PUNCH

JULY 12, 2024

With Evil Malört, one bartender is making the polarizing, Chicago-born liqueur worse with ingredients like cuttlefish ink and peppers.

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Booze Business

JULY 9, 2024

The U.S. is currently in a period of transformation, with widespread shifts in most businesses. The alcohol industry stands out as it undergoes changes that are not only fundamental but also unique, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. Here is a close look at the key factors affecting the industry.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Discover the artistry behind the perfect vodka cocktail with the Chilled 100 Bartenders as they craft unique and exquisite creations using Chopin Vodka. Renowned for its exceptional quality and smooth taste, Chopin serves as the ideal canvas for our talented bartenders. When making this cocktail, I turned to the simple Vodka & Cranberry, also known as the Cape Cod.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Odds are, your familiarity with Cava, the sparkling wine of Spain’s Catalonia region, may simply be as a cheap bottle of bubbles. That’s because the vast majority of the quarter billion bottles sold globally are classified as Cava de Guarda, the youngest and least expensive category. Take one step up, and Cava de Guarda Superior represents just 11 percent of sales.

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PUNCH

JULY 8, 2024

From the cradle of the Daiquiri to a New Orleans stalwart, these are 10 historic bars that still inspire modern drink culture.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JULY 12, 2024

A few notable things to kickstart our Friday afternoon: No social media post was sent to me more this week than this announcement , letting followers know that Short Fuse was postponing their release party for their soon-to-be-revived Metropolitan lagers. I reached out to founder Nick Teague to ask what was going on. He responded via email saying: “We just felt [in] another month we would be in a better position to do the launch.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

“It’s very community-driven here,” Francesca Galarus says of her Philadelphia neighborhood, Fishtown. Formerly an industrial outpost, the narrow streets west of the Delaware River have independent bars and restaurants, live music venues, and other small businesses run by residents like Galarus and her partner, Nicholas Ducos, who co-own the newly opened urban winery, Mural City Cellars (MCC).

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PUNCH

JULY 9, 2024

In the hands of a skilled bartender, drinks inspired by culinary dishes can be transcendent. But is the ubiquity of this trend flattening creativity into clickbait?

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JULY 10, 2024

Happy Wednesday, label lovers! This week we’ve got a whole bunch of lager to show you, including a new one connected to the LLC behind the Hulk Hogan beer - this time with a very classic rock, 70’s biker vibe. They’re coming for the Cold Snacks, I think. Everybody look out. But first: The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week Hot on the heels of their Only Interested in Bangers Imperial IPA, this Hop Butcher beer rolled out a couple of weeks ago but just crossed the TTB wires thi

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 12, 2024

Yael “Stormborn” Vengroff, is a fierce talent shaping today’s cocktail culture with her innovative libations. Stormborn, a dynamic figure shaping today’s cocktail culture with her innovative libations, embarked on her journey in New York City’s East Village, starting as a barback and seizing every opportunity to learn. Her relentless drive and eagerness to master the craft led her to work alongside industry giants like Alex Day, Audrey Saunders, and Giuseppe Gonzalez.

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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

BarLifeUK

JULY 10, 2024

The Peche ‘Barchive’ project goes live on August 1st, 2024.

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PUNCH

JULY 12, 2024

The rum’s robust molasses character adds richness to tropical classics and balance to challenging bitter and herbal flavors.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JULY 8, 2024

What’s going on in Northwest Indiana? With 2024 already seeing the closures of Windmill Brewing in Dyer, Four Fathers in Valparaiso and Malt Bros. in St. John, we thought we’d take a few minutes to poke around on the status of a few things in Northwest Indiana’s once-thriving craft beer scene. We’ve been keeping an eye on the 33,684 sq ft building owned by 18th Street Brewing in downtown Hammond.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Ming River is a smooth introduction to one of the most important spirits in the world: baijiu. This Chinese spirit is made from predominantly fermented sorghum, which is distilled into a vibrant spirit, unlike anything you’d find in the West. It’s fermented with qu, a nearly five-thousand-year-old Chinese technique using native yeast to ferment grain in solid rather than liquid form.

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Drinks International

JULY 11, 2024

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has announced the formation of a global brand company, North American Distillers (NADL), which will house it American whiskey portfolio.

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PUNCH

JULY 10, 2024

Sommeliers and wine professionals at top New York City restaurants like The Four Horsemen and Claud share how they price their wine lists.

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Mix That Drink

JULY 11, 2024

The Peking Cocktail is a rum drink with a hint of anise from Pernod, a liqueur flavored with Chinese star anise. With grenadine and lemon juice, it's a very refreshing cocktail.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

“The use of balsamic in cocktails began as an experiment by creative bartenders who were looking to push the boundaries of traditional recipes.” That’s according to Claudio Stefani Giusti. If his last name rings a bell, it may be because Claudio is the 17th Generation owner and CEO of Guisti , one of Italy’s most iconic purveyors of balsamic vinegar.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

For some, pizza is a means to an end — a late-night slice to satisfy, a convenient and uncomplicated meal delivered to your door. For Dan Richer, it’s alchemy. As the author of “The Joy of Pizza,” James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef finalist, 50 Top Pizza’s 2023 Pizza Maker of the Year runner-up , and owner of Razza, which was named Best Pizza in North America in 2019 , and recently earned a spot on The New York Times’s “ 22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States ” list, Richer knows

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PUNCH

JULY 11, 2024

With sour green apple mix standing in for citrus and local cream in place of milk, the bestselling cocktail at Stockholm’s innovative Röda Huset is the perfect showcase for local produce.

