February, 2025

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Where Has This Gimlet Secret Weapon Been All My Life?

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Added to a classic Gimlet recipe, Leopold Bros. Sour Lime Cordial kicks up the flavor and texture of the classic gin cocktail.

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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

In 2002, while he was working at LAB Bar in London, the late Ghanaian mixologist Douglas Ankrah invented a modern cocktail classic: the Pornstar Martini. More than two decades later, the drink remains a global sensation, inspiring countless riffs and internet searches (it was the most Googled cocktail of 2024). Unfortunately, Ankrahs native Ghana isnt always prominent in conversations about trending drinks or influential recipes.

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Top 5 Cinnamon-flavored Cocktails to Try

Chilled Magazine

Who doesnt love cinnamon? A staple in kitchens everywhere, its never far behind the essential seasonings. The colder weather months are the perfect time to add generous drifts of cinnamon to your morning oatmeal or toast. Did you know cinnamon is also a fragrant flavor to center a delicious drink around? Lets consider five cinnamon-centric cocktails to sweeten your happy hours up a notch and impress your guests. 5.

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How to Create a High-End Beverage Program Without Breaking the Bank

A Bar Above

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI [*This post is sponsored by The Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 in Las Vegas. For more info on how to join us at the event, jump to the bottom of this article. Chris, Julia, the team, and I all hope to see you there!] Hey, hospitality folx! Did you know that offering luxury to your customers doesnt have to come with a hefty price tag to you?

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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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Beer Events & Social Updates: A Busy Superb Owl Weekend

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

First up: After a brief soft open period (where they Mayor stopped by!), Diversey House had their official grand opening on Wednesday! Congrats mostly to the Moor’s Brewing team who finally has a space to call their own, but also congrats to Steep Ravine for coming through the other side of that whole trademark thing. moorsbeer A post shared by @moorsbeer They’ve been added to our Chicagoland Craft Beer Map.

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In a Post-Prohibition World, What’s the Point of ‘Speakeasies’?

VinePair

A speakeasy, by definition, implies illegality. The connotation of the word may lend itself to a certain aesthetic or ideal, perhaps even a set of rules for how to comport oneself, but that’s all superfluous to the idea of explicit illicitness. As Merriam Webster defines it , a speakeasy is a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold.

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Valentine’s Day Boozy Desserts

Imbibe Magazine

Looking to make something sweet for your Valentine this year? From cupcakes to ice cream sandwiches, here are some boozy dessert ideas to choose from. Beer Churros with Chocolate Stout Sauce The only thing better than fried bits of sweet, beer-soaked dough (aka beer churros)? Dipping them in a beer-spiked chocolate sauce. Bitter Amaro Balls A generous pour of amaro brings bittersweet depth to this sweet treat.

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What to Expect at WSWA, 2025

Chilled Magazine

Access LIVE 2025, taking place February 3-5 in Denver, CO, promises to be the premier event for the beverage alcohol industry. Bringing together professionals from all sectors, it offers a dynamic platform for collaboration, learning, and exploration of the latest industry trends. In a time of uncertaintyamid evolving regulations, tariffs, and shifting consumer preferencesthis event serves as a central hub for industry leaders to connect and innovate.

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French wine, spirits exports “stabilise” but Champagne, Cognac pressure shows

Just Drinks

The volume of Frances wine and spirits exports stabilised but pressure on Champagne and Cognac sales continued to weigh on the figures, data shows.

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28 St. Patrick’s Day Drinks & Cocktail Recipes

Mix That Drink

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a variety of festive cocktails, from Irish-themed classics to creative green concoctions. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in.

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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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Even the Great Martini Revival Can’t Save Vermouth

VinePair

Is there any more maligned partner in the world of cocktails than the vermouth in a Martini ? The aromatized wine has been part of the makeup of the worlds most famous cocktail since the get-go back in the 1880s. It is one of the two necessary ingredients needed for a drink to be called Martini. And yet, it gets no respect. Like Garfunkel in Simon & Garfunkel and Oates in Hall & Oates, its role has been routinely undervalued, discounted, and just plain dismissed.

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Not Olde Boston’s Ward Eight

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A maligned whiskey classic from Boston, the Ward Eight, has been brought into the modern era at New Yorks Smithereens.

