Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Espresso Martini , Spanish Coffee , and Irish Coffee paved the way for coffee’s prolific use in cocktails. And while these classics are still as popular as ever, modern coffee cocktails have evolved to incorporate everything from drip coffee to infusions, syrups, and cold-brew concentrate. Here are creative recipes to explore. Brewed Coffee Apapacho Café Apapacho, which translates to “a warm hug,” combines hot coffee with bourbon and vermouth rosso and is topped with freshly whipped cr

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This easy saffron Martini recipe is a festive freezer cocktail for a crowd, making it ideal for holiday entertaining.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 3, 2024

These holiday hotties are ready to party on a 12 Bars Of Christmas pub crawl. Photo: PubClub.com One of the highlights of a very lively holiday season in the Los Angeles South Bay Beach Cities is the 12 Bars of Christmas and Toy Drive in Hermosa Beach. It’s a tradition among singles and the fun party people that involves some 100 people who go in and out of a dozen bars around the pier in a true holiday “cheers.” Always held the second Friday of December, the 2024 event is Dec.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The best gifts for chefs, bartenders, bakers and others in the hospitality industry, according to the hospitality industry pros themselves.

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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.

Spiritz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Carlsberg has acquired the remaining 33.33 percent shares in Carlsberg South Asia Pte Ltd (CSAPL) from CSAPL (Singapore) Holdings Pte Ltd, gaining full ownership of its South Asia operations. CSAPL now entirely owns Carlsberg India Pvt. Ltd. (CIPL) and also holds a 99.94 percent stake in Nepal’s Gorkha Brewery Private Limited (GBPL). The total purchase price for the shareholding amounts to USD 744 million, with USD 50 million settled through a set-off arrangement and USD 207 million retain

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Buffalo Trace and Southern Comfort owner Sazerac has snapped up Svedka vodka from Constellation Brands.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Molson Coors' Cruz Blanca deal follows on from its sale of four craft breweries to Canada's Tilray Brands earlier this year.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Johnnie Walker has introduced a limited-edition 52-year-old blended whisky to celebrate the legacy of its founder John Walker and his son Alexander Walker. Limited to just 200 bottles, the blend features eight rare whiskies from the brand’s oldest reserves, including liquid from closed distilleries. The single grain whiskies, sourced from Cambus and Carsebridge, bring rich notes of vanilla, butterscotch, and spice.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Carlsberg has agreed to sell Baltika Breweries, its business in Russia, marking the Danish brewer’s exit from the country.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 3, 2024

We asked the Cheers national wine panel to taste and rate their favorite pours from this past year. As always, these reviews include tasting notes, ratings and suggested retail price for a 750-ml. bottle (unless otherwise noted). RATING SYSTEM Five Stars (92-100): A top-flight wine. Superior in taste and character and providing an outstanding price/value relationship.

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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

Just Drinks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Global wine production is anticipated to reach its “lowest” level since 1961 in 2024, said the International Organisation of Vine and Wine.

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Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 3, 2024

When it comes to the success of your restaurant, ordering the right food and supplies is critical for smooth kitchen operations, healthy profit margins and keeping your food costs in check.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Cactus Bowl cocktail blends pineapple and lime juices with light rum, spiced rum and amaretto. The result is a flavor that's tart, sweet, spicy and nutty.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Spirits industry commentator Richard Woodard weighs up what could lie ahead for gin, RTDs and non-alcoholic alternatives in 2025.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Mikado cocktail blends Cognac, Patron Citronge, crème de noyaux, grenadine, and bitters for a delightful mix of sweet, tart, and earthy flavors.

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Nightlife City Guide

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Basilea senza dubbio una delle citt pi dinamiche della Svizzera. non solo un centro culturale e storico, ma anche una destinazione perfetta per chi ama la vita notturna e vuole trascorrere momenti di divertimento in unatmosfera elegante e cosmopolita. A Basilea infatti possibile trovare tantissime proposte per vivere appieno le ore notturne, dai locali in cui mangiare e ballare fino a bar e casin in cui trascorrere momenti unici.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Try the Baltimore Bracer cocktail, a bold blend of anisette and brandy with a creamy, frothy texture, perfect for fans of black licorice and rich flavors.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Redondo Beach boat parade lights up the water in King Harbor. Photo: KC Witherspoon The list of boat parades in the Los Angeles area is as long as the UCLA football team’s losses this year. Okay, well maybe not quite that long but there’s a bunch of them up and down the Southern California coast, from Marina del Rey to the biggest of ’em all, Newport Beach.

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Mix That Drink

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Refresh with the Almond Casa Noble Cocktail, a delightful blend of tequila, amaretto, and citrus, ideal for sipping in a classic cocktail glass.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The PubClubettes wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Photo: Rory Peters/PubClub.com By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The holidays are here and it’s the most wonderful time of the year around the world. Part of that is because of all the festive events happening throughout the globe that will take the bah humbug out of anyone and have them singing carols under the stars.

