PUNCH

JULY 12, 2024

With Evil Malört, one bartender is making the polarizing, Chicago-born liqueur worse with ingredients like cuttlefish ink and peppers.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

To celebrate the arrival of the sunny season, SMOKE LAB Vodka is serving up a menu of original and refreshing cocktail recipes, ripe with the flavors of summer, that pair beautifully with the distinct Indian flavor inspired SMOKE LAB Vodka profiles including SMOKE LAB Saffron, SMOKE LAB Aniseed, and SMOKE LAB Classic. Staying on trend, each of the four inspired cocktails are named for rock and roll classics and created by SMOKE LAB National Mixologist and Industry expert, @paulalukas27.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

It’s a steamy afternoon in Jalisco’s Valle de Tequila when I pull up to Cantaritos El Güero in the village of Amatitlán. I had spent the morning in the agave fields of a local palenque , watching the jimadores at work. I even tried my hand at wielding a coa —a sharp, flat hoe used to cut the spines from agave plants. After such physically demanding, sweaty work, the time seemed right for liquid refreshment.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JULY 19, 2024

A few notable things as we head into the weekend… We shared a few brief updates about this previously, but is/was brewing took to Reddit recently to confirm that they’re opening a taproom later this summer. That taproom will be located at 5121 N. Ravenswood, aka the former home of Urban Brew Labs and Metropolitan Brewing. It’s only midsummer but we’re already thinking about Black Friday.

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VinePair

JULY 30, 2024

A red wine is the sum of several important factors. Terroir, grape varietal, weather, and the vintner’s skill conspire to create a sumptuous beverage that shares a color but varies wildly elsewhere. This diversity makes drinking red wine fun, and any pour of something new and unfamiliar can double as a mini-adventure filled with enticing flavor possibilities.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

What better way to enhance your Independence Day celebrations than with a delicious blend of tastes as dazzling as the fireworks that light up the night sky? Check out the 4 recipes below, each from craft distillers, that are ideal for any event you find yourself at! This prohibition era cocktail really is the ‘bee’s knees’ and a super simple way to add a spring in your step!

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

If you’ve ever run an internet search for a cocktail recipe, there’s a good chance you’ve come across one from The Educated Barfly. What started as a YouTube series from actor-turned-bartender Leandro DiMonriva on the history and craft behind classic cocktails has transformed into an ever-expanding encyclopedia of bartending expertise. Since publishing his first video in 2017 (on the quintessential Gimlet , of course), DiMonriva’s passion for cocktail culture and scholarship have helped turn The

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Mix That Drink

JULY 10, 2024

With a base of white rum and lime juice, the Mojito is reminiscent of the Rum Swizzle and Daiquiri, but the mint adds a wonderful layer of refreshment.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 19, 2024

Cask-finished bourbon is a bourbon that has been matured in the traditional (and legally defined) virgin, charred American oak barrel, before undergoing a finishing period in a different type of barrel. These barrels have normally been used to mature a different spirit, wine, or beer. Sherry, port, and wine are among the most common finishing casks for bourbon.

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VinePair

JULY 30, 2024

If you’re like most drinkers, you’re likely starting to see a lot more non-alcoholic beer around. Last fall, The Wall Street Journal reported a jump of 32 percent in sales of non-alcoholic beer from a year earlier and an average of 31 percent growth over the previous four years, citing data from NielsenIQ. Although booze-free beer is most often found in cans, draft versions are starting to spread.

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PUNCH

JULY 16, 2024

A class action lawsuit centers on the alleged dangers of kava and kratom, two ingredients used in a drink purported to boost “vitality,” “chill vibes” and “relaxation.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

Each month Chilled presents you with five essential cocktails based on our National Drink Day Calendar. Don’t forget to reference it so you can prepare for the upcoming holidays. As August unfolds and we hold onto the last bits and pieces of summer, the world of mixology presents the opportunity for adventure and discovery. Among these essential cocktails is a gem promised to elevate your drinking experience throughout the month.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 14, 2024

The bracing combination of blanco tequila, fresh lime, and Topo Chico has sated West Texas ranchers and the people who drink with them for generations. In recent years, the refresher gained national prominence and inspired inventive riffs at bars and restaurants across the country. From green tea infusions to chili-spiked sotol variations, here are three next-gen Ranch Waters to take for a spin.

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Mix That Drink

JULY 11, 2024

The Peking Cocktail is a rum drink with a hint of anise from Pernod, a liqueur flavored with Chinese star anise. With grenadine and lemon juice, it's a very refreshing cocktail.

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Drinks International

JULY 11, 2024

French drinks group Pernod Ricard has announced the formation of a global brand company, North American Distillers (NADL), which will house it American whiskey portfolio.

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VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

After placing a footed glass filled with frothy, pink liquid atop a thick marble bar, the bartender gently pours something glittery and purple over my drink from a tiny pitcher. Like sorcery, the shimmering liquid — made from butterfly pea flower tea — cascades down in swirling wisps of mauve and indigo like a Bali sunset. This isn’t a trendy craft cocktail bar with mustachioed mixologists and $30 cocktails.

