VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

This cocktail features a split base of Mijenta Blanco and mezcal infused with ají panca, cinnamon syrup, and grapefruit juice, and is house-carbonated for a fizzy finish.” The Tequila Komos line of tequila was started by ex-master sommelier Richard Betts in partnership with the Orendain family [of Destilleria Orendian].

Tequila

Dry Atlas

JANUARY 22, 2024

” Copenhagen Sparkling Tea was developed by the award-winning sommelier Jacob Kocemba. Backyard Tea Makers just launched a line of THC-infused teas, blending tea’s complex flavors with the relaxing properties of THC. It features Lyre’s and tea concoctions that lend a satisfying mouthfeel to the non-alcoholic spirits.

Sommelier

VinePair

MAY 31, 2024

A combination of days dedicated to popular Catholic saints — swirled with a healthy infusion of pagan midsummer fertility rites — provides a framework for the month. And full disclosure, this is certainly not a haute pairing devised by posh sommeliers in decades past, but rather a marriage of coincidental convenience. “As

Wine

Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Head Sommelier Sophie Gitterle delves into the rich tapestry of South American wines, offering an eclectic selection from speciality importers alongside Australian and Spanish varietals. The finishing touch is a topping of charred wood-infused Coca-Cola foam. The finishing touch is a topping of charred wood-infused Coca-Cola foam.”

Tequila

PubClub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In addition to a new zone dedicated to gins and whisky, spirits and cocktail aficionados will find delight in cocktails by homegrown bars and spirit brands, including nostalgic Cantonese-inspired libations from Kinsman, tea-infused tipples from Tell Camellia, and locally made gin by Hong Kong distillery N.I.P.

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Dry Atlas

JANUARY 22, 2024

” Copenhagen Sparkling Tea was developed by the award-winning sommelier Jacob Kocemba. Backyard Tea Makers just launched a line of THC-infused teas, blending tea’s complex flavors with the relaxing properties of THC. It features Lyre’s and tea concoctions that lend a satisfying mouthfeel to the non-alcoholic spirits.

Sommelier

PubClub

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It features amenities we know travelers enjoy, like outdoor terraces, and plenty of space to relax, along with local touches infused throughout the menus and design, that guests will remember long after their trip.”

Mixologist

Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

New Orleans holds a special place in the heart of Pig & Punch, infusing the event with its distinct brand of fun and energy. Ben’s Friends: Ben’s Friends is a community of chefs, bartenders, line cooks, servers, sommeliers, hosts and hostesses, GMs, and owners who have found or are seeking sobriety.

Speed Rack

Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

New Orleans holds a special place in the heart of Pig & Punch, infusing the event with its distinct brand of fun and energy. Ben’s Friends: Ben’s Friends is a community of chefs, bartenders, line cooks, servers, sommeliers, hosts and hostesses, GMs, and owners who have found or are seeking sobriety.

Speed Rack

VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

But if taking a loved one to dinner in Manhattan isn’t in the cards, you can send some of the experience straight to their door with a rosé-themed wine box curated by sommelier and author Victoria James. And backing the arts never hurts: A portion of your purchase will go toward educational programs and scholarships the foundation supports.

Beer

VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Joo Lee Beverage Director, Anto Credit: Anto After years working as a sommelier at restaurants like Eleven Madison Park and San Francisco’s Saison , Joo Lee took the lead as beverage director at Anto, a Midtown East restaurant that opened in March 2023. It also offered a saline finish that added an extra accent to the experience.

Wine

Dry Atlas

MAY 15, 2024

This Sparkling Tea (0% ABV – 150mg Caffeine per 1L) was developed by the award-winning Danish sommelier Jacob Kocemba. ABV) yet ultra-high in goodness, this unique English bubbly crafted in Cornwall is infused with an uplifting elixir of vitamins, minerals and botanicals, each chosen for their health-giving properties.”

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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

You don’t have to publish it in a book with the recipes for your house infusions, you just put it out there and it spreads like fire,” says Brandon Ravare, beverage manager at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. What better way to get their name out there than by attaching it to a recipe that can be made at any bar in the world?

Liqueur

Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Fortunately, at my favorite restaurant in southern Portugal, Ocean, a sommelier introduced me to MURI Passing Clouds. MURI recently launched a limited-edition KRS1, a koji-based drink infused with cherry seeds and smoked lavender water kefir. That was my “Aha!” moment—proof that flavor complexity and pleasure can exist without alcohol.

Alcohol

VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Tim Riley first began reviewing energy drinks in 2021, when his wife joked that his habit of tasting sugary caffeine beverages with his skillset as a sommelier could make for a good TikTok bit. It would be an understatement to call the debate over the risks of consuming so many high-caffeine, supplement-infused drinks “contentious.”

Sommelier

Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Harlem Brew Soul: A Beer-Infused Soul Food Cookbook Celeste Beatty was one of the first Black woman to own a brewery in the U.S. Hand illustrated by Nikita Fabbro with information curated by expert sommeliers, the puzzle highlights Italian wine regions and their signature grape varieties. $49 when she founded Harlem Brewing Company.

Rum

Dry Atlas

DECEMBER 4, 2024

From dry leaves to cold brews, warm infusions, and even as food, tea unveils a spectrum of aromas, flavors, and textures unmatched by any other beverage. To truly understand and appreciate tea, I believe one must explore its full spectrum—from ice-cold extractions to near-boiling infusions.

Infusions

Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2025

alone, the cannabis-infused beverage market is projected to hit $1.4 Cannabis benefitting from the zero proof movement Just 10 years ago, cannabis and CBD-infused beverages were not how they are today. Wake N Bakery is Chicagos first legal cannabis-infused bakery and coffee shop. from 2024 to 2030. and Canada. In the U.S.

Zero-Proof

VinePair

MAY 28, 2025

We asked sommeliers, beverage directors, shop owners, and other wine pros from across the country what bottles theyre reaching for when the temperatures spike this year. These vibrant, lively wines are well worth seeking out for any summer occasion: picnics in the park, beach days, backyard cookouts really just any outdoor moment.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 5, 2025

. “Our partnership was born from a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, culminating in the creation of this exclusive offering,” said Beverage Director and Sommelier Garrick Mallery. “At 2BAR, we are deeply committed to crafting spirits that tell a story of tradition, quality, and innovation,” Kaiser said.

Sommelier

VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A savory and spiced take on a Manhattan, the drink’s fiery heat arrives from a combination of molé-infused tequila , bourbon, and ancho chili liqueur. We loved sommelier Keara Driscoll’s recommendation of the Rico Nuevo Flor de Albihar, made from the obscure Albillo grape in Spain’s Sierra de Gredos region.

Happy Hour

VinePair

MARCH 20, 2025

A riff on the classic Bijou , its composed of Calvados, chamomile-infused vermouth , verjus, Bndictine, and absinthe. The Champagne Bar in the beauty section featuring sommelier Andrew House. The Hildreths Room cocktail, for example, which is named after the artist who created the Red Room, is almost entirely French in makeup.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 19, 2025

Weekends pave the way for a dedicated Bloody Mary Sommelier; who will bring a cart table-side, stacked full of rare infusions, spices, and unexpected garnishes, because a Bloody Mary should be just as wicked as the night before (available Saturday and Sunday brunch).

Sommelier

Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

For corkscrews, a waiter's corkscrew (also elegantly known as a sommelier's knife) stands out as a remarkably compact and versatile option that typically includes a small yet indispensable foil cutter, making it an excellent all-in-one tool for wine service.

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