PUNCH

MAY 14, 2025

Five cocktail recipes that deserve modern classic status in 2025, from a nonalcoholic Negroni to easy mezcal, bourbon and Scotch recipes.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

Crescent 9 THC Seltzer is a highly satisfying and deliciously refreshing alternative to alcohol thats available online and through beverage distributors in more than 15 states. Created in New Orleans, Crescent 9 has become the fastest-growing THC beverage brand in the country, dominating the Southeast. “With Crescent 9 THC Seltzer, we are making high-quality and affordable cannabis products that are accessible to adults everywhere,” says Joe Gerrity, CEO of Crescent Canna, the manufa

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

If you arent entirely certain how to navigate all the terminology on German wine labels, youre not alone. Like many global regions, German wine classifications are governmentally regulated and geospecific. In Germany, winemakers use words like Prdikatswein , Trocken , Auslese , and more to denote quality as well as characteristics like dryness and ripeness.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2025

Check out the best ross from previous years here ! Orange wines and chilled reds continue to challenge ros for a spot in the summer lineup, but we cant deny that the incumbent warm-weather wine continues to draw our attention with its ever-expanding range of styles. While the pale pink bottles from Provence that originally sparked the ros frenzy remain wildly popular, there are wines from around the world that offer something new and exciting for curious drinkers, from juicy co-ferments to savor

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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.

Just Drinks

MAY 14, 2025

Employees from Pernod Ricard and LVMH Champagne houses in Reims, France went on the picket line in spat over wages and job uncertainty.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 14, 2025

Opening in 2022 in Matthews, North Carolinaa suburb just southeast of CharlotteOaklore Distilling is rooted in a vision that began years earlier. Back in 2017, the founders took their first bold step by laying down barrels of whiskey in partnership with sister distilleries in both North Carolina and Kentucky. While the Kentucky source remains undisclosed, the North Carolina whiskey was distilled by Southern Distilling in Statesville, just 56 miles north.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

The tequila world is more complex than it seems. There are various styles including blanco, reposado, aejo, extra aejo, joven, cristalino, and even mixto. It would be easy to get overwhelmed by sifting through all the different types. While we could get into the definition of each of these types of tequila, today is all about blanco. Blanco tequila (also known as plata or silver tequila) is a designation for tequila that was either completely unaged or lightly aged for only a few weeks or months

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2025

Background image credit: Jo Hanley / OurWhisky Foundation Scotch whisky often seems like a much more expensive product compared to bourbon. While American whiskeys have certainly had their time in the premium spotlight, much of the culture around them remains proudly blue-collar, offering great quality whiskeys at 45% or 50% ABV from a wide range of brands.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2025

Premium tequila makes for an amazing food-pairing partner with a wide variety of dishes, something that has long been known in Mexico, where fans sip premium tequila either neat, in cocktails, or enjoyed alongside anything from casual fare to fine dining. And Tequila Ocho, with its emphasis on terroir and commitment to using only three simple ingredients, is an ideal option.

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Just Drinks

MAY 14, 2025

Sentiment among Hispanic beer drinkers in the US, concerned about the economy and immigration policy, is improving, Constellation said.

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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

Mix That Drink

MAY 6, 2025

A balanced mix of Campari, Amaretto, and fresh orange juice creates the South Beach Cocktail, perfect for warm days and casual evenings.

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PUNCH

MAY 6, 2025

From nurturing young talent to reducing waste behind the bar, Best New Bartender alums and leaders in the field weigh in.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

At Three Dots and a Dash , Chicagos celebrated tropical cocktail bar, Beverage Director Kevin Beary takes fresh juice seriously. Before the first guest walks through the door, his team has already produced between 30 to 55 gallons of juice, squeezing everything from the classics like lime, lemon, and orange, to creative twists like Texas Red Grapefruit, cold press pineapple, ginger, clarified fresh strawberry and clarified fresh Banana juice.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 4, 2025

(Image: The Summit Brisbane) Brisbanes The Summit restaurant has reopened at Mt Coot-tha, following a multimillion-dollar transformation by the Mantle Group. The historic site has been reimagined into a dining and drinking destination, spearheaded by Godfrey Mantle, Mantle Group founder. With sweeping views across the city and out to Moreton Bay, the venue now offers a refined restaurant, vibrant outdoor verandah, and a sleek, design-led bar.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2025

Over almost 10 years of tasting and recommending tequilas at VinePair, weve watched the category grow and evolve, ultimately becoming one of the best-selling and most popular spirits in the U.S. Admittedly, that momentum is starting to slow down, coinciding with greater spirits and alcohol consumption trends. And tequila , specifically, is facing something of a reckoning: Are there too many celebrity brands?

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

The UK and India have signed a trade deal to slash tariffs on whisky, gin, soft drinks and some ingredients.

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Mix That Drink

MAY 14, 2025

Gin, dry vermouth, and orange bitters make the Racquet Club cocktail a crisp, flavorful choice with easy garnish and snack pairings.

