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Mojito Recipes That Up the Cooling Factor

Imbibe Magazine

There’s no denying the classic Mojito ‘s ability to bring just the right amount of chill to summer’s swelter. Fortified with rum and brightened with citrus and mint, it’s as cooling as it is transportive and has long served as a template for creative takes on the classic recipe. Here are some of our favorite Mojito recipes that introduce fresh elements, such as cucumbers and cantaloupe, or even swap out the rum.

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4 Loca Loka Cocktails to Sip on in the Summer Heat

Chilled Magazine

Loca Loka is bringing the heat this summer with four cocktails that are perfect for poolside lounging, rooftop hangs, or backyard fiestas. Whether you’re craving something tropical, sparkling, or classic with a twist, these libations highlight the bold, smooth character of Loca Loka Tequila in every sip. Tequila Loco Coco Cooler Ingredients 2 oz.

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The Acid Test: What’s the Best Version of Lime Juice for Cocktails?

VinePair

Nearly every shaken cocktail, classic or modern, contains some form of citrus — and nine times out of 10, that means lemon or lime. As a result, cocktail bars around the world churn through cases of limes each week. Typically, someone comes in early to prep, juicing lime after lime until there’s enough juice for service. The next day, the routine repeats.

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Helsinki’s Dining Scene Gets Boost From Casual Restaurants, Terrace Pop-ups & Festivals

PubClub

Helsinki’s dining scene is expanding with foward-minded chefs, restaurants & festivals, like here at Canvas Canteen. Photo: Helsinki A vibrant wave of casual restaurants, led by chefs with fine dining pedigrees, is reshaping the culinary identity in Helsinki, Finland. This evolution isn’t entirely new, but Finnish chefs are embracing it while at the same time seasonal pop-ups on summer terraces and festivals are elevating food culture and attracting new audiences.

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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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The Cocktail College Podcast: Chilean Pisco Masterclass

VinePair

Today on the “Cocktail College” podcast, we’re coming at you with a live episode recorded in front of an intimate crowd of bartenders and producers. We took a deep dive into a category that’s still working to establish itself stateside: Chilean pisco. We’re going to explore what sets this great spirit apart, from high-altitude vineyards and copper stills, to the unique native wood some producers use for aging.

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The unexpected ways consumers are blending nightlife and iGaming

Bar Magazine

The worlds of nightlife and iGaming have traditionally seemed like two very different realms. One is about dancing the night away in clubs, enjoying drinks with friends and feeling the vibe of a packed venue. The other is more about sitting in front of a screen and placing bets on slot machines or poker tables from the comfort of home. As the digital world continues to evolve and technology advances, consumers are finding new ways to blend the excitement of nightlife with iGaming and there are s

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WSET launches refreshed Level 3 Award in Spirits qualification for drinks professionals

Bar Magazine

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), the global leader in drinks education, has launched an updated version of its most advanced Level 3 Award in Spirits qualification, reinforcing its commitment to delivering rigorous, globally relevant qualifications to drinks professionals. The update comes as WSET marks a major milestone: more than 100,000 students worldwide have now taken a WSET Spirits course since the qualification category launched in 2003.

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The Art of Wine and Beer Pairing: A Match Made in Heaven

National Bartending School

Hey there, future mixology masters! At National Bartending School, we know that bartending is about more than just crafting cocktails – it’s about creating an experience. One way to elevate your game is by mastering the art of wine and beer pairing. Let’s dive into the world of pairing perfection! Why Pairing Matters Pairing wine […] The post The Art of Wine and Beer Pairing: A Match Made in Heaven appeared first on National Bartenders.

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Umbrella Training to Host  ‘Big Changes, Bright Futures’ Industry Webinar Ahead of Upcoming Apprenticeship Reforms

Bar Magazine

Award-winning apprenticeship providers, Umbrella Training is inviting hospitality employers and sector leaders to a free webinar on Tuesday 1 st July at 11 a.m, discussing the upcoming apprenticeship reforms. Hosted by industry experts from Umbrella Training – Adele Oxberry and Sam Coulstock, and David Sheen – Public Affairs Director at UKHospitality – this informative session will provide clear and practical insights into what these changes mean for the future of training in hospita

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Discover San Diego’s East Village With These Events, Deals & Drinks

PubClub

Moonshine Flats is a country music bar in San Diego’s East County. Photo: PubClub.com There’s kind of an odd thing with San Diego locals. They go out in the Gaslamp Quarter but often hesitate when going past a certain street – Eighth or Ninth Ave., seems to be the norm – into what is called the East Village part of downtown. What they probably don’t realize it that they are likely already in the East Village, for the Gaslamp Quarter only goes from Third to Sixth Ave.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Hakkasan – Cygnet 77 Duet Martini – Accompanied with Caviar

