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12 Days of Christmas Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Holiday Cheers: 12 Festive Cocktails for a Merry Christmas As the holiday season unfolds, we’re thrilled to bring you a delightful journey through twelve unique and festive cocktails, each inspired by the classic Christmas carol. From the first day to the twelfth, we’ll explore a variety of flavors and spirits that capture the essence of the holidays.

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5 to Try: Orange Wines

Imbibe Magazine

Despite its ancient roots and modern popularity, orange wine still lacks a legal definition and currently remains categorized under white wine. So it’s unsurprising that the resurgence in the style led to both excitement and confusion. Sommelier Doreen Winkler leaned into the former, launching the first orange wine subscription service in 2019. Now a brick-and-mortar shop in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Orange Glou stocks wines from around the globe, and Winkler continues to champion the style a

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The Best Bottles to Gift This Holiday Season

PUNCH

The best gifts for cocktail, wine and spirits fans, including coveted whiskey, rum, a ready-to-drink Martini, nonalcoholic wine and more.

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My New Book

Booze Business

The Big Apple Bites Back: Short Stories About Life in New York City. At long last, the release of my latest book is officially available for purchase in paperback on Amazon and select bookstores, with an eBook not far behind. Grab yourself a copy today and maybe another for last-minute holiday gifts. It’s not about the Booze Business, but a series of stories about life in NYC — the people, neighborhoods, the workplace, dashed dreams, and life on the street.

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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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Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE: The Complex Journey of a Garnish with Chris Muir of Wild Hibiscus

Chilled Magazine

Chris Muir, Operation Manager for North America for Wild Hibiscus, was the presenter for this seminar. He took us on a fascinating journey through the growth and production of the garnishes we take for granted served with our specialty cocktails. Wild Hibiscus is a family business owned and operated by Lee Etherington. With the help of Lee’s two brothers, who manage the production, and a team of international distributors in Thailand, Europe, the UK, and North America, they help deliver Wi

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Clandestine Cocktails to Toast Repeal Day

Imbibe Magazine

Today marks the 90th anniversary of Prohibition’s repeal, and to celebrate our right to openly raise a glass, we checked in with bartender, writer and keeper of repealday.org , Jeffrey Morgenthaler, for five of his favorite toast-worthy tipples—here are his picks. Scofflaw “The Scofflaw is a no-brainer—it was created pretty much by Prohibition.” Named after the term given to those who clandestinely sipped spirits throughout Prohibition, the Scofflaw debuted in 1924 at Harry’s Bar in

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This Week's Beer Labels: New Tonality, and What is a BA Pentuple Ale?

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Howdy, all — welcome to another New Label Wednesday. This week has delivered a nice post-Thanksgiving label rush, with plenty of fun things to look at. Premium subscribers will get to see a couple of new dark lagers from the Land of 10k Lakes, a Tiger with Shogun vibes, an Imperial-ized style I don’t think I’ve ever seen before, a beer aged in a barrel I know I’ve never seen before, and a look into exactly what a Pentuple Ale really is.

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We’re Recapping Elevate 2023! With BarSmarts

Chilled Magazine

Led by BarSmarts administrator Michael Parks and Kevin Denton Rex, head of mixology and education at Pernod Ricard USA, the BarSmarts as a Management Tool seminar covered the BarSmarts online program. Created by bartenders for bartenders, the program was founded in 2008 and built to cater to people at all levels. The two-and-half hour BarSmarts Basics program teaches fundamentals, offering a way for users to certify their ability to make and serve classic drinks while gaining inspiration by othe

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Drink of the Week: LiveWire Tropipop

Imbibe Magazine

I appreciate the concept of canned cocktails: being able to crack open and enjoy a cocktail just as easily as a beer. They’re exceedingly useful when it comes to stuffing ice chests and entertaining crowds. But often, when I sip a canned cocktail, I find myself wishing it was freshly made—except when I drink LiveWire canned cocktails. Unlike many canned cocktails that are simply ready-to-serve versions of classics, LiveWire features original recipes created by celebrated bartenders.

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Mastering Coquito

PUNCH

LyAnna Sanabria's batchable, giftable take on the Puerto Rican classic features a warming toasted spice coconut syrup.

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This Week's Beer News: Zumbier Bummer.

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Well, Friday’s positivity about breweries opening lasted about a day. FoGDB 1 Russ sent me a heads up over the weekend about an end of year / end of alphabet closing to report. When their beer is gone, Waukegan’s Zumbier will be closing after over a decade in business, as announced on Facebook last month. “This post is to extend our gratitude our loyal customers for letting us be your 'place' … We find ourselves in an unsustainable position and have no viable alternative

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE: With Uncle Nearest

Chilled Magazine

Rawnica Dillingham, director of specialty markets and sales for Uncle Nearest in Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota, discussed the Lincoln County Process with ELEVATE attendees. Photos by Justin D. Harrison She explained that Uncle Nearest honors the legacy of Nearest Green, who was born into slavery around 1820 and became the first master distiller for Jack Daniel.

