Imbibe Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

It’s strange to position the fourth-largest city in America as an underdog. And yet I find that Houston’s extraordinary, kaleidoscopic culinary scene is often overlooked by those beyond its borders. Truthfully, it’s their loss. The bayou, Beltway, and serpentine freeways of this sprawling city traverse cutting-edge cocktail bars, lively patios, stalwart ice houses, generations-old family restaurants, tiny kitchens serving genre-defying multicultural cuisines, and so much more.

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PUNCH

MAY 30, 2024

Phoenix’s Bar 1912 calls on more than a dozen local botanicals—cactus paddle to ocotillo blossom—that have been foraged, extracted and preserved in its take on the classic.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

Ole Smoky Distillery is well known for being the first operating moonshine distillery in Tennessee after the legalization of moonshine there in 2009, as well as the driving force in changing perceptions of the spirit. This year’s launch of their National Moonshine Week celebration (June 1 – 7) features a series of activations and events designed to continue spreading the word about this versatile but often misunderstood beverage.

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BarLifeUK

MAY 28, 2024

The Beesou Spring In Bloom competition reaches a suitably top-class conclusion at its grand final It is often said that a person will become more grumpy and conservative as they get older, but to be honest, I have found the opposite to be true. Petronella Kiss Every year I find one aspect of judging cocktail competitions to be more unsettling, and that aspect is delivering regional heat results to a crowd of bartenders who have all put their heart and soul into the drinks they presented moments

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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

Imbibe Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

At what point does a pastime become a profession? Around 15 years ago, Kayoko Akabori and Yoko Kumano were both working office jobs (Akabori in New York City, Kumano in Tokyo) and focusing their free-time energies at building a community food blog dubbed Umami Mart. Step by step over the years, what started as a food blogging hobby evolved into an online shop selling Japanese barware, then a brick and mortar location.

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PUNCH

MAY 28, 2024

At the world’s best bars, bartender uniforms are as considered as the drinks. Here’s a look at bar fashion in NYC, London, Barcelona and beyond.

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BarLifeUK

MAY 29, 2024

Exploring The Maven’s Five Course Cocktail Tasting Menu If you’ve never been to the award-winning Maven bar before, you’d be forgiven for not knowing it even exists. Hidden in the quaintest corner of Call Lane and marked only by a singular golden “M” plaque by the door – the only sign that up the stairs and to the left you’ll find one of Leeds’ most talented team of cocktail enthusiasts.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 31, 2024

In our May/June 2024 issue , we spotlight shochu, from how it’s made to how to best drink it. And Editor in Chief Paul Clarke shared an extensive list of favorite bottles. But for those who want to take their learnings a step further and use Japan’s signature spirit in a cocktail, here are a few of our favorite shochu cocktails. Autumn’s Jacket The warm earthy qualities of barley shochu bring depth to a big bouquet of spice in this cocktail by Chicago bar owner Julia Momosé.

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PUNCH

MAY 29, 2024

Once dubbed the “hottest style,” the low-proof spin on the genre is waning. But of the few still on shelves, these three beers represent the misunderstood category at its best.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

Vegetal cocktails are all the rage this spring season as they are delicious as they are pretty. Try out the vibrant recipe below, courtesy of TJ Lynch; owner of Lowlife Bar & partner in Lost Isle & Mother’s Ruin NYC , Nashville , and Chicago ! Sherry That's All Folks! by TJ Lynch Ingredients.25 oz. Brown Butter* 1.5 oz. Aged Rum (Plantation Xaymaca or Appleton Reserve work well here) fat washed with.25 oz.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 31, 2024

Happy Friday, friends! You’re receiving this email a little early today, because I’m heading into town for a show at the Salt Shed this evening, which means I’ll likely be drinking some Salt Shed Goose Island beers slightly before showtime. Keep an eye on IG for updates on anything worth discussing. Obviously the big news from the beer world over the last week was the revelation that Lagunitas Chicago was going to shutter.

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VinePair

MAY 31, 2024

Wander into any Portuguese town during the early summer, and you’ll witness enchanting street festivals happening here and there. But show up to Lisbon during the month of June — especially in the first two weeks — and you’ll be left wondering, “What the hell kind of nonstop citywide party did I just stumble upon?” The sweet, pungent scent of charcoal-grilled sardines pervades the air, stinging the nose in the most enticing way.

