologist 198

Mixologist Bartending Bartender Bar 198

VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Ska Brewing in Durango, Colo., annually collaborates with Venture Snowboards on a Ska-themed snowboard that might feature its logo, dapper skeleton mascot, or a new beer. In January, brewery president and cofounder Dave Thibodeau hit the slopes with a Ska snowboard that outlived its advertised beer: Moral Panic, a bone-dry brut IPA that debuted in 2018 and disappeared in late 2021.

IPA 119

IPA Beer Bitters Alcohol 119