Spirits & Mixology

Roaring Lion Energy Drink Debuts New Bluphoria-Flavored Drink

September 2, 2010

RLED, LLC., producer and distributor of the leading premium BNB energy drink, Roaring Lion, today unveiled its newest entrée into the on-premise market: Bluphoria.

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Products: Sugar Free Energy Drink, Flavored Vodka and Handcrafted Furniture

Article By: Nightclub and Bar -  August 31, 2010

Information on the following products: Sugar Free Roaring Lion, UV Sweet Green Tea Vodka, Lloyd Loom Collection.

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Drink Recipes: Labor Day Libations

Article By: Alissa Ponchione -  August 25, 2010

Although Labor Day is a couple weeks away, it’s never too soon to start planning ahead. Don’t put away your summer drink menu just yet and celebrate the beverages that had your customers feeling refreshed all summer.

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Notes on Tequila from Spirits of Mexico

Article By: Jack Robertiello -  August 24, 2010

I’m currently knee-deep in scoring sheets and palate-weary from the 2010 Spirits of Mexico competition, just wrapped up last week. I’m impressed by the number, range and quality that were entered this year.

San Francisco Cocktail Week

Bartending with gaz and SF Cocktail Week Changes

Article By: Jack Robertiello -  August 24, 2010

gaz regan may hold bar classes in New York City, focusing on bar philosophy, intuitive mixology and being a bartender, and the Fourth Annual San Francisco Cocktail Week Celebration will be Sept. 20 - 27.

Craft & Commerce

Hip Bar Openings and Locally Inspired Menus

Article By: Jack Robertiello -  August 24, 2010

In San Diego, Nate Stanton and Arsalun Tafazol opened Craft & Commerce; the summer menu at SF's Elixir uses organic ingredients when possible; Richard Sandoval opened Zengo in Santa Monica; and more.

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Seven Questions with Absinthe Master Ted Breaux

Article By: Jack Robertiello -  August 24, 2010

As the maker of Lucid, Ted Breaux has pushed his passion to the front of the absinthe sweepstakes. Next up: four Jade Liqueur absinthe varieties. He’s the man to talk to about the myth-laden beverage, so we did.

Rumbar Mixologist Kristen Schaefer Named Las Vegas’ “Most Inspired Bartender"

August 23, 2010

Rhumbar’s lead mixologist Kristen Schaefer was named Las Vegas’ “Most Inspired Bartender” at Bombay Sapphire’s regional competition on July 14.

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Drink Recipes: Raise a Glass to Rum Day

Article By: Alissa Ponchione -  August 10, 2010

National Rum Day is nearly upon us, so when Aug. 16 comes around, make your establishment stand out by offering these specialty rum cocktails.

Limited Release Kahlua Peppermint Mocha Combines Two of the Season's Favorite Flavors

August 10, 2010

Kahlúa is debuting the limited edition Kahlúa Peppermint Mocha this holiday season.