PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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

310

310

Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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.

Gin 245

Gin Bitters 245

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Garvey Alexander’s journey in the hospitality industry began over a decade ago as a busboy, eventually rising to general manager position. Throughout his career, he has been involved in many aspects of restaurant operations, from designing cafés and bars to leading front and back-of-house teams. Garvey took charge of his future by creating something deeply personal and meaningful: The Brunch God comic book.

Bar 245

Bar Simple Syrup Bartender Bartending 245

BarLifeUK

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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

Bar 174

Bar Pub Hospitality Bartender 174

Advertisement

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.

PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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

Rum 292

Rum Beer Bar 292

Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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

Hospitality 220

Hospitality Sommelier Bartender Bartending 220

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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.

Brandy 134

Brandy Whiskey Bottling Liquor 134

PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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.

Whiskey 286

Whiskey Bartender Bartending 286

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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.

Beer 130

Beer Bar Bottling 130

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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.

Tequila 243

Tequila Bartender Bartending Simple Syrup 243

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

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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.

Beer 126

Beer Craft Beer Pub 126

PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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.

Gin 279

Gin 279

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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.

Beer 130

Beer Stout 130

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

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!

Liqueur 245

Liqueur Vodka Tequila Bar 245

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A bar’s well is like an accounting department: sometimes mundane and unremarkable, but essential for success. It exists for the sole purpose of allowing bartenders to quickly crank out unfussy two- or three-ingredient drinks with cost-effective booze. The rat-a-tat, staccato names of most of these drinks — Rum and Coke , Gin & Tonic , Vodka Soda — leave nothing to the imagination.

Bar 121

Bar Gin Bartender Bartending 121

PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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

Bar 263

Bar 263

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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

Beer 130

Beer Craft Beer Liquor Alcohol 130

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

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

Bitters 242

Bitters Gin Liquor Bar 242

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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.

Whiskey 119

Whiskey 119

PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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

Liqueur 249

Liqueur Tequila Bar 249

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

After conquering low-lift highballs and easy equal-parts concoctions, most aspiring bartenders are eager to step into the big leagues and attempt more intricate cocktails. The techniques become more technical, certain ingredients are less willing to play well with others, and the ever-ominous threat of over-dilution lurks in the shadows. There are many cocktails out there that even after 20-plus tries, the finished product doesn’t quite hit the mark.

Bartender 119

Bartender Bartending Bitters Bar Spoon 119

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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.

Tequila 240

Tequila Bartender Bartending Nightlife 240

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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.

Wine 119

Wine Bottling 119

Cocktails with Suderman

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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.

Gin 115

Gin Bar Bartender Bartending 115

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

To keg or not to keg, that is the question preoccupying a number of winemakers these days. Despite gaining momentum in the casual wine bar and restaurant scene, it’s a delivery system that still makes some winemakers and venues — not to mention certain wine drinkers — a little uneasy. While draft beer sales have been sluggishly sagging even after the post-pandemic reset — not to mention the questions swirling around the safety of non-alcoholic beer on tap — kegged wine and cocktails are having a

Wine 119

Wine Multi-tasking Inventory Happy Hour 119

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

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.

Tequila 241

Tequila Rum 241

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In the realm of non-distilling producers, Redemption has built its reputation on taking MGP juice and bottling it into accessibly priced basics , a variety of cask finishes , and ultra-rare halo releases (including an oft-heralded 18 year rye). Around 2022, Redemption began promoting a new addition to its core lineup: Redemption Sur Lee Straight Rye Whiskey.

Promoter 119

Promoter Promotion Whiskey Bottling 119

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Liqueur Bitters Alcohol 111

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

“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.

Tequila 116

Tequila Rum Gin Whiskey 116

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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

Simple Syrup 228

Simple Syrup Lead Bartender Liqueur Vodka 228

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Break out the cigars. Bardstown Bourbon Company’s Origin family is welcoming a new addition. High Wheat is the latest in the distillery’s house-distilled core range, and it is distinguished by, unsurprisingly, a whole lot of wheat. In fact, at 39%, it’s one of the highest percentages of wheat in any mashbill across the industry. This new whiskey comes in addition to another wheated bourbon in the Origin lineup, the Bottled-in-Bond black label offering, which boasts a more modest 20% wheat in its

Whiskey 119

Whiskey Bottling 119

Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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

Mocktails 111

Mocktails Beer Alcohol Hospitality 111

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

It says something when a well-known TV series about Italian food, in an episode about Puglia, ignores the wines of the region in the heel of the boot of southern Italy. Pasta, bread, olives, fish, meats? All well represented. But the wines? Not a single word. As I watched, I thought how appropriate some of the Negroamaros , Primitivos , and Uva di Troias — Puglia’s leading red varieties — might be with many of the dishes seen in the episode.

Wine 116

Wine Alcohol Bottling 116

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

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.

Gin 189

Gin Highball Digestif Infusions 189

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This year’s Parker’s Heritage Collection release, its 18th edition, is a bit of a mouthful. In fact, what you see in the headline isn’t even the full name. That monster of a name is: Parker’s Heritage Collection Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey Finished in Reconstructed Heavy Toast Cognac Barrels 14 Years Old. Parker’s has done malt whiskey before, but only once, in 2015, when it was far from my favorite release.

Whiskey 115

Whiskey 115