The Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge announces its UK 2024 winner – Brandon Stead
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by Susan L. Schwartz
6d ago
Award-winning Italian aperitivo brand, ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto is delighted to announce Brandon Stead from 45 West Gin and Cocktail Bar in Leicester as the UK winner of the 2024 Art of ITALICUS Aperitivo Challenge. Brandon has secured a spot in the upcoming final in Rome, where he will have the opportunity to compete for the Global title and a once in a lifetime trip and mentorship with Cafe La Trova by Julio Cabrera in Miami. Brandon’s winning creation ‘Vincent and Gallo’ stunned judges with a combination of ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto, homemade clarified sunflower seed orgeat, IPA ..read more
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World of Zing’s RTD’s now in Paper Bottles
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by Susan L. Schwartz
2w ago
My friend and former Lush Lifer Pritesh Mody has now relaunched all of his gorgeous RTDs in Frugal Paper Bottles. Now, World of Zing has introduced a new flavor range and look, with recyclable bottles that are lighter, safer, and better for the environment than glass. Couldn’t taste better than that!! The Frugal Paper Bottle is made up of a 94% recyclable paperboard outer, and uses up to 77% less plastic than a plastic bottle. The bottles are also five times lighter than a normal glass bottle and require less protective packaging, reducing transport costs and resulting in a carbon footprint ..read more
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Cortina Cocktail Week Returns to Cortina!
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by Susan L. Schwartz
3w ago
Cortina Cocktail Weekend returns to Cortina D’Ampezzo. The second edition of the event, conceived and developed by Paola Mencarelli, under the patronage of the Municipality of Cortina, in collaboration with Cortina Marketing and with the support of Cortina for Us and  Associazione Albergatori (the Hotelier Association) will take place from Friday, March 22nd to Sunday, March 24th, 2024. As with its sister initiatives also organized by Paola Mencarelli – Florence Cocktail Week and Venice Cocktail Week – the format of Cortina will be tailored to the peculiarities of the host city, offering ..read more
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PRELUDE by Oriole to open in The Yards, Covent Garden, London
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by Susan L. Schwartz
1M ago
On Wednesday 13th March, PRELUDE by Oriole will open in The Yards, Covent Garden – a three-month pop-up restaurant, bar and innovation space from the team behind acclaimed cocktail bars Oriole, Nightjar and Bar Swift. PRELUDE by Oriole will pave the way for the second iteration of award-winning speakeasy, Oriole, which will reopen in a permanent location in The Yards, Covent Garden later this summer. At PRELUDE by Oriole, food and drink will be on equal footing, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy a brand-new list of cocktails featuring the likes of Brugal 1888 rum, The Macallan, and Highl ..read more
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Enter Cardrona’s Global Cocktail Competition 
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by Susan L. Schwartz
1M ago
New Zealand’s Cardrona Distillery has today launched its second global cocktail competition! They are inviting UK bartenders to enter and 12 finalists will be given an experience of a lifetime, traveling to New Zealand to compete for the championship title in October this year. Last year’s winner was from the UK (Francesco Cercato, above) from London’s Scarfes Bar, it was his first cocktail competition! Desiree Reid, Managing Director of Cardrona Distillery said “We’re thrilled to welcome bartenders to enter The Reid Vodka Global Cocktail Competition. This competition is a celebration of the ..read more
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The Connaught Bar Book is coming!
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by Susan L. Schwartz
2M ago
Phaidon presents The Connaught Bar: Recipes and Iconic Creations, from The Connaught in Mayfair, London – a World’s 50 Best Bar for 13 consecutive years. Since opening in 2008, the Connaught Bar and its team have been celebrated the world over. Their new book will be At the creative heart of the bar is virtuoso mixologist Agostino Perrone, known as Ago. One of the most prominent figures on the global mixology scene, Perrone has led the bar for over twenty years, revolutionising the London bar scene with his unique approach to hospitality and mixology and earning numerous awards including Worl ..read more
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Don’t miss Burns Night with ABERFELDY and CRAIGELLACHIE!
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by Susan L. Schwartz
2M ago
Premium Single Malt Scotch whiskies, ABERFELDY® and CRAIGELLACHIE®, will host Burns Night experiences taking place across London on January 25. Hawksmoor Wood Wharf Celebrate Burns Night at Hawksmoor Wood Wharf with a uniquely Scottish dining experience, featuring delights like CRAIGELLACHIE-cured salmon crowdie and tatties scone, a 35-day dry-aged grass-fed and charcoal grilled grilled sirloin, and a marmalade pudding with CRAIGELLACHIE custard. Find more information and book tickets here. Nobu Hotel At Nobu Hotel, explore ..read more
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Velvet by Salvatore Calabrese Launches New Menu ‘The Quote Book”
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by Susan L. Schwartz
2M ago
The luxurious Velvet by Salvatore Calabrese in Corinthia London has launched its new menu ‘The Quote Book’, harnessing the power of AI and inspired by decades of history. Each cocktail is held within its own unique vessel, from a carbon fibre car for Elon Musk’s ‘Bored Child’, to a Strawberry helium Heart-shaped balloon floating from Banksy’s ‘Above the Clouds’, with each piece of glassware designed to evoke memory, feeling, and a sense of imagination. The menu is a fusion of history and modernity, allowing a journey through time and taste. “You taste with your eyes, nose, mouth and hands. Fe ..read more
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Berry Bros. & Rudd appoint Felix Dear as Spirits Curator
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by Susan L. Schwartz
2M ago
Stepping into an already legendary team, Felix Dear joins Britain’s oldest wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd as Spirits Curator! . With a wealth of experience as the former World Whisky & Spirits Buyer for Atom Brands, Felix brings not only passion, but a seasoned hand in the delicate art of curating whisky and the meticulous process of bottling. In his own words upon assuming this prestigious role, Felix Dear expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s a privilege to join Berry Bros. & Rudd, a company I’ve long admired. My aspiration is to continue building upon the ..read more
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Bardinet Liqueurs & Syrups Have a New Look for 2024!
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by Susan L. Schwartz
2M ago
For nearly 170 years, Bardinet Liqueurs & Syrups have been a constant companion of cocktail enthusiasts. Now that old friend has a new contemporary look, paying homage to Bardinet’s French craftsmanship and expertise! From 1857, Paul Bardinet dedicated his life to finding different flavors and tastes to wow the world. Today, fourteen distinct liqueurs and syrups, made by combining Bardinet’s innovative 19th-century and our contemporary techniques, are his legacy. The collection includes: triple sec, blue curaçao, crème de cassis de Dijon, crème de menthe, amaretto, crème de pêche, crème d ..read more
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