Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Champagne cocktails are a fun way to put an even more celebratory twist on the traditional glass of bubbly. From a Prohibition classic to an Italian-inspired modern sipper, here are some of our favorite ways to add a little extra pop to your cocktail glass. Airmail A supercharged Daiquiri made with honey and Champagne. The Bee’s Gees The Bee’s Gees cocktail from JoJo’s Beloved in Atlanta is a clever mash-up of the Bee’s Knees and the French 75.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Our Drink of the Week is the Christmas Cocktail at Manetta’s Bar at Fleming’s Mayfair in London. Step into the timeless elegance of Manetta’s Bar at Fleming Mayfair where nestled within the historic walls of the hotel, this intimate and stylish bar offers a blend of innovative cocktails with holiday charm. Gin Christmas Cocktail at Manetta’s Bar Ingredients 40ml Gin del Professore 15ml Cointreau 10ml Apple Juice 15ml lime juice 5ml Gingerbread 1 half spoon of cinnamon powder 10ml gomme syrup Pre

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 29, 2023

This was the year people made Martinis their whole personality, 1970s basements suddenly became fashionable and “cocaine chic” was the dominant wine-bar aesthetic. Which trends have what it takes to stick it out through the new year?

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Guys Drinking Beer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When we think about 2023's best beer and our favorite beer experiences, here's what we'll look back on fondly: The post Our 2023 “Best Beer” and “Best Beer Experience” Roundup appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.

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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

VinePair

DECEMBER 21, 2023

One day recently, Toby Cecchini received a text message from a spirits industry friend of his. It was a photo of a bottle of Beefeater Gin sitting on a shelf at a Maryland liquor store, showing an ABV of 40 percent. “I was gobsmacked,” says Cecchini, co-owner of Brooklyn’s Long Island Bar. He went down to his liquor storage room and looked at his Beefeater bottles.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 28, 2023

NAO Spirits and Beverages Pvt Ltd Greater Than Gin is India’s pioneering and award- winning craft London dry gin, credited with sparking the gin revolution in India. Founded in 2017, Greater Than Gin was designed to be a bartender’s gin of choice, but its versatility has also made it the go-to gin for home bartenders. It offers a smooth, accessible, and minimalistic experience in terms of both design and taste.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With The Holiday Season Upon Us, Smoke Lab Vodka Is Serving Up A Menu Of Original And Festive Seasonal Cocktails, Created By National Mixologist And Industry Expert, Paula Lukas, @Paulalukas27. Inspired By Rock And Roll Classic Tunes, Each Cocktail Celebrates The Distinct Qualities Of Award-Winning Smoke Lab Classic, Aniseed And Saffron Vodka. Cheers!

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Foamy beer and Lukr taps, a special tool for traditional Czech-style pours like hladinka, šnyt and mlíko, are taking over craft breweries.

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Drinks International

DECEMBER 17, 2023

De Kuyper Royal Distillers has announced the retirement of chief executive Mark de Witte who will be stepping down on April 30 2024 after a nine-year tenure in the role.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In 2023, drinkers really knew what they wanted. Espresso Martinis ? Obviously. Chilled red wines ? Already in the fridge. Everyone had their highly specific Martini specs down to a science and knew which allocated bottle of bourbon they were willing to splurge on. So what could possibly change in 2024? While existing trends will continue to soar, we also expect some that have lain dormant to re-emerge.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 28, 2023

NAO Spirits and Beverages Pvt Ltd Hapusa is an award-winning Himalayan dry gin, known for its use of juniper berries foraged in the Himalayas and the exclusive sourcing of all its eight botanicals from India. The gin proudly holds the distinction of being the first gin in India and globally to feature only Indian botanicals. True to its name, ‘Hapusa,’ meaning juniper berries in Sanskrit, is a gin that is testament to authenticity and craftsmanship.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A Champagne flute’s signature slim shape is more than just an aesthetic choice. A glass’s style will highlight different characteristics in the wine—a tapered rim keeps more bubbles in the glass, a wider bowl emphasizes aromatics, and a pointed base creates an alluring stream of bubbles. Whether it’s for a casually festive function or an elegant affair, a Champagne glass is a signal of the celebratory.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Our Drink of the Week is a Spicy Margarita using 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño This refreshingly spicy tequila is perfect in margaritas or even just as a chilled shot. Check out the recipe below! Photo by 1800 Tequila Tequila 1800 Spicy Margarita Ingredients 2 oz 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño Tequila.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice.75 oz Agave Syrup Preparation In a mixing tin, combine 1800 Cucumber & Jalapeño Tequila, fresh lime juice and agave syrup.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With ginger or without, fresh or fermented—the right way to prepare the Caribbean holiday staple is hotly debated between islands.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Named after the pit bull rescued by Wolf Distillery Master Distiller Ben Green, Mr. Pickles Gin carries the adorable face of the eponymous pup on the front of the bottle, and I’ll admit it, I’m smitten. The fetching blue bottle bearing a sweet-faced dog surrounded by flowers speaks directly to my heart. But let’s check out what’s inside the bottle. There we find a distillate made from locally grown, soft white winter wheat.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The 13 years of national Prohibition aren’t usually associated with high-quality spirits. Bootlegged and diluted whiskey, bathtub gin, and backwoods moonshine were indeed all consumed in great quantities in the era’s underground bars and speakeasies. But a lesser-known reality of Prohibition was that it was possible to legally acquire well-aged, bottled-in-bond bourbon and rye.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Ahead of the much anticipated inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on 22nd January 2024 , the Uttar Pradesh government has declared the entire 84- Kosi Parikrma around the Ram Mandir as a liquor prohibition zone. UP Excise and Prohibition Minister Nitin Agarwal said the government has established a ‘no liquor zone’ in the entire Parikrama circuit and the wine shops in the prohibited area will be either shifted or removed.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee living in Haywood County in the North Carolina mountains just west of Asheville, Morgan Owle-Crisp long held caution around beer. “Many people in my culture are not proponents of alcohol,” she explains. “Liquor was historically used to manipulate Native people into contracts and negotiations when they were not of sound mind.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Holiday Cheers: 12 Festive Cocktails for a Merry Christmas As the holiday season unfolds, we’re thrilled to bring you a delightful journey through twelve unique and festive cocktails, each inspired by the classic Christmas carol. From the first day to the twelfth, we’ll explore a variety of flavors and spirits that capture the essence of the holidays.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The best spiked eggnog cocktail recipe features a blend of bourbon, rum and Cognac and won our blind tasting of the holiday drink.

