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On Monday, Joey Folkersma, from Darwin took out the title of Australian Bartender of the Year for 2024. The competition presented by Australian Bartender magazine and sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder Whisky. The Top Three competed live on stage at Jackson’s on George on Monday night after a fierce competition on Monday morning at Kings Cross bar, The Hook.
Just because they’re classic doesn’t mean they’re good. Here are five drinks not worth the hype, and the recipes to try instead, according to bartenders.
In the Sept/Oct 2024 issue , Christine Sismondo explores how bartenders are working with farms to create unique and fresh flavors by transforming seasonal produce into cocktail ingredients. For tips on how to bring this trend home, we reached out to Jazzton Rodriguez and Demi Close of Very Good Drinks. The recipe developers have quickly built a social media following with their fresh takes on classics, such as the 50/50 Tomato Margarita and the Caesar Salad Martini.
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing recipe featuring Vida Morada, the new lavender-infused tequila from The Better Man Distilling Company located in Patchogue, New York. This libation offers a vibrant and layered taste experience. The bright, tangy grapefruit and zesty lime juice provide a crisp, citrusy foundation, balanced by the subtle sweetness of simple syrup.
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.
Contents : Tiki gifts Garnish accessories & “Unexpected Gifts” Barware Random gifts: Cocktail calendar, bar smoker, & wine charms Alcohol infusion Spirits Glassware & Cocktail accessories Bar courses Finding perfect gifts for your groomsmen, bridesmaids, and other attendants is part of the wedding planning process that often gets overlooked.
Few spirits are as immediately recognizable as Midori. The neon-green Japanese melon liqueur was the passion project of Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii, although the product didn’t hit the market until 1964, two years after his death. Originally named Hermes Melon Liqueur, Midori is made using Yubari melons from Hokkaido and muskmelons native to Aichi and Shizuoka provinces.
Few spirits are as immediately recognizable as Midori. The neon-green Japanese melon liqueur was the passion project of Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii, although the product didn’t hit the market until 1964, two years after his death. Originally named Hermes Melon Liqueur, Midori is made using Yubari melons from Hokkaido and muskmelons native to Aichi and Shizuoka provinces.
Perfect for brunch and beyond, The Grantham from the Select in Charleston, S.C. is made with Four Roses Bourbon, earl grey tea, and fresh lemon. However, the real star of the show is the special rock ice cube made for the cocktail. Find the recipe below! Whiskey The Grantham Ingredients 2 oz. Four Roses Bourbon 1 oz. Earl Grey Simple Syrup ¾ oz. Lemon Juice Preparation Stir and pour over a Large Earl Grey, Lemon and Rosemary Ice Cube*.
You’ll have to forgive us if, during this time of year, all of us here at Imbibe have Negronis on the brain. (Not that we don’t always have Negronis on the brain—and Martinis , and spicy Margaritas , and Mai Tais ! But I digress…) We can’t stop thinking and drinking all-things Negroni because next week is our annual global fundraiser Negroni Week !
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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Relative to Europe’s multi-millennia wine history, California is still just a baby. But whether or not France , Italy , and the rest of the Euro cohort care to admit it, the grand Golden State has fashioned an equally commanding seat in the boardroom of storied wine regions. It’s the unquestioned and unrivaled torchbearer for wine on the North American continent.
Melon liqueurs can be a divisive category, as clearly demonstrated by their most famous offering, Midori. Launched in the U.S. in the late 1970s, the neon-green liqueur was a hit among the disco crowd before changing tastes gradually relegated it to the back of bar shelves. But a recalibrated formula, launched in 2012, has found favor among bartenders looking to experiment, as we explore in our September/October 2024 issue.
Tell Your Friends , a newly opened underground cocktail and live music lounge in North Scottsdale, aims to elevate the city’s upscale nightlife scene with a Gatsby-era ambiance featuring rich maroon velvet drapes, mirrored walls, and fanciful lighting. Open Thursday to Sunday, the lounge hosts nightly live performances by vocalists and musicians blending classic sounds with a modern twist.
If you haven’t taken a look at this weekend’s local lineup for Oktoberfest celebrations , you should do yourself a favor and check it out. There are so many Oktoberfest celebrations going on this weekend and next. We’ve been added a bunch more since that post first published, so even if you’ve already made plans for this very busy weekend, doublecheck it just to be safe.
