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5 to Try: American-Made Sake

Imbibe Magazine

Sake made in the States is ready for its close-up! says Timothy Sullivan, pointing to the growing domestic industry, with new breweries opening regularly.Enamored by the complexity of sake, Sullivan has spent the past two decades exploring, learning, and promoting the category. A certified WSET Level 3 sake educator, Sullivan is also the founding president of the American Sake Association , and in 2020 launched his Sake Revolution podcast.

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Create Unique Rum Cocktails Using Ten To One

Chilled Magazine

@Pronghorn.co partnered with the Chilled 100 Bartenders to craft innovative cocktails showcasing @TenToOneRum. Known for its exceptional quality, @TenToOneRum reimagines the spirit by artfully blending pan-Caribbean heritage with a modern twist. Introducing a holiday cocktail that brings together the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean and the Middle East: Holiday in Jerusalem.

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The New Vocabulary of Nonalcoholic Drinks

PUNCH

Damp, nootropic, zebra striping. The language surrounding the N/A landscape is evolving in real time. Here, a non-exhaustive guide to the current lexicon.

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GSN Alert: The Tahona Society Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Good Spirits News

Portland Cocktail Week and Altos Tequila are bringing back The Tahona Society Sustainable Entrepreneurship cohort in 2025. 50 Bar Professionals will be selected to join us for six weeks of thoughtful virtual programming that will equip you with the tools to run or support a sustainable business and give you a leg up when you apply for the The Tahona Society $50,000 Grant later this year.

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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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Inside Look: The Aladdin Sane, Detroit

Imbibe Magazine

How does one turn a tenebrous mechanical vault in the cellar of a century-old skyscraper into an inviting bar space? Stokes Architecture + Design and hospitality group Method Co. faced this challenge when designing Detroit’s The Aladdin Sane. The cocktail bar, an Imbibe 75 Place to Watch , is tucked beneath the restored, 1920s-era Book Tower in downtown Detroit.

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Cygnet Gin Partners with Penderyn Distillery at Swansea’s Historic Copperworks

Bar Magazine

7 th January 2025 – In an exciting new chapter for Welsh heritage and luxury spirits, Cygnet – The Worlds Most Luxurious Gin – founded by renowned Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins OBE and social-impact filmmaker Professor Andrew Levitas, has found a new home at the historic Penderyn Copperworks Distillery in Swansea. About a partnership which brings together two of Waless most celebrated names in a perfect blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and innovation Stephen Davies, C

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GSN Tech Alert: Angel Shot App

Good Spirits News

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY, UNITED STATES, December 29, 2024 /EINPresswire / — Angel Shot App LLC announced today the launch of their new, innovative mobile safety app for nightlife patrons and hospitality establishments just in time for the increased traffic during the holiday season. Many women are concerned about their safety when they go out to bars, clubs and other establishments.

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How the Lukr Side-Pull Faucet Serves the Best Pour of Pilsner

VinePair

Although most of the work that goes into a good pint of beer happens at the brewery, the final touch comes down to how a bartender dispenses it out of the draft line. And the level of foam, or head, on a beer can be a big factor in how beer enthusiasts perceive their pints. If theres not enough foam, the beer not only looks dull, but it will also lack the soft mouthfeel that comes with a steady level of dispersed bubbles.

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What I’m Drinking Now: Andressa Pires and the Hot Toddy

Cheers

Andressa Piresis director of beverages and bar managerat gaming/event space Sugar Mouse andthe social club Sour Mouse in New York. As a true Brazilian, Im always reaching for a cold beer, no matter the season. However, with winter settling in here in New York, I’ve shifted my focus to warming drinks like Hot Toddies and Hot Booze Apple Cider. The Hot Toddy, with its comforting blend of whiskey, honey, lemon and warm water, feels like a hug in a mug during these chilly months.

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The Arnold Palmer Has Been Here All Along

PUNCH

Today, there are plenty of nonalcoholic cocktails to choose from. But few rival the simplicityand the lasting powerof iced tea and lemonade.