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How Rabbit Hole Distillery Is Redefining American Whiskey Through Passion and Ingenuity

VinePair

Commitment and innovation are two words that immediately spring to mind when it comes to Louisville, Ky.’s Rabbit Hole Distillery. With a relentless commitment to crafting original expressions of whiskey, founder Kaveh Zamanian’s determination to challenge the status quo and offer a new vision of what authentic premium American whiskey can be has yielded a company with over a decade under its belt — with no signs of slowing down.

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Your Spicy Cocktail’s Secret Weapon

PUNCH

Bartenders are using wasabi to add savory, spicy flavor to cocktails from the Piña Colada to the tequila sour and more.

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San Francisco New Year’s Eve Party At Cityscape Bar, The City’s Tallest Skybar

PubClub

People party at Cityscape bar in San Francisco on New Year’s Eve. Photo: Nick Graham New Year’s Eve in San Francisco takes on many forms and one elevated place – quite literally – to spend it is at Cityscape Bar. Located in the Union Square Hilton 46 floors above Union Square, Cityscape is the tallest skybar in San Francisco and offers 360° views of “the City” as locals call it.

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Distinguished leader of the global wine industry, Pau Roca passes away

Spiritz

Pau Roca, Director General of International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), passed away at the age of 65 on 7th December in Dijon, France, after a long illness. Roca began his career in scientific research in oceanography and later moved to the olive oil sector. During his forty-year-old career, he garnered specific and in-depth knowledge of the global wine sector.

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The 7 Best Tequilas to Gift This Holiday (2023)

VinePair

In case you haven’t heard, tequila is hot right now — so hot that it’s on track to overtake vodka in on-premise popularity. So, if you have an agave lover in your life, there’s never been a better time to surprise them with a bottle that will knock their socks off. Still, with the ever-growing hoard of celebrity launches, old-school brands, and newcomers on shelves today, narrowing down the best bottle to gift can be tough.

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The Ultimate Guide to Tiny Cocktail Glassware

PUNCH

The best tiny cocktail glassware for mini Martinis and more, including mezcal and sake glasses, cordial glasses and small tumblers.

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Altos launches range of infused tequilas

Drinks International

Pernod Ricard has unveiled a new range of infused tequilas, Altos Infusionado, marking the brand’s most significant launch since its conception.

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Swiggy appoints Anand Kripalu as Chairperson of its board

Spiritz

Food delivery start-up Swiggy has appointed Diageo India’s former Managing Director and Chief Executive, Anand Kripalu to its board as an independent Director and Chairperson. His appointment comes after Swiggy had also appointed three independent Directors ahead of its planned IPO in 2024. Kripalu’s experience from working with large consumer companies such as Unilever, Cadbury Plc, Mondelez and Marico and with spirits maker Diageo is expected to help Swiggy leverage his expertise in the indust

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AI Correctly Identifies Bordeaux Wine Chateaus, But Does This Prove Terroir Is Real?

VinePair

A study published on Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications Chemistry revealed that a new algorithm was able to correctly identify which chateau red Bordeaux wines were from with 100 percent accuracy by analyzing their chemical profiles. This research has implications for both determining the quality of a wine as well as its authenticity, with a potential application for detecting wine fraud.

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Meet the Most Imaginative Bartender Regional Finalists

PUNCH

The post Meet the Most Imaginative Bartender Regional Finalists appeared first on PUNCH.

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Ibiza: nightlife and clubs

Nightlife City Guide

Vita notturna Ibiza: benvenuti sull’isola più festaiola del mondo! Mare cristallino, spiagge di sabbia dorata, ma soprattutto notti pazze! Ecco la guida completa alle discoteche e alla vita notturna di Ibiza, la “party island” per eccellenza, l’isola che non dorme mai, destinazione preferita da migliaia giovani in divertimento non stop. Vita notturna Ibiza Famosissima isola delle Baleari, Ibiza è senza dubbio la regina incontrastata della vita notturna e la patria delle discoteche.

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Medusa launches ‘Medusa Air’

Spiritz

Medusa Beverages released its latest premium beer variant named Medusa Air. Medusa Air is said to be a mild beer with an aromatic twist, crafted with precision to deliver a lighter, smoother feel without compromising on the bold and distinctive flavour. Medusa Air is designed to elevate the beer-drinking experience. The post Medusa launches ‘Medusa Air’ appeared first on Spiritz Magazine.

