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A new high for Highball Culture

Spiritz

Whisky, with its versatility, has become a key player in this space, with innovative whisky highballs as well as classic whisky [1] and-coke pairings which rank amongst the top bar calls for the year ahead, gaining traction as modern favourites. lakh, is setting a benchmark for luxury spirits in the country.

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An Exploration of Japanese Shochu by Way of New York

Imbibe Magazine

Akira Koga, JSS For those intrigued by this storied spirit, JSSrecently hosted events at Astor Wines & Spirits, where shochu producers from Japan were offering tastings of more than 30 different brands and helping to demystify the spirit (another even will be held soon Los Angeles).

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Inside Junebug: New Orleans’ Bold New Bar, Kitchen & Vinyl-Fueled Vibe

Chilled Magazine

Welcome to Junebuga vibrant new dining bar, restaurant, and private event space from Neighborhood Restaurant Group , now open in Downtown New Orleans. We also loved the parking lot next door, immediately seeing an opportunity to enclose that space and create a premier New Orleans event venue.

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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

VinePair

I love it in a highball or a Gold Rush , but am happy sipping it on the rocks.” Mourad Atiki, director of events operations/senior food & beverage director, The Ritz Carlton Georgetown , Washington, D.C. OGD delivers that bold, spicy character I enjoy from high-rye bourbons.

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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

VinePair

At annual bar-industry gathering Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, the brand sponsors Malörtigras, an event where bartenders build drinks featuring Malört as a key ingredient. This year’s winner, Carly Lacoste, won the event with a build that utilized a whopping 1 ½ ounces of the liqueur. Her prize?

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Joey Folkersma: We hear from the 2024 Bartender of the Year

Australian Bartender

3 Malts and an Orange (batch) 450 mls Monkey shoulder 75 mls burnt orange distillate 900 mls clarified granny smith apple juice 200 mls orange oleo 20 mls magic acid Carbonated, pour over clear ice in highball. The winning drinks Dutch summer 45 mls Hendricks gin 7.5 Garnish with orange jelly in skin on top.

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‘SCHWEPPES PIONEERS’ A BRAND NEW ADVOCACY PLATFORM LAUNCHES WITH FOUR OF THE WORLD’S LEADING BARTENDERS

Bar Magazine

The Schweppes Pioneers programme will result in a series of Summits hosted during key on-trade events around the world. The aim is to truly inspire the next generation of pioneering bartenders, just as Jacob Schweppe did with his groundbreaking method of carbonation back in 1783.