PUNCH

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The best spiked eggnog cocktail recipe features a blend of bourbon, rum and Cognac and won our blind tasting of the holiday drink.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Champagne cocktails are a fun way to put an even more celebratory twist on the traditional glass of bubbly. From a Prohibition classic to an Italian-inspired modern sipper, here are some of our favorite ways to add a little extra pop to your cocktail glass. Airmail A supercharged Daiquiri made with honey and Champagne. The Bee’s Gees The Bee’s Gees cocktail from JoJo’s Beloved in Atlanta is a clever mash-up of the Bee’s Knees and the French 75.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Our Drink of the Week is the Christmas Cocktail at Manetta’s Bar at Fleming’s Mayfair in London. Step into the timeless elegance of Manetta’s Bar at Fleming Mayfair where nestled within the historic walls of the hotel, this intimate and stylish bar offers a blend of innovative cocktails with holiday charm. Gin Christmas Cocktail at Manetta’s Bar Ingredients 40ml Gin del Professore 15ml Cointreau 10ml Apple Juice 15ml lime juice 5ml Gingerbread 1 half spoon of cinnamon powder 10ml gomme syrup Pre

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Guys Drinking Beer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When we think about 2023's best beer and our favorite beer experiences, here's what we'll look back on fondly: The post Our 2023 “Best Beer” and “Best Beer Experience” Roundup appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We here at A Bar Above obviously love cocktails– as do you, I’m sure, since you’re on this site. And the last two years have certainly given us all the reasons to pour drinks. But “ Dry January ”– or any other month, for that matter– can be a beneficial reset, whether your goal is breaking habits, weight loss, or getting better sleep.

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BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 14, 2023

I first met Ali Reynolds shortly after BarLifeUK launched, over ten years ago. Since then, Ali has proved to me a master of making transitions – from bartender to ambassador, and now from established Old World whisky, in the form of Johnnie Walker, to upstart New World Whisky with Denmark’s Stauning Distillery. In this interview I talk to Ali about moving from bartender to brand, Scandinavian hospitality, influential folk he has worked with along the way, and his new gig with Staunin

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Since the dawn of craft beer, bars have played a pivotal role in the boom of American brewing. Nowhere is this more true than at the more specialized spots: the beer bars, as we know them, with their thoughtful selections across tap lines and bottle lists, and their dedication to service, atmosphere, and education. The best ones are learning institutions —places of discovery and retention, from the emerging trends to the established tastes.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Ever since news of the Ramova Theater renovation started circulating a few years ago, a brewery has been a part of that discussion. In October, we learned that the brewery being built into the Ramova project in Bridgeport wasn’t going to be an independent upstart as many expected. It would, in fact, be the first midwestern outpost for Brooklyn-based Other Half Brewing , the brewery famous for their wide variety of dry-hopped IPAs and becoming, as one Punch piece put it, “the official

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 27, 2023

New Hampshire’s Tamworth Distilling, the company behind graveyard tree-sap infused rye , crab whiskey , and a famed venison-flavored whiskey , is back with yet another novelty, this time a brandy, infused with the flavor of smoked trout. Or, more accurately, a trout distillate flavored with apple brandy. No typo. The 2023 Food & Wine Drinks Innovator of the Year didn’t go far for the inspiration behind his newest innovation.

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Drinks International

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Gruppo Campari has agreed a billion-pound deal to buy Beam Suntory's cognac brand Courvoisier. Courvoisier, known historically as one of the top four.

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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

PUNCH

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Foamy beer and Lukr taps, a special tool for traditional Czech-style pours like hladinka, šnyt and mlíko, are taking over craft breweries.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

We’re always on the lookout for home-friendly cocktail recipes to share on imbibemagazine.com. But looking back at 2023, we discovered that the most popular recipes on the site were classic cocktails and familiar favorites from the year before. In 2022, a tropical classic came in at #5 on the list, but in 2023, that same recipe seized the top spot, pushing last year’s #1 Negroni Sbagliato to #2.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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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Guys Drinking Beer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

FoBAB 2023 has come and gone, and we have thoughts on everything that went on at this year's barrel-aged-beer extravaganza. The post FoBAB ReFlections, 2023 appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

It’s that time of year already! While alcohol consumption is up during the holidays, it may be time to rethink your relationship with alcohol for the month of Dry January. Photo by Neha Deshmukh via Unsplash What the heck is “Dry January,” you ask? For some people (such as regular drinkers who maybe partied a little too hard in December), it’s abstaining from alcohol through the entire month of January in order to reset.

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BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 12, 2023

There are few better nights in the BarLifeUK calendar each year than the Final of Jägermeister’s Meister Hunter Competition. It combines so many of our favourite things – a big arse party, a free bar, a cocktail comp with guaranteed delicious drinks, superb company and a comfy bar stool. It also, to our mind at least, marks the end of the annual cocktail competition season, and what a way to go out.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 28, 2023

NAO Spirits and Beverages Pvt Ltd Greater Than Gin is India’s pioneering and award- winning craft London dry gin, credited with sparking the gin revolution in India. Founded in 2017, Greater Than Gin was designed to be a bartender’s gin of choice, but its versatility has also made it the go-to gin for home bartenders. It offers a smooth, accessible, and minimalistic experience in terms of both design and taste.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you compiled all of the headlines covering craft beer over the past 12 months and gave your summation on the state of the industry, you might grumble something about a Bob Dylan song in between sips of your Flavortown spiked fruit punch. And, you wouldn’t be wrong (unless, of course, you crushed a can of said hard juice and celebrated by yelling “whiz bang wow”).