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Chocolate Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Whether you want just a whisper of cocoa or something to satisfy your sweet tooth, there’s a chocolate cocktail for you. And we’ve assembled recipes for every type of chocolate craving: from those kissed with a few dashes of chocolate bitters to decadent dessert drinks. Cacao-Kissed Classics Amor & Lujuria Chocolate Strawberry Negroni Cacao-infused vermouth and strawberry-infused Campari balance out the classic bitter notes of the drink.

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The Flavor Feed: Cinnamon

Chilled Magazine

Cinnamon adds that sugar, spice, and everything nice to anythingfrom cocktails to coffee to cake. Its nothing new to the spice game, or is it? Innovative touches and twists by bartenders have shown just how cinnamon is having its own Renaissance as a trendy new kick to beloved bar cocktails. Of course, cinnamon-infused liquors or spirits are nothing newwith some we love more than others.

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Scotch whisky exports down in value, up in volumes in 2024 

Just Drinks

Global exports of Scotch whisky saw a decline in value but an increase in volumes in 2024, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

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Tilaknagar Industries show strong profit growth

Spiritz

Leading IMFL manufacturer Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. has reported a 23.2 percent year-on-year jump in profit after tax (PAT) at 54 crore (excluding exceptional items) for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. The company had recorded a net profit of 44 crore in the same period a year ago. The company demonstrated a strong ability to manage its interest payments, as reflected in its strong operating profit to interest ratio, which stands at 25.57 times, marking the highest level in the last five q

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Mata Hari 

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This Cognac-based cocktail from Employees Only in New York gets a flavor boost from chai-infused rosso vermouth. Print Mata Hari Course Drinks Keyword chai tea, Cognac, lemon, pomegranate juice, red vermouth, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 oz. Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac 1 oz. Chai-infused rosso vermouth oz. Pomegranate juice oz. Lemon oz. Simple syrup Instructions Combine ingredients and shake.

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The Rare Drink I’d Break Out the Shaker For

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The Japanese cocktail served at Bar Agricole at the San Francisco restaurant Quince is a three-ingredient drink recipe worth making at home.

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Drink of the Week: Ron Carúpano 18 Reserva Limitada

Imbibe Magazine

Among the spirits every imbiber should have on hand is a premium rum for sipping and mixing. Produced by a family-owned distillery in Venezuela, Ron Carpano rums benefit from an ideal microclimate, pure spring water, and 260 years of blending mastery. And the result is spirits that are truly distinctive. A standout among Ron Carpano’s lineup is the 18 Reserva Limitada.

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Distillery of Modern Art Launches Bourbon & Rye Whiskeys

Chilled Magazine

DoMA is excited to introduce its first Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys, now available for purchase. DoMA Interior + Exterior Photos by Sara Hanna These new additions join DoMAs award-winning lineup, including 2024s Gin of the Year from Tales of the Cocktail, and set a new standard for quality, smoothness, and flavor. This whiskey release is the culmination of five years of passion, dedication, and craftsmanship a truly meticulous journey, says Seth Watson, DoMA Founder and CEO.

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Pernod Ricard examining Mumm Champagne sale

Just Drinks

French spirits giant Pernod Ricard is weighing up the idea of offloading Champagne brand Mumm, Just Drinks understands.

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Bourbon Review: Penelope Rio

The Whiskey Wash

Penelope Rio is a bold and unconventional take on finished bourbon, showcasing a double cask finish in American honey and Amburana wood.

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Cricket Yuvraj Singh enters luxury spirits with Fino tequila

Spiritz

Fino Tequila, an ultra-premium spirits brand co-founded by international cricket icon Yuvraj Singh and a collective of entrepreneurs, made its debut in the US market, marking a significant milestone in the luxury tequila category. Born in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, Fino has been launched in Chicago, a strategic market that serves as a springboard for its global expansion, with an invite-only event.

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Don’t Pour This Daiquiri Secret Weapon Down the Drain

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This easy tofu whey syrup transforms the Daiquiri, Old-Fashioned and other cocktail recipes calling on simple syrup.

