PUNCH

JUNE 4, 2024

The 25 best cocktail recipes to make this summer, from the ultimate frozen Margarita to a Piña Colada made with amaro and other easy drinks.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JUNE 7, 2024

The amount of 10th anniversary events emerging over the last few weeks have made me wonder: Was May-June 2014 the busiest time in Chicago craft beer history? I did some digging through my archives, but let’s start by looking at who’s celebrating their tenth birthday this month: Imperial Oak celebrates a full decade in business today through Sunday.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 3, 2024

Made with blue weber agave sourced from Jalisco, Chrome Horse Society is a 100% agave tequila triple distilled in copper plated column stills at Destileria Leyros, making a final product that is highly pure and artfully balanced. Founder, Jack Morgan, sought to create a tequila as sophisticated as the people he saw enjoying it with clean ingredients and fresh tasting notes, perfect for any and all occasions.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

A good theme isn’t a requisite for a standout cocktail menu, but it definitely makes cocktail hour more fun. Case in point: the new California road trip–inspired menu at Los Angeles’ Big Bar , a 13-year-old neighborhood bar nestled beneath the iconic Griffith Observatory. “I get the most excited for a cocktail that tastes great and has a narrative layer,” says longtime bar manager Eugene Lee. “Even better, when it connects to a bigger picture/theme.” For the L

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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

PUNCH

JUNE 3, 2024

On national holidays, the combination of pineapple ice cream, pipeño and a variety of liqueurs is served by the pitcher, glass or as the diminutive Réplica (“Aftershock”).

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BarLifeUK

JUNE 6, 2024

Meister Hunter 2024 is now open for entries Number of heats, number of competitors, prize money, amount of fun to be had at the final – it doesn’t matter what metric you use, Meister Hunter has undoubtedly become one of the biggest (and best) competitions on the circuit. And, happily, it’s back for 2024. Jägermeister’s global ambassador, Florian Beuren, today announced on Instagram that entries have opened for this year’s comp, which has a combined prize money pot o

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

In terms of refreshing summer beverages, few options hit the mark for me quite like a glass of iced tea. So I was delighted when samples from Kazi Yetu crossed my desk, courtesy of a referral from our resident tea expert Max Falkowitz. I perused the offerings, including spiced black teas, pure greens, and herbal infusions, and landed on the Ginger Mint Fusion Green Tea.

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PUNCH

JUNE 6, 2024

The boilermaker, or a beer and a shot, has gone from a dive bar staple to a considered menu item at cocktail bars across the country.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JUNE 5, 2024

I’ve always thought that a debilitating respiratory illness was a weird thing to name a brewery after, but regardless of my feelings, here’s… The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: Y’all, Black Light was right there. Okay, fine, Anderson Valley already took it. A bit late on that front, but still, people will probably be ordering this Black Lung beer by saying “Gimme a lunger!

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

In addition to the classic Vesper citrus tasting notes, Bar Continental’s Vesper cocktail features a new savory component – the infusion of Mirepoix Seasoning, a spice mix traditionally used in French cooking, alongside Cocchi Americano aperitif wine. Check out the recipe by award-winning Chef Sean Brock below! Photo by Emily Dorio Gin , Vodka , White Wine Vesper Ingredients 1 oz.

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2024

Today marks the 50th anniversary of perhaps the most infamous, absurd, and hostile evening in MLB history: 10-cent beer night. There were hospitalizations, full-frontal nudity, and many, many cups of too-affordable beer. The fighting, which broke out during a game between the Cleveland Indians (now known as the Cleveland Guardians) and the Texas Rangers on June 4, 1974, has become the stuff of legend.

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PUNCH

JUNE 7, 2024

Yiyo el Zeneize, a legendary neighborhood gathering place, has collected bottles, and regulars, for more than a century.

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Mix That Drink

JUNE 4, 2024

The Chambord Royale combines the famous raspberry liqueur with cranberry and pineapple for flavor, and an ounce of vodka for kick. It’s a fruity little drink, but not overly sweet.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 4, 2024

Every June, we celebrate LGBTQIA+ joy in living true, authentic lives, and we also commemorate the historic and present struggles that make doing so possible. As a longtime partner of PFLAG , Chambord Liqueur is deeply committed to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. To celebrate and honor this commitment, Chambord has crafted a special cocktail menu just in time for Pride Month.

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2024

Most Prohibition stories usually revolve around mobs and speakeasies. The tale of Minnesota 13, the moonshine produced by the farmers in Stearns County, Minn., some 90 minutes northwest of downtown Minneapolis, is not one of these stories. It’s better than that. A bold statement? Probably. At the very least, it’s one of the wildest rides in Prohibition lore.

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PUNCH

JUNE 5, 2024

The 10 best natural wine bars, bistros and caves to visit in Paris, France, plus expert tips to know before you go.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 7, 2024

We first encountered Wyoming-based High N’ Wicked with one of its one-off releases back in 2021 — and there have been plenty more where that came from. Today we’re taking a step back and looking at the brand’s two flagship whiskeys — a bourbon and a rye, both sourced (but from different locales). We’ve got the deets alongside the reviews.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 4, 2024

Our Chilled 100 Bartenders are always in for elevating their cocktail game. Ryan Sparks With the sophisticated charm of Highclere Castle Gin, inspired by the timeless elegance of Highclere Castle, the iconic setting of Downtown Abbey, this exquisite gin captures the essence of English heritage and summertime savoring in every sip. Gin , Liqueur Sunrise in the Northwest by Ryan Sparks - Detroit Ingredients 1 1/2 Highclere Castle gin 1/2 trasanejo vino de Malaga (or amontillado sherry) 3/4 toasted

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2024

You might want to pass on picking up a keg for your next backyard rager. Pabst Blue Ribbon just launched a 180-pack to celebrate its 180-year anniversary. Pabst, which got its start in Milwaukee, has come a long way since then: from its near-collapse to its legendary hipster-fueled renaissance , the brewery has cemented itself as a mainstay in the American macro beer landscape, and this summertime drop honors that legacy.

