PUNCH

MARCH 29, 2024

We asked 10 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipes for the Old-Fashioned—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

Vermouth’s original companions may have been no more illustrious than a simple dribble of water or a lump of ice. But in the late 19th century, when this European import encountered gin and whiskey in American bars, it not only made vermouth a cocktail staple but also spurred a level of innovation that still resonates today. The modern cocktail renaissance saw bartenders renewing their appreciation for vermouth, which in turn energized the category.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Our first Drink of the Week feature of the Spring season is the Pineapple Xpress cocktail at C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar! Available across their three metro Atlanta locations, this delicious drink features Coconut Rum, White Rum, Pineapple Puree, and lime juice, and is the ideal drink to welcome the warmer weather! Check it out below. Rum Pineapple Xpress Ingredients 1 oz.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MARCH 29, 2024

For a few years, this was all the info we had about Demo Brewing in Ravenswood: A logo, a window, and a bunch of brick. Today, they open up the doors and welcome us all inside. With their Grand Opening today, we’d like to officially welcome Demo to the Chicagoland beer scene! You can swing by today or tomorrow and try to drink them dry on their first days open.

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PUNCH

MARCH 27, 2024

The dirty Martini has influenced every classic cocktail, from the Negroni to the spritz. Here’s how the olive briny trend took over.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Born of the oft-maligned era in the late ’90s and early aughts when everything became an overly sweet ’tini, the Lychee Martini is most often credited to New York City “clubstaurants” like Lot 61 and Korean restaurant Clay. But whether due to pure nostalgia or the fact that bartenders are a group that tend to love a challenge, the Lychee Martini is back and—at the risk of cliché—it’s better than ever.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MARCH 27, 2024

Like usual, Substack is telling me this is too long for your inboxes (fingers crossed they’re wrong!) but we’ve got a ton of fun stuff for Premium Subscribers to look at this week, including another big entrant into this year’s Battle of the Fruity Summer Beers. Want to see? Join our awesome cadre of Premium Subscribers to get a look at this and much more: Subscribe now But for now, let’s all collectively enjoy … The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: Printers Row

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PUNCH

MARCH 26, 2024

In Brazil, Moscow Mule cocktails come topped with ginger foam. Here's how to make the Brazilian take on the vodka drink recipe.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

After a particularly indulgent week of eating and drinking, I vowed to prioritize health and longevity. One of the first things I did was swap my daily coffee for herbal teas and tisanes. I’m particularly fond of tulsi, the Ayurvedic herb also known as holy basil. Some people believe it has anti-inflammatory benefits and can alleviate physical, chemical, and psychological stress.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

Eric LeGrand Bourbon, a two-and-a-half-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon out of Owensboro, Kentucky-based Green River Distillery, which is owned by the Bardstown Bourbon Company, is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Eric LeGrand and Brian Axelrod co-founded the brand and first set out to win over their home state of New Jersey with their product.

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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

MARCH 25, 2024

Happy Oberon Day to all who celebrate! After living in Michigan for a few years 1 , I think I’ve realized why Oberon Day became such a big deal: Spring in Michigan kinda sucks. It’s damp, it’s grey, it’s not immediately warm and sunshiney like in other places. It’s just the time of year when there’s no more snow on the ground for you to enjoy on a set of skis or a snowmobile.

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PUNCH

MARCH 25, 2024

White rum is no longer defined by neutrality. These five bottles show that the spirit category is now full of flavor.

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2024

Earlier this week, Mexican federal authorities carried out a raid at a home belonging to Grover and Scarlet Sanschagrin, the founders of tequila transparency advocacy site Tequila Matchmaker. Officials claim the home, Casa Lotecito, was being used as “an adulterated tequila factory,” Mexican news outlet Mural reported early on Wednesday afternoon. The Attorney General’s Office (FGR) in Jalisco was tipped off by a legal representative of the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT), which allegedly in

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

Happy International Whiskey Day! Omni Hotels & Resorts is paying homage to their home state of Texas and serving up some awesome whiskey cocktails crafted with Garrison Brothers Whiskey. If you can’t make it to an Omni property this week, try out one of their recipes at home – like their indulgent Bourbon Espresso Martini. See the full recipe below!

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2024

We review Waterford Organic Cuvée Gaia, made from the organic Irish barley of six different Ireland farms. (image via Waterford Whisky) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review. The Irish whiskey scene, like the American, is defined in part by a mix of traditional larger brands and a newer crop of craft-style outlets.

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PUNCH

MARCH 28, 2024

The Bywater, a rum cocktail from New Orleans starring green Chartreuse and amaro, is a modern classic recipe and a beloved local drink.

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2024

It’s been an atypical March in Minnesota. Winter here is supposed to be a bleak, frigid epoch. The locals pride themselves on surviving through it, but the 2024 season has not measured up to the apocalyptic standard. Through the snowless 60-degree days, however, one boreal harbinger has remained intact: the Russian imperial stout. Rich and complex, Russian imperial stouts are differentiated from other dark beers by both strength and apocrypha.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer presents the Chilled 100 Bartenders with its popular and professional mixology tools, gaining loyal fans across the country. Watch bartender Carlos Ruiz of New Jersey create an original cocktail using his Double Tin Shaker, Jigger, Strainer, etc. gifted Barfly Mixology Gear Set by Mercer. The post Watch Carlos Ruiz Use His Barfly Mixology Gear to Craft an Original Cocktail appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 29, 2024

