Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Decades after New York City kickstarted the cocktail renaissance, its home state finally gets a weeklong event for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts. Award-winning Manhattan public relations and marketing firm, Hanna Lee Communications (HLC), whose clients include popular NYC spots such as Shinji’s Bar and Jimmy , launched New York Bartender Week to celebrate bartenders and spotlight the state’s bars as cocktail destinations.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In honor of Bourbon Heritage Month, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is offering a collection of bourbon-based cocktails across multiple venues on property – all priced at $30. Crafted with the finest ‘Fontainebleau Private Label’ selections from Maker’s Mark, Whistle Pig and Angel’s Envy, each cocktail is a tribute to the art of bourbon. With unique flavor pairings and stunning garnishes, these libations are the perfect way for guests to toast Bourbon Heritage Month in style!

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Before we jump into the labels, I just got a surprising email from Haymarket Brewing. Co-founder Pete Crowley is stepping down from brewery operations this week to “pursue brewery consultation in Michigan.” From the press release: Haymarket Brewing Company announced today that Co-founder Pete Crowley will be stepping down from his role effective September 30, 2024.

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Chiliguaro, a savory cocktail from Costa Rica combining the sugarcane spirit guaro with sangrita, is a homegrown classic in the making.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

New York City’s dynamic nightlife satisfies most every subculture and hedonistic impulse. Korean karaoke parlors serve 3 a.m. soju, elevated cocktail bars roost in skyscrapers, and bands blare everything from Afrobeat to zydeco. But to Sarah Hallonquist and Loretta Andro Chung, one category was lacking: lesbian bars, of which just three existed as recently as 2022.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Wonderland , a modern Sichuan gastrobar from the hospitality group behind Midtown’s CHILI, has opened in the heart of the East Village. Helmed by Michelin starred Executive Chef Peter He 何少岩, the menu offers a robust array of novel and contemporary Sichuan dishes not limited to bar bites, but in their unique libations as well. Barman Zhouyu Tso creates elaborate drinks featuring house-fermented syrups, unconventional savory elements and Chengdu spices such as smoked salt, wasabi, chili, truffle

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The 24 best Negroni cocktail recipes to make at home, from the Italian gin classic to versions made with mezcal, rum, vodka and more.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Potentially the most riffed-upon cocktail of the modern canon, the Penicillin was created by Australian bartender Sam Ross in 2005 while behind the bar at New York’s Milk & Honey. The boldly flavored build of blended Scotch whisky, ginger, honey, lemon, and a float of peaty scotch was itself a riff on another Milk & Honey cocktail, the Gold Rush (basically a Whiskey Sour with honey).

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

National Coffee Day (9/29) and International Coffee Day (10/1) aren’t as fun without some booze. Revamp the overdone Espresso Martini with Grand Brulot , a coffee cognac that boasts flavorful Ecuadorian robusta coffee beans while balancing the notes of nutmeg and vanilla in French VSOP Cognac for a delightful experience! Cognac , Liqueur Grand Brulot Espresso Martini Ingredients 2 oz.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The beer business is constantly evolving. It long ago departed from European styles to the great American lager, and then again straight into the craft beer era. And after the initial boom of West Coast IPA, the cloudy New England style came along to dominate the scene. But these days, the beer consumer has a more varied palate. From craft breweries embracing rice as an adjunct in lagers, experiments with wild yeast, and reviving centuries-old brewing techniques, there are a lot of factors chang

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Martini, Manhattan and Old-Fashioned cocktails aren't the only easy stirred drinks. Here are 15 easy recipes beyond the classics.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Man, where the heck did September go? Don’t get me wrong - October is definitely one of the best months of the year for drinking beer, but it seems like just a few hours ago I was nursing a variety of beers on a beach somewhere. So it goes. I realized I haven’t mentioned what has become a reliably big beer event over the last few years — the Chicago Beer Fest at the Field Museum brings together dozens of breweries at one of the city’s iconic attractions for hundreds of be

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Ole Smoky Distillery , one of the fastest-growing spirits companies in the U.S., is collaborating with Jason Kelce, a Super Bowl Champion and seven-time Pro Bowl player who is also an investor in Ole Smoky, for the 2024 “C’mon Raise The Jar” 360 marketing campaign. Kelce, taking on the role of “self-appointed team captain,” will highlight his entertaining approach and methods while promoting Ole Smoky’s diverse range of creative and flavorful moonshine products.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Maker’s Mark’s 2023 Cellar Aged release was a huge hit, and the company knew it would be. That’s why they slapped a date on the front of the bottle, to assure us that round 2 would be coming soon enough. That time is here, as Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 has finally arrived. And spoiler: It’s just as good as 2023’s release.

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The combination of mint, lemon, grapefruit and artichoke amaro, served tall, is a time stamp of the country’s cocktail—and sociopolitical—history.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Hema Connoisseur Collections (P) Limited, a leading importer of premium beers and wines in India, has announced that its Director, Amit Agarwal, has been awarded the prestigious Knighthood of the Brewers’ Paddle, becoming the first Indian to receive this rare honour. The accolade, presented by the Union of Belgian Brewers, was conferred at a formal ceremony held on 7th September 2024, at the Brewer Guild House in Brussels during the Belgian Beer Weekend.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Omakase Shoji , Chicago’s latest omakase destination, presents the Natsu Sour—a cocktail that perfectly blends Japanese tradition with modern flair. This refreshing drink features Haku Vodka, crafted from 100% Japanese white rice and filtered through bamboo charcoal, offering a smooth and subtly sweet profile. Paired with the sweet, melon-forward notes of Midori liqueur, and the creamy texture provided by egg white, the Natsu Sour delivers a balanced and invigorating experience.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