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PUNCH

MAY 12, 2025

Punch's Best New Bartenders of 2025 will be announced in July. Here are the finalists, a group driving cocktail culture forward.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 14, 2025

A Breckenridge limited release whiskey finished in cognac casks. This is a high-rye bourbon mash aged for a minimum of three years before being finished in cognac casks.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 7, 2025

(Photographer: Chris Pearce) I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sofie McKeever-Ford, a passionate rising star in the bartending world at Baptist St Rec Club. While Sofie was mixing up cocktails, we discussed passion, techniques, trends, and challenges faced within the hospitality industry. Here’s a glimpse into our conversation. What made you get into the bartending game?

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2025

Located in the Aloxe-Corton commune in Burgundys Cte-dOr one will find Louis Latour, a historic winery established in 1797 by third-generation winegrower Jean Latour. Over the centuries, the Latour family has retained ownership of the winery and gradually expanded its vineyard holdings in some of the most prized Burgundian villages. Today, the winery owns approximately 120 acres of vineyards, roughly 67 of which are Grand Cru, making Louis Latour the largest holder of Grand Cru plots in all of B

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Just Drinks

MAY 14, 2025

Middle West Spirits has acquired fellow US distiller Old Elk Distillery to expand its footprint in the country.

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Mix That Drink

MAY 14, 2025

A simple mix of light rum, Cointreau, lime juice, and maraschino liqueur makes the Beachcomber a go-to choice for any casual get-together.

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PUNCH

MAY 8, 2025

North Americas 50 Best Bars were recently announced. We looked at the awardees cocktails, prices, locations and more to see whats trending.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 7, 2025

Thomson Whisky will launched in the UK in May with four bottles from their collection, including their Manuka Smoke Single Malt. Photo: Speciality Brands Speciality Brands continues to expand its premium world whisky collection with a significant new addition from the Southern Hemisphere. Thomson Whisky is New Zealand’s most awarded whisky producer and it will join Speciality Brands to launch in the UK from May 12, 2025.

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Australian Bartender

MAY 14, 2025

The Melbourne Royal Australian Spirits Awards is inviting distillers from around the world to compete for the first time, transforming the event into a global benchmark for quality in spirits production. By opening to international entries, Melbourne Royal is set to elevate its influence on the world stage offering distillers an opportunity to showcase their craftsmanship in front of an elite judging panel.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2025

Lemonade stands are one of the official harbingers of summer. Although not as popular as they used to be, whenever the weather starts to heat up, a bunch of young entrepreneurs across the country take to the sidewalks to serve homemade refreshments to parched pedestrians, usually for a bargain price. While some cite the U.S. as the birthplace of this phenomenon, it turns out that the people of Naples coined the idea first.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

The Dutch brewer Heineken is investing 40m in its UK pub arm Star Pubs to reopen and refurbish local venues.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 6, 2025

Zephyr is a new gin brand made in England and designed with a singular, defining, additional ingredient in both of its expressions: elderberries. With that focus established (and considering we don’t know a whole lot more about these products), let’s dive into the experience. One item of note is that a lot of the paint on the underside of the (standard) Zephyr Gin cap rubbed off on the top of the glass decanter before we opened the bottle.

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PUNCH

MAY 1, 2025

The Ferrari, the 50/50 shot of fernet and Campari, belongs in your Americano cocktail. Here's how to make the easy, bittersweet aperitivo.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 6, 2025

Cathead Distillery have launched the Estate Collection pot distilled 7 year aged whiskey. Photo: Cathead Distillery Cathead Distillery marks a milestone this month with the release of its Estate Collection Straight Wheat Whiskey, the first 100% wheat whiskey produced entirely in Mississippi to reach markets beyond state lines. The Jackson-based operation, which holds the distinction as Mississippi’s oldest legal distillery, cultivated, distilled, aged, and bottled this premium spirit using

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Australian Bartender

MAY 12, 2025

Photography: Navarre Fenwick Hospitality veterans Belinda Linten and Luke Kelly are set to open the doors to their first solo venture Pendant Public Bar slated to launch this month. Interview by Kim Berry You both have serious hospo chops, working at places like Black Pearl, Apollo Inn and The Everleigh over the last 15 years. What prompted the decision to open your own place?

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VinePair

MAY 6, 2025

After trudging through the whiskey glut of the late 20th century, the global whiskey industry bounced back tremendously over the past 20 years. With that boom came innovation; we’ve seen new styles of whiskey emerge, Scotch brands release expressions with 50-plus-year age statements , and bourbon distillers embrace experimental cask finishes. But even the mightiest of trends are cyclical.

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Just Drinks

MAY 6, 2025

US spirits company High Basin Brands (HBB) has acquired Can-Tini, a ready-to-drink (RTD) espresso martini brand infused with nitrogen.

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Bar Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

By Kathrin Cockhill, Senior Business Development, Agilysys & Mark Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, Hospitality Action Hospitality Actions 2024 Taking the Temperature survey revealed a workforce reeling from economic and emotional pressures. More than three in four hospitality professionals (76%) said theyve struggled with their mental health at some point in their career a 20% increase from 2018.

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