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Sancerre Is More Than a Wine, It’s a Brand

PUNCH

As the bistro staple rises in popularity (and price), many sommeliers find themselves at a crossroads: Serve the beloved wine with a thorny reputation, or find alternatives to satisfy its fans.

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Drink of the Week: Stray Dog Wild Gin

Imbibe Magazine

It took me a minute to comfortably talk about terroir without feeling like a parody of myself or drinks writers everywhere. But it’s a really useful way to analyze what you taste. The beverage business is rife with convoluted corporate ownership structures, so determining whether what’s in my glass reflects the land, people, and culture that it came from helps me cut through the noise.

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Inside Manska’s Mind: Olfaction is More than Smell

Chilled Magazine

We go inside the mind of George F. Manska for an analytical look at Sensory Science for Bartenders. In this segment, George proves olfaction is more than smell. Developing your sense of smell for the detection, identification, and discrimination of spirits is an enriching journey that enhances your appreciation and enjoyment of various spirits. Here are some tips to help you refine your olfactory skills: 1.

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Neurodiversity Through a Hospitality Lens: London Panel Discussion

BarLifeUK

Neurodiversity Discussion and Drinks: Tuesday 28th May, Callooh Callay, Shoreditch Click to view full size Bartender Ahsoka Wallace has announced a panel discussion on the subject of neurodiversity within hospitality, along with a cocktail takeover to raise funds for non-profit organisation, Equal Measures UK. The session, which takes place at Callooh Callay on May 28th, will attempt to raise awareness about the issues facing neurodiverse people who work in hospitality.

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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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At Rome’s Beloved Bar San Calisto, That’ll Be €3.50 for Your Spritz

PUNCH

The Trastevere haunt, which remains unchanged since the 1960s, is a staunch reminder of aperitivo’s roots as both affordable, and for everyone.

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How It Started: Speed Rack

Imbibe Magazine

It’s hard to remember what the drinks world was like before Speed Rack co-founders Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero. The cocktail luminaries have had their hands in nearly all facets of the movement to improve the drinks industry. In addition to creating Speed Rack, they’ve built award-winning bars and cocktail programs, mentored countless bartenders, worked as brand ambassadors, and co-authored, with Megan Krigbaum, A Quick Drink: Winning Cocktails for Every Mood.

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Nc’nean Creations 2024 Competitors and Heats Announced

BarLifeUK

Sixty Nine Bartenders from around the UK, France, and Germany to compete in Nc’nean Creations 2024 Nc’nean Creations has been one of the best competitions on the circuit since its launch in 2022, and now, in its third year, Creations is also becoming one of the biggest. Last year, Nc’nean increased the number of regional heats in the UK to accommodate the rising number of bartenders entering the comp, and this year two European heats, in Paris and Berlin, join the party, making

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A Paloma for Every Mood

PUNCH

9 Paloma cocktail recipes, which add everything from Campari to jalapeño to gochujang to the classic tequila drink.

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Day Trip: Tonya Cornett, 10 Barrel Brewing Co.

Imbibe Magazine

Tonya Cornett started her brewing career in the burgeoning craft scene of mid-’90s Colorado and discovered a knack for the process-driven creativity of making beer. Her answer to the industry’s pervasive misogyny was to simply further her education and win heaps of medals for her beers, which she did as the brewmaster for Oregon’s Bend Brewing for a decade.

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Show Us Your Martinis and Do Some Good—Martini Week May 20 – May 26th

Chilled Magazine

Martini Week (May 20 – May 26th) is inspired by raising a glass and building community. What started a short three years ago in San Francisco as a tribute to the birthplace of both the Martini and Junipero Gin, has since expanded to more cities like Oakland, Sacramento, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Brooklyn, and Milwaukee. Martini Week celebrates the freedom to enjoy Martinis in any preferred style, notably incorporating the diverse tastes that are home to the participating cities.