We hate to break it to you, but that green mush you’re squeezing from a packet onto your spicy tuna roll isn’t actual wasabi. An astounding percentage of “wasabi” served with sushi outside of Japan — between 95 and 99 percent of it — is actually a mix of horseradish, mustard, and green food coloring. There’s a reason we still add the stuff to our choice slices of sashimi, though: Horseradish, just like wasabi, provides a sinus-clearing spice that fades quickly, balancing the delicate taste of t

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This tequila cocktail revives a forgotten tropical classic, the Green Swizzle. The herbal drink also incorporates lime, pineapple and génépy.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Diageo North America has acquired Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits (Ritual). Since its launch in Chicago, Illinois in 2019, Ritual has grown rapidly and is now the number one non-alc spirit brand in the United States. Ritual was created with a vision to give consumers a simple and accessible way to enjoy their favourite cocktails, from an Old Fashioned to a Negroni or Margarita, without alcohol.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Punch is a nostalgic drink – we’ve had it at birthday parties growing up, beside a pool in the summer heat, and even at Prom in high school – often spiked when the teachers aren’t looking. Now, high-end, elevated restaurants are resurrecting our childhood favorite and putting the adult, definitely-spiked version on their menus.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

If it seems like it’s been a while since we reviewed a Barrell Bourbon batch release, that’s because it has. Our last look at the line, Batch 35 , was over a year ago. Presumably, that means these batches will be annual affairs going forward. But it’s not like Barrell has slowed down in the meantime, releasing a new and much overdue entry-level offering, Foundation , a pair of cask finishes , and another standout New Year release, among others.

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PUNCH

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

At Bar Contra in NYC, Dave Arnold and the team make a raspberry and rum cocktail called the Sagittarius B2 with high-tech equipment.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Meghalaya government has approved the introduction of a QR code enabled tracking system for liquor products by the excise department in the state. The Meghalaya government informed that under the QR code tracking system, the facility of excise functionalities of all liquor bottles sold in the state with a QR code hologram for real-time tracking will be implemented.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

ATLANTA and HAMILTON, BERMUDA, Sept. 17, 2024 The Coca-Cola Company and Bacardi Limited today announced an agreement to debut BACARDÍ rum and Coca-Cola as a ready-to-drink (RTD) pre-mixed cocktail! BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD will be available in several markets around the world, with the initial launch planned for select European markets and Mexico in 2025.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The moment Europeans arrived on American shores, they started making wine. Initially, however, three things went wrong. First, when they brought over Vitis vinifera, phylloxera — which is native to North America — infected the vines and they were unable to adjust to the new climate. When they pivoted to using native grape varieties, the resulting wines didn’t have the same flavor profile they were used to back home.

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Just Drinks

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Canada-based Tilray Brands has entered the US THC beverage market with a range of Delta-9 THC mocktails and seltzers.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Bjorn's vast experience also includes his leadership at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake and Marriott Executive Apartments. Outside of his professional achievements, Bjorn is an avid traveller, a devoted family man, and an enthusiast of both basketball and Formula 1 racin.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

As the crisp air of autumn begins to settle in, the allure of seasonal flavors becomes irresistible. This fall, El Mayor Tequila invited nine Chilled 100 bartenders, a distinguished group of mixologists from across the United States, to craft an exclusive collection of fall-inspired cocktails. Each bartender has teamed up with El Mayor Tequila to infuse their unique flair into these creations, blending the rich, smooth essence of fine tequila with the vibrant tastes of the season.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

2023 wasn’t a great year for the alcohol industry as a whole, but it was particularly tough for the beer business. While total beverage alcohol (TBA) experienced a 2.6 percent volume decline, beer plummeted by 5.1 percent, presenting several challenges for brewers. Despite predictions that the market would level out slightly in 2024, volume decline persisted across categories from January to July 2024.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Bruichladdich’s Port Charlotte brand hits a milestone with this latest release — at 18 years old it’s the oldest expression of Port Charlotte I’ve encountered to date. 74% of the stock is aged in refill sherry casks, the other 26% in refill French oak wine casks (with additional detail unspecified). Let’s give it a whirl.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

First Coffee has announced that it has raised $1.2 million in seed funding round led by Beenext. The round also saw participation from other leading investors such as Ashish Gupta (Helion Venture Partners), AngelList India, and Dr. Ritesh Malik (Founder, Innov8) and more. The youth-oriented and tech-enabled brand will deploy the funds to drive the company’s expansion and bring its premium specialty coffee experience to more locations across the country.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Take a flavorful journey to Mexico with the vibrant and refreshing Paloma made with El Luchador Tequila. Crafted with the robust flavors of El Luchador Tequila, this Paloma is a perfect blend of boldness and freshness; a knockout combo! Tequila Paloma Ingredients 2 oz. El Luchador Blanco Tequila 1 ½ oz. fresh grapefruit juice ½ oz. fresh lime juice Club soda Preparation Add all ingredients to a shake with ice, and shake.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

About 15 years ago, the nascent craft spirits industry was awash in vodka. Distillers just getting started needed ready cash flow, and the unaged neutral spirit — America’s top-selling category — gave them something to offer consumers while their whiskey matured. Plus it was easy to produce. Often, distillers were just bottling bulk grain neutral spirit (GNS).

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Our last encounter with Wyoming’s Outryder dates back to the 2021 edition. For this seventh release, this American whiskey that threads the needle between bourbon and rye comes with its origin story, which I don’t recall ever reading. And here it is: In 2010, co-founder David DeFazio requested Wyoming Whiskey’s distiller at the time, Bourbon Hall of Famer Steve Nally, to develop a rye.

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