Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

In today’s craft cocktail culture, being forward-thinking with your drink program is important. Balance out the menu with an equal amount of sweet and spirit-forward cocktails and add a few savory and spicy options for diverse palates. Introduce seasonal cocktail menus and products to give your guests something new and exciting.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2024

Current trends in wine or spirits that people can expect to see around the New Year include low-ABV and non-alcoholic spirits and RTDs. Craft cocktails with locally sourced seasonal ingredients will always be a hit,” says Carla Marie Rivera, Director of Product Education, South Florida, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Ten years after “Hey Bartender”’s release captured the movement, we’re still seeing the fruits of such growth: These days, any city large enough to have a professional sports team will have a thriving craft cocktail scene. You could see the respect these craft bartenders had for Carpi and what he was doing,” he says.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The pair discussed the history of the American cocktail and how major U.S. events helped to shape the cocktails of today. Alcoholic beverages date back to 13,000 BCE, when the first evidence of brewing beer was documented.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 12, 2025

I love crafting cocktails with storied, classic ingredients that pull you through time to enjoy a brief moment of respite in the present day. This opalescent cocktail perfectly suits the Tiny ‘Tiny era of 2025 while amplifying classic ingredients and flavors. Plymouth Gin ¼ oz.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 17, 2024

And we’re especially excited to share with you our Flavor Manipulation series, a trio of self-paced online courses that explore the use of essential ingredients like different types of bitters and syrups , as well as how to use various flavor profiles in alcoholic drinks.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Whether you’re seeking a well-made craft cocktail, a beer brewed with local ingredients, or an education on mezcal, Tucson brings it home. In addition to their signature Old Fashioned, the bar, bottle shop, and part-time bakery crafts cocktails like the Notorious F.I.G.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Inspiration behind The Brunch God I merged two passions, anime and crafting cocktails, into one creative endeavor. The title “Brunch God” stems from my dedication to the brunch scene, where I gained a reputation for innovative cocktail creations. It reflects my love for the industry and a way to share my expertise with others.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

While alcohol consumption is up during the holidays, it may be time to rethink your relationship with alcohol for the month of Dry January. 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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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Bars and restaurants from all over the country have crafted cocktail recipes that honor the color and utilize a variety of ingredients to give your drink that beautiful Peach Fuzz tint. We’ve rounded up the four best Peach Fuzz cocktails for your drinking pleasure. Lychee Juice 0.75 Fresh Lime Juice 0.5 Coco Syrup 1 oz.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

It covers everything from classic cocktails to some more modern and unique drinks; so know matter what day it is, the recipient will get the opportunity to make a delightful cocktail. Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. Dhs Vodka Free carries the complexity and character of vodka, which brings life and substance to creative takes on alcohol-free cocktails. With bright minerality and citrus notes, its just what I look for in a cocktail vodka.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Craft cocktail connoisseurs know that enjoying a cocktail is a multi-sensory experience. Your eyes see the vibrant color of the garnish, your hands feel the temperature of the glass, and your nose takes in the aromas of the cocktail, all before the grand finale of tasting the cocktail itself.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 29, 2024

Dan Murphy’s, the leading online alcohol retailer in Australia, also operates over 270 retail stores nationwide, providing Australian consumers easy access to Nemiroff’s renowned vodka. The official launch of Nemiroff De Luxe Vodka was celebrated at a special event in Sydney, at the end of August.

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The Bartender Company

JANUARY 16, 2024

Drinking alcohol is a time-honored tradition going back thousands of years. For celebrations, family gatherings, or a night on the town, a refreshing cocktail goes hand-in-hand with a good time. What if you don’t want to drink alcoholic spirits, or are concerned about developing an addiction to alcohol?

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Distiller’s Strength is The Botanist’s attempt to answer calls from bartenders looking to create craft cocktails where the base spirit can hold its own alongside stronger flavors, the company says.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 16, 2025

5] Shannon Kendall, Head of Trade Marketing at FUNKIN COCKTAILS comments: Since 1999, bartenders have turned to FUNKIN for our premium mixers, syrups and pures to serve up delicious, hand-crafted cocktails with ease. By expanding our range, were looking forward to arming the trade with the very best cocktail ingredients.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The restaurants feature craft cocktail lists as well as innovative wine programs. Brown says that tequila has been popular with guests, along with classic cocktails and recognizable riffs on the classics. 5-Day program every winter.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 12, 2024

Gone are the days when the bar was just a watering hole for those seeking alcoholic beverages. “There is also the virtual reality mixology experience, which is an immersive experience allowing interaction with virtual instructions and bartenders to learn the art of crafting cocktails,” he says.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Over the last 15 years in the restaurant industry, I have seen and even in the past participated in America’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol. I have recently had a deeper thought on consumption and the industry. It is one that we should look to mend not eliminate all together. We need to educate and explain the importance of moderation.