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Mix That Drink

JULY 10, 2024

With a base of white rum and lime juice, the Mojito is reminiscent of the Rum Swizzle and Daiquiri, but the mint adds a wonderful layer of refreshment.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

Situated in East Village, Manhattan at 118 St Mark’s Place, Romeo’s endeavors to become an integral part of the esteemed nightlife heritage of the street, distinguishing itself with a meticulously curated cocktail menu and a distinctively crafted design. Evan Hawkins, a seasoned veteran in the hospitality industry, boasts a wealth of experience, having started from the ground up as a barback and contributing to the creation of over 35 establishments.

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VinePair

JULY 11, 2024

A classic Martini carries several cues that convey sophistication and elegance. The timeless angular glass. The glassy liquid. The garnish’s pop of color. But behind the scenes, all these enticing little details stem from something unseen by guests as they sip the drink with pinkies extended: the bar’s cash flow. The cost of the glassware, the price of the liquor, the wage paid to the person that kept the glass cold until the last possible moment and built the drink: these are the elements that

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PUNCH

JULY 10, 2024

7 classic French cocktail recipes to know, from the Boulevardier to a little-known gin, Suze and Chartreuse sour and more.

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Mix That Drink

JULY 11, 2024

The Green Dinosaur drink recipe features three white liquors with Midori and lemonade. It's a rather strong drink, and the mixers don't do much to disguise the kick.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 7, 2024

Embracing its legacy deeply rooted in the Prohibition era, Templeton has flourished into a nationally recognized name, bringing exceptional craftsmanship to its whiskey. Templeton’s latest release, Templeton FORTITUDE Bourbon, has an enticing aroma that combines delicate floral and grassy notes, accompanied by hints of spice, black pepper, sweet vanilla, and the subtle fruitiness of lemon peels.

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Spiritz

JULY 12, 2024

A unique rum travel platform has ushered in a new era on World Rum Day that will help rum lovers to not only explore rum producing distilleries but also throw open the doors to interesting travel itineraries. Armchair travel has been around for a long time for those who may not actually take a train, plane, boat or bus and yet explore the world. And then there is Lonely Planet for those who actually want to pack their bags and set off on adventures, either taking the path well-travelled or takin

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PUNCH

JULY 8, 2024

A remnant of the country’s old-school drinking culture, the Americano-like mixture of fernet, vermouth and soda water is an enduring local favorite.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 6, 2024

With rye , bourbon , and malt whiskey under its belt, what’s left for WhistlePig to explore? Well, wheat whiskey of course. Enter CampStock, a limited edition offering that’s actually a blend of two whiskeys — 85% wheat whiskey and 15% rye — which still merits a “wheat whiskey” designation. The whiskey is a collaboration of sorts with Solo Stove, a portable smokeless camp stove which is being bundled with this whiskey as part of a unique promotion.

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VinePair

JULY 11, 2024

Ah, Pinot Grigio, a zesty white wine that is as refreshing as a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer’s day. The second most popular white wine in America, Pinot Grigio (a.k.a. Pinot Gris) is a dry white wine that has a punchy acidity with flavors of lemons, limes, green apples and honeysuckle. While most believe Pinot Grigio originated in Italy, it was actually born, like many of the most popular grapes of the world, in France, where it is known as Pinot Gris.

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Cheers

JULY 10, 2024

It’s time to get the recognition your beverage program deserves: The call for entries for the 2024 Bev X Awards is officially open! If you’re not familiar, the BevX Awards celebrate full-service chain restaurants for their beverage program’s creativity, originality and impact on sales and profitability, as well as innovative independent operators and individuals making an impact.

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PUNCH

JULY 9, 2024

The post Meet the 2024 Winner of the US World Class Bartending Competition appeared first on PUNCH.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 11, 2024

There are a couple of theories regarding how bourbon came to be aged in charred oak barrels. Perhaps the most plausible theory lies in the fact that the French mature brandy in toasted wood barrels. In the era of bourbon infancy, Cognac was a known luxury French spirit. Did Americans begin using charred or toasted barrels to age whiskey as a means to emulate French luxury?

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

Tequila’s moment as America’s “it” spirit is far from over. It may even be getting stronger as other categories struggle. A recent report published by beverage data analytics firm ISWR indicated that agave spirits — a space primarily driven by tequila — was the only alcohol category to experience growth in the U.S. in 2023. This sustained popularity coincides with a market increasingly flooded with new tequilas.

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Cheers

JULY 12, 2024

California producer Sonoma-Cutrer has announced the release of Les Plus Haut Pinot Noir, the latest in the company’s annual Winemaker’s Release series. Les Plus Haut translates to “the most elevated,” as fruit from the highest blocks from both estate-owned Owsley Ranch and Vine Hill Vineyard were selected for this wine. To create this wine, grapes were picked and sorted by hand before destemming, the winery reports.

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