Imbibe Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

What started as a YouTube series from actor-turned-bartender Leandro DiMonriva on the history and craft behind classic cocktails has transformed into an ever-expanding encyclopedia of bartending expertise. I always want to highlight what those people are doing. I make an effort to travel around, visit a lot of bars, meet people.

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

As it marks its second anniversary this February, the award-winning bar continues not only to redefine India’s cocktail culture but also marks the global cocktail scene by bringing international acclaim with a series of some of the world’s best bar takeovers.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

And who better to point you in the right direction than those leading the charge on Paris’ increasingly notable cocktail culture? Bisou Nicolas Munoz, who had previously opened popular cocktail bar Divine, founded this hotspot in the trendy Marais quarter in 2017.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

French liqueurs have a rich and complex history that reflect the nation’s cultural heritage and artisanal skills. As cocktail culture continues to evolve, these liqueurs remain integral to creating delicious and innovative drinks.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

There are several factors at work ranging from the, at times, manipulative influence of wine wholesalers to the rise of cocktail culture. But recently, wine costs have soared to unprecedented levels, especially at restaurants. appeared first on VinePair.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 16, 2025

Innovation through flavours, premiumisation and with the rise of cocktail culture, rum is being rediscovered for its versatility and we are now seeing many bartenders experimenting to make great cocktails.

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VinePair

AUGUST 2, 2024

With all the riffs we’re seeing in the modern cocktail landscape, it’s almost become standard practice for bartenders to use classic cocktail names as a point of reference when introducing new creations to their customers.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Given G’s place within the brand, our conversation leads us to explore Luxardo’s place and influence in cocktail culture. But before we can do that, add a bottle of gin, a rocks glass, and a large clear cube to your freezer and prepare for an all-new edition of the “Cocktail College” podcast.

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

Few drinks can compete with the timeless mixture of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and ice, otherwise known as an Old Fashioned (or a Whiskey Cocktail or an Old Fashioned Cocktail). Case in point: the Improved Whiskey Cocktail — and “improved” cocktails in general. Strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass over ice.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

DUss Cognac has been accelerating on-premise efforts with cocktails such as the D’Uss Spicy Sidecar. While Hennessy and Pierre Ferrand remain popular and frequently requested by our guests, we are seeing an exciting shift toward pisco and Calvados in cocktail culture, she adds.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s fascinating to explore the history of cocktail culture and how it has evolved over time, but gathering over a great drink will never go out of style,” said Vance Henderson, Hendrick’s national ambassador, in the release. The article Hendrick’s Launches Latest Limited-Edition Gin: Grand Cabaret appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2024

The capital of Greece — which has one of the most exciting, accessible, affordable, and just plain fun cocktail cultures in the world right now — not only boasts a vibrant cocktail scene, but also one of the most compact, despite doubling in size over the last two years. This is not a city for studied, quiet cocktail dens.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

.” Cannon remains such an enthusiastic member of the cocktail community that, nearly 20 years after he started seeing his name in the papers, he gets excited about this article. ” The post How Jackson Cannon Helped Build (and Rebuild) Boston’s Cocktail Culture appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Cocktail culture is no stranger to defying the laws of tradition, so what is it about Kalamatas et al. As scrumptious as this riff sounds, it hasn’t caught on with cocktail culture at large, let alone earn an official moniker. The article Why Are Kalamatas the Black Sheep of Martini Olives?

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VinePair

AUGUST 20, 2024

Photo Courtesy of Bourbon Steak [link] Incubators of Cocktail Culture From the repeal of Prohibition until the turn of the 21st century, old-school steakhouses were dependable incubators of cocktail culture, even as other types of restaurants gave up on mixed drinks. I think it’s important to honor those traditions.”

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VinePair

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Its low price point is all the more reason for cocktail culture to rediscover the spirit and give it a new life. Luckily, El Capitán is fighting the good fight as a rallying cry to usher pisco into the modern cocktail zeitgeist. The article The Cocktail College Podcast: El Capitán appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

See Recipe Milady’s Big Apple Martini Considering their association with 1980s cocktail culture, Appletinis may not be at the top of your radar — but they absolutely should be. This version, served at NYC cocktail bar Milady’s, doubles down on apple with both Granny Smith-infused gin and vodka along with a dash of apple brandy.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 1, 2024

Despite the enduring debate over its origins, the Rob Roy has cemented itself in cocktail culture as a bold drink with a delicate balance between sweetness and dryness. Highland Park 12 Year Old, 40-43% BUY NOW: $41.95 Some would say that this is the perfect whisky for this cocktail. One such recipe dates back to 1884.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Then, it got adopted by early cocktail culture in the late 1800s, where it has remained ever since. Image retrieved from 5ph via stock.adobe.com The article The Real Reason Sweet Vermouth Is Red Has Nothing to Do With Grapes appeared first on VinePair. Don’t let that candy-red hue fool you.

