VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

They say that good things come in threes, but for Tequila Ocho, one could argue that they come in eights. 8, 2008, known as “Ocho Day,” when founder Tomas Estes and third-generation master distiller Carlos Camarena set out to create a world-class sipping and savoring tequila — a tequila that showcased agave and the land where it was grown.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Photo by: David Grit Eau-de-vie, translating to “water of life,” is the clear, unaged spirit crafted from the distillation of premium French grapes. In the spirit of maintaining traditions, Rémy Martin has a tasting committee that gathers to taste new distillates from the distilleries of their wine-growing partners.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

The Cambridge Public House Self-described as a “cocktail pub,” The Cambridge Public House opened in 2019 to combine the casual atmosphere of a pub with the innovative drinks and elevated service of a craft cocktail bar. “I have to say, they also have a banging wine selection.”

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Chilled red wines ? Will TikTok trends finally drive cocktail bars to full-fledged influencer insanity? Will the seemingly unstoppable rise of tequila come to a screeching halt? But in 2024, expect to see a lot more wines eschewing color-categorization altogether. In 2023, drinkers really knew what they wanted.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Photo by Matthieu Joannon via www.unsplash.com Wine charms with Wine Glasses Looking for affordable wedding party gifts for wine lovers? Although wine glasses can definitely be a standalone gift, adding in some adorable wine charms makes it way more fun. This also makes a great bachelorette party gift.)

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Uncasville, CT-based casino Mohegan Sun held its 20th Sun Wine & Food Fest from Jan. The annual food and wine festival included more than 15 events combining culinary artistry, unique and premium wine and spirit selections and celebrity chef demonstrations.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The team from CASK Cork , an acclaimed bar and cocktail destination, will treat Pig’s Lane guests to a night of craft cocktail experiences. CASK & Pig’s Lane The CASK team is renowned for its incredible craft cocktails, which are created using a ‘farm-to-glass’ approach.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In addition to intense competition from tequila, domestic whiskey and the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, brandy and Cognac had to contend with economic pressures, as inflation put a crimp in some discretionary spending. DUss Cognac has been accelerating on-premise efforts with cocktails such as the D’Uss Spicy Sidecar.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Then, add tequila and whiskey. For tequila, Don Julio Blanco is a classic. Mixing and Serving: Must-Have Bar Tools and Equipment (Professional Grade) Crafting cocktails requires the right tools. Coupe glasses add vintage charm to champagne or classic cocktails. Quality over quantity is crucial.

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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. Were still living in a vodka world. in 2024, raking in $7.2

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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. As the CEO of Wine Country Network , I have extensive experience running professional beverage competitions. Our company started producing wine competitions in Colorado nineteen years ago. Find out more here.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It also has a Wine, Beverage and Hospitality concentration in its Bachelor’s program, which has sent dozens of graduates specializing in beverage operations out into the industry. The restaurants feature craft cocktail lists as well as innovative wine programs.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Many people go dry on weekdays only during this period of time– so don’t think it’s all or nothing if you’re not quite ready to give up your glass of wine! Or maybe you are pregnant (or your partner is) or sober, but you’d still like to enjoy a creative cocktail.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Casa Esquina is latest venue from Atticus Hospitality, renowned for such beloved establishments as Paddington’s Tequila Mockingbird and Sydney CBD’s Esteban. Nestled in the iconic corner building on Elliott Street, Casa Esquina breathes new life into the former home of L’Unico and Efendy.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you’re in a fancy craft cocktail spot serving $20 Negroni riffs or a seedy dive bar with sticky floors and the faint smell of urine wafting through the air: Shot glasses are always on hand, waiting to be filled. Shots are the bar scene’s greatest equalizer. When they’re not ordering that, the shots depend on age.

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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. Wine and craft beer encouraged people to play inside a category. A pioneer in the aging and finishing space is Don Q. Couvreur says.

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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

JUNE 18, 2024

The cocktail’s charm lies in its near un-mess-up-ability : tangy lime, bright tequila , sweet triple sec shaken together until fluffy and cold. Clarifying Giveth Clarified cocktails are easy to spot, and most venues we might reasonably describe as craft cocktail bars will offer at least one of them. Refreshing.

