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Dill Pickle Margarita

Chilled Magazine

With our Flavor Feed spotlight this month on the pickle, it only makes sense that we feature a pickle cocktail! The Dill Pickle Margarita from The Spice & Tea Exchange is the perfect balance of tangy and spicy, featuring their new Dill Pickle Sea Salt and Aleppo Pepper for an irresistible kick. Check out the recipe below! Liqueur , Tequila Dill Pickle Margarita Ingredients 1 tbsp.

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Who Are All These Bar Takeovers Really For?

PUNCH

Bar takeovers, aka guest shifts, where bartenders pop-up at host bars, are everywhere. But some feel that the events arent worth the hype.

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A new wine bar has opened its doors in Brisbane – Wild Legs

Australian Bartender

(Image: Samantha Wooller) A wine bar has opened its doors in Teneriffe and is already making waves within Brisbanes hospitality scene. Wild Legs, is the latest venue to hit the Newstead-Teneriffe pocket, leaning into natural, biodynamic, and small-batch wines with a menu to match. The idea was born during a tasting at the founders first venture, Adela Wine Bar.

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Scotch Whisky Review: Loch Lomond 25 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

A rather delicious combination of 3 distinct peated and unpeated distillates, the Loch Lomond 25 Year Old is bottled at 46% and matured in 1st fill, refil, and recharred American oak casks.

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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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Shake Pour Plant with Redwood Empire and Bartender Lauren Pellecchia 

Chilled Magazine

Redwood Empire has vowed to plant one tree for every cocktail sold for participating accounts this Earth Month, April, up to 100,000 trees. Through the Redwood Empire and Trees for the Future partnership, Redwood has planted a tree for every bottle of whiskey sold and has planted over 1.7 million trees to date. This Earth Month, Redwood promises to plant 100 trees for every six bottles, or one tree for every cocktail sold at participating bars.

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Watch Out for These Cocktail Bar Red Flags

PUNCH

5 cocktail bar red flags to watch out for, according to our executive editor and readers, from tinis on the Martini menu to speakeasies.

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Scotch Whisky Review: Macallan 1993 30 Year Old Halcyon Spirits

The Whiskey Wash

A remarkable example old sherried Macallan, bottled independently by Halcyon Spirits from 1993 distillate. Bottled at cask strength, natural colour and non chill filtered.

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Zephyr Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

A classic-style brandy drink, the Zephyr uses cognac, pineapple syrup, and a hint of citrus for a refreshing yet bold cocktail experience.

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The Best Blanco Tequilas Under $50

PUNCH

The 5 best blanco tequilas that are affordable, additive-free and versatile in drinks like a Margarita or Paloma or served neat.

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Danone to drop Provamel in Germany

Just Drinks

French dairy giant Danone is to stop selling its organic alt-milk brand Provamel in Germany from August.

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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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Scotch Whisky Review: Claxton’s Warehouse No.8 Glenrothes 11 Year Old

The Whiskey Wash

A Glenrothes single cask bottling from independent bottler Claxtons, released under the Warehouse No.8 premium range which focuses on expressions from octaves and smaller cask types.

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El Cerro Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

Layers of rum, pineapple juice, and a hint of Galliano make the El Cerro cocktail a flavorful choice for parties or relaxing by the pool.

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The Grapes That Make Up the World’s Most Famous Wine Blends

VinePair

From Bordeaux to Chianti , many famous wines throughout Europe are labeled by the region instead of the grape. While this helps familiarize consumers with each regions specific style, drinkers might wonder what grapes are actually in their glass. While some appellations like Vouvray, Sancerre, or Bourgogne Rouge indicate that the wine is made primarily from one grape ( Chenin Blanc , Sauvignon Blanc , and Pinot Noir , respectively, in that case), it can be a bit more complicated when it comes to

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Former PepsiCo executive joins Reed’s as CEO 

Just Drinks

US soda business Reed's has appointed former PepsiCo executive Cyril Wallace as its new CEO.