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PUNCH

MAY 31, 2024

The Picante, a spicy Margarita from Soho House, has become a modern classic cocktail and go-to preparation for the tequila drink in the UK.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 30, 2024

Enter for a chance to win a trip to Tales® of the Cocktail and cash prizes up to $2,000. Grand Prize winner will be feature in Chilled Magazine. Spice up your bar with the vibrant hues and flavors of Mango Shotta. By crafting an original bright orange shooter and cocktail, we invite bartenders to show us how they “Paint the Town Mango”. Inspired by the mangonada, Mango Shotta is designed to elevate and add a kick to any cocktail.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 29, 2024

Howdy, friends — despite the extended federal holiday weekend, the fine folks at the TTB gave their official thumbs up to a bunch of fun stuff that some of us get to look at this week. Hey, did you ever wonder what kind of van the Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine was supposed to be? Well, turns out the pros don’t even agree on that , but we’re going to look at one in… The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: I think it’s kind of interesting that Chicago’s brewery la

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VinePair

MAY 28, 2024

No matter how you measure it, the U.S. wine industry has enjoyed very little good news in 2024. Market data paint a grim picture of declining overall consumption , a less interested consumer, excess grape inventories, and a growing “ wine lake.” Premiumization, which offset declines in sales volumes in recent years as consumers purchased fewer but more expensive bottles, can no longer carry the industry.

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PUNCH

MAY 31, 2024

The best Margarita and Daiquiri, an easy Chartreuse sour, Brazil's Batida and the other best cocktail recipes to make and drink right now.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

We’ve got your top spirited picks for Dad in our Father’s Day Gift Guide. Celebrate Dad with unforgettable gifts that will have Dad winking that you’re his favorite. The Chilled Father’s Day Gift Guide is easy to navigate so head over to the guide and get shopping! The post Our Father’s Day Gift Guide is Here! appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 27, 2024

We review Wenzel Whiskey Wheated #2, a blend of two Georgia wheated bourbon barrels (both 6.5 years old) now owned by a Kentucky blender. (image via Wenzel Whiskey) 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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VinePair

MAY 31, 2024

On Friday, Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya announced that he’s purchased San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing Co., which was closed by Sapporo USA in July 2023 after 127 years of business. The billionaire told the Chronicle he discovered Anchor Brewing in August 2023 while reading an article about its closure. After looking further into the historic brewery, Ulukaya learned of its importance to San Francisco and found similarities between the brewery’s journey and Chobani’s.

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PUNCH

MAY 29, 2024

Five underrated tropical cocktail recipes to make this summer, from a little-known Daiquiri variation to a Kingston Negroni riff and more.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

Kevin Hart and Gran Coramino Tequila search the nation for this year’s Gran Coramino Bartender of the Year. Gran Coramino Tequila created The Coramino Cup bartender competition to celebrate bartender’s blood, sweat, and tears behind the bar. Gran Coramino is a new trailblazer in the tequila category, entrepreneurial entertainer Kevin Hart’s liquid celebration of success and hard work.

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Spiritz

MAY 27, 2024

Radisson Hotel Gurugram Sohna Road City Center has appointed Shatrughan Tomar as General Manager. He carries over two decades experience in the hospitality sector with varying roles,at different properties. As an accomplished hospitality professional, Shatrughan specialises in five-star hotel operations and sales growth. An IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, Shatrughan worked with Radisson, The Langham, IHG and Ascot with different capacities in his previous tenures.

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VinePair

MAY 26, 2024

Despite the fact that they were actually invented by the ancient Romans , burgers — with or without cheese — are an American phenomenon. In fact, upwards of 50 billion are consumed on U.S. soil every year. But with such widespread admiration for the fast-food staple, there’s bound to be some deviation from the standard model. As it turns out, there’s a burger style from almost every region in the U.S. that riffs on the classic bun-patty-cheese-LTO (lettuce, tomato, onion) recipe.

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Mix That Drink

MAY 29, 2024

The Tom Collins is a very simple drink with a bold, straightforward flavor - that's why it's been such an enduring classic. It's essentially a fizzy gin lemonade (or limeade), ideal for sipping through a straw on hot summer days.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

The Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge is underway! We’d like to introduce you to the esteemed panel of judges who will be reviewing this year’s submissions. This year’s judges include renowned spirits specialist Lynn House, author and bartender extraordinaire Jeffery Morgenthaler and award-winning mixologist Christine Wiseman. Lynn House Lynn House is the dynamic force behind Heaven Hill Brands’ spirits portfolio, infusing each brand with her expertise and creativity.