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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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The 30 Best Rosé Wines of 2024

VinePair

Check out the best rosés from previous years here ! Every year, when the sun starts to emerge and the flowers start to bloom, there’s an undeniable urge to reach for a glass of rosé to toast the beginning of the season. When that feeling hits, we know it’s time for VinePair’s annual ranking of the best rosé wines. While rosé used to be the unrivaled summer beverage, in 2024 it’s going up against orange wines, chillable reds, and the infallible spritz.

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Our Favorite Easy Mezcal Cocktails

PUNCH

These easy mezcal cocktail recipes, from a Margaritas to a Negroni, make use of the agave spirit and its smoky flavor profile.

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Lost in a haze: North American craft beer searches for mojo

Just Drinks

The once-dynamic North American craft beer market is now stagnant. A lack of innovation in a sector awash with hazy IPAs has been blamed.

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Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin

Chilled Magazine

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. Named after the “castle” that is the perfect vantage point for viewing the gardens at Highclere Castle, this cocktail pays homage to those very gardens.

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Mapped & Ranked: The States With the Most Craft Breweries in 2023

VinePair

Despite periods of uncertainty , 2023 turned out to be a solid year for the craft brewing industry. The Brewers Association (BA) recently released its annual report detailing the state of craft brewing in the U.S. Last year, the number of craft operations reached an all-time high with a whopping 9,761 craft breweries, up from 9,552 in 2022. But despite there being over 200 more operational breweries last year, beer output shrank by about 1 million barrels year-over-year, with just 23.4 million b

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In Puerto Rico, the Piña Colada Is Always Evolving

PUNCH

The Piña Colada in Puerto Rico is always evolving. In the tropical cocktail's native home, bartenders are making the drink their own.

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Review: Rolling Fork Heart of Gold Rum

Drinkhacker

It’s often been said that bourbon is America’s native spirit. However, rum was America’s first love. Long before whiskey became common in North America, the American colonists had a thriving domestic and imported rum industry. The American rum industry began to diminish heading into the American Revolution and was dealt a near-fatal blow with westward expansion.

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Celebrate Creativity by Crafting Original Cocktails Made with Plymouth Gin

Chilled Magazine

The Chilled 100 Bartenders celebrate creativity, heritage, and the art of mixology by crafting original cocktails made with Plymouth Gin. This cocktail takes you on a flavor journey. Has a little sweet, a little bitter, and a lot of weird. A true misfit. Gin , Liqueur Salty Misfit by Eliza Hoar Boston, MA - @ginhoar Ingredients 1 oz Plymouth gin 3/4 oz lime 3/4 oz salted cucumber basil simple* 1/2 oz Suze Top with raspberry olive oil** Preparation *Cucumber Basil Syrup Ingredients 360 grams th

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Here’s Why You Should ‘Season’ Your Wine Glasses

VinePair

Sometimes, the rituals surrounding wine tastings can feel like unnecessary fanfare that just prolong the time before you actually get to drink. That said, there are some extra steps that really can make a huge difference in the tasting experience. One such tradition is “seasoning” your wine glass. VinePair tapped Damien Del Rio, the co-founder of New York-based Sauced wine bar, to share what it means to season a wine glass, and why you might want to add this step to your routine.

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Master the Brazilian Classics

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5 classic Brazilian cocktails, from the cachaça drink Caipirinha to the Brazilian Moscow Mule and more to make at home.

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Suntory Global Spirits continues peat preservation work on Islay

Drinks International

Suntory Global Spirits (formerly Beam Suntory) has restored a further 80 hectares of peatland through its Peatland Water Sanctuary programme on the Scottish island of Islay.

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Celebrate Martini Week with Junipero Gin in the Spirit of Community

Chilled Magazine

Junipero Gin is gearing up to host its annual 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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The Most Popular French Rosés, Tasted and Ranked

VinePair

Over the past few years, rosé has grown into a vast category, representing a range of colors, grape varieties, and regions, but there’s no denying that French rosé still sets the standard. Of course we’re talking about the refreshing, pale style from Provence, typically packaged in a chic, fashion-forward bottle. (Imagine something that would look good resting on the table at a Mediterranean beach club.

