VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Often, distillers were just bottling bulk grain neutral spirit (GNS). 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. Plus it was easy to produce. There’s nowhere to hide.”

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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. Each bottle of the brand’s Maraschino liqueur has a crest of a dove on it, which is meant to reflect the humble beginnings of the company. It even has a line of canned cocktails.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The bartender thrusts a Hulk green cocktail into your hands and you take a sip, allowing the melon-flavored concoction to wash over your taste buds. A Japanese Gin & Tonic,” they respond, hands already busy prepping the next drink. It’s less the base of a cocktail, and instead used with a little more intention.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

Cheap, industrial-grade spirits and bottled mixes had cemented themselves as standard inventory, which Maloney says explains the maligned lower quality of ingredients and sweet-leaning ratios that tend to define the majority of drinks from the era. Does this cocktail have a more austere, palatable counterpart?

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Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

2025 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report reveals how cocktail culture is evolving in the UK and around the world Nearly half of Brits (44 percent) say they would prefer a G&T to a cup of tea when getting together with friends, according to a new survey by Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company.

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Mix That Drink

JUNE 12, 2025

In cocktails, fresh pineapple juice really isn’t necessary, and it’s not even an option in many regions during part of the year. For the freshest flavor, get a bottle that says “not from a concentrate.” Its sweetness and sharpness brighten up the drink and keep it from feeling too heavy or syrupy.

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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Limited to just 120,000 bottles globally, this exclusive release promises to elevate cocktail experiences around the world. ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters, ANGOSTURA® orange bitters and ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters are the world’s market leaders, an integral ingredient in premium cocktails, and a mainstay of cocktail culture.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2023

When you talk to someone in the bar or booze industry about “Hey Bartender,” Douglas Tirola’s 2013 documentary chronicling the 21st century rebirth and rise of the American cocktail scene, one specific quote from the film is likely to be mentioned. Cocktail culture existed in a duality at the time of the film’s release.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

TOTC has long been a love letter to New Orleans’ cocktail culture and a celebration of the rich tapestry of global cocktail traditions–both new and timeless. The 2024 agenda guarantees an unparalleled week of discovery, connection, and above all, Inspiration, as we explore this year’s annual theme.”

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

TOTC has long been a love letter to New Orleans’ cocktail culture and a celebration of the rich tapestry of global cocktail traditions–both new and timeless. The 2024 agenda guarantees an unparalleled week of discovery, connection, and above all, Inspiration, as we explore this year’s annual theme.”

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2025

Bartenders at pioneering cocktail establishments like NYCs Please Dont Tell and Death & Co. latched onto the flavorful liqueur, stirring it into everything from tequila-based Martini variations to intricate gin-forward Tiki drinks. They used to have a bunch of ABVs and different variations in small little bottles, he recalls.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 22, 2025

Kevin Peterson Diffords Guide to Cocktails Book 18th Edition Roundbuilding 2nd Edition by Daniel Waddy and Kevin Armstrong Sparkling: Champagne and Sparkling Cocktails for Any Occasion by Elva Ramirez The Bartender’s Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar by Jim Meehan and Bart Sasso withEmma Janzen The Cocktail Balance 2.0

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

One day, the owner quizzed him, asking him where a certain bottle of liquor was from. The owner then told him to polish all the bottles behind the bar. Newly curious as to what he might be missing, he began to look at the back labels as he cleaned each bottle, absorbing each spirits backstory. I just fell in love, he recalls.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

. “Ted” Breaux, an absinthe expert, highlights the evolution of cocktail culture, noting that the early 2000s were dominated by vodka and flavored vodka. prohibition on absinthe in 2007, alongside the rise of more complex spirits like agave, gin, and amaro, have contributed to a broader trend toward stronger flavors.

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

The humble Gin & Tonic. We're not here to talk about your standard well gin and off-the-shelf tonic. This is an exploration into the vibrant realm of premium gins and the innovative landscape of unique tonics , culminating in the transformative power of thoughtful garnishes.

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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. A blend of three different chili peppers along with a hint of lime, these make a cocktail pop. All of their products are alcohol free.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

And we also serve my personal favorite, and the secret best deal on the menu, which is the Fiat a shot of Jameson served with a bottle of Moretti Italian lager as a backer. It’s only $8, which is, shhhh, cheaper than we charge for both a shot of Jameson or a bottle of Moretti on their own. 1 house cocktail, the Shy Lady.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Introduction: The Joy of Crafting Your Own Infused Spirits In an age where cocktail culture is thriving and more people are seeking out unique, artisanal drinking experiences, the art of infusing your own spirits at home has never been more appealing. Transfer the infused spirit to a clean bottle or jar for storage.

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VinePair

JUNE 5, 2025

Then there are the cities that may have been long visited for reasons unrelated to cocktail culture, but which are now, at last, putting their creative or financial muscle to use behind the bar. Park Distillery has played a large role in Banffs beverage boom, with its bottles available across the region. Who wouldve thought?

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

Beyond Basic: Discover Premium Gins & Unique Tonics (Garnish Guide Included!) The humble Gin & Tonic. We're not here to talk about your standard well gin and off-the-shelf tonic. We're not here to talk about your standard well gin and off-the-shelf tonic.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Whether you're an aspiring home bartender or a seasoned cocktail enthusiast, crafting exceptional libations within the comfort of your own space has never been more achievable. However, assembling the perfect home bar setup is about more than just amassing a collection of bottles and glasses.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Whether you're an aspiring home bartender or a seasoned cocktail enthusiast, crafting exceptional libations within the comfort of your own space has never been more achievable. However, assembling the perfect home bar setup is about more than just amassing a collection of bottles and glasses.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Mastering International Techniques: From Infusions to Fermentation Infusion Techniques: Capturing Global Flavors in a Bottle Infusion techniques are essential for capturing global flavors in a bottle. Spice infusions, using ingredients like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, add warmth and complexity to cocktails.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 21, 2025

In that spirit, the Foundation is proud to announce the Top 10 Writing & Media, Books, Product & Ingredients, and Worlds Best Cocktail Menu and Spirits Selection Nominees. Guided by its core pillarsEducate, Advance, and Supportthe Foundations impact extends far beyond the U.S.,

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