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Drink of the Week: Johan Vineyards 2022 Savagnin

Imbibe Magazine

The delight found in opening an unexpected bottle of wine is right up there with stumbling across a sunsetsheer ephemeral joy. And so it was when I popped the cork on the Johan Vineyards Savagnin, a wine I knew nothing about and immediately, thoroughly, enjoyed. While Oregon’s Willamette Valley is well-known for its Pinot Noir (comprising 70 percent of the region’s production), white varietal Savagnin is virtually nonexistent in the area, except at Johan Vineyards.

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From Shaken to Smitten: 22 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Try

Chilled Magazine

Valentines Day is all about love, and what better way to toast to romance than with a beautifully crafted cocktail? Whether youre toasting with your special someone, celebrating self-love, or clinking glasses with your besties, the right drink can elevate the moment. From floral-infused spritzes to decadent chocolate-kissed creations, these love-inspired libations are sure to make hearts flutter.

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“The goal is to make Arkansas the place best known for producing sake outside of Japan” – Origami Sake co-founder Matt Bell

Just Drinks

Having inked a new deal with a national distributor, US sake business Origami Sake is gearing up for a major expansion drive.

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10 Valentine’s Day Drinks For 2025

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Valentine’s Day is here, and your guests will be showing up to celebrate something true love, Galentine’s, singlehood so be ready with some festive cocktails. Here are 10 recipes we like for this year, and a look back at our Valentine’s roundup from last year. Print French Kiss Course Drinks Keyword gin, grapefruit, lemon, raspberries, Simple syrup, sparkling ros Ingredients oz. Aphrodise Greek sparkling ros 1 oz. Raspberry and grapefruit-infused gin

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Telangana hikes beer prices by 15%

Spiritz

The Telangana government has reportedly issued orders to hike beer prices by 15 percent from February 11. The hike took effect after the state government allowed Telangana Beverages Corporation Ltd. (TGBCL) to implement recommendations of a three-member price-fixing committee. The Committee, comprising a retired judge, a retired senior IAS officer, and a chartered accountant, recommended increasing the MRP of beer by 15 percent, considering the price inflation in raw materials and beer prices in

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“Season” Your Cocktail With Gin

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Heres how to use gin, Scotch whisky and Seedlip to season cocktails. The easy technique works in the Martini, Negroni, highballs and more.

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The Best Bourbons According To The Whiskey Wash Awards 2025

The Whiskey Wash

Our reviews team sampled countless bourbons in 2024. Ranging from Bottled-in-Bond expressions to experimental cask finishes, there was no shortage of profiles to explore and review. The no-fee nature of our competition ensures that our reviewers are open and honest about what they consider to be the best bourbons that the United States has to offer.

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Lipton Hard Iced Tea is Taking Groundhog Day to New Heights — Literally!

Chilled Magazine

This Groundhog Day, Lipton Hard Iced Tea is shaking up tradition with a larger-than-life twista towering 9-foot-tall groundhog statue made from 6,000 Lipton Hard Iced Tea cans. Meet Can Daddy, the ultimate Groundhog Day icon, making surprise appearances across Pennsylvania. No matter what the groundhog predicts, Lipton Hard Iced Tea is bringing a sip of sunshine to the celebration.

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Pernod Ricard cuts sales forecast

Just Drinks

French spirits giant Pernod Ricard is now expecting its annual net sales to fall on an organic basis, the company said today (6 February).

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Tips For Wine Cocktails

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Wine-based cocktails can be a great alternative to traditional mixed drinks as they are low in alcohol, lighter and more approachable. The versatility of wine cocktails ranges from bubbly and fruity to herbaceous and complex, and appeals to a wide range of palates. Whats more, fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations all help position wine cocktails as a trendy and fun choice for social gatherings and special occasions.

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ZLB23-Kyoto speakeasy bar turns two

Spiritz

In the two years since its inception, ZLB23-Kyoto speakeasy bar at The Leela Palace, Bengaluru, has firmly established itself as a leader in the world of masterful mixology. As it marks its second anniversary this February, the award-winning bar continues not only to redefine India’s cocktail culture but also marks the global cocktail scene by bringing international acclaim with a series of some of the world’s best bar takeovers.

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