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When you think of the perfect weekend after a long work week, do you picture getting together with your friends, eating great food, and enjoying a cocktail (or two)? So do we! Below are 5 fabulous large-format cocktails and their recipes that are served at some of New York City’s most popular off-the-clock hangout spots!… Continue reading Celebrate with These Large-Format Cocktails from NYC

The May/June 2024 issue features a deep dive into shochu, Japan’s signature spirit. And while this may be an initial introduction to shochu (and its ancestor, awamori) for many American drinkers, in Japan, the spirit has long been a favorite. “Shochu and awamori outsell sake in Japan,” says Stephen Lyman, who, along with business partner… Continue reading Taste Test: Shochu – Imbibe Magazine

The nation’s top 30 mixologists will compete for the title of the U.S. Bartender of the Year for the competition’s 12th season! Finalists from the country’s West, Central and East regions will gather in Denver, CO from June 1 to June 4. They will participate in three national challenges aiming for the opportunity to compete… Continue reading USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by DIAGEO Heads to Denver, CO

When consumers walk through a liquor store unsure of what to buy, bottles endorsed by bartenders proudly displaying a Bartender Seal of Approval shelf talker, stands out and is more likely to purchased. “There are a lot of other competitions out there that give a numerical rating or silver and gold medals, but at the… Continue reading Liquor Retailors Applaud Chilled Media for the Bartender Seal of Approval

Here in New York City, spring has been taunting us for weeks. For every gloriously warm and sunny day, we get three of rain and gusty winds. So when a particularly lovely Sunday hinted at the salvation of approaching summer, I leaned all the way in. The new Juliette Peach Liqueur served as my springboard… Continue reading Drink of the Week: Juliette Peach Liqueur

There are two things the world loves: Bloody Marys and Mexican beer. Zing Zang reminds us we can have the best of both worlds with their latest debut—the Michelada mix. Concentrated with flavor and as zesty as ever, this new mix doesn’t back down behind the bar. “As the #1 Bloody Mary brand, Zing Zang… Continue reading The Michelada is Timeless for a Reason, Zing Zang Launches the Mix

Hood River Distillers, Oregon’s first distillery celebrates nearly a century of crafting award-winning spirits from the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. In 2020, generational family member Ronald Dodge, Executive Vice Chair, handed the reins of the company to industry veteran David Ballew, who was subsequently named President and CEO in 2022. Under Ballew’s leadership, HRD… Continue reading We Celebrate 90 Years of Hood River Distillers with President and CEO David Ballew.

Are you ready for Martini Week, May 20th to 26th? No matter if you like it dry or dirty, shaken or stirred, it’s your week to celebrate. The Martini. It’s a cocktail just as international as its admirers, and just as sexy as some too (Sean Connery in Goldfinger anyone?) Its legacy stands out from… Continue reading Get Ready for Martini Week! Coming May 20th – May 26th

Hey bartenders, enter Cardenxe’s annual bartender contest now and get creative with Sotol! Deadline April 15th. [RECAP] & [FULL VIDEO] This May 29th, you are invited to express the poetry of this mystical Mexican spirit with Cardenxe’s Annual Bartender Contest. Cardenxe is a voyage in a bottle. It’s a sotol focused on reflecting its roots—the land… Continue reading Hey Bartenders, Enter Cardenxe’s Annual Bartender Contest!

Fans of the gridiron, the parquet court, the ice rink, and the pitch may erroneously disagree, but the grassy green outfield bordering the dusty tan diamond infield is where the sporting heart of America lives. The first baseball game recognized by scholars saw the New York Nine pummel the Knickerbockers to a crushing defeat of… Continue reading Top 5 Baseball-Themed Cocktails Guaranteed To Win Every Game