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Spiritz

MAY 28, 2024

Ian Macleod Distillers has unveiled its first airport boutique for Edinburgh Gin, at Edinburgh Airport, developed in collaboration with Avolta. The Edinburgh Gin Boutique at Edinburgh Airport, the historic home city of Edinburgh Gin, covers 20sqm in the World Duty Free store. It reflects the architecture of Edinburgh Gin’s new distillery and visitor centre at The Arches near Waverley Station in central Edinburgh, which opens this autumn.

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VinePair

MAY 31, 2024

On Friday, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that Suntory, owner of Jim Beam , has entered early talks to purchase Boston Beer Company (BBC). If the deal comes to fruition, Suntory’s presence on the U.S. beer market will expand significantly. Suntory and BBC have a shared history, so the potential purchase isn’t coming out of left field. In 2021, the alcohol conglomerate announced a strategic partnership with the Boston-based brewery to use Suntory-owned spirits in BBC’s portfolio of RTDs a

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Mix That Drink

MAY 31, 2024

The Whiskey Sour blends bourbon whiskey with lemon juice, sugar and optional (but highly recommended) egg white for a taste that’s sharp and refreshing, but still sweet.

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Cheers

MAY 31, 2024

Tröegs Independent Brewing has announced the release of Freaky Squeeze, a new line of alcoholic drinks made with real fruit. The independent, family-owned brewery is leading with two flavors: Black Cherry Limeade and Peach Orangeade. Both are 5.5% ABV, “Freaky Squeeze is what happens when you’ve got a team obsessed with finding delicious flavor combinations,” explains Tröegs co-founding brother and brewmaster John Trogner.

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Spiritz

MAY 29, 2024

United Breweries, AB-InBev and Carlsberg have jointly announced the launch of Brewers Association of India (‘BAI’), a new industry body focused on growing the beer category in India, and driving innovation, moderation, and sustainability in the Indian beer market. Headquartered in Delhi, BAI is to be headed by Vinod Giri, who will assume office on 1st June 2024.

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VinePair

MAY 30, 2024

Bar director Rob Krueger is charmed by the idea of a tiny Martini in a mini cocktail glass topped with a huge olive. “That vision stuck with me,” he said of developing the beverage program at Smith & Mills , which opened its second location in Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center in late 2023. He toyed with the concept and landed on a trio of mini Martinis: a Vesper inspired by the popular large-format version from the original location, a smoky mezcal-based interpretation, and, yes, a gin Martini

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 29, 2024

We review Wenzel Whiskey Rectifiers Rye #2, which takes 95/5 mash bill Indiana ryes and blends them together, consisting of two 8-year barrels and one 7-year barrel. It is bottled at 114.4 proof. (image via Wenzel Whiskey) 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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Cheers

MAY 30, 2024

How much growth is left for ready-to-drink beverages? What does cannabis descheduling mean for the alcohol industry? Was Sazerac smart to purchase BuzzBallz? We discuss all this and more in this episode with Bridget Albert, senior director of external communications for the distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and cohost of that company’s podcast Served Up.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 29, 2024

We tasted Gortinore Distilling’s flagship Natterjack Irish Whiskey last spring and found it to be exceedingly approachable but not exactly earth-shattering on the flavor front. A cask strength version dropped around the same time, but a sample only recently found its way onto our desk. As a reminder, this is a younger Irish whiskey (under four years old) aged in ex-bourbon casks and made with a corn-heavy mashbill (80%), then finished in new American oak for six months, reportedly to appea

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VinePair

MAY 29, 2024

Ah, Malört, the Midwestern liqueur everybody loves to hate. And if you thought it couldn’t get any worse , it just did: a brewpub in Chicago suburb Lombard is now serving up cicada-infused shots of the stuff. 2024 marks one of the rare years when 17-year-old and 13-year-old cicada broods emerge from U.S. soil simultaneously. With the swarm in full swing, Noon Whistle Brewing decided to freeze, sterilize, and cook locally-sourced cicadas before submerging them in bottles of Malört, according to T

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