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. This sustained popularity coincides with a market increasingly flooded with new tequilas. Tequila Ocho Plata.

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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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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. The data may make the whiskey snob in your life roll their eyes, but it makes sense from a cocktail perspective. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works.

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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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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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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2024

Spirits competitions across the world pit the best whiskies, bourbons, tequilas, vodkas, and more against one another. In contrast, crafting cocktails is more adventurous and experimental. Accurate alcohol percentages are a must! It is vital that judges are made aware of a product’s correct alcohol percentage.

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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

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The restaurants feature craft cocktail lists as well as innovative wine programs. When developing cocktails for the restaurants, the CIA has to balance offering drinks that are on-trend and on-brand for the guests, but also have some historical significance or seasonal relevance for the students. 5-Day program every winter.

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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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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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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Craft distillers were content to let it disappear without a second glance. And while consumer interest in whiskey and tequila has eclipsed much of its activity, that doesn’t mean there aren’t interesting things happening in craft vodka or distillers who see opportunity in the clear spirit.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy has a full page of carbonated cocktails on its current menu, as diverse in form and flavor as a Piña Colada-Highball hybrid to the Sencha, with tequila , Hojicha tea, yuzu, sake, and soda. The Tequila Soda gets its glamor glow-up session at Asado Life in St. Augustine, Fla.,

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Cheers

JUNE 19, 2024

What began years ago as an increased interest in sophisticated wines, craft beer and American whiskey has now blossomed into a common consumer sentiment towards most alcohol categories. Craft Cocktails Among the lasting developments brought by the Covid-19 lockdowns is everybody’s home bar becoming so well stocked.

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Cheers

JANUARY 22, 2025

Tia Lindas Margarita is made with real tequila from a small craft Mexican distillery. Canned at 18% ABV, this line is designed as a craft cocktail with higher alcohol content for a full-flavored, authentic margarita, the company says. It’s inspired by Aunt Lindas original margarita recipe, the company says.

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

Amid the menu’s usual suspects — Martini , Manhattan , Americano , and Negroni — lurked a mind-boggling showing of drinks that originated or were popularized during the 1970s: Amaretto Sour , White Russian , Tequila Sunrise , and — it can’t be! — an Alabama Slammer. We ordered our usuals plus a Slammer for the table.

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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). Unlike spirits like tequila or bourbon, there are no legal requirements for spirits producers to follow in order to call their product gin. Navy Strength gins are those that are at least 114 proof (57%).

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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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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Barrel aging spirits and cocktails isn’t exactly cutting edge, but every time I see a barrel at a bar, I always have to ask…”What do you guys have in the barrel?” You can add a little oak aging to that really high-alcohol blanco tequila or create a batch of barrel aged Manhattans for your Super Bowl party.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 20, 2023

For those who prefer cocktails other than a Bloody Mary, there is the Seascape with Grey Goose Essences Strawberry + Lemongrass, lemon, sugar and sparkling wine; the Daybreak, crafted with Casamigos Reposado tequila, Cointreau, rosé, guava, citrus and mixed berries; or a selection of craft cocktails, beers and wines.

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Advanced Mixology

MARCH 11, 2024

Master the art of creating a classic cocktail with simple syrup and citrus. What Alcohol Goes With Orange Juice? Orange juice, with its bright and zesty flavor, stands as a versatile player in the cocktail world, pairing wonderfully with a wide range of alcohols to create both refreshing and complex drinks.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Those of us who appreciate the finer things in life understand the allure of a perfectly crafted cocktail. 30 Most Popular Cocktails Let’s explore this comprehensive list of popular alcoholic mixed drinks that you can easily recreate at home. Stir well, then strain and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Those of us who appreciate the finer things in life understand the allure of a perfectly crafted cocktail. 30 Most Popular Cocktails Let’s explore this comprehensive list of popular alcoholic mixed drinks that you can easily recreate at home. Stir well, then strain and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Photo copyright A Bar Above 4-PIECE COCKTAIL SHAKER SET If the dad in your life is just starting to make drinks at home or has old barware that is falling apart, our simple 4-piece barware tool set is an excellent gift for making a variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 21, 2024