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Whiskey Review: Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey

The Whiskey Wash

Keeper's Heart Irish + American Whisky is a combination of three types of whiskey: Irish Single Pot Still, Irish Grain and American Rye (95% rye mash) - all together in one bottle to help celebrate the special relations between The Republic of Ireland and The United States of America.

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Review: Bowmore x Aston Martin 15 Years Old

Drinkhacker

Bowmores partnership with Aston Martin continues apace with the latest release of an insane 54-year-old single malt dubbed ARC-54 that carries a similarly insane price tag of $80,000 a bottle. Chances arent good that well get a taste of that one to share with you. Thankfully, Bowmore still offers a handful of impressive values, perhaps none better than the Designed by Aston Martin trilogy launched in 2021 and available exclusively in travel retail.

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4 of the Most Cringeworthy Sparkling Wine Fails on TV

VinePair

When it comes to sparkling wine, theres always a lot of pressure to open the bottle correctly, and maybe even with a bit of style. (Nothing can kill a party like an errant cork hitting a guest in the face.) But popping a bottle of bubbly on TV in front of a national audience? That adds a whole extra layer of stress. Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that can go wrong between getting the Champagne out of the fridge and saying cheers with your friends.

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Nestlé to invest in Vietnam coffee facility

Just Drinks

Nespresso maker Nestl is injecting a VND1,9trn ($73bn) sum into its Tri An coffee production site in Vietnam.

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8 Delicious Cocktails Featuring Pernod

Mix That Drink

Pernod isn't quite like anything else. Learn more about this fascinating liqueur that taste like black licorice and there's a great substitute for absinthe.

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GREENE KING CONTINUES TO INVEST IN HISTORIC LONDON PUBS WITH THE REOPENING OF THE SHERLOCK HOLMES

Bar Magazine

The Sherlock Holmes one of Londons original themed pubs with a history dating back centuries is the latest historical site in Greene Kings portfolio to receive significant investment from its owner, restoring a pocket of Victoriana in modern London. Said to have featured in the 1892 Sherlock Holmes story The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor, the Sherlock Homes is themed around Conan Doyles world-famous detective and has contained a large collection of memorabilia related to the character since

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40 Under 40 Spotlight: Erin Lindstone

Cheers

Who: Erin Lindstone What: Wine director Where: Barolo Grill in Denver Age: 38 First Industry Job: Host at Restaurant Kevin Taylor in Denver Favorite Drink: Wine drinker anything that is fresh and vibrant, with lots of acidity and minerality Erin Lindstone has spent nearly all of her career at Barolo Grill , rising from server to sommelier to wine director through passion, talent, commitment and love for wine and hospitality.

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Last Call to Enter the 2025 New Orleans Spirits Competition

Tales of the Cocktail

The New Orleans Spirits Competition is back for its fourth year, and the final deadline to enter is coming up fast onApril 25, 2025. Presented by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, this competition has become one of the most trusted and impactful ways for spirits brandswhether craft or establishedto gain high-level recognition from some of the industrys most respected voices.

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Scotch Whisky Review: Kilchoman 13 Year Old Limited Edition

The Whiskey Wash

A limited-edition bottling from Islays west coast Kilchoman distillery, this 13 year old expression is the second oldest age statement release from the brand following 2024s 16 Year Old.

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York Gin launches the first 100% recycled UK-made gin bottle

Bar Magazine

York Gin has launched the UKs first completely recycled gin bottle. The bottle – made from 100% recycled glass – is made by Yorkshire manufacturer Verallia for York Gin. The bottles are completely made with glass from previously-used bottles, windscreens and other glass products. The pre-used glass is crushed, melted and then re-cast in the unique York Gin bottle shape, bevelled with a design of the city walls.

