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Our Best Recipes for Every Classic Cocktail

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The best classic cocktail recipes, according to experts who blind-tasted top takes on the Manhttan, Martini, Daiquiri, Margarita and more.

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Drink of the Week: Aviation American Gin

Imbibe Magazine

When Aviation American Gin first hit shelves in 2006, it was something of a novel spirit. Unlike the juniper-forward London dry gins that had long dominated the market, Aviation brought other botanicals to the forefront, with its prominent citrus, spice, and floral notes. Marketed as American-style gin, the new spirit sparked a sea change among domestic craft distillers, who began to experiment more and more with distillations representing their home terroir.

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Behind the It’s A Southern Thing Cocktail from SweetSong

Chilled Magazine

Striking a balance in flavors and ingredients, SweetSong Kitchen & Bar’s celebrates the Native American legacy in the origins of the region, while also looking to the rich culinary traditions of Korean immigrants who call the Gwinnett area home. Made with vodka, kudzu reduction, sauterne, and thyme, topped with sparking wine bringing a light and refreshing palate with each sip.

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2024 Edinburgh Bar Awards Winners Announced

BarLifeUK

Edinburgh’s top bars and bar folk recognised at the inaugural Edinburgh Bartender’s Ball Rising Star winner Alessia Impedovo After three years of fun and frolics in Glasgow, the Bartender’s Ball decamped to Edinburgh yesterday, for a night of celebration and award-awarding (does that make sense?). In addition to music from Al and the Bad Decisions, tasty BBQ and performances from the Enticing Ecdysiasts Burlesque, the results of the peer-nominated Edinburgh Bar Awards were anno

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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In Search of the Ultimate Whiskey Sour

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

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How Negronis Support the Slow Food Negroni Week Fund

Imbibe Magazine

As the official Giving Partner of Negroni Week, Slow Food works to foster sustainability, biodiversity, and equity in food and beverage communities around the world. In 2023, following the Negroni Week festivities, which generated over $600,000 in donations from more than 12,000 venues in 79 countries, Slow Food launched its Negroni Week Fund. This special fund supports Slow Food’s ongoing mission to advance cultural and biodiversity through programs like the Ark of Taste , Coffee Coalitio

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This Weekend's FestBier Events & Socials

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

If you can believe it, this weekend is even busier with Oktoberfests than last weekend was. (This being the official start to the celebration in Germany probably has something to do with that.) I rounded up over a dozen fests you can check out , and I hope you do! It’s not just Oktoberfests, though. There are even more … This Weekend: Phase Three celebrates their Bushel of Apples Fall Fest today through Sunday.

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This Forgotten French Classic Is Like the Last Word—But Better

PUNCH

The Yellow is a classic French cocktail that's similar to a Last Word. The gin drink is made with Suze, yellow Chartreuse and lemon juice.

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The One Bourbon You Should Bring Home From Every State

VinePair

Bourbon doesn’t have to be made in Kentucky. In fact, bourbon is now made in every state and some U.S. territories. And while it’s probably a stretch to call bourbon “America’s native spirit” — that title could equally go to apple brandy or rye whiskey — it’s certainly a distinctly American product anyone in the U.S.A. can make, provided they follow the rules , of course.

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Winyah Sunset

Chilled Magazine

Coastal cocktails, step aside for a new favorite! From a Blue Hawaiian to a Tequila Sunrise, we’ve always loved cocktails inspired by the coastline; however, a new bombshell has just entered the villa: the Winyah Sunset! Eliza’s, the marina-front bar at The George Hotel in Georgetown, S.C. on the famous Winyah Bay, has debuted a new cocktail. The bright orange drink melts wonderfully as you drink, mirroring the Carolina sunset surrounding you!

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

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

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This Week's New Beer Labels: It's Finally Pumpkin Spice Time

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

While the Oktoberfest labels have been plentiful this year, I haven’t seen any standout pumpkin ale labels … until today. The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: 93 Octane does a lot to pair beers with car styles or car-centric stuff (see also: their various oil-weight stouts like the 10W30 ) and you can’t tell me that a muscled-out clown car isn’t the perfect vehicle for something pumpkin spiced.

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Rescuing the Flaming Dr Pepper

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The Flaming Dr Pepper, a shot made with beer, amaretto and Everclear, gets reimagined as a rum and amaro cocktail at this NYC bar.

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We Asked 11 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated Midwest Brewery? (2024)

VinePair

The Midwest is having a moment. Between the superstar rise of popstar Chappell Roan (a.k.a. the Midwest Princess) to the vice presidential nomination of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the region is present in pop culture more than ever. It also happens to be home to some of the beer industry’s heaviest hitters: Molson Coors is rooted in Chicago and Anheuser-Busch famously calls St.

