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A Tequila-Based “Bastard Martini” Makes a Comeback

PUNCH

The Parkeroo, a stirred tequila cocktail described as a bastard Martini, is back with a modern recipe at Bar Bludorn in Houston.

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Chuck Trailer’s expands from beachside Bondi to Sydney’s CBD

Australian Bartender

Chuck Trailers opens sister venue in the CBD. (Image: Chuck Trailer’s) After the success of its Bondi counterpart, Chuck Trailers is opening a sister venue in the CBD. Set to open at 36 York Street this month, the new venue offers a two-story space, bold flavours, late-night entertainment, and an atmosphere that doesnt take itself too seriously.

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Canadian provinces remove US alcohol from shelves in tariffs response

Just Drinks

Provinces including Ontario and Quebec have begun removing US alcohol products from their retailers in retaliation to US tariffs.

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Magic Pixie Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

A simple and refreshing cocktail, the Magic Pixie blends sour apple, watermelon, and peach schnapps with 7-Up and cranberry juice.

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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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Diageo pauses production at Kentucky whiskey facility

Just Drinks

UK-listed spirits major Diageo has confirmed a pause to its production at a whiskey distillery in the US state of Kentucky.

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2025 Bar & Restaurant Expo Handout Walkthrough

Bar-i

This video blog provides a walkthrough of the handout we'll be presenting at this year's Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas on March 25th & 26th

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Laffy Taffy Drink Recipe

Mix That Drink

Nostalgic cocktail inspired by Laffy Taffy candy. Packed with fruity flavors, vibrant colors, and a smooth finish thats perfect for any occasion.

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Kraft Heinz takes powdered-drinks brand Crystal Light into alcohol 

Just Drinks

Kraft Heinz has introduced US powdered-drinks brand Crystal Light into the alcohol category with a line of hard seltzers.

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Scotch Whisky Review: Benrinnes James Eadie 13 Year Old Madeira Cask Finish

The Whiskey Wash

Distilled in September 2005, and bottled in January 2019, this Benrinnes whisky was finished in a 1st fill European oak Madeira hogshead (cask 307046) for 11 months.

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Lifeway Foods hits back at Danone lawsuit linked to shareholder agreement

Just Drinks

Lifeway Foods is to pursue a counterclaim against Danone after it launched a lawsuit claiming a violation of a shareholder agreement.

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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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Five Aces Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

The Five Aces combines vodka, amaretto, apricot brandy, and sour apple schnapps into a shot bursting with flavor and sophistication.

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India Bartender Week founders reflect on inaugural show

Drinks International

The first edition of India Bartender Week (IBW) took place from 20-27 February and Drinks International was there to meet the founders.

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Italy wine industry lays out potential US tariff impact

Just Drinks

The impact of US tariffs could wipe almost 1bn ($1.07bn) from the value of Italys wine exports, the countrys trade body has estimated.

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Snoop Dogg Bets Big on Functional Beverages with Iconic Tonics

Cocktail Whisperer

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Nordic drink group Anora names Kirsi Puntila as new CEO 

Just Drinks

Nordic wine and spirits company Anora Group has appointed Kirsi Puntila as its new CEO, effective immediately.

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Help Redwood Empire Plant 100,000 Trees This Earth Month

Chilled Magazine

Shake, Pour, and Plant! Redwood Empire has vowed to plant one tree for every cocktail sold for participating accounts this Earth Month, April, up to 100,000 trees. Through the Redwood Empire and Trees for the Future partnership, Redwood has planted a tree for every bottle of whiskey sold and has planted over 1.7 million trees to date. This Earth Month, Redwood promises to plant 100 trees for every six bottles, or one tree for every cocktail sold at participating bars.

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Q&A: Dr. Nicola Nice, Author of The Cocktail Parlor

Imbibe Magazine

Upon researching the many lauded tomes of the historic cocktail canon, Nicola Nice felt there was something missingnamely, the perspective of women. A doctor of sociology, Nice’s personal fascination with cocktail culture led her down a rabbit hole in search of women’s stories and contributions. She found them by the hundreds, and the research led to her own book, The Cocktail Parlor , released in 2024.

