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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). Left to right: Sommelier Josh Mazanowski at Beholder.

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Denisse Soto’s Latin American Cocktail Program at Chicago’s Cariño

Chilled Magazine

Additionally, the restaurant offers a collection of agave-based spirits, craft beer, and a portfolio of Latin American wines curated by Jean Banchet Award-nominated sommelier Richie Ribando (Smyth, The Loyalist, Next). Cariño’s beverage program, curated by Soto, blends Latin American gastronomy and culture with unique spirits and infusions.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s Your Most Controversial Cocktail Take?

VinePair

With that in mind, check out 11 bartenders’ most controversial cocktail takes below, from the uselessness of jiggers to the importance of non-alcoholic drinks. ” —Daniel Beedle, certified sommelier and director of operations, Kimpton The Forum Hotel , Charlottesville, Va. If you’re still scared of MSG in 2025, you’re behind.”

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Tea-Based Beverages on the Rise

Dry Atlas

The early days of non-alc saw distilled beverages and one-for-one alcohol replacements. They make tea an ideal base for non-alcoholic drinks that aim for complexity and mouthfeel. ” Copenhagen Sparkling Tea was developed by the award-winning sommelier Jacob Kocemba. Think Seedlip , Lyre’s , and Ritual.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Tequila That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar? (2024)

VinePair

This cocktail features a split base of Mijenta Blanco and mezcal infused with ají panca, cinnamon syrup, and grapefruit juice, and is house-carbonated for a fizzy finish.” Everyone who drinks alcohol at any level knows the name Don Julio. Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla.

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The Rowdy Portuguese Summer Festival of Red Wine, Sardines, and Old-Timers Hollering Raunchy Lyrics

VinePair

A combination of days dedicated to popular Catholic saints — swirled with a healthy infusion of pagan midsummer fertility rites — provides a framework for the month. And full disclosure, this is certainly not a haute pairing devised by posh sommeliers in decades past, but rather a marriage of coincidental convenience.

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Tea-Based Beverages on the Rise

Dry Atlas

The early days of non-alc saw distilled beverages and one-for-one alcohol replacements. They make tea an ideal base for non-alcoholic drinks that aim for complexity and mouthfeel. ” Copenhagen Sparkling Tea was developed by the award-winning sommelier Jacob Kocemba. Think Seedlip , Lyre’s , and Ritual.