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The One Ingredient Your Michelada Is Missing

VinePair

In its simplest form, a Michelada is a Mexican lager gussied up with hot sauce, lime juice, and salt. Theyre refreshing, spicy, salty, easy to make, and about as crowd-pleasing as beer cocktails get. While Micheladas may have become fairly commonplace in American drinking culture, bars have yet to embrace the drinks creative garnish potential. At a time when dolling up Martinis with fried chicken skin and putting octopus tentacles in Bloody Marys are both fair game, the Michelada has remained re

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Scotch Whisky Review: Glenfarclas 8 Year Old 1970s

The Whiskey Wash

Would I Like This Glenfarclas 8 Year Old 1970s If I Like Modern Glenfarclas? Absolutely. Theres a strong sherry and oak influence on this relatively young single malt, and that tells me two things. First, the cask quality must have been excellentthe color, aroma, and flavor are all dominated by rich sherry notes. Second, it speaks volumes about the trust between Glenfarclas and Gordon & MacPhail.

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2025 Bar Awards: Last Call for Voting This Friday

Australian Bartender

The clock is ticking! Voting for the 2025 Bar Awards closes this Friday, May 30, giving industry professionals a final opportunity to cast their votes and celebrate excellence in the bar world. Whether you’re a bartender, bar owner, or hospitality enthusiast, this is your moment to honour the dedication, creativity, and passion it takes to define the industry.

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Review: Munity Island Roots Ginger and Tumeric Infused Vodka

Drinkhacker

Back in February we reviewed Mutiny Islands flagship vodka , which is made from Breadfruit in St. Croix. We were impressed by the flavor profile of Mutiny Islands vodka and pleasantly surprised that breadfruit not only didnt create an unpleasant experience, but added a unique texture and a welcoming flavor. Recently, the folks at Mutiny Island sent us Roots, a ginger and turmeric infused vodka.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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8 Cocktails from Movies and TV Shows to Make At Home

Mix That Drink

Throughout the history of movies and TV, we've seen characters sip, swirl, and savor a number of iconic drinks. These drinks are just a few of the iconic cocktails features in movies and TV shows, which you can recreate at home.

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Book Review: Mother of Bourbon

Drinkhacker

In a world where new whiskey brands seem to appear on liquor store shelves daily, August 2023 introduced another contender: Mary Dowling Whiskey Company. The modern incarnation of Mary Dowling Whiskey is the brainchild of Kaveh Zamanian , best known for his association with Louisville’s Rabbit Hole Distillery. While the historical figure of Mary Dowling was dubbed the “Mother of Bourbon,” her name remains largely unknown to many whiskey enthusiasts.

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