In late 2023, storied Speyside single malt producer The Glenrothes announced a new bottling of their oldest core expression: 25 Years Old. It’s aged a full quarter century across first-fill sherry (“a high proportion,” according to the brand), American oak, and European oak barrels. We’ve reviewed The Glenrothes 10, 12, and 18 year releases before. Of course, a 25 year-old Glenrothes isn’t an entirely new commodity in the Scotch world, but this —aka “The 25” — is apparently a recreation helmed
With Labor Day just behind us, some are still wishing for an endless summer. At the Kahala Resort & Hotel in Hawaii, where it’s always summer, Director of Food and Beverage Christina Maffei makes Endless Summer with tropical flavors of banana, pink guava, and pineapple. Amaretto, mint, and Prosecco balance the fruits’ sweetness. Check out the fruity drink below!
On Monday we shared a news story with you about New Holland partnering with Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast to come up with a beer and whiskey celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons. IDK if it’s common knowledge or not that D&D was invented in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin - as a kid I would go to family bible camp up there and spend most of my time play role playing games like the heathen I was - but we’ve got some beer labels this week that bring us some D&D vibe
In 2024, American whiskey enthusiasts often take for granted the existence of whiskey featuring a secondary maturation, as such offerings are extremely common. Dating back to 2006, Angel’s Envy served as a pioneer that got the ball rolling on the secondary maturation front, with its bourbon finished in Port wine casks. October 2024 brings Angel’s Envy’s first addition to their Signature Series line since their rum cask rye was launched in 2013.
Located at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans, you’ll find vibrant cocktail bar Peacock Room and King Brasserie & Bar. Peacock Room’s cocktail menu is filled with stand-out cocktails and the space is brought to life with music from local performers. King Brasserie & Bar is best known for their food menu, but they have established a stellar cocktail program as well.
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild officially announced their plans for this year’s FoBAB and they’ve got a couple of fun new options for attendees. The fundamentals aren’t changing, though: There’s still 350+ barrel-aged beers at UIC’s Credit Union 1 arena, plus ciders, meads, perrys, etc. along with the popular Lager Lounge and Revolution’s Super Zero Lounge.
The 2024 halfway mark of Larceny Barrel Proof releases has arrived: B524 coming in at 62.7% abv, but otherwise refusing to mix up this well-worn equation. (Wheated bourbon, cask strength, no age statement.) As a side note, Larceny recently changed up its standard edition , 92-proof label design (see photo, right). Here’s how the brand describes it: Sometimes what’s not there is the key to what is.
Available at the resort’s onsite restaurant Red Salt and Pool Bar, Koʻa Kea’s signature Mai Tai is crafted with Koloa Rum from Kauai, making it the perfect companion for a relaxing day by the pool or in the Lava Rock hot tub, with breathtaking ocean views of Po’ipu Beach just steps away. Guests receive a coupon for one free signature Mai Tai during their stay, adding a special touch to their visit.
How Does The Angel’s Envy Triple Oak Differ From The Brand’s Flagship Bourbon? Angel’s Envy ’s flagship bourbon is the Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Port Wine Casks. This is a rather experimental cask finish for a core range bottling, let alone for a flagship expression. However, the Port Wine Cask Finish bourbon from Angel’s Envy received a fantastic reception.
The Jack Daniel Distillery has introduced Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8, a Tennessee Whiskey from barrels matured at the distillery’s highest elevations. The latest expression in the Single Barrel Special Release series is bottled at barrel strength, with proofs ranging from 122 to 137.5. Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8 starts with Jack Daniel’s traditional Tennessee Whiskey mash bill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley and 8% rye.
After 15 years of Octomore, it feels like they must have burned through all the peat in Scotland to produce this ultra-smoky whisky. Apparently that’s not the case, as the Octo-trio is back again with one question on its mind: How much peat are you ready to handle? As usual Octomore has plenty of surprises in store for you, and none of them revolve around making your mouth taste like the bottom of an ashtray.
Monin Americas is stirring up something sweet with the launch of its new Maple Pumpkin Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate. This flavorful blend combines gourmet arabica espresso with pumpkin spice and rich maple syrup, marking Monin’s first flavored coffee concentrate and the third addition to its coffee concentrate line. With over 100 years of expertise in premium flavoring, Monin introduces Maple Pumpkin Cold Brew just in time for fall, offering consumers a quick and easy way to enjoy seasonal
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Coors-owned Blue Run recently dropped a new series of non-age-stated, sourced bourbons, the second edition in its “micro-batch” Flight Series. We missed out on Flight Series I, so we don’t have a point of comparison outside of other Blue Run releases, but here’s the scoop on what it’s all about. Blue Run Flight Series II is a six-whiskey micro batch collection of Blue Run’s lauded Kentucky Straight High Rye Bourbon Whiskey.
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