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Happy holidays, y’all! We don’t usually do this, but I thought I’d challenge some of the Guys who Drink Beer with me to come up with a very, very short list of our best beers and beer experiences of 2023. This Week's Beer News from GuysDrinkingBeer.com is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Named after the pit bull rescued by Wolf Distillery Master Distiller Ben Green, Mr. Pickles Gin carries the adorable face of the eponymous pup on the front of the bottle, and I’ll admit it, I’m smitten. The fetching blue bottle bearing a sweet-faced dog surrounded by flowers speaks directly to my heart. But let’s check out what’s inside the bottle. There we find a distillate made from locally grown, soft white winter wheat.

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Drinks International

DECEMBER 11, 2023

French spirits maker, Pernod Ricard has announced the launch of The Chuan Pure Malt Whisky in China.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With ginger or without, fresh or fermented—the right way to prepare the Caribbean holiday staple is hotly debated between islands.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A Champagne flute’s signature slim shape is more than just an aesthetic choice. A glass’s style will highlight different characteristics in the wine—a tapered rim keeps more bubbles in the glass, a wider bowl emphasizes aromatics, and a pointed base creates an alluring stream of bubbles. Whether it’s for a casually festive function or an elegant affair, a Champagne glass is a signal of the celebratory.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With The Holiday Season Upon Us, Smoke Lab Vodka Is Serving Up A Menu Of Original And Festive Seasonal Cocktails, Created By National Mixologist And Industry Expert, Paula Lukas, @Paulalukas27. Inspired By Rock And Roll Classic Tunes, Each Cocktail Celebrates The Distinct Qualities Of Award-Winning Smoke Lab Classic, Aniseed And Saffron Vodka. Cheers!

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Guys Drinking Beer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

At the GABF 2023 medal ceremony, Ohio brewers cleaned the clocks and ate the lunch of all other Midwestern brewers: The post The GABF 2023 Roundup of Great Lakes Medal Winners appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, we’re talking about making your own gin ! Although it sounds kind of intimidating, it’s super simple and requires a handful of specialized ingredients and very little time. Gin lovers , rejoice! Of course, you could get complicated and use a still pot or mini-distillery, but… It’s actually illegal to distill your own liquor without a license, even just for personal use.

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BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Bitter Truth 10 Bottle Give-Away Entry Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023 There are a few different dates kicking around for Bartender Appreciation Day, but because it falls right at the start of the month and is officially ‘nearly Christmas’, here at BarLifeUK we favour December 2nd. The Bitter Truth Black Cherry Bitters The next three weeks will see bars filled with office party warriors, many of whom will be drinking at an unfamiliar speed and intensity, resulting in vomit,

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 28, 2023

NAO Spirits and Beverages Pvt Ltd Hapusa is an award-winning Himalayan dry gin, known for its use of juniper berries foraged in the Himalayas and the exclusive sourcing of all its eight botanicals from India. The gin proudly holds the distinction of being the first gin in India and globally to feature only Indian botanicals. True to its name, ‘Hapusa,’ meaning juniper berries in Sanskrit, is a gin that is testament to authenticity and craftsmanship.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 21, 2023

One day recently, Toby Cecchini received a text message from a spirits industry friend of his. It was a photo of a bottle of Beefeater Gin sitting on a shelf at a Maryland liquor store, showing an ABV of 40 percent. “I was gobsmacked,” says Cecchini, co-owner of Brooklyn’s Long Island Bar. He went down to his liquor storage room and looked at his Beefeater bottles.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Is it a poorly-handled homage? Or a possible infringement of another brewery’s very recognizable line of beers? If you’re not terminally online (like we tend to be), you might not have noticed that Marz Brewing raised the hackles of more than a few folks online this week. How? Well, they posted a label for a beer called “Beer for brewers who make beers for things.” And yes, it looks almost exactly like an Off Color “Beer For ” Comments on that post aren’

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 30, 2023

So I first read the label on this whiskey as Red State, thinking maybe Chicken C**k was doing an ambitious “Red State/Blue State” combo release. I mean, the brand is called Chicken C**k. Why wouldn’t they? But know, it’s Red Stave , a limited edition that is finished in J. Wilkes Winery Petite Sirah barrels hailing from Paso Robles in southern California.

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Drinks International

DECEMBER 17, 2023

De Kuyper Royal Distillers has announced the retirement of chief executive Mark de Witte who will be stepping down on April 30 2024 after a nine-year tenure in the role.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 1, 2023

No longer destined for the compost bin, the ingredient is bringing tannins and tropical flavor to Old-Fashioneds, highballs and more.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Have you stepped outside today? Smelled the air, and felt the sun (or the wind, or the rain, or the snow) on your face? It doesn’t really matter where you live, because it’s mid-December, and that means one thing for certain: It’s whiskey season. And while options abound for your evening Manhattan or Old Fashioned (or, if you’re leaning into the holidays, for your whiskey-fortified Eggnog or Tom & Jerry ), there’s a newcomer to the whiskey aisle that deserves a spin in your glass: Nelson Bro

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Our Drink of the Week is a Spicy Margarita using 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño This refreshingly spicy tequila is perfect in margaritas or even just as a chilled shot. Check out the recipe below! Photo by 1800 Tequila Tequila 1800 Spicy Margarita Ingredients 2 oz 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño Tequila.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice.75 oz Agave Syrup Preparation In a mixing tin, combine 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño Tequila, fresh lime juice and agave syrup.

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