Author: Melissa Dowling
Lobos 1707 Unveils 375-ml. Bottles
As the tequila category continues to trend heavily, Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal now offers the brand’s Joven and Reposado products in 375-ml. bottles. Made from 100% …
Festivus Fizz
This fizzy gin drink honors the Dec. 23rd holiday popularized by Seinfeld.
Meet The Mixologist: Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi is the beverage director at Abigail Hall in Portland, OR. What was your first job in the beverage or hospitality industry? Working at the …
Sparkling Cocktails for New Year’s 2022
We love all types of sparkling wine all year round, but the holiday season — especially New Year’s Eve — is all about the bubbly. A …
Cedar Ridge QuintEssential First Fill Sherry Cask Single Cask
This American single malt whiskey was made from 100% malted barley, aged in Cedar Ridge bourbon barrels. It finished in a 132-gallon first-fill Sherry butt from …
Rohit Gawali and The Raksha
Mixologist Rohit Gawali, originally from Nagpur in India, recently created cocktails for Shosha in Sunnyvale, CA. Being from India, mixology and bartending isn’t a traditional career path that …
What’s Hot in Cordials and Liqueurs
Cordials and liqueurs may not always be the first image that springs to mind when thinking about the beverage alcohol business, but they’re a vital part …
Smith & Wollensky Turns 45
Steakhouse brand Smith & Wollensky is celebrating 45 years in business. The original Smith & Wollensky location opened in 1977 in New York City and has since …
How To Avoid Over Serving Guests
Every shift, bartenders must create a welcoming environment, while keeping patrons out of harm’s way. Though businesses in the hospitality industry provide a fun and relaxed …
Tröegs Double Blizzard
Tröegs Independent Brewing has announced the release of Double Blizzard, an amplification of its winter IPA, Blizzard of Hops. Weighing in at 8.3% ABV, this semi-hazy Double …