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Joey Folkersma is your 2024 Bartender of the Year

Australian Bartender

On Monday, Joey Folkersma, from Darwin took out the title of Australian Bartender of the Year for 2024. The competition presented by Australian Bartender magazine and sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder Whisky. The Top Three competed live on stage at Jackson’s on George on Monday night after a fierce competition on Monday morning at Kings Cross bar, The Hook.

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The Most Overrated Cocktails?

PUNCH

Just because they’re classic doesn’t mean they’re good. Here are five drinks not worth the hype, and the recipes to try instead, according to bartenders.

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Check Out This Modern Botanical Riff on the Classic Paloma from Better Man Distilling Company

Chilled Magazine

Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing recipe featuring Vida Morada, the new lavender-infused tequila from The Better Man Distilling Company located in Patchogue, New York. This libation offers a vibrant and layered taste experience. The bright, tangy grapefruit and zesty lime juice provide a crisp, citrusy foundation, balanced by the subtle sweetness of simple syrup.

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Elements: Midori

Imbibe Magazine

Few spirits are as immediately recognizable as Midori. The neon-green Japanese melon liqueur was the passion project of Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii, although the product didn’t hit the market until 1964, two years after his death. Originally named Hermes Melon Liqueur, Midori is made using Yubari melons from Hokkaido and muskmelons native to Aichi and Shizuoka provinces.

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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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Wedding Party Gift Guide

A Bar Above

Contents : Tiki gifts Garnish accessories & “Unexpected Gifts” Barware Random gifts: Cocktail calendar, bar smoker, & wine charms Alcohol infusion Spirits Glassware & Cocktail accessories Bar courses Finding perfect gifts for your groomsmen, bridesmaids, and other attendants is part of the wedding planning process that often gets overlooked.

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The Best Gin for a G&T, According to Bartenders

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The best gin brands for a Gin & Tonic, according to bartenders, at every price point, from Roku Gin to Monkey 47.

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Drink of the Week: The New York Cocktail Co. Chocolate Negroni

Imbibe Magazine

You’ll have to forgive us if, during this time of year, all of us here at Imbibe have Negronis on the brain. (Not that we don’t always have Negronis on the brain—and Martinis , and spicy Margaritas , and Mai Tais ! But I digress…) We can’t stop thinking and drinking all-things Negroni because next week is our annual global fundraiser Negroni Week !

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This Week's New Beer Labels: Role Playing, Gems & Graves

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

On Monday we shared a news story with you about New Holland partnering with Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast to come up with a beer and whiskey celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons. IDK if it’s common knowledge or not that D&D was invented in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin - as a kid I would go to family bible camp up there and spend most of my time play role playing games like the heathen I was - but we’ve got some beer labels this week that bring us some D&D vibe

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A Last Word for Every Mood

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Nine Last Word cocktail recipes recipes that add everything from mezcal to Midori to the classic gin and green Chartreuse drink.

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The Grantham

Chilled Magazine

Perfect for brunch and beyond, The Grantham from the Select in Charleston, S.C. is made with Four Roses Bourbon, earl grey tea, and fresh lemon. However, the real star of the show is the special rock ice cube made for the cocktail. Find the recipe below! Whiskey The Grantham Ingredients 2 oz. Four Roses Bourbon 1 oz. Earl Grey Simple Syrup ¾ oz. Lemon Juice Preparation Stir and pour over a Large Earl Grey, Lemon and Rosemary Ice Cube*.

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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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5 to Try: Melon Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

Melon liqueurs can be a divisive category, as clearly demonstrated by their most famous offering, Midori. Launched in the U.S. in the late 1970s, the neon-green liqueur was a hit among the disco crowd before changing tastes gradually relegated it to the back of bar shelves. But a recalibrated formula, launched in 2012, has found favor among bartenders looking to experiment, as we explore in our September/October 2024 issue.

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This Week's Beer News: Fresh FoBAB News & A Closure Blip?

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild officially announced their plans for this year’s FoBAB and they’ve got a couple of fun new options for attendees. The fundamentals aren’t changing, though: There’s still 350+ barrel-aged beers at UIC’s Credit Union 1 arena, plus ciders, meads, perrys, etc. along with the popular Lager Lounge and Revolution’s Super Zero Lounge.

