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Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so March 17 is a great excuse to raise a glass or two in celebration of the Emerald Isle. Libations for this festive holiday now extend far beyond green beer and Irish coffee. To serve up or sample something different this year, check out some of these creative cocktail recipes commemorating St. Patrick. Sláinte!

 

Click here to see all of the St. Patrick’s Day recipes.

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Wine master Doug Frost on why operators need a proper mix of local and popular wines on their lists.

Japanese whisky, hard to find in New York just a few years ago, is now popping up on more spirits lists and making its way into cocktails.

Forget clothing lines: More celebrities seem to be putting their stamp on wine.

What makes a winning drinks program? How about a fun, market-tailored poolside promotion available from Memorial Day to Labor Day that keeps guests cool. Omni Hotels & Resorts’ “Art of Water” features regionally inspired cocktails, bottled spring water with a cause and sweet frozen treats.

Cheers Product Watch

Absolut Hibiskus is the latest flavor in Pernod Ricard’s Absolut vodka family. Featuring a blend of hibiscus and pomegranate, Hibiskus is slightly acidic, with a berry flavor underlined by notes of pomegranate, according to the company. The vodka has a suggested retail price of $21 for a 750-ml. bottle.

Angel’s Envy Rye Whiskey, a super-premium whiskey made using 95% rye and 5% malted barley. The whiskey is aged for six years in American new charred oak barrels and finished in Caribbean rum casks for up to 18 months. The 100-proof whiskey is available for a suggested retail price of $79.99 for a 750-ml. bottle.

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Liza Zimmerman

As a restaurant operator, there’s nothing worse than a customer ducking out to buy the least expensive bottle of wine at a bodega down the street and bringing it into your operation. But on the consumer front, not every restaurant list is stellar, or even particularly well priced, so bringing your own bottle can make for a more enjoyable and affordable experience. So what are some best practices for BYOB?