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Drinks International

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jigger & Pony Group has announced the opening of Cosmo Pony in Jakarta in 2024, the company’s first overseas venture, Drinks International can exclusively reveal.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

America’s favorite tortilla chip is now available in booze form. On Tuesday, Doritos announced its collaboration with flavor company Empirical: Empirical x Doritos Nacho Cheese Spirit. According to the brands, the snack-flavored spirit tastes and smells just like the beloved corn chip, delivering savory umami, corn tostada, and nacho cheese notes with a hint of acidity.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Beam Suntory will exit the Cognac category with the sale of Courvoisier to Campari Group for US$1.2 billion. The deal will enable Campari to ‘significantly step up’ its presence in the US and facilitate it to ‘transform’ its growth profile in Asia and global travel retail. Courvoisier is one of the world’s biggest Cognac brands. It sold 1.2 million nine-litre cases in 2022, down by 19.4 percent as compared to 2021, according to The Brand Champions 2023 report.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Have you stepped outside today? Smelled the air, and felt the sun (or the wind, or the rain, or the snow) on your face? It doesn’t really matter where you live, because it’s mid-December, and that means one thing for certain: It’s whiskey season. And while options abound for your evening Manhattan or Old Fashioned (or, if you’re leaning into the holidays, for your whiskey-fortified Eggnog or Tom & Jerry ), there’s a newcomer to the whiskey aisle that deserves a spin in your glass: Nelson Bro

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The sweet and nutty whiskey that we all know (and love!) makes the perfect base for holiday libations. While it is delicious on its own, here are 3 festive cocktails from Skrewball Whiskey that make the most of the O.G. PB liquor! For a hot cocoa with a kick: Whiskey The Skrew-Dolph Ingredients 1 ¾ oz. Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey ¼ oz. Peppermint Schnapps 4 ½ oz.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 1, 2023

No longer destined for the compost bin, the ingredient is bringing tannins and tropical flavor to Old-Fashioneds, highballs and more.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Union workers at Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) have voted to authorise a strike across the brewer’s 12 US breweries. The post Teamsters members at AB InBev prepared to strike appeared first on Just Drinks.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As with any exceptional wines and spirits one has over the course of a lifetime, the best beers should linger long after the last sip, lip smack, and smile. They might conjure a specific moment in time, or a specific place or person. They might tell a compelling story or carry a powerful message. They might or might not be flavored with rocket pops.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The UK introduced for the first time pint-sized bottles of still and sparkling wine of 568ml size, to supermarket shelves, pubs, clubs and restaurants in the country. The move to introduce the 568ml size would sit alongside the 200ml and 500ml measures already available, offering more flexibility and choice for customers. UK’s Department for Business and Trade said that 900 vineyards are set to benefit from the new provision; boosting production and supporting British businesses, which currently

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Sitting squarely in the spotlight when it comes to spirits , Mexico is often an afterthought when it comes to coffee—overshadowed (and outsold) by its Central and South American neighbors. The establishment of a national coffee institute (INMECAFE) in the 1970s to support farmers both technically and financially led to an industry boom. But its dissolution less than 20 years later left producers scrambling.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This holiday season, add this perfect cozy drink to your winter cocktails repertoire. For this yummy riff on traditional old-fashioned cocktail, we used Espanita Double Barrel Añejo tequila finished in KY bourbon casks. This rich, elegantly executed, and decadently delicious Añejo tequila will charm your palate with tantalizing, aromatic bourbon notes while expressing its grassy, fruit-driven Blue Agave foundation; a perfect base for a flavor-packed Old-Fashioned cocktail.

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PUNCH

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For me, the Donn Beach classic is the perfect holiday cocktail: baking spices, winter citrus, plenty of rum and a healthy dose of nostalgia.

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Just Drinks

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Pepsi is investing $13m in a new production line in its soft drinks factory in Romania, making Pepsi, Pepsi Max, 7UP, Mirinda and others. The post PepsiCo invests in new soft drinks line in Romania appeared first on Just Drinks.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Nothing says celebration quite like a glass of Champagne. With its vivacious bubbles, the French sparkler brings a bit of cheer everywhere it goes. But given the effort it takes to produce a high-quality bottle, Champagne prices can run high, meaning some may be hesitant to pour their sparkling investment into a glass full of other ingredients. While it is true that the bubbles hold up more than fine on their own, Champagne cocktails can really take the wine to new heights.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Madras High Court has held that empty liquor bottles cannot be included in scrap, and TCS (Tax Collected at Source) on empty liquor bottles is not applicable. The HC bench has observed that the petitioner is neither the owner of the bottle nor generates scrap as is contemplated under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The activity of opening and uncorking is not a mechanical working of material, the court ruled.

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Drinks International

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Gruppo Campari has agreed a billion-pound deal to buy Beam Suntory's cognac brand Courvoisier. Courvoisier, known historically as one of the top four.

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