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Where to Drink in Indianapolis

Imbibe Magazine

But the program offers wide appeal to cocktail enthusiasts with a rotating menu of originals like the Absinthe Mojito (cantaloupe-infused absinthe, ginger syrup, lime, cucumber) and the Gochugaru Sazerac (apple brandy, tequila, gochugaru honey, chocolate, Angostura).

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How St-Germain Went From Bartender’s Ketchup to Spritz Sensation

VinePair

latched onto the flavorful liqueur, stirring it into everything from tequila-based Martini variations to intricate gin-forward Tiki drinks. Phil [Ward] was making tequila drinks with it; those just flew off the shelves. In 2010, that number was a mere 9,000. It didnt take long for the trend to spread.

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The Trade Up: How Rémy V Upgrades Any Cocktail

VinePair

Initially launched in 2010 at 40% ABV, Rémy V has been refined to 35% ABV for its reintroduction. It complements the vegetal terroir that comes through with tequila. “I If people are used to core spirits at their home bar — like vodka, gin, tequila or whiskey drinks — it might feel really new.

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The Definitive Timeline of Bourbon ‘Taters’

VinePair

Whatever the case, it was sometime before 2010 when, for reasons unknown, the online bourbon cognoscenti started taunting those lesser-than-them neophyte drinkers who did cringeworthy things… as f*cking potatoes. This first occurred on platforms like eBay and Craigslist, both of which would eventually ban the practice of reselling alcohol.

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Tequila-Spiked Yerba Mate: Clubbing, but Make It ‘Healthy’

VinePair

At the center of it all is a Brooklyn raver go-to cocktail: tequila-spiked yerba mate. Unlike a Long Island Iced Tea , Tequila Mate does, in fact, contain tea. Valera Urena has worked at Good Room in Greenpoint for six years and says Tequila Mate is in the top five of most ordered drinks. “It Debuting in 2005, the 23.5-ounce

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Agave’s Abrupt Price Plummet Sparks ‘Panic Sale’ Among Growers

VinePair

Over the past decade, tequila has experienced a meteoric rise in sales in the U.S. But after years of unencumbered growth, it seems the consequences of the tequila boom are catching up to the industry. Now, as these plants reach a productive age, there’s an abundance of agave for tequila production.

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A New Generation of Vermouth Puts Wine in the Spotlight

Imbibe Magazine

On my first trip to San Sebastian, in Basque country, in 2010, I absolutely fell in love with the city, the culture, the food, the drink,” says O’Brien, a New York City–based wine and spirits importer, industry veteran, and developer of products, including Tximista vermouth.

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