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There are certain drinks bartenders start avoiding when the weather warms up. Some are obvious, like eggnog, but others said to nix piña coladas.

8 drinks bartenders never order in the summer

The Atlantic

A lot more Americans than you might think.

Who Wants to Sit at a Communal Table?

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The Spirits Business recently released its annual "The Brand Champions" report, which provides various pieces of insightful data on the spirits industry.

One list included in the report was the best selling vodka brands of 2023, ranked by 9-liter case sales. Let's break down the top 10. For each entry on the list, we'll give you the brand name, the company that owns the brand and how many 9-liter cases it sold in 2023.
10 Highest
10. Nemiroff (Nemiroff): 3.4 million

9. Pyat Ozer (Alcohol Siberia Group): 4.2 million

8. Soplica (Maspex Group): 4.2 million

7. Grey Goose (Bacardi): 4.2 million

6. Żołądkowa (Including Gorzka) (Stock Spirits Group): 4.4 million

5. Arkhangelskaya (Novabev): 4.4 million

4. Magic Moments (Radico Khaitan): 6.2 million

3. Żubrówka (Maspex Group): 9.5 million

2. Absolut (Pernod Ricard): 11.9 million

1. Smirnoff (Diageo): 26 million

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Top 10 Best Selling Vodka Brands of 2023

Summer barbecue season is here, and with it comes summer cocktail season. Imagine: frosty glasses (or sweaty Solo cups) of margaritas, sangrias, mojitos, and daiquiris. But who has time to tend bar when they're hosting a barbecue?. Pitcher drinks to the rescue! These 15 simple, make-ahead recipes make it easy...

15 Boozy Pitcher Drinks Perfect for Backyard BBQs

Vodka once dominated spirits sales in the United States by a wide margin. However, the clear spirit has seen sales slip as trending spirits like tequila and American whiskey continue to win over American palates. Despite the struggles plaguing the category, several brands have retained global success. According to recent...

The 20 Most Popular Vodka Brands in the World for 2024

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A Dark and Stormy cocktail tastes great regardless of the weather. However, those who don't follow this cocktail's rule could hit bumpy water. Discover that rule in our easy Dark and Stormy recipe while you learn how to craft the classic cocktail in just two minutes.

Dark and Stormy: A Cocktail for All Seasons

A burnt martini: It sounds like it's going to be served to you on fire — or at least singed or smoking — but that's not the case. While a basic martini is typically made with gin and dry vermouth, a burnt martini informs the bartender that you want some peaty, single malt scotch splashed into your drink.

What It Means To Order A Martini 'Burnt'

Sometimes we pull out the blender and craft complicated cocktails but usually our mixology mission involves five ingredients or fewer – and we’re not alone with this preference. Some of the world’s most popular cocktails, like the Old Fashioned and Negroni, involve just a few ingredients and are...

12 Two-Ingredient Cocktails You Will Love

From aged gems to those that go great in a cocktail, these rums are must-haves for your liquor cabinet. What will we do with a drunken sailor? Frankly, I have no idea, however, I think it’s quite clear how said sailor got into that state in the first place. Rum, the drink of choice that spans the spectrum, from pirates to rockstars, aristocrats and students, all have enjoyed this liquor made from fermented and then distilled sugar cane molasses. This historic spirit is currently enjoying quite the moment, with burgeoning new brands popping out of the woodwork all the time. But what are the best rum brands in the world?

The Best Rum Brands in the World

Mens Journal

As the first single malt whisky marketed to the U.S., the brand's history is as rich as its flavor profile.

I've Tasted Hundreds of Scotch Whiskies. This Affordable Classic Is Perfect for Summer Sipping

Merilee Kern, MBA

Summertime is about many things: outdoor activities, music festivals, sports, holidays, celebrations, and gatherings. For foodies, summer signals the start of barbecue season. It's nothing fancy, just friends and family gathering in the backyard or on the rooftop, sharing delicious food and memorable moments. Like any good gathering, a barbecue isn't complete without the perfect drinks. While cold beer is a common choice, wine lovers may ask: what's the best wine for a summer barbecue?

What Wine Sommeliers Suggest for Backyard Barbecues

Thick and syrup-y margarita mixes are the last thing we want in our glasses this summer, but many people who are unfamiliar with crafting tequila beverages default to these because they are unsure where else to start. Tequila is one of the most exciting spirits to experiment with, but after you discover which type you prefer, it’s all about using ingredients that highlight the spirit you’ve chosen. Whether you prefer your drinks to have notes of citrus, sweetness, or heat, my best advice for you is to use simple ingredients and don’t over complicate your recipes. So here are the best two-ingredient tequila drinks that will make you feel like a tequila aficionado in no time.

Simple 2-Ingredient Tequila Drinks You Have To Try This Summer

Can’t decide between a vodka or gin martini? James Bond’s Vesper martini gives you the best of both. A bold drink that oozes sophistication, the Vesper first appeared in Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale in 1953. Not only does it break the traditional martini rules by combining gin and vodka, but it also follows the shaken, not stirred methodology for preparation.

The Vesper martini: How to make James Bond’s drink

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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As the mercury rises, so does the stress on your car, especially in places like Las Vegas where triple-digit temperatures are the norm during the summer. A local driver, Frieda Vallejos, shared with KLAS-TV how living in Vegas for over 20 years has helped her body adapt to the heat, but unfortunately, the same can't be said for her car. She recently experienced her center console knob melting off—yikes!

A mechanic warns drivers to act now to avoid 'ruining their center console' as a heatwave approaches

The wealth of new distilleries in Ireland has meant an increasing number of new Irish whiskey expressions to sample. The country is renowned for its triple-distilled whiskey. However, even when honoring traditional production methods, distilleries in Ireland can produce a wide array of different styles. Some of the recommendations below...

New Irish Whiskey To Look Out For

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

If you didn’t know it already, tequila doesn’t have age statements like whiskey or rum. Instead, tequila is labeled in different categories. They are joven (a blend of aged and unaged tequilas), reposado (aged for more than two months), añejo (aged for at least a year), extra añejo (aged for at least three years), cristalino (aged tequila that’s filtered to be clear), and the most bargain-friendly, mixable tequila: blanco.

Blanco tequila is the versatile tequila you need

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The zodiac signs that are perceived as lazy are those who are prone to procrastination. Such individuals love to work at their own pace and sometimes delay the delivery of assignments or tasks. People who love their comfort zone are sometimes seen as lazy people since their work rate is not as high as others.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Lazy

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

There never seems to be a shortage of new spirits to try. Whether it’s a new expression from an old, trusted brand or a label you’ve...

We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

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