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Raise a glass with one of these delicious concoctions.
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Shake things up for Cinco de Mayo with a twist on traditional tequila cocktails
Move over margaritas, there s a new tequila cocktail in town. Try one of these refreshing mezcal concoctions or make a fresh spin on the classics.MILA
Margaritas are a popular choice when it comes to saying salud on Cinco de Mayo, but there are plenty of other delicious cocktail recipes that are equally as refreshing and festive.
The Earthy Paloma
The earthy paloma cocktail is a twist on the classic grapefruit drink.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations began this weekend, but there s still plenty of partying left to do on Wednesday. And while you’re not too likely to come across many explanations of the holiday’s historic significance, there will be some honest attempts to honor Mexican culture.
From free drinks and flashy fiestas to tequila tastings and taco plates, Dallas bars and restaurants will celebrate Cinco de Mayo the best way they know how, in all its fabulous flavors, and we’re all be better off for it. (At least until Thursday comes.)
The Five Days of Cinco from Ojo de Tigre Mezcal Artesanal
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Cocktail of the Week: These are the delicious cocktail recipes you need on your Cinco de Mayo menu.
By Kim Ayling | April 30 2021
May 5 marks Cinco de Mayo – and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a Mexican-inspired cocktail in hand. Stock up on your favorite tequila, mezcal, limes and fresh herbs and create delicious cocktails that will transport you to the
2021 sees spate of new drinks industry acquisitions
15 March 2021 By db staff
Another day, another deal. Since Christmas the big drinks companies have been adding to their portfolios and reshaping their businesses at a hectic pace.
An onlooker would easily conclude that the industry believes it is heading for a new period of substantial growth, with none of the major participants wanting to miss out.
First off the mark in early January was Constellation Brands. The US$810m sale (with possible add ons) of its sub $11 commodity wines portfolio to Gallo had been long negotiated and needed revising several times to meet US Federal trade concerns, but immediately the ink was on the contract, Constellation reinforced its balance sheet through early redemption of $500m debts.
Pernod Ricard takes majority stake in Colombian rum brand La Hechicera
09 March 2021 By Phoebe French
French drinks group Pernod Ricard has acquired a majority stake in Colombian rum brand La Hechicera for an undisclosed sum.
The deal forms part of Pernod Ricard’s transform and accelerate strategy, which was unveiled in 2018 and “focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth”.
La Hechicera was launched in 2012 by Miguel and Laura, members of the Riascos family that has been producing rum for three generations, and their friend Martamaria Carrillo.
The brand name, which translates as ‘the enchantress’, is associated with a portfolio which includes blended rum La Hechicera Reserva Familiar, which is aged in ex-Bourbon barrels, La Hechicera Serie Experimental #1, finished in Muscat casks, and Serie Experimental #2, a rum infused with organic banana.