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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2024: The Second Golden Age of the American Cocktail with Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux

Chilled Magazine

The first indication of wine appears in 5,000 BCE, and the word “aperitif” first shows up in writing in the 5th century CE. was in its disco area, and the high-volume bar concept was introduced. The pair discussed the history of the American cocktail and how major U.S. events helped to shape the cocktails of today.

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The Biggest Wine Stories From 2023

VinePair

This year was a rollercoaster for the wine industry. Natural disasters obliterated vineyards, large companies experienced major turnover, and scammers perpetuated distrust in wine retailers. The heavy investment in wineries this year signals that the industry’s major players aren’t losing faith in wine.

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The Bars Of Tooting Market

BarLifeUK

The bar, and a couple of restaurants in the market, are owned by a couple, Louis and Mina, who moved to the UK from Portugal 20 years ago, and the most interesting thing about Secret Bar’s drinks offering is that all the wine and draft beer it stocks come from Portugal.

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Walk-On’s Shoots to Score With Menu Revamp

Cheers

Better wines and brews Not surprisingly, Hagen says that beer and cocktails drive alcohol sales at Walk-Ons, comprising more than 80% of the beverage sales. The company has elevated the wine program to better appeal to the Team Mom guest demographic, however. This approach creates consistency across our bar program.

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Best Cheap Sweet Red Wine Brands

Liquorista

So the golden question remains: what wines you are to keep an eye out for? Fortunately for you we have done most of the risk taking and have gone ahead to taste racks of cheap wine to find those wines that takes you to the stars and back and cost well under $20. The perfect wine for your everyday meal.

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) Announces the2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program® (CAP) Class

Bar Magazine

The program offers a hands-on opportunity to strengthen technical skills, build global professional networks, and gain leadership experience in a high-volume environment. The Cocktail Apprentice Programs core pillars are mentorship, community, and elevating the craft of bartending beyond the bar and mixing glass.

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Custom Cocktail Shakers

Mixologists

Personalized Cocktail Shaker & Car Coaster Gift Set This beautiful cocktail shaker, beach wine tumbler and car coaster gift box is the perfect gift for your cocktail loving friends! ” across, with beach colors and gold textured vinyl on each coaster, and sealed with high quality, durable resin.