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The VinePair Podcast: The Craftsmanship of Côtes du Rhône Wines and Comté Cheese

VinePair

Welcome to the luscious world of Côtes du Rhône wines and Comté cheese. It’s a place where generational knowledge reigns supreme, respect for the environment is paramount, and food and wine are taken very, very seriously. The practice of making Comté and Côtes du Rhône is a celebration of human ingenuity, one that dates back thousands of years.

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Fortify Any Cocktail With Coconut Water “Stock”

PUNCH

Just as a good broth adds depth to soups and stews, infused coconut water can enrich Espresso Martinis, highballs and more.

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How to Make Homemade Kahlua (Recipe)

Mix That Drink

Making your own liqueurs can be so satisfying, and this recipe for homemade Kahlua is a great example. It's easy to make, just as delicious as the store bought version, and ready for you to experiment and tweak!

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WHO proposes higher taxes on alcohol

Spiritz

World Health Organization (WHO) has called all the countries to levy higher taxes on alcohol to encourage healthier behaviour across the nation states. At least 148 countries have applied excise taxes to alcoholic beverages at the national level, according to new data from the WHO. The new data set revealed that around 2.6 million people globally die from drinking alcohol every year.

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5 Sparkling Holiday Cocktails Featuring Francis Ford Coppola Winery’s Diamond Collection Prosecco

VinePair

The holidays are here. And that means — in no particular order — good food, good friends, sweatpants, too many parties, and tasty drinks. But since we’re celebrating, we’re not settling for some run-of-the-mill hard seltzer flavor of the week. No, friends, we’re making cocktails — delicious bubbly ones at that. Because, even when we’re stretched out on the couch in our finest comfy clothes, exhausted from all that celebrating, we’re keeping it classy.

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Miami Hotel Offering On-demand Coquito Cart 

Cheers

The Kimpton EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami is helping guests get into the holiday spirit with a special Coquito offering. A version of the holiday cocktail is available to hotel guests as part of its on-demand Coquito cart program, as well as during its nightly wine hour. The Coquito cart serves up the traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink in-room and on-demand to hotel guests who text the property’s Coquito cart hotline.

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Cocktail Pairing: Matching Drinks with Snacks

Mix That Drink

In the world of mixology, pairing cocktails with food has become a popular trend. While the classic combination of wine and cheese is well-known, there are endless possibilities when it comes to pairing cocktails with unexpected snacks.

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Review: 2018 Baldacci Vineyards Thomas Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

Drinkhacker

Christened in tribute to the patriarch of Baldacci Family Vineyards and father to winemaker Michael Baldacci, this Cabernet Sauvignon is the beneficiary of grapes harvested from Baldacci’s top two vineyards, located in the Stags Leap and Diamond Mountain districts and carefully selected to showcase the diversity of regional terroir. It is matured for 22 months using carefully selected oak from the forests of France, resulting in 100% new French oak barriques that, along with a proprietary oak an

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Make a Splash This Holiday Season With 4 White Claw® Gift Baskets

VinePair

While the holidays are traditionally a time for spiced ciders, creamy eggnogs, and hot buttered rums, this year we suggest you ditch the high-maintenance cocktails and switch it up with a drink that’s brighter, colder, and bolder. Something like White Claw®. Of course, it is the season of giving, so we’re not (just) suggesting you grab a 6-pack for yourself.

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Bearface Whisky Introduces Limited Edition Matsutake 01

Cheers

Bearface Canadian Whisky just released Matsutake 01 – the U.S. debut of the Wilderness Series. This elementally aged whisky is infused with wild Matsutake mushrooms for a unique umami finish, the company states. Inspired by the elements, flavors and changing seasons of the whisky’s wild Canadian home, Bearface created The Wilderness Series. The first collection within this series is an Elementally Aged trilogy blend of French Oak, Sherry Pipes and Casked Matsutake, resulting in a first-of-its-ki

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Travel body urges PM Modi to revive inbound tourism

Spiritz

The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) sought PM Modi’s intervention in reviving in-bound tourism in the country, saying the number of foreign tourist visitors remains “way below” pre-pandemic levels. In a letter to the PM, the body also requested for financial succour to its members by way of certain incentives. Drawing his attention to a recent statement made in Parliament by the Union Tourism Minister, G Krishna Reddy that only 85.9 lakh foreign tourists visited the count

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Review: Curious Elixirs Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

Drinkhacker

Curious Elixirs is a new company pushing booze-free, bottled (and canned) cocktails, largely inspired by classic options and particularly heavy on fresh juices. The company has a rotating collection of recipes denoted exclusively by number. The company’s up to 8 now, with more surely on the way — though note that recipes do sell out. (A monthly, rotating subscription is also available.

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