Imbibe Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Take the stress out of shopping for your favorite imbibers or planning your next party cocktails with one simple step: Order a cocktail kit. At-home bartenders are increasingly showing interest in taking their knowledge and skills beyond classic cocktails. Cocktail kits and subscription services meet that need, providing unique but approachable recipes as well as the ingredients and support.
PUNCH
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The 5 best Japanese whisky bottles under $75 to try right now, from Suntory Toki to Nikka Coffey Grain to Mars.
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Advanced Mixology
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Bars are social hangout spots, so cultivating a fun atmosphere is integral to their success. If people enjoy the vibes of your bar, theyre more likely to return and patronize your business. How can you foster an unforgettable ambience? Here are 6 tips for your establishment. 1. Lean Into a Theme What sets your bar apart from the competition? Select a theme that appeals to people in your community.
Cheers
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has ratified a ruling that will officially create a recognized category for American single malt whiskey (ASM). This follows many years of lobbying for producers of the style, a movement that has gained much momentum since the late 2010s. Late last week, the TTB issued unpublished rules scheduled to be published on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
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VinePair
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Whether it’s Tanqueray asserting that its gin is the best in class for mixing up Martinis or Espoln trying to become every bartenders go-to tequila for Margs and Palomas , a popular marketing technique that countless spirits companies have adopted over the years is attaching their brands to specific drinks. And it makes sense. More often than not, consumers fall in love with a cocktail first, and then they start getting nitpicky about the drinks individual components.
Cheers
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont San Francisco hotel, which first opened its doors in 1945, has long been a Tiki institution and immersive experience. Tables surround a large central lagoon, once the hotels indoor swimming pool, while tropical rain, thunder and lightning storms occasionally blow through and a band plays from a floating boat.
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Cheers
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Ethnic restaurants excel at offering specialties from around the globe, bringing authentic tastes from different regions closer to consumers homes. Xiquita Restaurante y Bar in Denver stands out for its exceptional rotating menu of traditional Mexico City beverages. For one, Xiquita, a BevX 2024 winner for Innovative Independent, boasts a robust selection of agave spirits, including mezcals, raicillas, sotols, bacanoras and tequilas, curated by beverage director Henry Ottrix, along with some zer
Just Drinks
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Gregory Hall, founder of Virtue Cider, has repurchased the farmhouse cider brand from AB InBev's US arm for an undisclosed sum.
VinePair
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The Ruby Jane Punch brings the flavors of strawberries and Umeshu Japanese plum wine to your glass of holiday red. See the recipe here!
Just Drinks
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The UK Competition and Markets Authority and European Commission have cleared Carlsberg's 3.3bn ($4.2bn) acquisition of Britvic.
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Sculpture Hospitality
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Franchising can be a great opportunity for anyone wanting to dive into the business world with some guidance or for business owners ready to grow without the stress of managing every aspect of the company themselves.
Just Drinks
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Waterford Distillerys philosophy was admirable, Richard Woodard writes, but left it open to the pressures affecting the spirits industry.
Drinks International
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Tequila brand Cazcabel celebrated the opening of its new £37m distillery in San Francisco de Asis this week.
Just Drinks
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Italy-based wine group Marchesi Antinori has snapped up a stake in Tuscan estate Antica Fattoria La Parrina.
Chilled Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The Winterberry Soda from Empress Gin is a simple yet delightful cocktail that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Customize it with your favorite flavored soda, a garnish of your choice, and a splash of citrus to add the perfect finishing touch! Gin Winterberry Soda Ingredients 2 oz. Empress 1908 Indigo Gin 3-4 oz. Soda Water Preparation Build in a chilled Copa glass on ice.
Just Drinks
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Concha y Toro is working with Chinese beverage-alcohol group Wuliangye to build on the Chilean wine majors presence in China.
Drinkhacker
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Bitters are the salt and pepper of cocktailing, adding that special touch to your favorite drinks but living under the surface. Before bitters became an essential part of cocktail culture, people used them for medicinal purposes. Back in the 18th and 19th centuries, you found bitters in pharmacies. A popular one you may have heard of Angostura, which was developed by a German doctor in 1824.
Just Drinks
DECEMBER 17, 2024
TheJust DrinksExcellence Awards winners have been announced!
Drinkhacker
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Hoste is a newer booze brand in Chicago that is built around one thing and one-thing only: large-format ready-to-drink cocktails, all high-test riffs on classics like the Negroni, Martini, and Manhattan. The company got started with three permanent offerings, plus an annual Old Fashioned rendition it calls the Gold Fashioned. Hoste isn’t alone with the Gold Fashioned moniker — or the recipe — both its and Sunday’s Finest ‘s use saffron to elevate the experience̷
Just Drinks
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Ardent Spirits, a rare whisky distiller in Scotland, has acquired the Dark Matter spiced rum brand from administrators.
The Whiskey Wash
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Two Willett Distillery bourbon bottles signed by Pope Francis each sold for $13,750 at Sotheby’s December spirits auction in New York. Two rare Willett Distillery bourbon bottles, each bearing Pope Francis’s signature, have achieved remarkable prices at Sotheby’s final spirits auction of 2024 in New York, collectively selling for $27,500.
Just Drinks
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Nestl's water arm should consider halting production at its Vergze site due to health risks, according to a report from a health agency.
