PUNCH

MAY 22, 2024

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

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

With the warm weather ramping up, more outdoor gatherings—such as backyard barbecues, pool parties, and al fresco brunches—are on the horizon. Put that pitcher to good use with these warm-weather recipes that work swimmingly in large quantities. Black Rock Chiller In this simple batched cocktail, Branca Menta’s minty cooling power matches crisp tequila and earthy gentian liqueur.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 23, 2024

According to reporting from Beer Business Daily as well as posts and stories across social media, Lagunitas announced plans today to close their massive Chicago production facility and taproom space on the city’s southwest side. The adjacent warehouse will remain in operation, with a few employees held over at that space, but otherwise the final day of operation at the Douglas Park facility will be August 1st.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

It’s Martini Week ! This nationwide celebration invites Martini lovers to raise a glass in the spirit of building community. Participating bars and restaurants get to show off their original Martini recipes made with Junipero Gin, with each one sold contributing $2 to The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence , a San Francisco-based non-profit organization of queer and trans nuns devoted to community service and activism, and other likeminded local organizations.

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PUNCH

MAY 20, 2024

15 easy cocktail recipes to try at home, from a Negroni riff to an underrated classic tequila drink to a Japanese whisky highball and more.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

Honestly, “it’s Tuesday” was reason enough to pop open a bottle of Lambrusco from the range I had recently received from historic Emilia-Romagna producer Cleto Chiarli. But the fact that it was a balmy, early summer evening, warm enough to have dinner the backyard, made it extra fitting. We threw together an impromptu charcuterie board and popped a bottle of the Vecchia Modena Premium.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 19, 2024

On May 4th, Ghost Tequila hosted a record-breaking event by creating the world’s largest Perfectly Spicy™ Margarita! Hector Acevedo and Manuel Picon of Cocktail Cartel Co. expertly mixed this margarita with precision and flair. Photo by Sooperkul The towering cocktail glass designed to look like the Ghost logo stood at 9.11 feet tall and boasted a capacity of 125 gallons (45 gallons of liquid and 35 gallons of ice).

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PUNCH

MAY 20, 2024

The 12 best natural wine bars in New York City to visit include spaces that double as excellent restaurants, neighborhood gems and more.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

Few elements can so drastically alter a drink like carbonation—or lack thereof. In our May/June 2024 issue , Kate Bernot explores the levels of dedication (even obsession) that bars are devoting to create the perfect, bubbly highball. As Bernot writes, “When a cocktail includes only two components (plus ice, of course), the specifics of each must be dialed in with laser precision.” In pursuit of this precision, bars have built their own Rube Goldberg–like carbonation systems, or take

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Guys Drinking Beer

MAY 22, 2024

The co-founders of Boneflower Meadery are battling over control of one of the nation's best meaderies. Here's what we found out: The post The Battle For Boneflower: Meadery Co-Owners in Legal Dispute appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

Martini Week (May 20 – May 26th) is inspired by raising a glass and building community. Check out The Plaid Tuxedo created for Martini Week by Comstock Saloon in San Francisco. Gin , Liqueur , Scotch , Sherry The Plaid Tuxedo Ingredients 2 oz Junipero Gin 1 oz Manzanilla Sherry 1/4 oz scotch 1 barspoon maraschino liqueur Preparation Shake strain into Martini glass.

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PUNCH

MAY 21, 2024

Leche de Pantera, or Panther's Milk, is a Spanish cocktail made with gin and condensed milk that’s become a dive bar staple.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

One midnight during fall a couple of years ago, Highland Brewing in Asheville, North Carolina, opened online sign-ups for its sand volleyball leagues. Teams could register at their leisure, maybe over morning coffees or evening beers. Instead, the night owls got the net: Every league slot vanished within 30 minutes, and the waiting list ballooned with players seeking to serve and spike on the three courts. “We couldn’t accommodate everybody that wanted to play,” says President

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A Bar Above

MAY 20, 2024

Graduation is a huge milestone worth celebrating, whether you’re wrapping up high school, college, or beyond. And what’s a celebration without some fantastic drinks? Since it’s that time of year again, we’ve rounded up five perfect cocktail recipes– complete with non-alcoholic mocktails for the underage crowd and non-drinkers– to elevate your graduation party.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

With National Wine Day rapidly approaching on May 25th, what better way to celebrate than by sipping it? Mix up these 2 bubbly recipes, courtesy of Darrin Ylisto and Miriam Matasar, owners of NOLA natural wine shop, Really Really Nice Wine. Red Wine Kalimotxo by Really Really Nice Wine Ingredients Red Wine (Kiki and Juan Rojo) Mexican Coca Cola, to top Preparation Fill a glass with ice.