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Cheers

JANUARY 26, 2024

Baby Boomers began drinking less wine — and less alcohol in general — while younger consumers continued to explore other beverage alcohol categories. Instead, they buy much less wine than their parents, while increasingly turning to distilled spirits, ready-to-drink cocktails, hard seltzers and low/non-alcoholic beverages.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

Bartending in most modern restaurants and craft cocktail bars has become considerably more knowledge-intensive, and consumers are more educated about mixology. The Stakes Are Getting Higher The ascent of modern mixology has affected all kinds of bartending jobs, not only those in high-end craft cocktail bars.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2024

In contrast, crafting cocktails is more adventurous and experimental. Accurate alcohol percentages are a must! The incorrect alcohol percentage stated during the entry process can also work against an entrant’s results. It is vital that judges are made aware of a product’s correct alcohol percentage.

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Cocktail Whisperer

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Warren Bobrow, CEO & Co/Founder of RTD THC-infused cocktails Klaus the Gnome, Inc. I wrote the first book in the world on infusing cannabis (THC, not CBD or hemp) into craft cocktails of my own invention. It will be] similar to the addition of the CBD craze in craft cocktails a few years back.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The process starts with the harvest of the marasca cherries, which are immediately put in an alcoholic infusion in larch wood vats along with leaves and branches from the same trees for up to three years. The brand’s liqueur can also be found in the debut recipes for many still-beloved cocktails including the Last Word and the Martinez.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In recent years, Americans have demonstrated a particular interest in one aspect of Japanese culture that was previously relatively overlooked: alcohol. As craft cocktails push the boundaries of what bars can do, bartenders have been able to use Midori in unprecedented ways. The nation’s cuisine has long been adored by U.S.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2024

During the pandemic, alcohol brands grew at rapid speeds as consumers sought out more premium options to drink while at home. Joanna is reading: With Spinoffs and Expansions, Craft Cocktail Bars Enter Their ‘Marvel Era’ Zach is reading: At Modern Cocktail Bars, It’s Every Drink, Everywhere, All at Once. Tune in for more.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Well, for one, it’s fun to infuse alcohol. Although I wanted to do a pretty straightforward, basic recipe, which I modified from Craft Gin Club’s recipe, I also got creative with the flavor profiles for a second gin. Top with vodka for your base alcohol. I mean, why do we make anything instead of buying it?

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

It’s marketed as being slightly sweeter than the green version and has lower alcohol by volume (43% vs 55%). Like I mentioned, the craft cocktail movement is mostly to blame for the supply shortage, but it’s a little more complicated than simple supply-and-demand.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

That's autumn, a sensory symphony we can capture and savor in a well-crafted cocktail. Adjust the sweetness, spice level, or alcohol content to your liking. H3: Sustainable Cocktail Practices: Minimizing Waste – Conscious Crafting Use fresh, seasonal ingredients.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2024

His decades-long battle with chronic pain didn’t result from a freak accident or a sports injury; it’s the result of over two decades of bartending in craft cocktail bars across the country. During the cocktail revolution, self-medicating with alcohol was often the preferred method of numbing the pain.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Most gins are around 40% alcohol by volume. If it burned clear, they knew it was strong enough (57% alcohol by volume). Spirit-forward gin cocktails Spirit-forward gin cocktails are those that feature liquor, liqueurs, and other alcoholic ingredients as the primary ingredients. Get the perfect Gin and Tonic recipe.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

A recent report published by beverage data analytics firm ISWR indicated that agave spirits — a space primarily driven by tequila — was the only alcohol category to experience growth in the U.S. It is the purest form of tequila expression, as the product comes straight from the still before they cut it to lower the alcohol percentage.

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

The ’70s were when we fully transitioned into the industrialization of alcohol production,” agrees Chad Hauge, co-owner of Common Good Cocktail House and private whiskey bar Subourbon in Chicago’s west suburbs. This in turn carries over to bars like Hauge’s, where customers new to craft cocktails assume they run saccharine.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These days, every craft cocktail bar has a house spec, if not their very own Martini riff, sometimes tweaked to the point where it no longer resembles the cocktail in its classical guise. Cocktail culture is no stranger to defying the laws of tradition, so what is it about Kalamatas et al.

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Dry Atlas

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Andrew Solis, Founder and CEO of Cut Above , shares his personal journey from a Saturday morning hangover to creating a line of non-alcoholic spirits. Reflecting on his desire for more optionality in drinking experiences, Andrew discusses the genesis of Cut Above, born from a need for non-alcoholic cocktails that don’t compromise on taste.

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Good Spirits News

MAY 24, 2024

Vapor Basket: Before distillation, a head basket is installed atop the pot still, allowing alcohol vapors to pass through the botanicals and enriching the gin’s complexity. A fine gin that begs for a craft cocktail. The overall effect of the gin is one of rich, summery warmth framed by a wintery prickle of pine.

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