So, when I’m off the clock, I just want to relax with a decent cocktail and I want it in a reasonable amount of time. Slow & Low Rock and Rye stands out as a trusted green light because it is [craft cocktail-quality] in a bottle. It also tells me they have great taste, because Pathfinder is absolutely delicious.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

No matter if you’re buying for cocktail lovers, professional bartenders, or cocktail novices, here’s our list of top gifts that are sure to please everyone. We even have a few recs for those who prefer their cocktail recipes sans alcohol. We love women in the bar and alcohol industry!)

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VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

This isn’t a trendy craft cocktail bar with mustachioed mixologists and $30 cocktails. The cocktail, called “Under the Purple Sea,” looks much better than it tastes — somewhere between an alcohol-spiked Pacific Cooler Capri Sun and Sour Patch Kids watermelon candy. Fridays used to be the cocktail bar,” Duff says.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 23, 2024

But those days appear to be firmly behind us, thanks to the craft cocktail revival of the early aughts, and the increasing popularity of drinks like the Martini and Negroni. Over the past two decades, we’ve witnessed increased premiumization across all categories and styles of alcohol. percent to reach just under 9.3

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Hard seltzer may have hogged the spotlight of the ready-to-drink beverage alcohol market in recent years, but spirit-based RTDs and canned cocktails are providing the buzz today. New York gastropub Due West began offering canned cocktails at the start of the pandemic in 2020. RTD market grew 1.3%

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

As bar programs continue to play a more prominent role in restaurant dining, Mario Martinez stands at the forefront of the craft cocktail movement, seamlessly blending global inspiration with local ingredients. How do you approach creating a new cocktail menu for each of Travis Street Hospitalitys unique concepts?

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2025

Tia Lindas Margarita is made with real tequila from a small craft Mexican distillery. Canned at 18% ABV, this line is designed as a craft cocktail with higher alcohol content for a full-flavored, authentic margarita, the company says. It’s inspired by Aunt Lindas original margarita recipe, the company says.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

There are spirits and then theres spirit, and El Guapo embodies bothin no small part because the leader of the brand, Christa Cotton, came of age in a craft cocktail culture ripe with creativity. All of their products are alcohol free. Their labels are made from recycled craft paper. Really well done.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Others may prefer to keep things classic, opting for simple pours of tequila or whiskey. Nathan Oliver, beverage director, The Benjamin Hollywood , Los Angeles I think shots are great for camaraderie’s sake but I also think there is a want or a need to cool down the alcohol intake. 1 house cocktail, the Shy Lady.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2025

If youre looking for the best tequila in the city, youll find it here. Best of all, they have a spritz for everyone in your party, and their Lychee Spritz is the perfect mocktail for those who might want to hold the alcohol. Those sweeping views of the bay complement an equally impressive tequila-focused cocktail menu.

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

Whether you're hosting a festive gathering, attending a cozy get-together, or simply seeking a moment of festive tranquility, a thoughtfully crafted cocktail can truly elevate the holiday spirit. Fear not, cocktail enthusiasts everywhere! Look for small-batch or craft whiskies for unique flavor profiles.

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

Think far beyond the mere arrangement of tables and chairs; instead, envision a thoughtfully designed space that is as inherently functional as it is aesthetically inviting, meticulously considering all the practicalities that will effortlessly facilitate the seamless serving and joyful enjoyment of exquisitely crafted cocktails.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The air is crisp, carrying the scent of sage and campfire smoke, and in your hand, a meticulously crafted cocktail, its flavors mirroring the celestial spectacle above. This is the magic of desert glamping mixology, an art that blends the rustic allure of the wilderness with the refined elegance of crafted drinks.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Cocktail picks and decorative stirrers add a professional touch to drinks like the Long Island Iced Tea, showcasing the bartender’s attention to detail and knowledge of presentation techniques. Investing in quality garnishing tools allows home mixologists to recreate the aesthetic appeal of professionally crafted cocktails.

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