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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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Review: Fort Hamilton Single Barrel Rye, Double Barrel Bourbon, Gin, and Barrel-Aged Syrup

Drinkhacker

Located in Brooklyn New York, Fort Hamilton Distillery is named after the nearby Fort Hamilton Army Base and began barreling whiskey in 2016. On their website, they note their particular dedication to producing outstanding rye: On a mission to recapture Americas finest spirits, we celebrate Americas original whiskey style New York Rye. This style was the most popular libation in America pre-Prohibition and serves as the base for the most discerning classic American cocktails.

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Bartenders With International Acclaim Find New Life in NYC

VinePair

Moe Aljaff, one of the founders of the cocktail bar Two Schmucks in Barcelona, and a co-owner of the highly anticipated Schmuck, which will open in Manhattan in mid-January, has lived all over the world. But when it came time to open a new bar, he chose New York City. I love it here, says Aljaff, who now lives in New York. Id visited a couple times.

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Vino Volo Offering Offer NA Drinks From The Zero Co.

Cheers

North American airport concessionaire Paradies Lagardre has partnered with Atlantas non-alcoholic bottle shop The Zero Co. to offer four alcohol-free selections at its wine bar concept Vino Volo starting in January. The two companies aim to help travelers discover flavorful zero-proof drinks for more mindful drinking all year. The Zero Co. offerings provide an excellent opportunity for travelers to participate in the Dry January challenge after a busy and indulgent holiday season, says Larissa D

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Campari, Meet Margarita

PUNCH

Bitter Margarita cocktails made with Campari or amaro are taking over at bars and restaurants across the country.

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These Legendary Malibu Bars & Restaurants Destroyed In LA Pacific Palisades Fire

PubClub

Moonshadows, a long-time legendary Malibu watering hole, has been destroyted by the LA fires. Photo: Fox 11 LA By Kevn Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher As someone who lived in Los Angeles for some 20 years, I am watching with jaw-dropping alarm at the devastation from the winter LA fires. Pacific Coach Highway which everyone there just calls PCH in Malibu is just ashes right up to the ocean.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Lychee Martini

VinePair

How do you reimagine a cocktail that has no definitive, historical recipe? In the case of the Lychee Martini, perhaps the question should instead be: Why would you even want to? We say that with tongue in cheek based on the drinks reputation for being overly sweet, garishly garnished, and only a Martini by virtue of its serving vessel. But this drink is not a lost cause, nor should it be confined to the annals of history not when its in the hands of some of the finest pros in the hospitality

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Laws Whiskey House Unveils Ambitious New Denver Tasting Room

The Whiskey Wash

The new Whiskey Sanctuary blends industrial architecture with warm tones and soft furnishings. Credit: Laws Whiskey House Laws Whiskey House has launched a new 4,000-square-foot tasting room in Denver, marking a significant expansion for the Colorado distillery. The two-story “Whiskey Sanctuary,” which opened on December 21st, features multiple tasting spaces including a distinctive whiskey church, full-service bar, and cocktail lounge.

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Our Favorite Amaretto Cocktails

PUNCH

The 6 best easy amaretto cocktail recipes, including an Amaretto Sour, Godfather, Manhattan and other drinks made with the almond liqueur.

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Futures Editorial: A Social Prescription – Leaning On Our Leaders

Tales of the Cocktail

By: Matt Molino Socially prescribed. We need great hospitality more than ever. Within American society its well-documented that our collective Loneliness has reached record levels. Confirmed by the U.S. Surgeon General, the American Association of Psychiatry, and leading thinkers and institutions across the country. These levels reflect a continuation and growing of trends linked to societal shifts, including but not limited to: Erosion of neighborhood connections.

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Zooz achieves Nightjar listing and dedicated January menu

Bar Magazine

The innovative new mushroom-powered soft drink, Zooz , has been listed by Nightjar Shoreditch with three mocktails on the menu. The brand is also entering into a partnership with Zooz for a Nightjar blues event on 17 January 2025, and teaming up with exciting light artist Alex Muen whose work will be on show at the venue as part of the Zooz Elevate Arts Project, which supports emerging and established artists.

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Virgil Kaine Whiskey Partners with Cannon Distillery, Opens New Charleston Event Space

The Whiskey Wash

Two Charleston-area spirits makers are joining forces in a strategic partnership that brings a major new events and production facility to James Island. Virgil Kaine , a Lowcountry Whiskey Company has partnered with Cannon Distillery in a move that reunites the whiskey brand with its Charleston roots. The collaboration includes a new 14,000-square-foot facility featuring a dedicated event space, tasting room, and retail shop.