Bar Magazine

Tucked inside the iconic Hakkasan, the Cygnet 77 Martini Duet is a luxurious cocktail pairing designed to elevate the Martini experience. Served in a sleek, dimly lit setting where East meets West in style, this decadent duet is the perfect prelude to an evening of indulgence. Expect a fusion of innovation and tradition in every sip – an homage to craftsmanship and flavour as the decadent twist on a dirty martini, served for two with accompanying Prunier caviar guarantees to have you savouring e

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WSET launches refreshed Level 3 Award in Spirits qualification

Drinks International

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has launched an updated version of its Level 3 Award in Spirits qualification, in response to the growing demand for spirits education.

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Amrut vs. Blenders Pride: Which Indian whisky Should You Try First?

The Whiskey Wash

Indian whisky is more diverse than many realize, and two bottles capture that contrast perfectly. Amrut is a bold, award-winning single malt with global appeal; Blenders Pride is a smooth, affordable blend beloved in India. If you’re curious about Indian whisky, these two are likely on your radar. But they serve very different purposes. So, which should you try first?

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The 7 Best Bartending Schools in the World

Local Bartending School

Is bartending as inclusive as it seems to be? While bars are often viewed as melting pots of culture and creativity, many professionals still face inequity, blatant discrimination, and racism behind the counter. In this 2025 study, Local Bartending School surveyed 367 bartenders and instructors across the U.S. to explore real experiences around diversity, equity, … Read More Read More The post The 7 Best Bartending Schools in the World appeared first on LBS Bartending School.

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Dierks Bentley Row 94 Broken Branches Bourbon Launch

The Whiskey Wash

Country music star Dierks Bentley has unveiled a new limited-edition bourbon with only 1,500 bottles available worldwide. Row 94 Broken Branches, created in partnership with Lofted Custom Spirits at Kentucky’s historic Green River Distilling Co., features a unique “Branch Aging” process that adds fire-toasted oak staves to deepen the whiskey’s flavor profile.

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This Week's New Beer Labels: Kittens a- Plenty

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

I am in the midst of wrapping up a feature for a local weekly up here about humane societies and animal rescue organizations and our cat Beatrix hasn’t stopped bouncing us awake at 5am for the past couple of weeks so it’s with mixed emotions that I name this … The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: Every new Saint Errant label feels like a bit of a victory.

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Barrell Craft Spirits Launches Triple Rum Cask 20 Year Old Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

A Tennessee bourbon aged for two decades gets a Caribbean twist as Barrell Craft Spirits unveils its rarest release yet: just 250 bottles of a 20-year-old bourbon finished in rum casks from three different islands. Barrell Craft Spirits Creates Complex Profile Through Five-Year Rum Cask Aging The Louisville-based independent bottler began this project in 2020 when it released its 14-year-old Gray Label Rum, a blend of Jamaican, Guyanese, and Barbados rums. “The blending team then filled th

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Pernod Ricard announces restructure as spirits sales decline

Drinks International

Register/Login You are not logged in. Close [x] User name: Password: remember me Log in You are not logged in. Forgot Password? To subscribe, click here Home » News » Business news Pernod Ricard announces restructure as spirits sales decline 19 June, 2025 By Oli Dodd French spirits giant Pernod Ricard has announced a restructuring plan that threatens to result in job losses as spirits sales continue to slide.

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Harrogate Spring Water partners with Tom Allen to bring tip-top hydration to racegoers at Royal Ascot

Bar Magazine

Celebrating 10-years as the official water supplier of Royal Ascot, the heritage water brand has partnered with Tom Allen to capture the spirit of British elegance while championing the importance of hydration for racegoers this summer. This summer, Harrogate Spring Water is celebrating 10-years as the official water supplier of Royal Ascot. The No.1 water brand in out-of-home [1] is partnering with British comedian, presenter and writer, Tom Allen, and master water sommelier, Milin Patel, to br

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Free Summer Concert In San Diego At The Summer Arts Fest At Liberty Station

PubClub

The Summer Arts Festival at San Diego’s Liberty Station is a pet-friendy event. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, cooler and picnic basket – even your dog or pet – and enjoy free concerts this summer at San Diego’s Liberty Station. For three Saturdays in July, August and September, the Arts District Liberty Station presents Summer Arts Fest , Taking place from 4-7 p.m., on the second Saturdays on the North Promenade, the event features bands and performances, all for free.