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Create Fall Inspired Cocktails Using El Mayor Tequila

Chilled Magazine

As the crisp air of autumn begins to settle in, the allure of seasonal flavors becomes irresistible. This fall, El Mayor Tequila invited nine Chilled 100 bartenders, a distinguished group of mixologists from across the United States, to craft an exclusive collection of fall-inspired cocktails. Each bartender has teamed up with El Mayor Tequila to infuse their unique flair into these creations, blending the rich, smooth essence of fine tequila with the vibrant tastes of the season.

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This Week's Beer News: MBC Battles for Ope

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Minocqua Brewing Company is the kind of brewery that lacks a “Conflicts” section on their Wikipedia page (if it had one) because almost the entire thing would be about the battles that owner Kirk Bangstad chooses to fight, and fight often. In fact, I’d say MBC is perhaps the most embattled brewery in the Midwest. It’s one thing when you do battle with the politicians that run the town you live in or defame the guy who publishes the local paper , but when MBC decided to pl

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The Bloody Mary Breaks Free From Brunch at Last

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The Bloody Mary, once confined to being a brunch drink, is now at cocktail bars and restaurants and trending as a nighttime staple.

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Mapping the Agave Spirits Regions of Mexico

VinePair

In case you haven’t heard, tequila is having a serious moment in the U.S. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) , the nation’s tequila volume has grown by 180 percent since 2002, increasing by an average of 6.2 percent year-over-year. The spirit’s explosive stateside growth has given mezcal a boost, and fellow agave-based spirits like raicilla and bacanora are getting more attention, too.

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Upgrade Your Negroni Using One of These Artisanal Mezcals

Chilled Magazine

The classic Negroni cocktail has seen many spins, but one that continues to stand tried and true is the Mezcal Negroni. This cocktail offers an opportunity to dive deeper into the realm of mezcal. There are various expressions, showcasing the uniqueness of special agave breeds made by small producers with heart and soul. While experiencing the nuances of an artisanal mezcal is best neat, there are certain top-quality mezcals that will make a classic Negroni come alive in exciting and unexpected

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A Negroni Doesn’t Need to Be a Drink For Reckless Gamblers

Cocktails with Suderman

Welcome to Negroni Week. We’ve been preparing all month , but now it’s officially here. To kick things off, I want to start with a story about the worst Negroni I ever had. This was at a hotel bar in Los Angeles, specifically a hotel that was just barely fancy enough to have a hotel bar, the sort of nice-enough, half-an-upgrade hotel you stay at when you don’t really know what you’re doing in Los Angeles.

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Who Ordered the Bonsai Margarita?

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The Bonsai Margarita, a riff on the tequila cocktail made with Midori liqueur from the 1980s, makes a comeback at the Chicago bar Truce.

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Explore the Roots of Reposado with Herradura® [Infographic]

VinePair

Casa Herradura has called Amatitán, Jalisco, home for over 150 years. It is here, in the lowlands of Jalisco, where tequila originated and where Casa Herradura’s story began. Legend has it that one of Herradura’s founders, Aurelio López, stumbled upon a horseshoe while walking through the agave fields one day. Taking it as a sign of good luck, he placed a horseshoe symbol on every one of his bottles and gave birth to what would eventually become the name of the brand “Herradura,” whi

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Spicy Pineapple Margarita

Chilled Magazine

Dedicated to quality, the Camarena recipe is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave and uses a blend of traditional and modern techniques resulting in a smooth tequila that offers the versatility required to make cocktails. Rum Spicy Pineapple Margarita Ingredients 2 oz Camarena Reposado ¼ oz fresh lime juice ¼ oz Re’al Pineapple Juice 1-2 Jalapeno Slices Preparation Tajin rim.

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Oktoberfest at Crowne Plaza Greater Noida

Spiritz

Oktoberfest will take place at the Belgian Beer Cafe at Crowne Plaza Greater Noida from 21 st September -6 th October 2024, from 5 pm to 2 am. This year’s festival promises a delightful blend of rich Bavarian traditions and modern twists, creating an engaging and dynamic experience for festival-goers of all ages. At the heart of Oktoberfest at Crowne Plaza Greater Noida will be a lively atmosphere characterised by the joyful clinking of steins and the enticing aroma of a diverse selection

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Review: Jura American Rye Cask 14 Years Old

Drinkhacker

Smell that whisky: Sherry, amirite? As a matter of fact, no: This exciting new release from Jura is a 14 year old that is aged in a combination of American bourbon and rye whiskey casks — the latter being a twist that is a rarity in Scotland. The nose immediately threw me for a loop: Orange and lemon peel, then black tea, incense, and heavily floral perfumes.