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Death & Co. Is Everywhere. Is That a Good Thing?

PUNCH

The cocktail bar Death & Co. is the bar world’s only bona fide chain, and its growth shows the fine line between expansion and relevance.

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Whiskey Review: Southern Star Paragon Bottled-In-Bond

The Whiskey Wash

We review Southern Star Paragon Bottled-In-Bond, a wheated bourbon distilled from 70% corn, 16% wheat, and 14% barley that’s been aged at least four years and bottled at 100 proof. (image via Southern Distilling Company) 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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Hustling Behind The Bar? Submit for a chance in the 2nd Annual Coramino Cup to compete for Kevin Hart and win $10K!

Chilled Magazine

In partnership with Gran Coramino® Tequila, we’re thrilled to announce the return of The Coramino Cup 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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Caramel Appletini Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Caramel Appletini uses two of our popular infusions, Jolly Ranchers Vodka and Salted Caramel Vodka. It's creamy and tastes just like a caramel apple.

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The wine trade in 2023 in six graphs

Just Drinks

The OIV wine trade 2023 report shows a concerning picture for the industry – production levels, exports and consumption are all down on 2022.

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Review: 2021 La Crema Pinot Noir Sealift Vineyard

Drinkhacker

La Crema produces excellent Pinot Noirs from several different regions , but their home base is in Sonoma. Today we are trying one of their higher end expressions, which comes from the Sealift Vineyard, very close to the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Sonoma. Before bottling, the wine was aged for nine months in French Oak. Trying the wine, I found it surprisingly assertive for a Pinot.

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Whiskey Review: Southern Star Double Rye

The Whiskey Wash

We review Southern Star Double Rye, a blend of two straight rye whiskeys finished in ex-bourbon barrels. (image via Southern Distilling Company) 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. North Carolina has long been known as a state with some of the strictest spirit laws.

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Labor Costs Are Making Restaurants More Expensive. Here’s What Diners Should Know.

VinePair

Dave Foss is a co-founder of Maverick Theory, a creative hospitality group that represents some of the most sought-after hospitality talent in the world. Foss oversees the consultation division at Maverick Theory that focuses on concept creation and development, food and beverage programs, restaurant operations, and facilitating professional connections that allow businesses to bloom in the hospitality realm.

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Show Me Your Kiwis

Cheers

This spicy tequila cocktail from Monarch Restaurants in Dallas uses a house-made kiwi cinnamon agave syrup. Print Show Me Your Kiwis Course Drinks Keyword agave, kiwi, lime, strawberry, tequila, Topo Chico sparkling water Ingredients 2 oz. Strawberry-infused tequila ¾ oz. House-made kiwi cinnamon agave ¾ oz. Lime juice Top with Topo Chico sparkling water Instructions Combine first three ingredients in shaker.

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Review: Never Say Die Rye

Drinkhacker

Upon hearing “Never Say Die,” James Bond may be the first thing that comes to mind. However, I’d like to introduce you to the whiskey brand of the same name. It’s perfectly understandable if you’ve not yet heard of Never Say Die Kentucky Straight Rye, as until very recently, they’ve been exclusively an export brand for the United Kingdom.

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Ohio Distillery Trail To Launch on May 22nd

The Whiskey Wash

Some of the distilleries on the Ohio Distillery Trail. Credit: Ohio Distillers Guild Ohio’s distilling community is coming together to offer unforgettable experiences to whiskey and spirit fans from around the globe. The Ohio Distillers Guild has unveiled a list of participating distilleries that will showcase both the history of distilling in Ohio, and well as cutting-edge, innovative distilling practices that put Ohio spirits on the map.

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We Asked 17 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Supermarket Wine?

VinePair

Sometimes the convenience of a one-stop grocery haul for dinner and a bottle of wine can be too hard to pass up. Although they lack the selection and expert guidance of a traditional wine store, if you’re fortunate enough to live in a state where supermarkets carry booze, you can save yourself time (and usually a few dollars) by taking advantage of their selections.

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