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PUNCH

JUNE 6, 2024

The Ranglum, a cocktail from Berlin made with rum, falernum and lime, has become a modern classic and sleeper hit throughout the city.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 1, 2024

The 8th year of Beam Little Book releases has arrived, and while last year we were invited to consider Little Book “In Retrospect,” now we journey onto the “Path Not Taken,” which is a reimagining of American rye whiskey designed to showcase, in essence, that rye is not as boring and same-same today as you might think it is. This release features 7 different whiskeys in the blend.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

We go inside the mind of George F. Manska for an analytical look at the travesties of whiskey tasting. Most of us who love alcohol beverages enjoy attending tastings at expos, restaurants, wine and liquor stores to taste and discuss aromas amd flavors of beverages. Many attendees also belong to beer, wine, or whiskey clubs. Usable information from these events differs widely by beverage, but for an unsuspected reason.

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2024

There is no understating the public’s love for the Margarita. In its standard form, the tequila – triple sec-lime juice concoction is the third most popular cocktail in the world , and the most ordered in the United States. In fact, according to data from CGA by NIQ, one in every five cocktails ordered in the U.S. is a Marg. Aside from being absolutely delicious, much of the Margarita’s popularity comes from the cocktail’s relatively blank canvas, which makes it fairly simple to create var

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PUNCH

JUNE 3, 2024

The 9 best easy vodka cocktail recipes, from a Pickle Martini to a Negroni Sbagliato riff, to make and drink at home.

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Cheers

JUNE 7, 2024

Chicago-based Puttshack , a tech-infused mini-golf concept, has launched a collaboration with Gin & Juice , the new line of ready-to-drink cocktails from Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. Puttshack venues began offering the RTD, in flavors Apricot, Citrus, Melon or Passionfruit, on June 3. Guests can enjoy Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop cans on the course, BOGO mini golf on Mondays, throwback videos on Wednesdays, a “Maxed Out” national sweepstakes, and a limited-time summer cocktail called The Low

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 2, 2024

Served at Lowlife Bar in Folly Beach, S.C., the Hey Mami is definitely going to be your new go-to tequila cocktail. Chareau Aloe Liqueur’s delicate floral aromas and the sweetness of watermelon agave combine to create a smokey depth that is enhanced by the foundation of Pelaton De La Muerte Ensamble Mezcal. Lime juice gives it a citrus kick, and cucumber bitters’ cooling effect brings it all together.

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VinePair

JUNE 5, 2024

You’ve heard of Franciacorta and perhaps had the pleasure of sipping the region’s stellar sparkling and still wines. If especially lucky, you’ve even visited the place, stealing away on a day trip from the nearby city of Milan. Whether a longtime devotee of Franciacorta or learning about it for the first time, prepare to see the place with fresh eyes.

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PUNCH

JUNE 6, 2024

In less than two decades, the tropical drink has become a sleeper hit in the local cocktail scene.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 4, 2024

We review Old Elk 8 Year Wheated Bourbon, an extremely wheat-forward bourbon, with 45% wheat content added in. Distilled in Indiana, it costs $99.99. (image via Old Elk) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

Celebrate National Moonshine Week with Ole Smoky Distillery. Ole Smoky has been hosting week-long celebrations in its hometown of Gatlinburg, Tennessee as well as in five markets around the United States. National Moonshine Week (June 1st – 7th) “National Moonshine Week is the perfect occasion for Ole Smoky to celebrate the legacy of moonshine and share the spirit with the world,” said Joe Baker, Founder of Ole Smoky.

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2024

Sponsored by Mayenda Tequila. For some, the story of tequila begins in the sky where gods and goddesses dwell. According to Aztec legend, the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl fell in love with Mayahuel, the goddess of fertility, and spirited her away to earth to escape the unwavering eye of her possessive grandmother. In a moment of transformation, Mayahuel was reborn as an agave plant, one imbued with extraordinary properties.

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Just Drinks

JUNE 7, 2024

The blockchain-backed platform, InterCellar said it is the first to allow buyers to exchange their en primeur NFTs before the wine is bottled.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 6, 2024

We review Old Elk Cigar Cut Island Blend, a blend of Old Elk’s bourbon, rye, and wheat whiskeys finished in former Port, Sauternes, Sherry, and Rum barrels before being bottled at 111.7 proof. (image via Old Elk) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

The beautiful botanicals in NOLET’S Silver are complemented with herbs and citrus in this refreshing variant. Gin Botanical Gin + Tonic Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. NOLET’S Silver Gin 1/4 oz. Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice 1/4 oz. Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice 2 Fresh Lavender, Rosemary, Mint, Rose Petals, Tarragon, Juniper, Peppercorns, Citrus Wheel or any other Herb, Fruit, or Flower 4 oz.

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2024

The world’s love affair with icy delights is centuries old. The earliest evidence of frozen dessert can be traced back to ancient China, where people consumed ice flavored with various syrups and extracts. During China’s Tang period (which lasted from the early 600s to early 900s A.D.) the original purveyors of pseudo-ice cream heated buffalo, cow, and goat milk and fermented the stuff into a yogurt.

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Spiritz

JUNE 3, 2024

Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) has unveiled a new flavour innovation under its Flandy (premium flavoured brandy) range. Mansion House Flandy has now been launched in an all-new Green Apple flavour in the state of Telangana, to begin with. Tilaknagar Industries had earlier rolled out its Mansion House Flandy range in Orange, Cherry and Peach flavours.

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