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Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With four technical consultations on the Employment Rights Bill closing in early December, UKHospitality is urging the Government to ensure the unique circumstances of the hospitality industry are reflected in any changes. The leading trade body has submitted responses to each consultation, building on the evidence that it provided to the Employment Rights Public Bill Committee last week when it shared extensive operator feedback and reiterated the need for legislation to reflect the unique circ

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Greenpeace has warned of “dire consequences” for the planet as talks over a global plastics treaty ended with no agreement.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Despite all of the buzz around bourbon and tequila , vodka remains the most important spirit in the United States. Sure, nobody’s lining up at distilleries to get their hands on one-off, limited-edition vodkas, but the spirit has maintained steady popularity through the ebbs and flows of other categories. This is due, in no small part, to its near-endless mixing and pairing potential.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

CEO Jenny Hanlon told The Sunday Times a sale of Adnams was explored but that the company "really didn't like what they brought to the table"

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

How does one plot a bar program that compliments a seafood restaurant? Just ask Kevin D’Antonio, the Beverage Director at Miami’s esteemed Klaw. At the popular waterside restaurant which consistently tops lists of the best restaurants in the sunny south Florida city, the stylish space is a seafood-focused haven. Walk in and you’ll see a large tank full of live lobster.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

TreeHouse Foods has agreed to acquire certain entities that operate Harris Tea, the private brand tea business of Harris Freeman, for $205m.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2024

No other variety is as mercurial as Pinot Noir. The fickle, thin-skinned grape, even when grown under the right ultra-specific conditions, can be a pain to produce. Yet those who persevere yield a host of terroir-driven wines ranging from bright and fruity to dark and funky depending on their origin. The spectrum of styles gives the category enough intrigue to make it immensely popular.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Accolade Wines in partnership with Avolta has launched its largest-ever travel retail campaign featuring Da Luca Prosecco that will run from November 26, 2024, to January 3, 2025 , across major UK airports. The promotion, using the slogan ‘Precious Moments Bottled’, aims to elevate the brand’s visibility and reinforce its quality image among global travellers.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Credit: Jack Daniel’s Jack Daniel’s is bringing light and joy to the US military community through the launch of its annual ‘Barrel Tree’ sale. Profits from the sale will benefit Operation Ride Home, which helps junior-enlisted service members and their loved ones to travel home for the Christmas season. The Barrel Trees are lighting up 10 different cities across the United States, and barrels will be available to purchase for $200 each.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Merlot is back, baby — thanks to Charles Krug (and others, I’m sure). Pro tip: Give this wine a solid half-hour of air time — or decant — before tucking in. Initially rather closed off and slightly green, the merlot’s less effusive elements blow off with a bit of time, and the wine finally comes into its own. Iconic violets are front and center, giving the wine a purple-floral quality that you just don’t find in other grape varietals.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Bourbon might be booming right now, but when it comes to heritage whiskey production, no one does it quite like the Scots. Home to some of the oldest distilleries in the world, Scotland’s native whisky continues to impress drinkers worldwide with its complex profiles that range from heavily peated and smoky to delicate, soft, and fruity. And while many may think they need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a prize bottle, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Jeptha Creed is a Kentucky craft distillery owned by mother-daughter team Joyce and Autumn Nethery. We previously tried their 6-year-old Wheated Bourbon , which was impressive: complex yet balanced. Today we take a crack at their newest offering: Red, White & Blue Straight Bourbon. There are two reasons for the bourbon’s patriotic name. The first is the color palate of the corn varieties used to make the whiskey, which includes 25% Bloody Butcher Corn, 25% heirloom white corn, and 25% Bruce&

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PubClub

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A Guide From Newport Beach To Marina del Rey People gather to watch the Redondo Beach Boat Parade, an LA holiday tradition. Dates, information, viewing locations and how to make it a party for the Newport Beach, Marina del Rey, Long Beach, Naples & Redondo Beach boat parades. Boat parades are a big part of the holiday season in Los Angeles. After all, in a place where Santa wears shorts and it’s often 70 degrees while you are Christmas shopping, you need something to get you in the spi

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Ballantine’s , the multi-award-winning blended scotch whisky, has unveiled the second chapter of the Ballantine’s 40 Year Old Masterclass Collection: Chapter Two ‘The Waiting’. Only 108 bottles of the 40 year old blend have been produced. They are now available at global specialist retailers for an RRP of $12,000. Chapter One, The Remembering , was released in 2023.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Tree Lightings, Fireworks & Boat Parades In A December To Remember Yes, there are fireworks for the holidays, as seen here in L.A’s Manhattan Beach. The holidays are a happy time and no matter the weather, people from around the world go outside to enjoy a multitude of free and fun events. These, of course, help to create a party atmosphere which is one reason the holidays are one of the big times of the year for single people.

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