Cheers Features

By Thomas Henry Strenk

With their centuries of brewing experience, worldwide reputations and global distribution networks, import brands still command prestige in the U.S. beer market today. There is also a craft scene emerging overseas inspired by the success of the microbrew movement on this side of the Pond. There are plenty of on-premise opportunities tailor-made for the import category, and customers are willing to pay more for premium beers of the world.

Cheers Drink Recipes

4 oz. Chilled Ruffino prosecco

1 Cucumber

1 Lime wedge

Hot sauce

Sea salt

 

Peel cucumber and puree in blender. Strain cucumber juice into glasses. Top off with prosecco, finish with a dash of hot sauce and a pinch of salt. Gently stir to combine, garnish with lime.

 

The mixologists at Ruffino shared this recipe (about 130 calories).

 

Cheers Breaking News

To bring the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey experience to consumers traveling around the world, the first Jack’s Bar & Grill opened in March 21 in Dubai International airport. The contemporary concept bar, designed and operated by MMI and Emirates Leisure Retail, offers an atmosphere of southern hospitality and a menu that’s true to the Lynchburg, TN-based whiskey distillery’s roots.

Check out the YouTube channel for our CAWineCentral supplement to listen to a podcast about North Coast wines and watch a video interview about Napa & Sonoma wines. And visit www.cawinecentral.com for more info on all things California wine.

Cheers congratulates all the winners of this year’s supplier awards. Members of the magazine’s editorial advisory board voted on the top companies in a variety of categories, grouped by size. Click here to view a list and photos of the winners.

Cheers Product Watch

Devotion Spirits announced the release of a new premium sugar-free and gluten-free flavored vodka line, which includes Blood Orange, Black and Blue and The Perfect Cosmo. The flavors, which join the company’s original vodka, are distilled at the company’s headquarters in Middleton, WI and available for a suggested retail price of $19.99 for a 750-ml. bottle.

Crown Royal’s first flavored whisky, Maple Finished, is now available at a suggested retail price of $24.99. It’s created by adding a touch of maple flavor to original Crown Royal whisky through a proprietary maple toasted oak finishing process. The 80-proof whisky includes a bouquet of light, fresh maple combined with the signature caramel and vanilla nose, according to the company.

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