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In Nigeria, the Chapman Is a Blank Canvas

PUNCH

For Obehi Ekhomu, the Chapman “is part of our collective Nigerian memory.” Ekhomu is the owner and head chef of Ona Restaurant and the bar Ona Cloud , in Lagos, and she describes the homegrown nonalcoholic drink as “a national treasure.” It’s true: I haven’t come across a Nigerian restaurant without a Chapman on the drinks menu. The delightful, ruby red mocktail combines sodas—orange, lemon and lime—with black currant cordial or grenadine, bitters (often Angostura), fresh citrus and cucumber.

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Frozen Daiquiri Recipes for Chilling Out Sultry Summers

Imbibe Magazine

In the July/August issue , contributing editor Wayne Curtis delved into the origin story of the frozen Daiquiri and how it’s since become “the Eiffel Tower of New Orleans.” While most of the frozen cocktails served in southern Louisiana don’t follow the formula of the Daiquiri’s rum, lime, and sugar build, here are a few of our favorite frozen Daiquiri recipes that do it better, adding seasonal ingredients for the ultimate summer refreshment.

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What’s the Difference Between an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan?

VinePair

Two of the oldest cocktails in the book, the Old Fashioned and Manhattan are both beloved whiskey-based classics. And though the cocktails have their separate — and sometimes seriously devoted — fan bases, they are often conflated. The two both fall into the category of boozy, stirred whiskey drinks; are typically served at similar establishments; and even boast two of the same core ingredients.

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Bar Leone named Asia�s best bar for second year running

Drinks International

Bar Leone from Hong Kong has been named the best bar in Asia for the second year in a row, at the tenth edition of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in a live ceremony held in Macau.

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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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10 Years After His Passing, Sasha Petraske Still Lives On

VinePair

On Aug. 21, 2015, Sasha Petraske — the visionary bar owner who built the foundations of contemporary cocktail culture through seminal bars like Milk & Honey, Little Branch, The Varnish, and Dutch Kills — unexpectedly passed at the far-too-young age of 42. A former Army ranger and the son of a Village Voice fact-checker, Petraske applied the kind, idealistic parts of his Communist upbringing, his militaristic discipline, and a deep love of history to reintroduce proper cocktails as a sophisti

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Global hospitality community platform launches

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 Nathan Hinze Global hospitality community platform launches 15 July, 2025 By Eleanor Yates A new purpose-built digital networking platform designed specifically for hospitality professionals has launched.

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Noah Rothbaum’s The Whiskey Bible To Launch This September

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Workman Publishing Renowned spirits writer Noah Rothbaum is set to release a 600-page guide covering everything from whiskey’s disputed origins to modern cocktail recipes, arriving September 2025 from Workman Publishing. The comprehensive book, priced at $40, aims to navigate readers through an increasingly complex whiskey landscape that has transformed from a farm product to a luxury commodity.

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Drink in History: The Palmetto

Chilled Magazine

Some cocktails grab attention with bold garnishes, rare ingredients, or intricate techniques that make you feel like you need a degree in mixology to enjoy them. The Palmetto, however, is refreshingly straightforward. It’s a rum-based classic that delivers a balanced, sophisticated flavor yet somehow remains a hidden gem in the world of cocktails. A Cocktail with Roots in History and a British Twist The Palmetto has been around since the Prohibition era, first in the 1930 edition of The Savoy Co

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6 Award-Winning Whiskeys Under $80

The Whiskey Wash

You don’t need to spend $150 to drink like a whiskey judge. These six bottles all won big at respected international competitions. Some even took top honors in their categories. They’re also all available for under $80. Whether you like bold Kentucky bourbon, sherry-finished single malt, or smooth, easy-drinking blends, there’s something here for you.

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With Gallo, Proximo Selecting New California Distributors, RNDC’s Exodus Enters Endgame

VinePair

Last month, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) announced it would be exiting the California market by the end of the summer after losing several of its key supplier accounts. Ever since, the industry has had its eyes on Gallo and Proximo — two of the largest clients that remained with RNDC — eager to see which distributors the beverage giants partner with in the Golden State.

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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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This Week's Beer News: We Asked, You Answered

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Ask and ye shall receive… On Friday we put out the call — anyone know about any new breweries looking to open up around Chicagoland? And the universe provided two of them! One of which had temporarily slipped off our radar and another one that had just popped up that afternoon. Let’s start with the brand new one first: Brother Chimp Brewing announced plans to open a second location in the former D and G Brewing space in St.

