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Remember When Bacardí Thought a Tequila-Rum Hybrid Would Be the Next Big Thing?

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So went spirits critic Robert Whitley’s 2002 review of Ciclón, a just-released Barcardí product that combined the brand’s Gold Rum with “blue agave” tequila and a “hint” of natural lime juice. The spirits giant’s own motto was a little more blunt: “90% rum, 10% tequila, 100% un-be-lievable!” It, too, was a smash hit.

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Bacardi Appoints Jeff Branson as SVP & Managing Director of Commercial for North America

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With more than 20 years of beverage industry experience, Jeff takes on the promotion following a successful run leading the company’s business in Canada where he served as Vice President and General Manager. Jeff reports to Tony Latham, Regional President of Bacardi North America, and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.

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BevX 2024: Hilton For The Win

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The 135 spirit brands carried across all major categories include specialty categories such as amaro and mezcal and subcategories like rosa tequila, cristalino, Japanese whiskeys, craft spirits and multiple age designations and styles within same brand families to educate the guest.

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7 Cocktails to Make with Coffee Liqueur That Aren’t Espresso Martinis

VinePair

Whether its made with vodka , tequila , or rum , and garnished with espresso beans, grated nutmeg, or a dusting of cocoa powder, the many riffs out there prove that coffee (and coffee liqueur) can mingle gracefully with myriad spirits and flavors. during the 70s after the Bahamas Tourist Board began heavily promoting the drink.

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Walk-On’s Shoots to Score With Menu Revamp

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The drink combines Espolon reposado tequila, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, mango puree, fresh lime, agave, and a Tajin spice rim. Walk-Ons, which had scored a strategic investment from private equity firm 10 Point Capital in 2020, promoted chief financial officer Chris Porcelli to CEO this past September.

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How Razzoo’s Amps Up The Big Easy Experience

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Another new rum drink is the Zydeco Zombie, made with Bacardi Superior rum, Don Q Gold rum, Mr. Boston Triple Sec, Finest Call citrus sour, mango puree, Grenadine and Red Bull Yellow Edition. The Wild Rona-Rita. mason jars and priced at $13. cocktail served in a shareable fishbowl. Mason jars.

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Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

VinePair

So why haven’t slivovitz and other fruit spirits found the same popularity as tequila or bourbon? The Margarita is just such a vehicle for tequila — it’s just one of the most popular cocktails that gets ordered across any bar program, if not the most popular cocktail,” Davidson says. Slivovitz probably needs a signature cocktail.