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PEOPLE and Audi Host the 2025 SAG® Awards Post-Awards Gala

Chilled Magazine

Immediately following the 31st Annual SAG-Awards, Dotdash Merediths PEOPLE and Audi hosted the official post-awards gala on Sunday, February 23, at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles. Photos courtesy of Kevin Mazur/Getty Images and Shutterstock The event brought together the nights biggest winners and celebrated standout performances in an intimate, elegant setting, all while shining a light on the vital work of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.

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Can Japan Replicate What it Did for Whisky With Wine?

VinePair

A new cult wine has grabbed the attention of American wine buyers and enthusiasts. The Pinot Noir , which first hit the U.S. market in 2022, is highly allocated, sells out almost immediately each vintage, and proves near-impossible to find. The few bottles currently available are listed at severely hiked-up prices, garnering $500 to $700 a bottle (compared to the suggested retail price of $150).

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Monin 2025 Flavor of the Year: Yuzu

Chilled Magazine

Monin is setting the flavor trend for 2025 with its bold new Flavor of the Year: Yuzu. This vibrant East Asian citrus, popular in Japanese and Korean cuisine, offers a bright, complex flavor with notes of mandarin, grapefruit, and lemon. As consumer interest in global flavors grows, Monin predicts yuzus popularity will continue to rise due to its versatility, visual appeal, and refreshing taste.

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This Week's New Beer Labels: Springing Into Kernza

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Happy Label Wednesday, friends. It’s a grainy, gourdy, goofy-name kind of week in beer labels. The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: It’s been a minute since we’ve seen an Old Bakery Beer Co. label cross our paths, and I’m not surprised to find that OBBC - who has been making Certified Organic beer for many years - is brewing with the sustainable, perennial Kernza grain.

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Tequila Regulator CRT Files Lawsuit Against the Additive Free Alliance, Escalating Ongoing Clash

VinePair

The battle between tequila’s regulatory body and third-party organizations dedicated to transparency in agave spirits continues to escalate. On Tuesday, the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT) filed a lawsuit against the Additive Free Alliance (AFA) and S2F Online, Inc. (S2F) in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in Jacksonville.

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Review: The Lost Explorer Mezcals – Espadín, Tobala, and Salmiana

Drinkhacker

The Lost Explorer brand began making mezcal on the Miztec land in Valles Centrales, Oaxaca in late 2020, with Maestro Mezcalero Fortino Ramos behind the tahona. Don Fortino has been working in the industry for over 40 years and now works with his daughter, who is training to become the next generation Mezcalera. The Lost Explorer grows their own agave for 8 to 12 years depending on the type of agave, all of which is hand-harvested in San Pablo, Huixtepec, Oaxaca.

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Why Did the Sommelier Pour a Taste From My Bottle of Wine?

VinePair

There are a lot of rituals and customs around professional wine service that might not be clear to the average drinker. Like, after ordering a bottle of wine, the sommelier might present you with the cork. (Do you sniff it? Lick it? Take it home?) Then maybe, after theyve poured you a glass, they take that bottle away. (Wheres it going?) Another practice that might come into question: They open the bottle and pour themselves a taste.

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Glengoyne Experiments With White Oak For New U.S. Releases

The Whiskey Wash

Highland distillery Glengoyne has launched its new Oak Masters’ Series with two white oak-matured expressions, marking a significant departure from the brand’s traditional sherry-forward flavor profile. The White Oak range introduces both a permanent addition to Glengoyne’s core lineup and an exclusive 24-year-old limited edition. Both expressions are matured exclusively in American ex-bourbon and virgin oak casks, creating what the brand describes as a “light and golden

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Review: 2019 Ceretto Barolo DOCG

Drinkhacker

Ceretto has been producing wine in Piemonte’s Langhe region for more than 90 years, where it operates more than 400 acres of estate-grown vineyards and a three-Michelin star restaurant. Its latest Barolo from the 2019 vintage is intensely earthy, hailing from a cool, cold year for Piedmont. The resulting restraint on this wine is evident throughout.