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Cocktail Questions: A Bottle of Cynar?

Cocktails with Suderman

In this edition of Cocktail Questions : What are you going to do with a bottle of Cynar? (Short answer: Anything you want.) Do you have a question about cocktails, bars, booze, home bartending, or something else related to the topics discussed in this newsletter? Send your pithy, clear question to me at cocktailswithsuderman@gmail.com Subscribe now Hello, I am in possession of a brand new subscription to your newsletter and my first ever bottle of Cynar.

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Santa Margherita Wine Group acquires US-based Marsh Estate

Just Drinks

Italy's Santa Margherita Wine Group has bought US-based Marsh Estate through its local business Roco Winery.

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New Research Shows UEFA Champions League January Fixtures Set to Boost UK Pub

Bar Magazine

“After the celebrations in December we know that January can be a tough month for the on-trade and pubs and clubs will be looking for reasons to encourage people back to their local. The good news is that this month is packed full of top flight football, with the new UEFA format meaning that for the first time we see Champions League and Europa League action in January.

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Gen Z Rejects Dry January As Low-ABV Culture Takes Hold, Greene King Study Shows

The Whiskey Wash

Low-and-no alcohol drinks are becoming more popular amongst Gen-Z drinkers. A comprehensive new study from pub operator Greene King reveals a fundamental shift in UK drinking culture, with Generation Z leading a movement toward sobriety that extends far beyond traditional abstinence challenges like Dry January. The nationwide survey found that 20% of adults aged 18-24 maintain complete sobriety, surpassing the national average by 12 percentage points. “For today’s drinkers, the conse

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Sound & Fury

VinePair

Many of the non-alc cocktails at Wild Child use techniques like atmospheric distillation to strip traditional spirits of the booze.

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AB InBev’s Ambev to offload Do Bem juices to Brazil’s Tial

Just Drinks

Ambev first acquired Do Bem in 2016 through one of its subsidiaries, according to its investor relations website.

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Amber Beverage UK announces addition of Orsadrinks to portfolio

Bar Magazine

Amber Beverage UK strengthens its portfolio with range of Italian mixers, syrups and pures Amber Beverage UK (ABUK) has welcomed Orsadrinks (ODK) to its portfolio, the Italian manufacturer of cocktail ingredients, syrups and pures including the Fruity Mix range, Premium Sours and Stillabunt Magic Velvet (a market-leading, non-alcoholic and 100% natural cocktail foamer).

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How Much Do Bartenders Earn in California?

Local Bartending School

Hey there, cocktail enthusiasts! Ever wondered how much a California bartender takes home after pouring those perfect margaritas or shaking up those killer martinis? As someone whos been behind the bar in this sunny state, let me break it down for you. The Big Picture In California, bartenders earn a mix of hourly wages and … Read More Read More The post How Much Do Bartenders Earn in California?

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Better Living

VinePair

Bar Contra's Theo Oyua uses Dave Arnold's extensive technical expertise for each of the bars cocktails, including this non-alc concoction.

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US NGO shines light on “metal contamination” in protein powders

Just Drinks

Nearly half of the protein powders on the US market exceed Californian safety limits for toxic metals, according to a new report from the Clean Label Project.

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Scotch Whisky Review: Mossburn 12 Year Old Domaine Dupont Calvados Cask Finish

The Whiskey Wash

Mossburn 12 Year Old Domaine Dupont Calvados Cask Finish is a blended malt scotch whisky finished in Calvados casks.

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15 Mardi Gras Cocktails to Make

Mix That Drink

Celebrate Mardi Gras with classic New Orleans cocktails like the Hurricane and Sazerac. Perfect for pairing with king cake.

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Belltown Goddxssxs

VinePair

Created by Jojo Kitchen at Seattle's Rob Roy, the non-alcoholic amaro-based Belltown Goddxssxs is a nod to Seattles nickname.

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Fruit juice brand Odwalla returns to market

Just Drinks

Fresh fruit juices and smoothies maker Odwalla has returned to the US market after being discontinued by The Coca-Cola Co. in 2020.

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