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7 Cinco de Mayo Drinks for 2025

Cheers

The fifth of May is almost here, and that means tequila drinks to celebrate the Mexican holiday. Given that agave spirits continue to be popular with guests, you should have several creative tequila cocktails in your lineup all year but especially in the summer. Here are seven we like for 2025. Print Temptation Course Drinks Keyword chile liqueur, lime, shiso, Simple syrup, tequila, white wine Ingredients 1 oz. Mijenta blanco tequila oz. Michael Lavelle chenin blanc &

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation Announces 2025 Tales Catalyst Honorees

Tales of the Cocktail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 23, 2025) Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce this years Tales Catalyst honorees, recognizing members of the cocktail community who are elevating the industry to greater heights. The 2025 International Honoree, Christina Veira, and the U.S. Honoree, Lucia Creed, are honored for their contributions to the global beverage industry.

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Australia’s Brownes Dairy put up for sale

Just Drinks

Australia's Brownes Dairy has been put up for sale, the restructuring advisory firm hired to oversee the process has confirmed.

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The Cutting-Edge Ingredients Making IPAs More Pungent Than Ever

VinePair

On a recent weeknight, I asked my wife to smell my beer. She sized me up with a skeptical side-eye, stepping back. I swear, this isnt a pull-my-finger prank, I said, cracking open a tall, trophy-gold can of Hazicus Maximus , a new double IPA from Lagunitas Brewing in Petaluma, Calif. Just one sniff. She warily accepted the can and inhaled deeply, her eyes widening with each whiff of dank grapefruit like smoking high-grade cannabis in a Florida citrus grove.

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Timorous Beastie Highland Malt launches Final Bottling within its ‘Cheese Cellar’ Collection with the release of a Moscatel Finish Limited Edition.

Bar Magazine

Douglas Laing & Co. today proudly announces the third and final release in their Timorous Beastie Cheese Cellar Collection. This innovative series has seen the award-winning Highland Malt undergo a range of carefully selected cask finishes, each chosen to craft the ultimate Whisky to complement artisan cheeses. This final edition has been meticulously finished in White and Purple Moscatel casks, imparting an exceptional depth of flavour to the spirit.

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Jack Daniel’s Revs Up Formula 1 Season with Return of Jack’s Garage Experience

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Jack Daniel’s Jack Daniel’s is reigniting its partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Team, bringing back the popular Jack’s Garage experience for the 2025 racing season. The immersive platform aims to celebrate Formula 1 while creating memorable moments for fans across three major U.S. races. The national program will host events in Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas throughout the F1 season, combining racing excitement with musical performances in a unique format that showca

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FDA ‘suspends milk testing programme due to staff cuts’

Just Drinks

Cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services mean testing of pet food, spinach, barley and bird flu testing all face pressure.

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36 Best Brunch Cocktails

Mix That Drink

When you think brunch cocktails, you think of coffee drinks, champagne drinks, the Bloody Mary and other light cocktails. These are great to pair with food, and the fact that they're lightweight means no hangovers.

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Naked Malt announces the 2025 ‘Live Naked Bar Swap’ cocktail making competition winners 

Bar Magazine

Naked Malt announces award-winning cocktail-destinations across the Nordics, Taiwan, The Netherlands & South Korea Naked Malt, the award-winning* super-premium blended malt, today unveils the champions of its renowned 2025 bartender engagement programme, the Live Naked Bar Swap . In a rigorous three-stage competition focused on the brands signature Naked Sour serve a fresh reinterpretation of the classic whisky sour – four bars from the Nordics, Taiwan, The Netherlands, and South Kor

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Bulleit Whiskey Plants Roots in Chicago with Tree Equity Initiative

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: JC Bonassin Bulleit Frontier Whiskey is bringing its environmental commitment to Chicago this Earth Month, planting 20 trees in McCollum Park as part of its expanded Tree Equity initiative. The project aims to combat environmental inequality by increasing green space in economically disadvantaged communities. The whisky brand has partnered with American Forests and the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) to implement the program.

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US announces plans to phase-out petroleum-based food dyes

Just Drinks

The US Food and Drug Administration has unveiled measures to phase out the use of petroleum-based food dyes by the end of next year.

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