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PUNCH

JULY 8, 2024

From the cradle of the Daiquiri to a New Orleans stalwart, these are 10 historic bars that still inspire modern drink culture.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 21, 2024

The Pornstar Martini is making a strong comeback as the must-try cocktail of Summer 2024! This cocktail is known for its eye-catching design, raunchy name, and delicious flavor combination. It is typically served with a splash of champagne or a champagne shooter and provides a unique drinking experience. Absolut Vanilla Vodka and Passoa Liqueur offer a rich, fruity base, with passion fruit puree adding a tropical twist.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

During the height of summer, when iced drinks just aren’t enough to cut through the heat, up the chill factor by turning your favorite libations into boozy popsicles. Here are a few of our favorites to pass around at backyard parties or to relax with poolside. Cocoa Blast Pops The rich flavors of chocolate and coconut are blended with bourbon and a tart kick of cherries for a creamy and decadent treat.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 17, 2024

Our friends at New Orleans’ Cocktail & Sons are known for their syrup mixers, and now the company is branching out into bitters — under the “Max Bitter” brand name. Today we’re looking at the latest cocktail sweetener from the operation, plus its three inaugural bitters offerings. Cocktail & Sons Tonic #15 – Made with bitter herbs and spices, citrus, baking spices, and peppercorns.

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Mix That Drink

JULY 11, 2024

The Green Dinosaur drink recipe features three white liquors with Midori and lemonade. It's a rather strong drink, and the mixers don't do much to disguise the kick.

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VinePair

JULY 22, 2024

For many people, a hearty cup (or pot) of coffee is a necessary part of their daily routine. And while prices at the local bodega, artisanal café, or Starbucks drive-thru might have been negligible a few years ago, a flurry of economic factors (read: inflation, supply chain issues) has made that morning coffee shop-stop seem more like an indulgence than a necessity.

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PUNCH

JULY 18, 2024

Craft beer breweries once looked down on Budweiser and Coors for using rice in their beers. Today, craft rice lager is trending. Here's why.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

Summer is a great time for lighter, refreshing beers. And while it’s tough to beat the appeal of a classic pilsner or hoppy, piney IPA, one of the best choices for the summer months is a refreshing, balanced wheat beer. In the most basic sense, a wheat beer is a top-fermented beer that’s made with a higher percentage of wheat as opposed to the usual barley.

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Spiritz

JULY 12, 2024

A unique rum travel platform has ushered in a new era on World Rum Day that will help rum lovers to not only explore rum producing distilleries but also throw open the doors to interesting travel itineraries. Armchair travel has been around for a long time for those who may not actually take a train, plane, boat or bus and yet explore the world. And then there is Lonely Planet for those who actually want to pack their bags and set off on adventures, either taking the path well-travelled or takin

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Drinks International

JULY 30, 2024

The Regulatory Council Technical Services of DO Cava has forecast a quality harvest for the Spanish wine region after spring rainfall ended a prolonged period of drought.

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Mix That Drink

JULY 1, 2024

The Rum Swizzle is considered the national cocktail of Bermuda. It features rum and fruit juice, though recipes vary. It's always delicious and refreshing. The post Rum Swizzle Classic Tropical Cocktail Recipe appeared first on Mix That Drink.

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

At Benziger Family Winery, “family” is taken to heart. Today’s guest, brand ambassador Chris Benziger, is the youngest of seven. Four brothers, two sisters, 19 nieces and nephews: “It was my dad’s idea of cheap labor, I guess,” Benziger says, laughing. “Or nepotism run amok.” For the Benzigers, working in the drinks industry seems like destiny. With an “honest to God” bootlegger grandfather, importer father, and wine-loving older brother, it’s no wonder they established one of Sonoma County’s p

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PUNCH

JULY 9, 2024

In the hands of a skilled bartender, drinks inspired by culinary dishes can be transcendent. But is the ubiquity of this trend flattening creativity into clickbait?

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

Discover the artistry behind the perfect vodka cocktail with the Chilled 100 Bartenders as they craft unique and exquisite creations using Chopin Vodka. Renowned for its exceptional quality and smooth taste, Chopin serves as the ideal canvas for our talented bartenders. When making this cocktail, I turned to the simple Vodka & Cranberry, also known as the Cape Cod.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 13, 2024

The spread of the concept of finishing bourbon in various types of casks is largely a result of the work of Woodford Reserve and Angel’s Envy. Today, the American whiskey industry is in a perpetual arms race to see who can come up with the next unique finishing cask to grab consumer intrigue. Despite their popularity, many consumers are also miffed by the lack of transparency that often accompanies finished whiskey.

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Cheers

JULY 3, 2024

Eatertainment concept Punch Bowl Social has partnered with Aperol this summer on a series of patio pop-up bars. During the pop-ups, which will run through September, each of the seven participating Punch Bowl Social patios will be made over with photo ops, lawn games and other Aperol-branded amenities to give guests plenty of Instagrammable moments.

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Bar Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

Tucked away in a leafy oasis off London’s busy King’s Road is a bar and restaurant housing Europe’s biggest collection of tequila brands. Mezcalito is the brainchild of Oliver Castilla-Tristan and his partner of nearly 20 years, Laura. A marketing degree at London’s University of Westminster would, you might think, have stood Oliver in good stead for going down a classic route of deciding he wanted to own and run a venue, drawing up a business plan, and searching for suitable premises.

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VinePair

JULY 3, 2024

If there’s one guiding law IPA devotees are taught at the beginning of their craft beer journey, it’s to drink their hazies fresh. For many, checking the canned-on dates on the bottom of IPAs is standard practice, and some are quick to pass up an otherwise automatic purchase if it’s more than a few weeks old. But one thing these breweries haven’t defined is what “fresh” really means.

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