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This Tomato Martini Transcends the Trend

PUNCH

The best tomato Martini is made with the liqueur Tomates from Laurent Cazottes. Here's how to make the easy, year-round cocktail recipe.

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A Visit to Tell Your Friends, North Scottsdale, Arizona

Chilled Magazine

Tell Your Friends , a newly opened underground cocktail and live music lounge in North Scottsdale, aims to elevate the city’s upscale nightlife scene with a Gatsby-era ambiance featuring rich maroon velvet drapes, mirrored walls, and fanciful lighting. Open Thursday to Sunday, the lounge hosts nightly live performances by vocalists and musicians blending classic sounds with a modern twist.

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Turn Late-Summer Produce Into Cocktail Ingredients

Imbibe Magazine

In the Sept/Oct 2024 issue , Christine Sismondo explores how bartenders are working with farms to create unique and fresh flavors by transforming seasonal produce into cocktail ingredients. For tips on how to bring this trend home, we reached out to Jazzton Rodriguez and Demi Close of Very Good Drinks. The recipe developers have quickly built a social media following with their fresh takes on classics, such as the 50/50 Tomato Margarita and the Caesar Salad Martini.

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French wine production set for double-digit drop in 2024

Just Drinks

French wine production for the 2024 season is heading for a double-digit decline as weather conditions impact growers.

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Meet Hannah Crosbie, the UK’s Shitposting Anti “Trad Wine Writer”

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Wine critic Hannah Crosbie, the UK’s anti “trad wine writer,” discusses being an influencer, a new generation of wine drinkers and more.

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The Endless Summer Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

With Labor Day just behind us, some are still wishing for an endless summer. At the Kahala Resort & Hotel in Hawaii, where it’s always summer, Director of Food and Beverage Christina Maffei makes Endless Summer with tropical flavors of banana, pink guava, and pineapple. Amaretto, mint, and Prosecco balance the fruits’ sweetness. Check out the fruity drink below!

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Painkiller Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

You could think of the Painkiller as a more grown-up version of the Pina Colada. This cocktail recipe uses dark rum instead of light, and adds orange juice and nutmeg in place of the cream, making it a little more tart and sophisticated. But the easy-going tropical pineapple and coconut flavors still dominate.

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The Macallan announces sherry cask partnership

Drinks International

Speyside distillery The Macallan as announced a partnership with three sherry cask businesses, concluding a quartet of investments in the sherry-seasoned oak cask supply chain.

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How the Humble Michelada Became a Booming Side Hustle

PUNCH

The Michelada, the classic Mexican cocktail made with beer, hot sauce and spices, has become a booming side hustle across the U.S.

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3 Refreshing Cocktails from Peacock Room and King in NOLA

Chilled Magazine

Located at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans, you’ll find vibrant cocktail bar Peacock Room and King Brasserie & Bar. Peacock Room’s cocktail menu is filled with stand-out cocktails and the space is brought to life with music from local performers. King Brasserie & Bar is best known for their food menu, but they have established a stellar cocktail program as well.

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Review: Angel’s Envy Triple Oak Bourbon

Drinkhacker

In 2024, American whiskey enthusiasts often take for granted the existence of whiskey featuring a secondary maturation, as such offerings are extremely common. Dating back to 2006, Angel’s Envy served as a pioneer that got the ball rolling on the secondary maturation front, with its bourbon finished in Port wine casks. October 2024 brings Angel’s Envy’s first addition to their Signature Series line since their rum cask rye was launched in 2013.

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How the Newest Princess Cruises Ship Upgrades The F&B Experience

Cheers

Princess Cruises is the OG of the modern cruise industry. Not only did it launch nearly 60 years ago, its star rose sharply in the late 1970s when its Pacific Princess ship was cast in the television show The Love Boat. The popular series, which ran from 1977 to 1986, introduced new generations to the world of cruising and to the Princess brand. The Santa Clarita, CA-based company today boasts 16 ships across the fleet that carry millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe.