We aren’t ones to shy away from additional wines from Merry Edwards, with this wintertime release spanning more 2021 pinot noirs, two whites, and the first sparkling wine we’ve tasted from the winery — this one bottled in honor of the upcoming eclipse. 2017 Merry Edwards Cuvee Eclipse Russian River Valley – Harvested on August 21, 2017, the day of the last big American eclipse.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2024

Founded in 2014 by the Wine Country Network, the American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition is an annual double-blind tasting competition for bourbons and whiskeys from across North America. With thousands of entries across numerous categories, the judges at the American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition judge each whiskey on a 100-point scale. Entrants also have the chance of winning the coveted ‘Best of Show’ award.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

Even as wine trends come and go, Cabernet Sauvignon endures in our collective wine consciousness. Born in Bordeaux, this grape made its name as the dominant grape in the region’s left bank, but now it’s one of the most planted varieties on the planet. Outside of its home in France — where it’s known for playing a role in blends — many countries showcase Cabernet Sauvignon in varietal and single-vineyard offerings.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Renowned actor and entrepreneur Matthew Lillard known for his roles in Scooby Doo, Scream, The Descendants, co-founder of Beadle & Grimm’s, one of the world’s preeminent creators of premium boxed editions for tabletop games, joins forces with long-time friends and fellow fantasy aficionados, Justin Ware, a screenwriter and Tim Sparapani, Blue Run Spirits co-founder.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 23, 2024

Apparently The Donum Estate has been hiding in plain sight from me for more than two decades. This winery, established in 2001, is located just behind Domaine Carneros, a famed winery just a half hour from my former home and a place where I’ve visited innumerable times. Had I traveled a bit further down the road from Domaine Carneros, I couldn’t have possibly missed it.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2024

The new Jack Daniel’s x McLaren Racing Limited Edition Tennesee Whiskey features McLaren’s signature papaya coloring. Credit: Jack Daniel’s The Jack Daniel’s Distillery has unveiled a limited edition Tennessee Whiskey to celebrate its partnership with McLaren Racing. This release is the second such bottling created by a collaboration between the two companies, as they enter their second year of partnership.

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2024

Despite the huge variety of wine available in the U.S. market, picking out a bottle worthy of its price when you’re in the mood for red can be tricky. Some of the most popular options, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, can command hefty price tags that don’t always match their quality. But sometimes, you’ll have the opposite experience and find a surprisingly low price attached to a niche grape or region.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

Not far from the lapping waves of the Atlantic lies an idyllic getaway in the heart of trendy Miami Beach. Named after the mother of the American flag Betsy Ross, The Betsy has been a major destination in the sunny Florida city since its opening in the patriotic midst of World War II. These days, the property is a labor of love of the Plutzik family, New York City natives who were captivated by the area.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 27, 2024

The Dominican Republic’s Brugal continues to pump out high-grade, high-class rums with the launch of this new release, Maestro Reserva, Brugal’s “first ever permanent edition prestige sipping rum.” Emphasis on permanent. Previous high-end rums from Brugal, such as Papa Andres , have all been limited editions. The rum making process for Maestro Reserva utilizes an innovative cask toasting technique – completely unique to and developed by Brugal – in prestigious American sh

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Drinks International

MARCH 24, 2024

Rosebank Distillery has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public this June for the first time since 1993. The distillery, once dubbed.

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Just Drinks

MARCH 25, 2024

That Diageo has reopened Port Ellen is unquestionably good news but fragile demand for spirits could lead to other distilleries falling silent.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Renowned actor and entrepreneur Matthew Lillard known for his roles in Scooby Doo, Scream, The Descendants, co-founder of Beadle & Grimm’s, one of the world’s preeminent creators of premium boxed editions for tabletop games, joins forces with long-time friends and fellow fantasy aficionados, Justin Ware, a screenwriter and Tim Sparapani, Blue Run Spirits co-founder.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 25, 2024

Ready for warmer weather? Well, it’s coming like it or not, and even if you’re not a fan of hotter days and nights, summertime does mean we’ll get a chance to break out some more seasonally appropriate whites and reds that pair well with the warmer months of the year. Drop the parka and dive in: Here’s our top 10 wines, based on recent coverage, that we recommend for summer sipping.

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The Cocktail Lovers

MARCH 25, 2024

Kristine Bocchino and Kaitlin Wilkes are on a mission: to build a community to foster the growth and success of women in the hospitality and drinks industry. Their new, much-needed initiative is named after and inspired by the first woman to take up the position of Head Bartender at the American Bar at The Savoy Hotel, the incredible Ada Coleman. Launching April 30th, The Ada Coleman Project is a dedicated digital space to empower women+ working in hospitality.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 27, 2024

We review The Waterford Cuvée Koff, a mix of Irish single malt whiskeys, each of which is distilled from the barley of a single Irish farm. (image via Waterford) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review. The Irish whiskey scene, like the American, is defined in part by a mix of traditional larger brands and a newer crop of craft-style outlets.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

Eric LeGrand Bourbon, a two-and-a-half-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon out of Owensboro, Kentucky-based Green River Distillery, which is owned by the Bardstown Bourbon Company, is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Eric LeGrand and Brian Axelrod co-founded the brand and first set out to win over their home state of New Jersey with their product.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 23, 2024

Thomas and Brenda Baldacci certainly have much for which they could give thanks and celebrate. Last year marked 25 years since purchasing their Stags Leap Estate and next year will mark 25 years since their first vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon. 2023 also marked 20 years since the opening of their tasting room and as of this writing, it has now been four months and six days since having the pleasure to enjoy Michael Baldacci’s decadent tribute to his father, the Thomas Collection.

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