Spiritz
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Amit Dahanukar, Chairman and Managing Director, Tilaknagar Industries Ltd., tells Shalini Kumar, brandy is a remarkable spirit with depth and nuance, and yet it often doesn’t get the attention or appreciation that reflects its true potential. That realisation led the company on a journey into the luxury segment. And so was born the Monarch Legacy Edition, which is slated to be a game-changer in the brandy segment. - Congratulations on two remarkable achievements— becoming a debt-free
Drinkhacker
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Harpoon is known for making beers themed or in collaboration with sports teams, donut shops , and more, but this is our first encounter with Harpoon and its decision to collaborate with an outdoor-oriented retailer. With Harvest Lager, Harpoon joins forces with L.L.Bean, an over-100-year-old brand from Maine that, if you learn nothing else from this review, has no spaces in its official name.
Cheers
DECEMBER 17, 2024
This simple, gin-based cocktail is a treat for the senses. Print Pink Peppermint Sour Course Drinks Keyword candy cane, gin, lemon Ingredients 2 oz. Empress 1908 Indigo Gin 1 oz. Candy cane syrup* oz. Fresh lemon juice Crushed candy cane rim garnish Instructions Rim a cocktail glass with thick simple syrup or honey.
The Whiskey Wash
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Glengoyne’s Winter Solstice expression, a 16-year-old single cask bottling at 59.9% ABV, launches December 16 exclusively for Glengoyne Family members. Glengoyne Highland Single Malt has announced the release of its Winter Solstice expression, the second bottling in its exclusive Solstice Series. Limited to just 285 bottles globally, this rare release is available exclusively to members of the Glengoyne Family.
Spiritz
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Indian Craft Brewery (ICB) has launched a sprawling 1,500-seater microbrewery in Bengaluru’s Manyata Tech Park, located in the Nagavara area. Spread over two acres, the facility promises a distinctive Indian food and beverage experience, drawing inspiration from the country’s ancient brewing traditions, indigenous ingredients, and diverse culinary heritage.
The Whiskey Wash
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A robotic arm paints a unique AI-generated design onto a Hennessy X.O decanter as part of the exclusive 40-piece collection created in collaboration with artist Florian Zumbrunn. Maison Hennessy has unveiled an innovative reimagining of its iconic X.O decanter through a collaboration with generative artist Florian Zumbrunn and technical partner OK C’EST COOL, creating a limited collection of 40 unique pieces.
VinePair
DECEMBER 17, 2024
2024 was an interesting year for the drinks industry. We bore witness to the continued decline of craft brewing and watched as beloved brands like Duckhorn , The Famous Grouse , and Charles Smith Wines changed hands. Despite uncertainty regarding the industrys future, though, one thing remained clear this year: Producers, bartenders, and brands alike were willing to do whatever it took to get consumers’ attention.
Spiritz
DECEMBER 17, 2024
With his vast experience in the food and beverage industry, Harsha Vadlamudi, managing partner of Ironhill India emerged with a desire to create a distinctive spirit that was a fusion of the vibrant cultures of Mexico and India. This led Harsha to co-found Loca Loka Tequila along with equally passionate partners like actor Rana Daggubati and musician Anirudh Ravichander.
Gastronom
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Last Updated on December 17, 2024 by Leah Hall A Christmas Spritz Cocktail Recipe is perfect to celebrate the holiday season! Make this easy cocktail for a crowd or just for a cozy night by the fire. This Christmas Spritz is a great and bubbly way to celebrate at a holiday party or New … The post Christmas Spritz Cocktail Recipe appeared first on Gastronom Cocktails.
Moody Mixologist
DECEMBER 17, 2024
This candy cane simple syrup is so easy to make and it's the perfect way to add that delicious, sweet peppermint flavor to any drink. Make peppermint hot chocolate, a candy cane martini, and so many more seasonal drinks with this fun (and quick!) simple syrup recipe. Candy cane simple syrup ingredients This easy syrup comes together with three ingredients: sugar, water, and candy canes!
The Whiskey Wash
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Tesla’s signature lightning bolt-shaped black decanter for their re-released Mezcal, priced at $450, showcases the tech giant’s continued expansion into premium spirits. Tesla is set to re-release its highly anticipated Tesla Mezcal on December 12, marking another milestone in tech mogul Elon Musk’s growing spirits portfolio. The launch represents the latest addition to Tesla’s expanding luxury beverage collection, which has consistently commanded premium prices in both r
Moody Mixologist
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The holiday season is the best time to enjoy a dessert cocktail, and this festive Christmas cookie martini is the perfect mix of sweet, creamy, and boozy. This recipe uses four ingredients to recreate the flavor of freshly baked vanilla sugar cookies, but with a more adult flavor profile than similar recipes. Don't forget the sprinkles! A grown up take on the sugar cookie martini Unlike other sugar cookie martinis that are overly sweet or a bit one-note in the flavor department, this recipe is j
Bar Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2024
As the New Year approaches, our thoughts naturally turn to celebration. These moments, big or small, are about connection raising a glass, sharing a meal, and savouring the joy of togetherness. For us, celebration has always held a special significance. It was, after all, the catalyst for Saicho. Natalie Winkworth-Smith, co-founder of Saicho, shares: Growing up in Hong Kong, tea was a central part of my life.
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