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VinePair

JUNE 6, 2025

I’ve always detested it and my theory is that I’m not alone, but because of its elevated status in cocktail culture, we drink it because it’s a classic and easy to go to.” We are supposed to know and like all the classics, right? Not the Manhattan. appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

I think we have good timing for the new cocktail culture and this kind of endless searching for new ingredients.” O’Brien notes that he’s fond of Tximista in classic cocktails such as a Fifty-Fifty Martini , a Negroni, and a Bamboo.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 30, 2024

has partnered with New York Magazine to launch a tri-state bartender competition in celebration of New York’s long-standing cocktail culture. is inviting bartenders from across the tri-state area to try their hand at making a classic Manhattan cocktail using Great Jones Bourbon. Great Jones Distilling Co.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Modelo also tapped into cocktail culture this past summer by teaming up with Dos Hombres mezcal to introduce the Mezcal Michelada. Modelo, a Mexican pilsner-style brew from Constellation Brands, had taken the top spot from Bud Light in 2023 after Bud Light took a serious hit following a consumer boycott.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Either way, there’s no denying that Luxardo has ingrained itself in modern cocktail culture with a single stone fruit. In 2021, the same year it celebrated its 200th anniversary, Luxardo launched a line of ready-to-drink canned cocktails in the U.S.,

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VinePair

APRIL 3, 2024

The early wave of modern Tokyo cocktail bars defined the distinctive style of drink preparation and service known as Japanese bartending — and the type of establishments in which it could be found — while pushing forward the idea of a thriving cocktail culture from within an Asian metropolis. Nor should they. “To

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Barr Hill has seen a positive response to its vodka, which is priced on the high end at about $70, in markets with strong cocktail culture and consumer curiosity about ingredients and process. The article Is Craft Vodka Ready for Its Moment? Craft vodka is the hardest spirit to distill,” Shoemaker says. There’s nowhere to hide.”

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

For years, much of American cocktail culture treated rum as little more than a summertime spirit or a match for Coke and ginger beer. ” —Max Green, bar director, Hospitality Department ( The Bronze Owl , The Press Club Grill , Point Seven ), NYC The article We Asked 15 What’s the Best New Rum That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

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VinePair

JULY 19, 2024

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Nightlife City Guide

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In this article, we delve into the latest trends keeping the nightlife buzz going and how you can spice up your night out with a touch of excitement by betting at sports bars. Trends emerge and disappear quickly, but some phenomena constantly rise to the surface.

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

Of course, what we’ve also learned from the era of the extra Martini, unicorn latte, and increasingly absurdist Bloody Mary is that there are also times in history when we drinkers explicitly reject serious cocktail culture. With so many of these cocktails, it’s not necessarily that the idea is bad or the recipe initially is bad.

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Cheers

APRIL 2, 2024

With today’s cocktail culture, you can really lean into more spirit-forward cocktails, or find those that mix in a way where the sum is greater than its parts,” Gerdes says. Bearface, for instance, last year promoted the Old Fearless, which combines Bearface Triple Oak Whisky with charred cedar bites and maple syrup.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

There’s a certain fascination with bottles that have quietly existed behind most backbars for decades — unnoticed by many, but cherished by those who enjoy cocktail culture,” he says. The article It’s Everywhere, It’s So Julia — Midori Is Brat appeared first on VinePair. It’s been a fascinating (brat) summer.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The article How Black Bartenders and Restaurateurs Are Creating More Blended Fusion Bar Programs appeared first on VinePair. “You can identify the nostalgia on the plate even though it looks different but tastes like centuries of heart and soul.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI This herbal liqueur brings an earthy note to cocktails that isn’t easily replicated, and it comes in two versions, detailed below– one with a light olive color (Green) and one with a bright yellow hue (Yellow). Delicious Cocktails with Green Chartreuse: Copyright A Bar Above Bijou 1.5

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VinePair

MAY 24, 2024

Mezcal ’s mid-aughts adoption in cocktail culture helped breathe new life into familiar cocktails via simple riffs, and gifted drinkers with more than a handful of beloved modern classics. Image retrieved from cesar via stock.adobe.com The article The 15 Best Mezcals for 2024 appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For him, bourbon has benefited from the growth of cocktail culture in Europe, but it still isn’t catching up to the elevated status of single malt. “If The article Loved at Home, Ignored Abroad: Why European Whiskey Drinkers Aren’t Buying the Bourbon Hype appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The article Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Cool Bartenders’ Skit Is a Decade Too Late appeared first on VinePair. And while they make a great soundtrack for driving around Maine on a gray winter day while thinking about what went wrong with your ex, it’s not necessarily the best background music for sipping on a banana-infused Negroni.

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