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Bring Back the Dunhill

PUNCH

The Dunhill, a forgotten gin and sherry cocktail recipe from 1920s Britain, makes a comeback at Toronto bar Bar Raval.

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Ko’a Kea Resort’s Signature Mai Tai

Chilled Magazine

Available at the resort’s onsite restaurant Red Salt and Pool Bar, Koʻa Kea’s signature Mai Tai is crafted with Koloa Rum from Kauai, making it the perfect companion for a relaxing day by the pool or in the Lava Rock hot tub, with breathtaking ocean views of Po’ipu Beach just steps away. Guests receive a coupon for one free signature Mai Tai during their stay, adding a special touch to their visit.

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Fynoderee Distillery expands into Europe

Drinks International

Isle of Man drinks producer The Fynoderee Distillery is expanding its operations to mainland Europe in a move to boost the island’s growing food and drink sector.

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We Tried The New Angel’s Envy Triple Oak, Is It The Perfect New Addition To The Signature Series?

The Whiskey Wash

How Does The Angel’s Envy Triple Oak Differ From The Brand’s Flagship Bourbon? Angel’s Envy ’s flagship bourbon is the Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Port Wine Casks. This is a rather experimental cask finish for a core range bottling, let alone for a flagship expression. However, the Port Wine Cask Finish bourbon from Angel’s Envy received a fantastic reception.

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Hot Toddy Classic Whiskey Cocktail

Mix That Drink

The Hot Toddy is a classic warming cocktail that makes a perfect winter drink. It's served hot, but it also has spices and honey along with whiskey. You can use dark rum if you prefer.

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Monin Launches New Seasonal Coffee Concentrate: Maple Pumpkin Cold Brew

Chilled Magazine

Monin Americas is stirring up something sweet with the launch of its new Maple Pumpkin Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate. This flavorful blend combines gourmet arabica espresso with pumpkin spice and rich maple syrup, marking Monin’s first flavored coffee concentrate and the third addition to its coffee concentrate line. With over 100 years of expertise in premium flavoring, Monin introduces Maple Pumpkin Cold Brew just in time for fall, offering consumers a quick and easy way to enjoy seasonal

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We Asked 14 Wine Pros: What’s the Best Red Wine for Beginners?

VinePair

There’s a difference between drinking red wine and getting into red wine. The former just involves opening a bottle and pouring a glass; the latter means falling in love with the many regions, grapes, and styles that come with the color. It may not look like the most accessible hobby given the scores of reds on the shelves of your local bottle shop.

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Craft ‘Ohana moves Modern Times beer production in US

Just Drinks

Craft 'Ohana is moving brewing of its Modern Times beers to AleSmith Brewing's site in San Diego, California, as part of a new partnership.

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Review: Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch B524 (May 2024)

Drinkhacker

The 2024 halfway mark of Larceny Barrel Proof releases has arrived: B524 coming in at 62.7% abv, but otherwise refusing to mix up this well-worn equation. (Wheated bourbon, cask strength, no age statement.) As a side note, Larceny recently changed up its standard edition , 92-proof label design (see photo, right). Here’s how the brand describes it: Sometimes what’s not there is the key to what is.

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Jameson Wants American Football To Touchdown In Dublin

The Whiskey Wash

Former New England Patriots wide receiver, Julian Edelman, encourages American football to Touchdown In Dublin. Credit: Jameson Irish Whiskey Jameson Irish Whiskey is continuing calls for a professional American football game to be played in the Irish capital, with the Jameson Touchdown in Dublin campaign. On Friday (September 6th) the Irish whiskey brand unveiled the Jameson Touchdown in Dublin Bus in New York City.

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Trader Joe’s New Pumpkin Spice Chardonnay Is Not For the Faint of Heart

VinePair

Few brands embrace pumpkin spice creep quite like Trader Joe’s. Each September, the grocery store chain tacks on a few more seasonal offerings to its ever-expanding list of autumnal goods — and shoppers go absolutely apesh*t for them. These days, just about anything is ripe for the equally beloved and bemoaned pumpkin-spice treatment. But this year, TJ’s has outdone itself by adding a new limited-edition wine to its roster: Pumpkin Spice Chardonnay, which hit store shelves nationwide in early Se

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