- World Class Kenya Winner Cites The Ice Book
My news alert brought this to my attention: the winner of World Class Kenya cited some books she used to prepare for the competition and The Ice Book was one of them. I think that's pretty neat. Read the story here.
- Absinthe Chat with Evan Rail in SF on October 12
On October 12th at 4PM I'll be chatting with Evan Rail, author of The Absinthe Forger at Book Passage in the San Francisco Ferry Building. I really enjoyed the book and its look at the history of absinthe as well as solving a modern mystery of an expert and online...
- Lemonade Recipe in Jerry Thomas Identical to Mrs. Beeton
The third Lemonade recipe in Jerry Thomas' How to Mix Drinks is identical to that in Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management, which came out the previous year. I learned this in Jeanette Hurt's new book The Whiskey Sour. She postulates that both authored cribbed the recipe from the same...
- The Secret Publisher of Black Cocktail and Cook Books
I solved a little mystery (maybe only mysterious to me): Two versions of the 1919 book The Ideal Bartender by Tom Bullock (the first cocktail book by a Black bartender) were republished in 2001 and 2002 by Howling at the Moon Press, which doesn't exist, and co-authored/introduced by author "DJ...
- Twenty (Twenty Seven) New Drink Books for Fall 2024
I found more new books coming out so I'll just add them here: The Art of Calvados Cocktails from the Crypt: Terrifying Yet Delicious Concoctions Inspired by Your Favorite Horror Films The Mindful Mocktail: Delicious, Nutritious Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Make at Home MockTales: 50+ Literary Mocktails Inspired by Classic Works,...
- Europe’s Latest Natural Wine Darling Is… N/A?
Described as the “the gamay version of a root beer,” L’Antidote has become a fashionable fixture in Paris, Copenhagen, London and beyond. The post Europe’s Latest Natural Wine Darling Is… N/A? appeared first on PUNCH.
- This Three-Ingredient Cocktail Is My Antidote to Maximalism
A perfectly balanced mix of tequila and herbal, bitter liqueurs proves that sometimes less really is more. The post This Three-Ingredient Cocktail Is My Antidote to Maximalism appeared first on PUNCH.
- The Best Places to Drink Mezcal Across the Country
As mezcalerías boom stateside, these 10 are prioritizing more than the length of their spirits list. The post The Best Places to Drink Mezcal Across the Country appeared first on PUNCH.
- They Made a “Sports Bar for Politics.” It Went About How You’d Expect.
In under a week, Political Pattie’s became Washington, D.C.’s most hated bar. The post They Made a “Sports Bar for Politics.” It Went About How You’d Expect. appeared first on PUNCH.
- Welcome to Fast Eddie’s, America’s Favorite Place to Come of Drinking Age
Rumored to be the country’s highest volume bar, the century-old landmark in Alton, Illinois, has become a rite-of-passage stop for generations of freshly minted 21-year-olds. The post Welcome to Fast Eddie’s, America’s Favorite Place to Come of Drinking Age appeared first on PUNCH.
- Our Limelight Ingredient is the Cucumber
Cucumber salad has been having quite the moment on social media, with videos on how to make the simple, refreshing delicacy racking up billions of views, and Google searches for ‘viral cucumber salad’ increasing by 300%. It only makes sense that cucumber cocktails are the next big thing, and of course, bars, restaurants, and spirits [...] The post Our Limelight Ingredient is the Cucumber appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Behind the Qabuli Palow Cocktail at Lapis in Washington D.C.
As fall approaches, we’re sure to see a surge of pumpkin spice espresso martinis or apple cider Old Fashioneds, but there’s one unsuspecting ingredient bartenders are using to create the ultimate fall flavor in cocktails this year: rice. At D.C.’s MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Afghan restaurant, Lapis, beverage manager Sulaiman Popal uses toasted rice syrup to [...] The post Behind the Qabuli Palow Cocktail at Lapis in Washington D.C. appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- The Chilled 100 Bartenders Create Fall Inspired Cocktails Using El Mayor Tequila
As the crisp air of autumn begins to settle in, the allure of seasonal flavors becomes irresistible. This fall, El Mayor Tequila invited nine Chilled 100 bartenders, a distinguished group of mixologists from across the United States, to craft an exclusive collection of fall-inspired cocktails. Each bartender has teamed up with El Mayor Tequila to [...] The post The Chilled 100 Bartenders Create Fall Inspired Cocktails Using El Mayor Tequila appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- What to Expect from SommCon 2024
SommCon®, the premier event for wine, beer, and spirits professionals, will return to San Diego’s Town & Country Resort from October 5-7, 2024. After nearly a decade in production, the conference and tradeshow has become a leading platform for education, career development, and networking in the beverage industry. SommCon has curated a community of [...] The post What to Expect from SommCon 2024 appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Check Out Pippal, San Francisco’s Newest Hot Spot
Recently launched in Emeryville, Pippal's beverage program is a celebration of India as seen through the eyes of the team’s creative lead bartender, Izler Thomas. Every cocktail on the menu pays homage to a specific heritage property in India, and incorporates flavor profiles that reflect the ingredients found in that region. From the majestic Taj [...] The post Check Out Pippal, San Francisco’s Newest Hot Spot appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
- Bourbon Heritage Month Cheat Sheet
13 facts about National Bourbon Heritage Month and the quintessential American spirit it celebrates. The post Bourbon Heritage Month Cheat Sheet appeared first on Bevvy.
- Booker’s Bourbon Just Launched ‘The Reserves,’ Its First New Release in 5 Years
Booker’s Bourbon 'The Reserves' 2024 is the first of what's to become an annual, limited-release series by master distiller Freddie Noe. The post Booker’s Bourbon Just Launched ‘The Reserves,’ Its First New Release in 5 Years appeared first on Bevvy.
- 20 Easy Cocktails to Make on Labor Day Weekend
Sit back, relax, and have a cold drink without expending too much effort. The post 20 Easy Cocktails to Make on Labor Day Weekend appeared first on Bevvy.
- Attending (or Watching) the U.S. Open? You Need the Honey Deuce Cocktail
The Honey Deuce cocktail is composed of Grey Goose Vodka, fresh lemonade, and raspberry liqueur, and was created for the U.S. Open tennis tournament. The post Attending (or Watching) the U.S. Open? You Need the Honey Deuce Cocktail appeared first on Bevvy.
- Beyoncé Just Launched a New Whiskey – SirDavis
Knowles-Carter teamed with Moët Hennessy to create a specific flavor profile that reflected her ideal whiskey. The post Beyoncé Just Launched a New Whiskey – SirDavis appeared first on Bevvy.
