As one of the oldest distilled spirits, gin, the elegant backbone of classic cocktails like the martini, negroni, and gin rickey, has taken on a youthful glow in the new millennium; gone are the days of harsh, one-dimensional gins. Today’s craft distilleries push the boundaries of flavor and experimentation, creating a stunning array of gins
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Few classic cocktails have stood the test of time quite like the French 75. This effervescent concoction, blending gin, champagne, lemon juice, and a touch of simple syrup, has been a spirited staple since its creation during World War I. Of course, as mixologists continue to push the boundaries of creativity in all classics, it’s
Cava, the Spanish sparkling wine, has embarked on a relaunching journey to boost its wine’s image and quality. Known among many consumers to offer highly affordable bubbles, others see it as lacking in identity. Will stricter quality rules and better marketing help wine consumers realise that cava is also highly enjoyable? Cava, Champagne, and Prosecco
In 1990, three Egyptian men opened a hot dog cart on the gritty New York City streets at 53rd Street and Sixth Avenue, then switched to selling halal foods aimed at the city’s many Muslim taxi drivers. By 2014 they opened up their first brick and mortar store on East 14th Street. Ten years later
Boisson, a company that would have been unthinkable less than a decade ago, is rapidly establishing itself as a significant player in the burgeoning non-alcoholic drinks market in the United States. Founded by Nick Bodkins and Barrie Arnold in the heart of one of the booziest places on the planet, New York City, in 2021,
DEUX has the lofty goal to offer a healthier alternative to iconic food brands like Nestle. I sat down with Sabeena Ladha, founder of DEUX, a better-for-you snack brand of edible cookie dough, donut holes and dessert spreads, to share her journey from extensive experience in big CPG, McKinsey, and venture capital to disrupting the
Drizly, the beer, wine and spirits delivery service owned by Uber UBER , announced the most popular non-alcoholic beverages ordered through its service in 2023. Drizly operates in over 1,500 cities. Because it works with thousands of local retailers in each market and merely provides the platform upon which consumers can order tens of thousands
Chinook salmon may be canaries in the coal mine by revealing that widespread thiamine deficiency could be quietly chiseling away at fish, bird and wildlife populations across the northern hemisphere © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes | LinkTr.ee Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is an essential dietary cofactor that is critical to
The TAG Global Spirits Awards hasn’t been around all that long. The Las Vegas-based competition was launched in 2022 by a group of industry experts as a way “to celebrate the world’s great and emerging spirits brands and those who create them,” according to a statement on its own website. And the upstart seems to
Texans love their home-based H-E-B and so, it seems, does the rest of America after it was named the top U.S. grocery retailer in the seventh annual Dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI). H-E-B is the first grocery retailer to be recognized three times as number one in the RPI ranking after a nationwide study that
Tequila is on quite a roll right now. One that still seems to catch many casual drinkers by surprise. They still associate Mexico’s favorite spirit with face-squinching shots and tales of catching a worm in your teeth. Well, let me tell you, those days are long gone. Nowadays, there is a whole universe of high-quality
Asahi, the Japan-based brewing company most famous for its Super Dry beer, has acquired Octopi Brewing, a contract beverage production and co-packing company based in Waunakee, WI. The acquisition by Asahi is through Asahi Europe & International, which, in addition to Super Dry and other Asahi brands, makes such iconic brands as Pilsner Urquell (Czech),
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Inflation may be subsiding, but it’s still tough for food and beverage startups to find cash. Companies are struggling, and the pressure from investors remains. There are deals to be had, but few deals have been announced. Maybe it’s about quality. How about this question, posed
‘Americans need wine, food and spirits recommendations.’ This sentiment was part of the inspiration behind Andy Dias Blue’s amazing career. From serving as the wine & spirits editor of Bon Appétit Magazine for 26 years, to writing nine food/wine/spirits books, and launching the two largest wine and spirits competitions in the world, Andy was always
The tides are turning on natural wine. While the category has weathered skepticism for decades, dismissed as a fleeting trend or, for some, a bit of a sham, many more producers are getting into the craft, meaning it’s now easier than ever to find exceptional, actually “natural” wines. What is a Natural Wine? At their
It’s official—2023 was the warmest year on record. Like much of the world, Mediterranean countries experienced extreme summer heat stress and elevated heat-related deaths. In July, the surface temperature of the Mediterranean Sea reached 83.7F (28.7C), the highest median recording in a single day since 1982. Each year climate change perturbations, such as excessive heat
Patagonia, Inc. is best known for their outdoor clothing and gear. But according to their mission statement, “We’re in the business to save our home planet.” “With our apparel, maybe we can get to zero impact on our planet,” says Paul Lightfoot, general manager of Patagonia Provisions. “But food can be grown with regenerative agricultural
When Forbes named Jesse Katz to their ’30 under 30’ list in 2013, it was the first time a winemaker had ever made it to that esteemed position. Since that time, he has gone on to achieve eight perfect 100-point scoring wines and broke the world’s record for crafting the highest-priced wine ever sold at
“Pub January” is a movement to support pubs during the toughest month of the year for the hospitality industry. “This has been a really rough year for beer,” says Jeff Alworth. Alworth is a Portland, Ore.-based writer, blogger and author of The Beer Bible, The Secrets of Master Brewers and other seminal books about beer.
As more people embrace the trend of mindful drinking, the variety and quality of non-alcoholic beers surpass expectations. Whether you’re participating in Dry January or looking to explore the world of non-alcoholic beverages, we’ve got you covered! Here are seven non-alcoholic beers perfect for those looking to keep their New Year’s resolution intact or for
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