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PUNCH

MAY 24, 2024

The Fox River, a forgotten Old-Fashioned cocktail recipe, makes a comeback as a stone fruit julep at Los Angeles restaurant Spago.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

In 2014, when Aubrey Bailey left her job at the world-famous French Laundry restaurant to open a bar in downtown Napa, expectations were low. “Everyone told me, ‘You’ll be back in six months,’” she says, laughing. Instead, Bailey’s Cadet Wine + Beer Bar played a major role in the revitalization of Napa’s formerly sleepy downtown. During the last decade, more than 60 shops and 70 new bars, restaurants, tasting rooms, and breweries have opened in an area once dismissed as a stopover en route to th

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 24, 2024

Happy Friday, friends! Man. What a week. Let’s get things wrapped up early and get outta here. First up, a little pre-holiday-weekend admin: Due to the Memorial Day holiday, we will not be publishing a beer news email on Monday , but we will be hoping you can enjoy a little time off, presumably with a beer or three. As always, thank you for being here and we’ll pick back up on Wednesday.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

It’s Martini Week ! This nationwide celebration invites Martini lovers to raise a glass in the spirit of building community. Participating bars and restaurants get to show off their original Martini recipes made with Junipero Gin, with each one sold contributing $2 to The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence , a San Francisco-based non-profit organization of queer and trans nuns devoted to community service and activism, and other likeminded local organizations.

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PUNCH

MAY 24, 2024

An easy rhubarb syrup transforms the Gimlet, Whiskey Sour, French 75 and other classic cocktails with fruit-forward spring flavor.

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VinePair

MAY 20, 2024

Wine packaging has gone through a wild transition over the past two decades. Prior to this relatively fresh movement, consumer desires had been affixed to a glass-or-nothing mentality for so long that an upheaval of the current level was nearly unthinkable. Glass in all its permutations and assorted clever designs still confidently reigns with few challengers in the segments ranging from super-premium (about $20-plus) on up, but the diversity and growing market strength of alternatives is noneth

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 22, 2024

Before we get started with this week’s labels, we’ve got a little bit of a scoop for you. The co-owners of northwest Indiana-based Boneflower Mead , one of the nation’s top-ranked meaderies, are doing battle in court over control of the business. As today’s story by GDB Steve notes, Boneflower co-founder Aaron Schavey filed suit against fellow co-founder Geoff Resney in Lake County Superior Court on Friday accusing his business partner of fraud, deception and draining bus

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

In partnership with Gran Coramino® Tequila, we’re excited for the return of The Coramino Cup Bartender Competition for another thrilling year! Now through June 23rd, enter for a chance to earn a spot to compete in the Finals in Las Vegas where one grand prize winner will be crowned the 2024 Gran Coramino Bartender of the Year, win $10,000, and be featured in a holiday issue of our magazine!

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PUNCH

MAY 24, 2024

The Fox River, a forgotten Old-Fashioned cocktail recipe, makes a comeback as a stone fruit julep at Los Angeles restaurant Spago.

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VinePair

MAY 21, 2024

While it seems like every state in the U.S. now has a selection of local microbreweries, there are still moments that call for a good old macro beer. You might find yourself in a dive bar or at a sports arena without a wide selection of craft brews, or you could end up at a party or tailgate where the hosts have opted to lean into a more affordable beer lineup.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 20, 2024

Anyone get a chance to try the options from Tilquin Gueuze at Hopleaf or Beer Temple? When I saw that only 20 bars in America were getting an array of fruited gueuzes from Tilquin, I thought to myself, “man, I bet that’d be fun to try. Too bad that’ll never happen.” I mentioned on Friday that Hopleaf was part of the release, and then I saw that Beer Temple was also.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 21, 2024

Once upon a time, in the quaint seaside town of Plymouth, there lived a man named James. James was a lover of adventure and a connoisseur of fine cocktails, particularly one named Devil’s Point Punch. This tantalizing concoction, made with Plymouth Gin and a blend of tropical fruits, had become James’s signature drink, a taste of paradise in every sip.

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PUNCH

MAY 23, 2024

The 9 best canned wines to drink right now, including rosé, red, white, orange and sparkling wines, which are all ideal for summer.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 20, 2024

America is in the middle of a new golden age of whiskey. The legacy distillers will always be what they are, but America is at the point where a significant wave of craft distillers are host to whiskey at 5 years and older. It doesn’t seem that long ago that craft whiskey meant a grossly overpriced bottle of 18-month product. Expensive young whiskey still exists in the craft sector, but now we also have offerings such as Jeptha Creed Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon 6 Years Old.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 20, 2024

Before we get to the news, we’re giving you a little something different today.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

Our content series, The Spirit of Travel with Dewar’s Scotch Whisky follows the essence of adventure and discovery into the craft of bartending. Created with the finest ingredients and a rich heritage that spans centuries, Dewar’s embodies the spirit of exploration and inspires wanderlust and curiosity. Bartenders are an adventurous bunch, and traveling can profoundly influence their cocktails by shaping creativity, technique, and worldview, while enriching their craft and personal journey.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 24, 2024

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) is one of the most respected spirits competitions in the industry, with the annual results eagerly anticipated. The competition is held every year in San Francisco by The Tasting Alliance. First held in 2000, the contest has been awarding accolades to spirits from across the US for almost 25 years.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 24, 2024

Spirits enthusiasts are always on watch for the next trend in spirits. Whiskey and brandy have held international acclaim for eons, but could tequila be the next craze? The popularity and credibility of tequila as a premium spirit has been on the rise, thanks in large part to Tomas Estes. Estes passed in 2021 but served as the champion that tequila required.

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Drinks International

MAY 21, 2024

The Glen Grant has announced the retirement of master distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE, who will leave his role at the end of June, after a six-decade long career.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

Our Chilled 100 Bartenders are always in for elevating their cocktail game. 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. Give this original cocktail a mix.

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