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We Asked 14 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2025)

VinePair

2025 is here and with it comes a slew of predictions regarding what the drink of the year will be. The Negroni , the Aperol Spritz , and the Martini have dominated in recent years, but with trends changing at the drop of a dime, its impossible to predict which cocktail will fall into hands most often for the next 12 months. Despite the difficulty in forecasting the drink of 2025, bartenders can certainly hope to make some drinks more often.

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One Winemaker’s Fight to Preserve Armenian Wine

PUNCH

Despite losing his homeland and vineyard to war, Grigori Avetissyan is determined to keep his native grapes, and thousand-year-old traditions, alive.

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On the Menu: Mirate Los Angeles

Imbibe Magazine

Welcome to On the Menu, where we explore what makes a bars menu unique, intriguing, and all-around delicious. For this year’s Imbibe 75 , we spotlight Mirate in Los Angeles as a place to watch for its thoughtful agave spirits selection and playful but technique-driven cocktails. Beverage director Max Reis describes it as “an invitation to learn.” And so, to learn more about the menu, we chatted with Reis about what inspires him, his approach to creating cocktails, and which dri

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Flavour finds a way into traditional Rum

Spiritz

Innovation through flavours, premiumisation and with the rise of cocktail culture, rum is being rediscovered for its versatility and we are now seeing many bartenders experimenting to make great cocktails. According to Lalit Kalani, Founder, Good Barrel Distillery Private Limited , the younger and experimental consumers will be shaping the future of rum as they are seeking experiences and products that align with their tastes and lifestyle.

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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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Constellation Brands trims FY2025 outlook amid consumer spend “uncertainty”

Just Drinks

Constellation Brands has cut its fiscal year 2025 outlook due to near-term uncertainty around consumer spending.

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Master the Whiskey Classics

PUNCH

The 6 best classic whiskey cocktail recipes to make at home, including the Old-Fashioned, Manhattan, Sazerac and more.

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SAI’s Sommelier competition to be held next week

Spiritz

The Sommeliers Association of India (SAI) has announced the launch of ‘2025 SAI Best Sommelier of India’ competition , set to take place on January 23, 2025 at The Lalit Lawn, Mumbai. Offering a prestigious platform for wine professionals to showcase their technical expertise, creativity, and service excellence, the event aims to elevate the sommelier profession in India.

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French wine cooperatives create joint distribution venture

Just Drinks

Three wine coooperatives in France - Loire Proprits, Rhona and Union de Producteurs de Saint-milion - have launched a joint distribution venture.

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Make Way for Mexican Amaro

PUNCH

Producers from Germany to Vietnam are reinterpreting Italys bittersweet liqueur through their own cultural lenses. Here are five bottles to try.

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Brands Report 2025: Scotch whisky

Drinks International

Scotch doesn’t feature too o­ften on cocktail lists but that’s no reason for cocktail bars to not find a use for it. Its most ardent fans would consider mixing the stuff sacrilege, but there are a number of classics that call for it.

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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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India cheers to Bunty Bubbly

Spiritz

India Glycols Limited (IGL) owned Bunty Bubbly , a country liquor brand, has been recognised by the India Book of Records (IBR) as the country’s best-selling brand for the second consecutive year. As per reports, IGL has sold over 17.1 million cases of its most popular brand, Bunty Bubbly , setting an all-time record for production and sales in India.

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Gallo inks US distribution deal for Spritz Society cocktails

Just Drinks

Gallo has signed a distribution agreement with Spritz Society to expand the ready-to-drink brands retail presence in the US.

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The Rolls Royce Rides Again

PUNCH

The Rolls Royce, an obscure riff on the Martini, is making a comeback at New York City bar Tigre. Here's the recipe for the easy gin drink.

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How Josh Cellars Created One of America’s Most Popular Proseccos

VinePair

For much of the wine industry, 2024 provided few reasons to pop corks. Reports of declining overall consumption , falling grape prices, and continued soft demand on the horizon made 2024 a year to forget while clouding the outlook for 2025. For Josh Cellars , on the other hand, the year provided plenty of reasons to raise a glass. Known for turning out large quantities of reliable West Coast classics like Cabernet Sauvignon , Chardonnay , Pinot Noir , and Zinfandel at reasonable prices, the Cali

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Sydney Bar Week 2025! 13-17 September. Lock in your annual leave now!

Australian Bartender

Sydney Bar Week will kick off on Saturday, 13th September and wrap up with the 24th Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards (the bar industry ‘Oscars’ on Wednesday, 17th September. With news that Yaffa Media has taken the reigns of Sydney Bar Week , planning is now well underway for an action-packed week in September 2025. This will be a year of exciting transition and growth for Australian Bartender & Sydney Bar Week.

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Brown-Forman shake-up wins praise amid spirits industry downturn

Just Drinks

Wall Street analysts see the positives as Brown-Forman seeks savings in part via job cuts to position the company for continued growth.

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Our Executive Editor’s Go-To Places to Drink Right Now

PUNCH

Some of the best places to drink arent cocktail bars; these restaurants across the country have some of the most exciting drink programs.

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The VinePair Podcast: ‘Allocated’ Wines and Alienating Guests

VinePair

Theres a strong disconnect between the terms industry pros like to use and the vocabulary of the general consumer. One such word is allocated. It gets tossed around a lot in reference to sought-after bourbons. A brand releases a coveted, limited-edition whiskey, and retailers are only allowed to purchase a handful of bottles to sell, driving up hype and unfortunately secondary market prices.