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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. LOTS AND LOTS OF WINE KEYS.

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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 produced without any artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

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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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The Bartender Company

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In recent years, professional bartenders and mixologists have experimented with new ingredients in their quest to develop thrilling and flavorful cocktails. What are nitrogen craft cocktails, and what makes a nitro beverage so special? Nitro Cocktails to Sample Why would a mixologist make nitrogen craft cocktails?

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Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

Precise Layering: Creating Visual Masterpieces: Many visually stunning cocktails, from the vibrant Tequila Sunrise to the intricate Pousse Café or even simple layered shots, rely on the careful layering of ingredients with different densities. Cheers to perfectly crafted cocktails!

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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. So grab your shakers and join us on this adventure if you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for the finer pleasures of wine and liquor. Then, add a lemon twist as a garnish, serve and enjoy.

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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. So grab your shakers and join us on this adventure if you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for the finer pleasures of wine and liquor. Then, add a lemon twist as a garnish, serve and enjoy.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Unlike spirits like tequila or bourbon, there are no legal requirements for spirits producers to follow in order to call their product gin. Vesper Martini (gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc) Like the classic Martini, the Vesper features a mix of gin and a wine-based modifier. Get the Classic Gin Martini recipe.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Drambuie website encourages drinkers to enjoy the whisky liqueur in crafted cocktails , noting that the sweet spirit cuts through the bitterness of coffee very well. As such, there are a host of Drambuie x coffee cocktails that you can make at home. On Wine-searcher, the current lowest price is $19.99

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Photo copyright A Bar Above SPIRITS If your Pops likes a good cocktail and drinking gifts in general, gifting a bottle of alcohol is a pretty practical gift. Personally, my dad loves Margaritas, so a bottle of Casa Noble’s organic, aged tequila would be an ideal gift for him.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

IWSR forecasts that cocktails and long drinks will spur the most growth in RTDs globally, with volumes expected to command 26% of the total RTD category by 2026, compared to just 20% for hard seltzers. Randall’s Wine & Spirits in St. Higher-octane RTDs in higher demand At Randall’s Wine & Spirits in St.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Rex Whiskey is the perfect bottle to add to your bar for the holidays with its warm aromas of apple, toffee, and red wine. Its taste combines caramelized brown sugar, rye spice, and vanilla, making it an easy sipping rye whiskey or a great base for an old fashioned and other classic cocktails. Happy Holidays… and happy mixing!

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 30, 2024

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation would like to thank the 2024 CAP Presenting Partners: Grand Marnier and Pernod Ricard ; Supporting Partners: Crown Royal and Tequila Ocho; CAP Coat Partner: Barfly , and the official CAP 2024 Media Partner: Pre Shift.

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Tales of the Cocktail

APRIL 30, 2024

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation would like to thank the 2024 CAP Presenting Partners: Grand Marnier and Pernod Ricard ; Supporting Partners: Crown Royal and Tequila Ocho; CAP Coat Partner: Barfly , and the official CAP 2024 Media Partner: Pre Shift.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Blanco tequila may dominate summer, but as the weather cools and the holiday season approaches, tequila fans opt for reposado. It’s the best of both worlds — rounded, warming, and perfect for sipping neat or mixing into festive cocktails that add a special touch to holiday gatherings, keeping the good tequila vibes going all year long.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In Los Angeles, we’re fortunate enough that must-visit wine regions and drink destinations, such as Santa Barbara and San Diego, are only a couple hours away. So, being overdue for a visit to SD, I was excited to catch up on the city’s cocktail scene. But, admittedly, I often take that for granted. It’s mixology magic.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 15, 2025

If its a dinner with friends, Ill experiment with specialty craft cocktails or different wines. I typically stick to red wine. Im not really a white wine drinker. And then if its a night out, Ill start my night with an espresso martini and move towards vodka, tequila or gin and soda.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 8, 2025

Modelo Especial or a local craft beer. I also love hazy IPAs, ranch waters, and am a huge fan of craft cocktails. When Im at home its usually a beer or wine with dinner. I have fresh fruits, some sodas, juices, tequila, gin, vodka, and whiskey stocked. What drinks do you order when out? Favorite drink?

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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 produced without any artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners or preservatives.

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