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If You Like Islay Whisky Try This

The Whiskey Wash

Every so often, a whisky comes along that quietly outclasses the rest. The Caol Ila 17 Year Old 2007 from Halcyon Spirits is one of them, a single-cask Islay malt that delivers remarkable depth, balance, and personality. Bottled at cask strength by one of Scotland’s rising independent bottlers, it’s a standout in our 2025 reviews. As our reviewer Phil Dwyer put it: “A sublime example of Caol Ila that every Islay whisky fan should try to seek out.

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The Rise and Fall of Big Flats 1901, the Official Lager of Walgreens

VinePair

Walgreens holds a high seat at the round table of America’s pharmacy-convenience store hybrids. And while it boasts a solid selection of toothpaste, Haribo gummies, and Band-Aids, its beer aisle is another story. More often than not, it’s a sorry lineup of cheap, domestic macro swill, a handful of imports, the obligatory White Claw Variety Pack, and maybe a few sixers of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

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Chicken C**k Whiskey Marks Circa 1856 Anniversary

The Whiskey Wash

Chicken C**k Whiskey’s Bardstown visitor center marks its first year with an exclusive single barrel release and joins the Kentucky Bourbon Trail as an official distillery experience. Chicken C**k Whiskey Begins On-Site Distilling at Historic Venue Circa 1856, the official brand home of Chicken C**k Whiskey in Bardstown, Kentucky, has reached its one-year milestone and secured a spot on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

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Review: Alma del Jaguar Anejo Tequila

Drinkhacker

Laying claim to status as the fastest growing tequila brand in the U.S. (for the moment, anyway), Alma del Jaguar hit the scene in 2023 with big ambitions, not just to make premium tequila but to help wild jaguars in northern Mexico, too. (A portion of proceeds goes toward supporting the Northern Jaguar Project, a U.S.-Mexico effort managing the Northern Jaguar Reserve in Sonora, Mexico—the largest privately managed wildlife refuge in the country.

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“There’s definitely got to be further acquisitions” – Keystone Steve Cox talks UK brewer’s growth agenda

Just Drinks

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Bladnoch Unveils The Wave II

The Whiskey Wash

Scotland’s oldest privately-owned whisky distillery releases the second limited-edition bottle in its five-part Master Distiller’s Collection series. Bladnoch The Wave Showcases Lowland Character Bladnoch Distillery has launched Wave II: Distillery & Spirit, the second release in The Wave Master Distiller’s Collection. The new single malt highlights the distillery’s signature Lowland style through a careful marrying process overseen by master distiller Dr.

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Royal Unibrew fined over greenwashing claims

Just Drinks

Royal Unibrew was reported to the police over marketing for it's Egekilde water, with statements about CO2 neutrality on the packaging.

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The US expected to scrap alcohol limit guidelines

Drinks International

The US government is expected to drop the recommendation that adults limit their alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day from its dietary guidelines.

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New York state fails to pass packaging law

Just Drinks

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Review: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 Years Old

Drinkhacker

Heaven Hill’s Old Fitzgerald line has been cranking out bonded whiskey on a regular clip, twice a year, but these seasonal, limited releases are hard to come by and invariably feature sky-high prices on the secondary market. Now Heaven Hill is doing something about it, dropping a permanent edition of its bonded release, bottled at 7 years old.

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UK alt-milk maker Mighty Drinks goes into administration

Just Drinks

UK-based oat and pea protein milks brand Mighty Drinks has appointed administrators for the business after it faced recent "headwinds"

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Glenfarclas launches 70-year-old

Drinks International

Glenfarclas has released its oldest ever single malt which has been made available globally in limited volumes. Distilled on 20 November 1953, the.

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Staff set for strike at UK wine bottler Encirc

Just Drinks

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GSN Review: High West The Prisoner’s Share Whiskey

Good Spirits News

High West’s release of its newest iteration of The Prisoner’s Share is available in limited quantities nationwide as of June 1st. This unique whiskey boasts a blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskeys that are finished in The Prisoner Red Wine Barrels for 4 -12 years. Since originally launching in 2022, The Prisoner’s Share has become a prime example of the magic that happens when a whiskey is finished in a red wine barrel.

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The New Vocabulary of Wine

PUNCH

Since we last chronicled the new vocabulary of wine , a half-decade ago, wine culture has drastically changed. The way we shop for bottles has been reimagined, and how much we drink ( if at all ) has been reconsidered. Natural wine became entangled with the internet, so much so that posting about it is now a viable career path for a duo of wine-tasting influencer twins , a shitposting wine critic and several online personalities dedicated to making wine more accessible, or at least more fun.

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