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5 Reasons Why I Sent A Barrel Of Bourbon To Space

The Whiskey Wash

As the mastermind behind Mile High Spirits and a passionate enthusiast of both whiskey and space exploration, I’ve always sought to push the envelope in the spirits industry. That’s why in July 2021, I spearheaded an unprecedented project: sending a barrel of our award-winning Fireside Bourbon to the edge of space. This endeavor, in partnership with World View , marked the birth of our Strato Whiskey.

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Kevin Hart and Gran Coramino Tequila Crown the 2nd Annual Coramino Cup Bartender of the Year!

Chilled Magazine

Bartender Barrymore “Bud” Shaw from Phoenix has been crowned the 2nd Annual Coramino Cup Bartender of the Year Winner ! Presented by Gran Coramino Tequila and Chilled Magazine, the Coramino Cup featured six talented nightlife bartender finalists: Anthony Wells from Los Angeles, Paul Gomez from Chicago, Barrymore “Bud” Shaw from Phoenix, Madison Sperry from Miami, Monica Fung from Las Vegas, and Jahmaal Gross from Las Vegas.

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Indri whisky secures Tesco listing

Spiritz

Indian single malt whisky brand, Indri has secured a listing in premium Tesco supermarkets facilitated by independent spirits distributor, Mangrove Global. Since joining the Mangrove portfolio earlier this year, Indri has experienced unrivalled success, further solidified by this partnership with one of the UK’s leading supermarkets. Indri’s Trini, a non chill-filtered single malt, will be available in 79 Tesco stores, expanding its reach to an even broader consumer base.

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A Vertical Tasting of Mayacamas with Winemaker Braiden Albrecht

Drinkhacker

Mayacamas is a legendary, blue chip Napa winery perched high on Mt. Veeder — above the fog line, in fact. While the winery is well known for its cabernet and chardonnay releases, it also operates a unique library system that consumers have full access to. Each year, winemaker Braiden Albrecht — who’s been with the operation since 2013 when ownership changed hands — says the winery holds back 100 to 200 cases of wine to be sold 10 or 20 years down the road.

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How To Become A Whisky Cask Cooper

The Whiskey Wash

The art of coopering casks is now known by less than 300 people in the UK. Coopering is the ancient craft of constructing wooden barrels. It is a skill that is key to whisky making and the traditions of hand coopering have been passed down through generations. However in today’s whisky industry hand coopering is a vanishing art and the number of skilled coopers is dwindling rapidly.

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Check Out Pippal, San Francisco’s Newest Hot Spot

Chilled Magazine

Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal’s beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Every cocktail on the menu pays homage to a specific heritage property in India, and incorporates flavor profiles that reflect the ingredients found in that region. From the majestic Taj Mahal to the Howrah Bridge, each cocktail tells a story inspired by the historical charm of these architectural wonders, creating a sensory expe

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Andhra adopts private retail model for liquor sales

Spiritz

The Andhra Pradesh cabinet has approved the adoption of a private retail model for liquor sales across the state in a bid to improve the efficiency of managing liquor business operations, as outlined in the new excise policy of the state. The cabinet, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, gave its approval for this policy on 18th September. As part of the new excise policy, the government has reserved 10 percent of liquor retail outlets for members of the toddy-tappers community.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: Mastering Reposado Cocktails

VinePair

“Cocktail College” is brought to you today by Tequila Herradura. Listener, let’s turn back the clock all the way to 1870 — the year that Casa Herradura was first registered as an official distillery. Now, a new facility has more recently been built next door on the same site, but I highlight that because every day, it feels like there’s a new tequila brand.

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How Far Would You Go For Your Favorite Whiskey?

The Whiskey Wash

A new true-crime book by Mike Gerrard introduces the world of alcohol crimes, from whiskey heists to fake million-dollar wine. We’ve all been there at the end of a long week (or sometimes day); devastated to reach for our favorite bottle and find it empty. Well if nipping to your local liquor shop to restock seems like a stretch sometimes, imagine how desperate for a drink you’d need to be to steal a $50,000 bottle or a million dollars of wine?

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Italians Love G&T—Here Are 4 Italian Gins to Try

Chilled Magazine

Heading to an Italian bar, you’d expect to hear the word Negroni far more often than gin and tonic. But, Italians love their G&Ts. It comes as no surprise that the star spirit of both cocktails may trace its roots back to Britain and Holland, but the Italian peninsula laid an ancient foundation for one of the most beloved spirits. Instead of diving into the nitty gritty history, we’re heading straight for the bottles.

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Scotch exports fell in the first half of 2024

Spiritz

Exports of Scotch whisky in the first half of 2024 have fallen by 18 percent compared to the same period in 2023, according to the Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA)’s new released figures. Data for H1 2024 shows that the value of Scotch whisky exports declined when compared with the first half of 2023. Export value in H1 2024 was £2.1bn, down 18 percent as compared to the corresponding period in 2023.

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