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The Best Nationwide Wine Delivery Services

Drinkhacker

ADVERTISEMENT Having wine delivered to your home may once have seemed like an impossible luxury, but the world has changed. Nationwide wine delivery services are affordable, convenient and suited to any taste. However, you may have questions if youre new to ordering wine remotely. Where can I order wine for nationwide delivery? Where can I buy top-rated red wine online?

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Why the outlook for Tequila isn’t as gloomy as some might think

Just Drinks

Slowing US demand and small markets overseas have led to pessimism about the outlook for Tequila but there are reasons to be positive.

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How to Make Your Bar Appeal to a Wider Demographic: 7 Creative Ideas

Advanced Mixology

The bar industry can feel stagnant. In todays competitive landscape, you need to think outside the box to entice a broader audience to your bar. Discover seven creative ways to attract a wider demographic, from crafting unique experiences to elevating your bars atmosphere. Diversify Your Menu Expanding your menu lets you cater to varying tastes and preferences.

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Kentucky Distilleries & Precision Consveration Partner On Regenerative Corn Farming Efforts

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Joshua Michaels, Unsplash Four major spirits companies are spearheading a multimillion-dollar program to boost sustainable corn farming practices across Kentucky’s bourbon industry. Brown-Forman, Diageo North America, Heaven Hill Brands, and Suntory Global Spirits have partnered with the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) to launch a $2.8 million initiative supporting regenerative agriculture.

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NYC Beer Expert Shares Picks For NA Brews

Cheers

As one ofNew York Citys few female certified Cicerones and the general manager of the Treadwell Park beer hall and sports bar,Katherine Benecke has built her career around celebrating exceptional brews. Shes also seen the rise in nonalcoholic beers , not only for Dry January and Sober October but throughout the year. NA beers have been taking off, with more people opting for mindful consumption and healthier lifestyle habits, Benecke says.

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US FDA proposes front-of-pack nutrition labels

Just Drinks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a proposal to mandate a front-of-pack nutrition label for packaged food and beverages.

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Telangana CM asks for streamlining of liquor supply & beer prices

Spiritz

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held a review meeting with the Excise Department’s officials to streamline liquor supply and beer pricing in the state. He directed the officials to adopt a transparent mechanism for selecting companies to supply liquor and emphasised the need for a simplified trade policy for companies already supplying liquor to the Telangana State Beverages Corporation Limited (TGBCL).

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11 Key Benefits of a Restaurant Inventory Management System

Sculpture Hospitality

Discover the benefits of a restaurant inventory management system, from reducing waste to boosting profits. Learn how to simplify your operations.

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Drink Experiences: The Fish and Karate at Tiger Sun

Cheers

Tiger Sun , a new omakase-style cocktail bar in Atlanta, offers a four-course tasting menu of immersive libations paired with a complementary, playful bite. Priced at $75 per person, the pairings aims to guide guests through a journey of unique flavors and techniques. The Fish and Karate cocktail in particular offers a unique experience, thanks to a key ingredient: gin thats been fat-washed with cream cheese.

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Spindrift sells majority stake to Gryphon Investors, appoints new CEO 

Just Drinks

US-based Spindrift Beverage Company has sold a majority stake to private investment firm Gryphon Investors, and appointed a new CEO.

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The Drinks Trust launches £1m campaign “Face It Together” to support industry colleagues

Bar Magazine

The Drinks Trust, the drinks hospitality industry charity, is proud to launch its most ambitious campaign yet, Face It Together , with the goal of raising 1,000,000 to continue helping those in need. The drinks hospitality industry has long been a vital part of our culture and economy, playing a key role in shaping social traditions, building community connections, and contributing significantly to the economy.

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Brown-Forman to cut workforce as sales decline

Drinks International

Kentucky-based spirits group Brown-Forman has announced it will be reducing its global workforce of 5400 employees by 12% and closing its cooperage in Louisville.

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5 Groundbreaking Spirits Revolutionizing Cocktail Culture: A Comprehensive Guide

Mixologists

Introduction: The Global Spirits Renaissance The alcohol industry is undergoing a transformative moment this year, driven by consumer demand for authenticity, sustainability, and innovative experiences. This comprehensive guide explores five extraordinary spirits that are not just changing drinks, but reimagining the entire concept of alcohol consumption.

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Australia’s Overstory acquires Marengo Road vineyard

Just Drinks

Australian boutique wine producer Overstory has acquired the Marengo Road vineyard in the Coal River Valley, located 20 minutes from Hobart.

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Hoshizaki mark a ‘new generation’ for ice with milestone ice maker launch

Bar Magazine

Global ice innovators, Hoshizaki, is delighted to unveil their highly anticipated IM CUBE series of ice makers. Developed with over 30 years dedicated research and development, this tried, tested and perfected ice machine range heralds the next generation of ice makers, and sets a new benchmark for ice quality, machine performance, and sustainability.

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Brands Report 2025: Tequila

Drinks International

There are definite signs of change being afoot in brands’ popularity stakes in this always exciting category.

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10 Worst Cities to Be a Bartender in the USA

Local Bartending School

Your local watering holethe bar. Its a place to relax and unwind with friends, a place to have a good time, and maybe even meet up with new people along the way. But if youre not careful, it can also be a place where you end up p **g someone off. And that person could be … Read More Read More The post 10 Worst Cities to Be a Bartender in the USA appeared first on LBS Bartending School.