PUNCH
MAY 17, 2024
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.
Imbibe Magazine
MAY 17, 2024
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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Chilled Magazine
MAY 11, 2024
We ask Aaron Pollack, bartender at The Victor Cocktail Bar and Love Street Bar in Chicago why bartenders should participate in Martini Week, May 20- May 26th. During this year’s Martini Week, The Victor Cocktail Bar and Love Street bars will be serving the CALM WATERS Martini made with Junipero Gin, Tattersall Blueberry Amaro, Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur, Maraschino Liqueur, Apologue Persimmon Liqueur and Bittermens Transatlantic Bitters. “This Martini variation started out as
BarLifeUK
MAY 16, 2024
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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PUNCH
MAY 13, 2024
The Trastevere haunt, which remains unchanged since the 1960s, is a staunch reminder of aperitivo’s roots as both affordable, and for everyone.
Imbibe Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
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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BarLifeUK
MAY 15, 2024
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
PUNCH
MAY 16, 2024
The Piña Colada in Puerto Rico is always evolving. In the tropical cocktail's native home, bartenders are making the drink their own.
Imbibe Magazine
MAY 12, 2024
On the northernmost end of Brooklyn, history and modernity collide in the Greenpoint neighborhood. Polish restaurants and bakeries speak to the area’s immigrant roots, while a seemingly endless string of new bars and restaurants have made Greenpoint one of the buzziest neighborhoods of the moment. I am, of course, biased, calling the neighborhood home myself.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 13, 2024
Beverage Manager J Adams created the “Rye Not?” cocktail, which is available at Rhubarb, the Appalachian-rooted, seasonally-focused restaurant located in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina. This is a whiskey lover’s dream with its harmonious taste profile of nutty pecan, spiced cherry, and mild chocolate overtones. Check out the recipe below.
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VinePair
MAY 14, 2024
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.
PUNCH
MAY 13, 2024
These easy mezcal cocktail recipes, from a Margaritas to a Negroni, make use of the agave spirit and its smoky flavor profile.
Imbibe Magazine
MAY 14, 2024
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.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 17, 2024
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.
VinePair
MAY 13, 2024
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
PUNCH
MAY 17, 2024
9 Paloma cocktail recipes, which add everything from Campari to jalapeño to gochujang to the classic tequila drink.
Just Drinks
MAY 14, 2024
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.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 15, 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. 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.
VinePair
MAY 15, 2024
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.
PUNCH
MAY 15, 2024
5 classic Brazilian cocktails, from the cachaça drink Caipirinha to the Brazilian Moscow Mule and more to make at home.
The Whiskey Wash
MAY 17, 2024
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.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
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
VinePair
MAY 16, 2024
Stopping by my local bodega, I grab a single can of Guinness Draught Stout and a single can of Monster Energy Nitro. Once home, a pint glass in hand, I pour approximately 8 ounces of the Slimer-green taurine bomb before carefully floating 8 ounces of dark-ruby-red-colored beer on top of it. They stay separated — improbably — an orange-ish Kármán line dividing light and dark.
PUNCH
MAY 14, 2024
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.
Drinkhacker
MAY 17, 2024
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.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 13, 2024
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
The Whiskey Wash
MAY 11, 2024
The growth of English whisky over the past decade has been quite the force to be reckoned with. We now have 49 distilleries, with 45 currently up and running; the category is thriving. We all remember when The Lakes Distillery won Best Single Malt in the World for Whiskymaker’s #4 in 2022. More recently, with The English Whisky Distillery Sherry Cask being named World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards in 2024 , the palate for English whiskies is clearly very strong.
Spiritz
MAY 17, 2024
SOM Distilleries and Breweries Ltd has appointed Roy Sourav Kumar as Vice President - Sales, East. Kumar brings over two decades of extensive experience in sales and marketing within prominent FMCG and alcoholic beverage companies such as Cadbury's, ITC, Heineken (UB Ltd), and ABD. Kumar will oversee the sales strategy and operations in the eastern India region including Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and the North-eastern states, and will cover sales in CSD and para military, with a focus on d
Drinkhacker
MAY 13, 2024
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.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
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!
The Whiskey Wash
MAY 16, 2024
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.
Spiritz
MAY 14, 2024
When Bhagath Reddy, CEO and Founder, Comte De Grasse, decided to set off on his entrepreneurial journey in the world of spirits, he wanted it to be one-of-its-kind. This took him on an exploration. He eventually reached his destination in a region known as the world capital of fragrance, where he could mix the heady aromas and flavours to create distinctive products that would re-define luxury in gin and vodka.
VinePair
MAY 15, 2024
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.
Drinkhacker
MAY 16, 2024
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.
Drinks International
MAY 14, 2024
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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