Campari, Italy’s iconic red apéritif, and Imbibe Magazine come together for Negroni Week once again to support Slow Food’s mission to foster a more equitable and sustainable world of food and beverage through a series of local events at bars, restaurants and retailers around the world. With the unbreakable bond between bartenders and the world of mixology, the global charity initiative puts the power of fundraising in the hands of the industry, growing over the past decade to attract thousands of partners in over 80 markets, and raising over R75 million for global causes.

 

Lights dimmed, people buzzing, and old-school music floating like a chiffon scarf in the air. You stride up to the bar and catch the bartender’s eye. “One Bees Knees, please,” you say. The bartender, with a quirk in their eyebrows, nods and begins to mix the drink. Enter the world of old cocktails—the Gin Rickey, the Blue Blazer, and let’s not forget–the Bees Knees.

 

It appears that flavored gins in a variety of hues are gaining popularity, with influencers posting their favorite cocktails in what appears to be every color of the rainbow on social media, making for a truly engaging and interactive experience. Whitley Neill South Africa, which produces seven amazing flavored gins, did some research and discovered the following.

 

A green gin cocktail is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have!

 

Wine and mixed drinks are becoming increasingly popular in backyards across the United States, making it necessary to bring more than just a container full of beer to today’s barbecues. 

 

There is nothing better than drinking your favorite drink while playing your favorite casino game. When gambling at the most reputable casinos, you can find a wide variety of different drink choices, ranging from regular coffee to strong alcoholic drinks like whiskey and cocktails. However, since there are many options available, players can sometimes find it hard to decide what to order. 

 

Alcohol is the one substance that has been consumed by nearly all adults, especially men. According to the World Health Organization, over 2.3 billion people globally are current drinkers. Also, a study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows that in 2019, over 139 million people in the age range of 12 years and above consumed alcohol the previous months.

 

Like any ice lolly, the most important part of nailing a perfectly refreshing and delicious booze-infused ice popsicle is the ingredients. Ice lollies are just a couple of liquids mixed together, so if the flavour profile isn’t right, there’s nothing left for the treat to hide behind. However, consistency is also a huge part of a successful freeze. Nobody wants a runny ice lolly that melts before they can finish it, right?

 

To celebrate International Gin and Tonic Day, online homeware retailer IWOOT analysed Google and Instagram data to find the world’s most popular Gin.   

 

A gin that was once notoriously rare, is now available globally! Lunar Gin is a once in a blue moon release from Master Distiller Ms Lesley Gracie’s eccentric Cabinet of Curiosities at the Hendrick’s Gin Palace.