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Hot New Tequilas for 2013 December 18, 2012
It should come as no surprise to industry observers that tequila sales are red-hot. It continues to be the fastest growing category of spirits. So, here’s our take on the top contenders.More>>
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Classic Brandy Cocktails Perfect for Winter Nights December 18, 2012
When the wind howls and temperatures dip below freezing, few things reinvigorate the spirit than a drink made with brandy. The following classic recipes are guaranteed to please and provide a creative blueprint for beverage success.More>>
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Results of the 2012 Vinos De Jerez Cocktail Competition December 18, 2012
The 6th Vinos de Jerez Cocktail Competition final was held on December 11th at Clover Club in Brooklyn, NY, and Dan Nicolaescu from New York City's Mayahuel won the prize for Best Sherry Cocktail with his After Dark Cocktail!More>>
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Eric Hay — Chicago's Cocktail Impresario December 18, 2012
In the Windy City, Eric Hay is the man to see about getting a really great drink. As a veritable fixture in the city’s nightlife for the better part of two decades, Hay knows a lot of folks.More>>
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Technomic’s Top 10 Adult Beverage Trends for 2013 December 14, 2012
Technomic, the premier resource for actionable adult beverage information, tapped its analysts, consultants and experts to highlight the trends shaping the drinks business in 2013. More>>
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Spike TV’s Hit Original Series “Bar Rescue” Returns for a Third Round on Sunday, February 10 at 9:00pm, ET/PT December 12, 2012
Renowned Bar and Nightclub Consultant Jon Taffer to Bring His Expertise and Attitude to Twenty Failing Drinking Establishments Nationwide.More>>
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What's Shakin' December 11, 2012 December 11, 2012
Catch up on what's happening around the mixology and bartending scene this week including information on bartending competitions, cocktail insights and holiday drinks! More>>
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Wine Cocktails Get Their Due December 11, 2012
Wine-based cocktails rarely get real respect, but at NYC Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner's The Upholstery Room wine bar, a well-crafted list created by wine & beverage director Leo Schneemann features an array of drinks relying on wine as the heart of the concept. Schneemann shares the secrets behind the...More>>
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'Tis The Season...To Warm up with Winter Menus December 11, 2012
If you haven't already devised your winter warmers, at least a couple, you'll find some menu inspiration here, as well as a speakeasy with great provenance, and some ambitious tackling of holiday menus.More>>
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‘Tis the Season for Virtual Gift Cards December 10, 2012
The National Retail Federation predicts that 81.1 percent of shoppers this year will purchase at least one retail gift card of some sort, spending an average of $156.86 – the highest amount in a decade.More>>
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