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Barrell Craft Spirits Unveils Exclusive Toasted Vantage Limited Edition

The Whiskey Wash

Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) is set to release an ultra-limited edition of its award-winning bourbon on March 5, offering whiskey enthusiasts a rare opportunity to acquire one of just 330 bottles available worldwide. The independent blender will launch Barrell Toasted Vantage at 10 a.m. EST, with 300 bottles available for online purchase at $199 per 750ml bottle.

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The 26 Best Red Blends for 2025

VinePair

Red blends have been around since wine began. This catch-all term applies to red wines made with two or more grape varieties blended together, which often helps create a balanced, complex wine. In Europe, the specific components of each blend are often dictated by appellation systems, so each region has its own traditional style: Bordeaux blends typically feature some combination of Merlot , Cabernet Sauvignon , and Cabernet Franc , whereas blends from the Southern Rhne showcase Grenache , Syrah

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Seattle’s 2BAR Spirits and Lidia’s Kansas City Unveil Exclusive Amaretto-Finished Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: 2BAR Spirits Lidia’s Kansas City and Seattle-based 2BAR Spirits have launched a groundbreaking collaboration with the release of an exclusive single barrel amaretto finished bourbon. The spirit has been created exclusively for Lidias guests and will be showcased at a bourbon dinner celebrating the collaboration with 2BAR Spirits. Lidias Single Barrel Amaretto Finished Bourbon The new Lidia’s Single Barrel Amaretto Finished Bourbon represents a unique fusion of American whiske

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Baileys Launches New Non-Dairy Liqueurs Made With Oat Milk

VinePair

Finally, some good news for the lactose-averse. On Tuesday, Baileys Irish Cream debuted a new permanent lineup of dairy-free products: Baileys Non-Dairy Liqueur Made with Oat Milk. Available in two flavors, Coffee Toffee and Cookies & Creamy, the launch marks the first time in eight years that the brand has launched a non-dairy liqueur. Just like Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur , both Coffee Toffee and Cookies & Creamy are powered by an Irish whiskey base.

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Shibuya Hotel Neighborhoods: Find Your Ideal Location

Mixologists

1. Introduction: Unveiling Shibuya's Diverse Neighborhoods - Your Hotel Journey Begins Shibuya, the pulsating heart of Tokyo, is a dynamic tapestry woven from diverse neighborhoods, each boasting a unique atmosphere and catering to distinct traveler preferences. Choosing the right hotel here transcends mere accommodation; it's about selecting a base that harmonizes with your travel style and aspirations.

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London Wine Fair invests in spirits for 2025 with launch of “Signature Serve”

Bar Magazine

This years London Wine Fair will see spirits placed at the heart of the event, with a dedicated space featuring high end exhibitors and content. Signature Serve will focus on premium spirits and mixer brands with the intention of appealing to an audience of top end UK based buyers and distributors across the on and off trade sectors, from the leading cocktail bars to independent retailers and multiple grocers.

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Shibuya Hotel Amenities: Find Your Perfect Stay

Mixologists

1. Introduction: Unveiling Shibuya's Hotel Amenity Landscape - Your Key to a Perfect Stay Shibuya, the pulsating epicenter of Tokyo's trendsetting culture, offers a sensory overload of sights, sounds, and experiences. For travelers seeking to immerse themselves in this dynamic district, the choice of accommodation is pivotal. Beyond the allure of location and the pragmatism of budget, the true essence of a memorable stay lies in the amenities offered.

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Harp Design Unveils HRC’s Vision Stage 2025

Bar Magazine

Returning to HRC, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, for the third year in a row, Harp Design is once again behind the stunning aesthetic of the Vision Stage, in partnership with Future Menus by Unilever Food Solutions, the shows hub for expert hospitality discussions. This year, the team has drawn inspiration from the growing conversation around neurodiversity, creating a space thats not only visually striking but also designed to be welcoming and accessible to all.

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Shibuya Hotels: Perfect Stays for Couples, Families & Solo Explorers

Mixologists

1. Introduction: Finding Your Ideal Shibuya Escape - Tailored Hotels for Every Traveler Shibuya, the pulsating heart of Tokyo, is a kaleidoscope of experiences, from the iconic scramble crossing to the serene Meiji Jingu Shrine. This district offers a unique blend of cutting-edge trends and traditional Japanese culture, attracting a diverse range of travelers.