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Joey Folkersma is your 2024 Bartender of the Year

Australian Bartender

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.

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The Most Overrated Cocktails?

PUNCH

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.

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Elements: Midori

Imbibe Magazine

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.

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The Best of Saratoga Springs with Mixologist Michael Bohm

Chilled Magazine

As a rare diamond or precious gemstone adorns the summit of a royal crown, so does the town of Saratoga Springs rest above the peak of the Hudson Valley, approximately thirty-six miles north of New York’s capital city of Albany. For over two-hundred years the quaint hamlet has been a goldmine of tourism, entertainment and nightlife, earning its well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful and popular destinations in all of the North Eastern United States.

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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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Wedding Party Gift Guide

A Bar Above

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.

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The Best Gin for a G&T, According to Bartenders

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The best gin brands for a Gin & Tonic, according to bartenders, at every price point, from Roku Gin to Monkey 47.

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Check Out This Modern Botanical Riff on the Classic Paloma from Better Man Distilling Company

Chilled Magazine

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.

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This Week's New Beer Labels: Role Playing, Gems & Graves

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

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

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A Last Word for Every Mood

PUNCH

Nine Last Word cocktail recipes recipes that add everything from mezcal to Midori to the classic gin and green Chartreuse drink.

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5 to Try: Melon Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

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.

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The Grantham

Chilled Magazine

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*.

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This Week's Beer News: Fresh FoBAB News & A Closure Blip?

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

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.

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How the Humble Michelada Became a Booming Side Hustle

PUNCH

The Michelada, the classic Mexican cocktail made with beer, hot sauce and spices, has become a booming side hustle across the U.S.

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Turn Late-Summer Produce Into Cocktail Ingredients

Imbibe Magazine

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.

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A Visit to Tell Your Friends, North Scottsdale, Arizona

Chilled Magazine

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.

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Onam Sadhya at The Den in Bengaluru

Spiritz

On the auspicious occasion of Onam, The Den , a luxury hotel in Bengaluru, has announced an exclusive Onam Sadhya on 15 th September 2024. Curated by renowned Chef Vineeth Jayan, this traditional multi-course vegetarian feast will feature over 26 authentic Kerala dishes, served on fresh banana leaves for a truly immersive dining experience. The menu will include classic favorites like Banana Chips, Sarkkaravaratti, Kondattam, Pappadam, Avial, Katti Parippu, Sambar, Rasam, Adapradhaman, and Pal P

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This Tomato Martini Transcends the Trend

PUNCH

The best tomato Martini is made with the liqueur Tomates from Laurent Cazottes. Here's how to make the easy, year-round cocktail recipe.

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The Macallan announces sherry cask partnership

Drinks International

Speyside distillery The Macallan as announced a partnership with three sherry cask businesses, concluding a quartet of investments in the sherry-seasoned oak cask supply chain.

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The Endless Summer Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

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!

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How the Newest Princess Cruises Ship Upgrades The F&B Experience

Cheers

Princess Cruises is the OG of the modern cruise industry. Not only did it launch nearly 60 years ago, its star rose sharply in the late 1970s when its Pacific Princess ship was cast in the television show The Love Boat. The popular series, which ran from 1977 to 1986, introduced new generations to the world of cruising and to the Princess brand. The Santa Clarita, CA-based company today boasts 16 ships across the fleet that carry millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe.

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Bring Back the Dunhill

PUNCH

The Dunhill, a forgotten gin and sherry cocktail recipe from 1920s Britain, makes a comeback at Toronto bar Bar Raval.

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Painkiller Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

You could think of the Painkiller as a more grown-up version of the Pina Colada. This cocktail recipe uses dark rum instead of light, and adds orange juice and nutmeg in place of the cream, making it a little more tart and sophisticated. But the easy-going tropical pineapple and coconut flavors still dominate.

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3 Refreshing Cocktails from Peacock Room and King in NOLA

Chilled Magazine

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.

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Call for More Cheer for Beer

Spiritz

Beer business in India is underdeveloped by any reckoning.The millstone around beer’s neck in India is really the perception that it is similar to and an add-on to liquor. It perhaps goes back to the time when beer and liquor were produced by the same companies and it helped them to have the same regulatory framework and operational structure.

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Meet Hannah Crosbie, the UK’s Shitposting Anti “Trad Wine Writer”

PUNCH

Wine critic Hannah Crosbie, the UK’s anti “trad wine writer,” discusses being an influencer, a new generation of wine drinkers and more.

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Fynoderee Distillery expands into Europe

Drinks International

Isle of Man drinks producer The Fynoderee Distillery is expanding its operations to mainland Europe in a move to boost the island’s growing food and drink sector.

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Ko’a Kea Resort’s Signature Mai Tai

Chilled Magazine

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.

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Peshwari delights at Spice Art

Spiritz

Spice Art, a fine dining Indian restaurant housed in Crowne Plaza Greater Noida, has been having an exclusive Peshawari Food celebration, from 10 th - 29 th September, from 7 pm-11 pm. This unique culinary event is expected to transport guests on an unforgettable journey through the rich and diverse flavours of Peshawari cuisine, which is celebrated for its aromatic spices, fresh ingredients, and time-honoured cooking techniques.

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The 15 Best Cabernet Francs for 2024

VinePair

Believed to be the parent of the ultra-popular Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc is often overshadowed by its own progeny. However, this underrated grape produces some wildly complex, food-friendly wines that deserve your attention. Wines made from Cab Franc range from light and quaffable to rich and tannic depending on both region and winemaking styles.

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We Tried The New Angel’s Envy Triple Oak, Is It The Perfect New Addition To The Signature Series?

The Whiskey Wash

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.

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Monin Launches New Seasonal Coffee Concentrate: Maple Pumpkin Cold Brew

Chilled Magazine

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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DeVANS expands Six Fields bouquet with Brute and Pilsner

Spiritz

DeVANS has expanded the Six Fields segment to foray into the premium lager segments by introducing its Six Fields Brute and Six Fields Pilsner. The Six Fields umbrella presently consists of two Belgian Style Wheat Beers – Six Fields Blanche and Six Fields Cult – based on the world’s oldest brewing recipe, while Six Fields Brute and Six Fields Pilsner mark the brand’s debut into the premium lager domain.

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Review: Angel’s Envy Triple Oak Bourbon

Drinkhacker

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.

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Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 4 Bourbon

Cheers

Wyoming Whiskey has announced the launch of National Parks No. 4 and Old Faithful Straight Bourbon Whiskies. The Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 4 Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park bottle is the fourth limited-edition release in the brand’s annual National Park Series. A blend of more than 70 barrels pulled from various areas of the Wyoming Whiskey warehouse, this whiskey aged for a minimum of five years.

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We Asked 14 Wine Pros: What’s the Best Red Wine for Beginners?

VinePair

There’s a difference between drinking red wine and getting into red wine. The former just involves opening a bottle and pouring a glass; the latter means falling in love with the many regions, grapes, and styles that come with the color. It may not look like the most accessible hobby given the scores of reds on the shelves of your local bottle shop.

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Mossant Fermentary unveils two kombuchas

Spiritz

Mossant Fermentary has launched its two exclusive limited-edition kombuchas – 24K Gold for Raceorbit, and Cherry Blossom for Nāvu Kitchen. The 24K Gold Kombucha, created for Raceorbit, is a small-batch, non-alcoholic sparkling tea designed for active individuals seeking a refreshing and functional way to celebrate victories, big and small. It is built on a salted lime base with sparkling citrus notes, featuring 24-karat edible gold flakes for a touch of luxury.

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