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MAY 7, 2025

Milk punch doesn't have to be complicated. Here are three easy clarified milk punch cocktail recipes to try at home.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Tableside cocktails have long been the practice of high-end bars, such as Dukes Bar in London where a Martini order is elegantly rolled out on an antique trolley. But more bars and restaurants are using that personal touch to up their level of hospitality. In San Francisco, Holbrook House features a Champagne or Martini cart that can be summoned with the flip of a switch.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2025

Whether kicking off a long-awaited vacation or trying to unwind, people like to drink when they fly. Often that means your standard drinks-cart offerings like wine, beer, or spirits and mixers. But sometimes, depending on the carrier and how much youve shelled out for a ticket, it can mean a much nicer selection. And for those travelers who are in a celebratory mood, it can mean really good Champagne.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 7, 2025

Crafted at an altitude of 9000 feet above sea level in the Sierra del Tigre mountains, Alto Canto is billed as “Tequila de Altura” — tequila from height. Made with organic agave, the ingredients include only said agave and water: The tequila is wild-fermented, so even yeast is not on the ingredient list. The operation makes three tequilas, two of which we review here.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2025

Tequila production is often a family affair, and as such, it becomes a tradition thats passed on from generation to generation. One legacy brand paves the way for another, allowing young distillers to break into the industry with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. Its a trajectory that rings true with the story behind Tequila El Mexicano , a brand by Jaliscos Bauelos family.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 7, 2025

This Cask Masters release has been solely matured in first fill ex-bourbon, a perfect way to let the tropical fruits and hedonistic qualities of Inchmurrin shine though.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 7, 2025

Thomson Whisky will launched in the UK in May with four bottles from their collection, including their Manuka Smoke Single Malt. Photo: Speciality Brands Speciality Brands continues to expand its premium world whisky collection with a significant new addition from the Southern Hemisphere. Thomson Whisky is New Zealand’s most awarded whisky producer and it will join Speciality Brands to launch in the UK from May 12, 2025.

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Mix That Drink

MAY 7, 2025

The Yellow Sea cocktail offers a unique mix of tropical flavors with hints of vanilla and lime, perfect for those who like drinks that aren't too sweet.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 7, 2025

Each release in Cotswold Distillery’s Hearts and Crafts series celebrates the artwork and ethos of the Arts and Craft movement. Photo: Cotswold Distillery The Cotswolds Distillery has announced the sixth expression in its popular Hearts and Crafts series. The limited edition English single malt whisky has been matured in hand-selected Calvados caskswhich is a type of apple brandy.

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2025

Hain Celestial today (7 May) announced the start of a comprehensive review of its portfolio and the departure of its CEO.

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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

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 7, 2025

Sound of Sleat is the fourth instalment in Torabhaig’s Legacy Series. Photo: Torabhaig Distillery The Torabhaig Legacy Series welcomes it’s fourth instalment with “Sound of Sleat.” While the British are renowned for talking about the weather, this new single malt scotch isnt named for the sound made by a kind of wet snow, but for the narrow sea channel bordering the distillery’s home on the Sleat Peninsula of Skye.

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2025

BellRing Brands expects margins to be pressured by inflation, along with a sales headwind from retailer inventory reductions.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2025

For generations, draft beer in the U.S. was mostly just that: beer that was drawn (or drafted) from a tap. It was simple and usually pretty good, so widely recognized as better than beer packaged for retail that big breweries occasionally played tricks with the name, offering bottles and cans of products like Miller Genuine Draft and Guinness Draught that were anything but draft (or even draught).

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies has voiced concerns over the latest UK-India trade agreement.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Hot on the heels of the launch of their latest pest control products, Mechline Developments has now gone live with an eye-opening animation that illustrates the dangers posed by flying insects in commercial kitchens. Hosted on YouTube and on Mechlines website , this educational 40 second animation has been developed to reinforce the threatening reality of flying insects when it comes to food preparation and service, as John Newell, Director at Mechline Developments, details: At Mechline, health,

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2025

The Coca-Cola Company has agreed to revise recycling-related claims displayed on its plastic bottles in Europe.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Douglas Laing & Co. today proudly announces the continuation of its Wine Cask Collection with the release of two exceptional Single Cask bottlings: Jura 13-Year-Old and the Fettercairn 14-Year-Old, each uniquely finished in hand-selected wine casks to enhance their distinct character. Building on the success of last years Red Wine Cask Collection, this latest series once again explores the harmonious relationship between Scotch Whisky and the finest wine cask finishes.

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2025

Diageo's North America business is facing allegations in the US around "falsely marketing" its Tequila brands Casamigos and Don Julio.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

New research from HEINEKEN SmartDispense reveals a tale of two truths: Brits are besotted with their locals – but most have no clue what goes on behind the scenes. The insight comes ahead of a new vodcast series launched by HEINEKEN SmartDispense, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of running a pub today. Fronted by publican and former model Jodie Kidd and landlord and Channel 4s First Dates barman, Merlin Griffiths, Three Landlords Walk into a Bar , aims to lift the lid on

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Just Drinks

MAY 7, 2025

From adapting packaging and branding, trying new flavours and scouring new markets, wine producers are working to win over Gen Z drinkers.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Brooklyn Brewery has today announced that The Stonewall Inn IPA will be the official beer of Pride in London 2025, starting an exciting three-year partnership with Europes largest free to attend Pride festival. Pride in London is a year-round organisation that champions, platforms and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community, and organises the enormously popular Pride in London Parade on 5 July.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Seventy Five at Liberty , the first stand-alone restaurant from catering specialists Goose + Berry, is now open on the second floor of the iconic Regent Street store. Expect destination dining, Liberty flair and innovative cocktails as well as a quintessentially British afternoon tea. THE SEVENTY FIVE EXPERIENCE Seventy Five at Liberty, formerly Arthurs, has been reimagined and designed with the warmth and the attention to detail synonymous with the store.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Mezemiso Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, perched above the Thames with panoramic views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, proudly announces the launch of its new Event Experience, accompanied by an exclusive canap menu infused with authentic Lebanese flavours. Opened in 2019, Mezemiso has become a celebrated destination for innovative dining in London.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

HEINEKEN UK is expanding its range of premium cider, with the introduction of Old Mout Mango & Passionfruit. Rolling out across pubs and bars nationwide this month, the new flavour is available now in 500ml bottles with an ABV of 4.0%. The latest innovation from Old Mout Cider its first in three years is a refreshing and tropical cider, combining the juicy and tangy flavours of mango and passionfruit together to craft a vibrant and crisp beverage.

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