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What Is the Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection, and Why Can’t You Find It?

The Whiskey Wash

Buffalo Trace is no stranger to hype, but few of its releases have stirred as much interest or disappeared as quickly as the Prohibition Collection. First launched in 2023, this annual release revives long-lost whiskey brands that were bottled during Prohibition as “medicinal spirits.” Each set features five unique whiskeys, packaged with vintage-style labels and a dose of American history.

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Everything You Need to Know About Pine Ridge Vineyards’ Chenin Blanc + Viognier [Infographic]

VinePair

Back home in their native France, Chenin Blanc and Viognier rarely, if ever, share the same bottle. But that’s not the case in California, where under one winery’s label, the complementary grapes are cohabitating in perfect harmony. Descend into the rugged “valley within the valley” that is Napa’s Stags Leap District. There, the winemaking team at Pine Ridge Vineyards has been happily combining these two varietals since 1995, working from their scenic station in the rocky hillside to pioneer and

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Old Grand Dad 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond Returns

The Whiskey Wash

James B. Beam Distilling Co. has announced the return of its annual limited-edition bourbon, Old Grand Dad 7 Year Old Bonded Bourbon, with bottles of the high-rye whiskey hitting shelves this month at select retailers across the United States. Old Grand Dad 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Returns to Market The 2025 release of Old Grand Dad 7 Year Old Bonded Bourbon represents whiskey distilled during a single season in spring 2018, in accordance with the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.

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Review: Green River U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Bourbon

Drinkhacker

Whether you were pro birthday parade or anti birthday parade, we could all probably agree that America’s fighting men and women deserved to be celebrated on the Army’s 250th birthday. Kentucky’s Green River went above and beyond the call of duty for the occasion, partnering with the U.S. Army to release the official, commemorative bourbon, a bottle that honors both its own veteran employees, including CEO Mark Erwin, and a unique footnote in its long history.

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Bladnoch Distillery partners with Maison Villevert in French distribution deal

Drinks International

Bladnoch Scotch whisky distillery has partnered with premium spirits distributor Maison Villevert to accelerate growth of the single malt whisky brand in France.

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THE ENGLISH DISTILLERY RELEASES CASK 001 – THE BIRTH OF ENGLISH WHISKY’S REVIVAL

Bar Magazine

Historic’ distillery offers a once-in-a-generation release of the whisky that began a national revival… … & the perfect toast to the visionary who made it possible Aged for 18 years, Cask 001 will be the oldest single malt English whisky to ever be released for sale Alongside this historic release, The English Distillery will additionally honour the memory of its visionary founder, James Nelstrop, with the limited edition release of Founders’ Private Cellar 18 Year Old, the oldest edition of

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India beer business Bira 91 moves to “asset-light” strategy

Just Drinks

Indian brewer Bira 91 says it has moved to an "asset-light" model, and denies the closure of any breweries.

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Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs expands distribution with Southern Glazer�s

Drinks International

Dominican Republic’s Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs has announced the expansion of its distribution into the Caribbean, Central America and travel retail through a new agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

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EU wine “concerned” about Trump tariffs threat but optimistic of deal

Just Drinks

The EU wine sector is "extremely concerned" about the threat of 30% US tariffs on goods but remains optimistic a deal will be reached.

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Uncle Nearest 2025 Master Blend Edition Goes National

The Whiskey Wash

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey breaks tradition by releasing 8,888 bottles of its Master Blend Edition beyond distillery gates, marking the Tennessee brand’s eighth anniversary with its most decorated expression to date. The limited release, which earned World’s Best Bourbon at the 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards, will be part of an historic nationwide expansion.

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Ill-fated 2015 merger comes to fore amid Kraft Heinz spin-off speculation

Just Drinks

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Review: Deep Eddy Pineapple Vodka

Drinkhacker

Austin’s Deep Eddy Vodka recently launched its latest flavored expression — pineapple , which is perennially one of my favorite flavored vodka offerings, no matter who the maker is. Made with real pineapple juice, the expression is a cloudy yellow in color that looks like it may as well be pineapple juice — and it smells like it, too.

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India Coke bottler Kandhari expands with Wave Beverages acquisition 

Just Drinks

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Pendleton 1910 10-Year Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

After being impressed by Pendleton’s rye, reviewer Charles Steele turns to Pendleton 1910 10-Year Bourbon. Does it deliver the same standout quality? Read the full review.