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A Rum Old Fashioned for Everyone

Cocktails With Suderman • 179 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. The rum Old Fashioned is a unique and underrated twist on the classic cocktail, often overlooked in favor of whiskey-based versions.
  2. Drinking different rum Old Fashioneds helps you appreciate the wide variety of rums available, each offering distinct flavors and characteristics.
  3. There are multiple ways to make a rum Old Fashioned, allowing for creativity and exploration in crafting your drink, regardless of your rum experience.

Luckin Out to Starbuck's Misfortune

Snaxshot • 519 implied HN points • 29 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Luckin Coffee is gaining an edge over Starbucks, showing how competition in the coffee market can change quickly.
  2. There’s a rising trend for health-focused drinks, like pre-biotic cocktails, which mix wellness with socializing.
  3. More quick-service restaurants are using GLP-1, a drug for weight loss, to attract customers seeking healthier options.

Improve Your Brandy Old Fashioned, Too

Cocktails With Suderman • 299 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. You can make a Brandy Old Fashioned even better by adding interesting flavors like bitters and liqueurs. This helps to give a simple cocktail a lot more character.
  2. Choosing a good brandy for your cocktail doesn't have to be expensive. Inexpensive American brandies can be surprisingly good for mixing drinks.
  3. Using specific ingredients like demerara syrup and garnishes can really enhance the taste of your cocktail. Small changes can make a big difference.

A Fruity Bourbon Old Fashioned

Cocktails With Suderman • 159 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. The Fruity Bourbon Old Fashioned is a cocktail that adds pineapple liqueur to give it a fun, tropical twist. It's perfect for enjoying on warm fall days.
  2. Cocktail recipes often start as ideas before becoming actual drinks. It helps to imagine what you want to create first and then work on the details later.
  3. Just like planning a magazine or a movie, creating cocktails is about having a clear vision of the final drink in mind and then building it to match that vision.

Improve Your Old Fashioned

Cocktails With Suderman • 399 implied HN points • 18 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. The Old Fashioned drink has roots in the Whiskey Cocktail, which was the first cocktail to mix whiskey, sugar, and bitters. It's interesting to see how drinks evolve over time.
  2. You can create your own variations and improvements on classic cocktails at home, just like professional bartenders have done for years. Adding unique ingredients can make your drink special!
  3. The Old Fashioned isn't just one recipe; it’s more like a concept that inspires creativity. You can keep experimenting with the basic idea to make endless new drink combinations.
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Bourbon, Cynar, Fernet, and Sweet Vermouth, In an Easy-to-Batch Format

Cocktails With Suderman • 379 implied HN points • 08 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. You can easily make cocktails that don't need to be chilled, perfect for camping or parties. This means you can enjoy drinks without worrying about having ice or a fridge.
  2. The suggested cocktail has interesting flavors and uses bourbon, Cynar, Fernet, and sweet vermouth mixed to create a unique taste. It's a bit bitter and herbal, making it rich and flavorful.
  3. To make it easier, you can batch this drink by multiplying the ingredients and keeping it ready in a bottle. This way, you can serve multiple guests without needing extra preparation.

This Cocktail Has No Chill

Cocktails With Suderman • 439 implied HN points • 04 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Room-temperature cocktails are convenient because you don't need ice to enjoy them. They are perfect for situations where you can't keep drinks cold.
  2. These cocktails are really easy to make in large batches. You can transport them easily without worrying about melting ice.
  3. They are great for outdoor gatherings or events where serving cold drinks might be tricky. Plus, they can taste really good and complement meals like pumpkin pie!

180,000 People Made Me Bearish On "Better For You" Sodas

Snaxshot • 539 implied HN points • 30 Sep 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. People are showing a strong interest in classic flavors, especially sodas that remind them of their childhood. Brands that focus on nostalgia are getting a lot of attention.
  2. New drinks like AG1 are trying to reach mainstream audiences by teaming up with popular spots like Starbucks. This helps them gain visibility without the high price tags.
  3. Condiments and butter are seeing fresh ideas, with new flavors becoming popular. It's exciting to see how brands are innovating everyday products to attract younger buyers.

The Inside Peep

Highlighted by Highly Enthused • 179 implied HN points • 14 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. There's a new lunch spot in Surry Hills called Ama, serving hearty Chinese-Thai beef noodles that are really tasty and warm. People are excited to try their Thai congee too.
  2. The author is enjoying multiple books right now, including a novel about a hostage situation and a cooking guide for kids. They're getting lots of dinner ideas from different kinds of recipes.
  3. It's mulberry season, and the author loves picking these berries for free from around the neighborhood. They suggest making mulberry shrub, a delicious drink that combines berries with vinegar and soda.

Aperitivo Americano ⛱️

Snaxshot • 479 implied HN points • 23 Sep 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Aperitivo culture is growing globally, especially in the US, as people seek to enjoy drinks in a more relaxed and social setting. It's about light, mixed drinks like the Aperol Spritz that encourage moderation rather than binge drinking.
  2. Non-alcoholic aperitifs are becoming popular too, with brands like Ghia leading the way. This gives people options to enjoy the experience of aperitivo without alcohol.
  3. The rise of 'spritz' drinks is transforming how cocktails are perceived, making them sound more appealing and sophisticated, even encouraging people to put a twist on traditional beverages.

Après Sport

Snaxshot • 679 implied HN points • 18 Aug 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Après sport drinks are a trendy new category that focuses on hydration without the heavy functionality of traditional sports drinks. They are designed to be enjoyed socially after light sports like pickleball or tennis.
  2. Millennials are reviving and upgrading leisure sports and related drinks, moving away from sugary beverages towards healthier options like sparkling waters. This reflects a broader shift in lifestyle and drinking habits.
  3. Market trends show a growing demand for low-calorie and functional drinks, with the sports drink sector expected to see significant growth. People are starting to prefer lighter, refreshing choices after sports activities.

Brittany Addresses

David Lebovitz Newsletter • 3007 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Brittany is a popular destination for its cool weather, coastline, beaches, and delicious food like seafood, crêpes, and pastries.
  2. Brittany is known for its sparkling apple cider, love of salted butter, and local specialty honeys.
  3. Reserve in advance when dining in Brittany, explore local beverages like cider and wines, and try the delicious salted butter available at markets.

Three South Asian Snacks

Vittles • 118 implied HN points • 07 Jan 26
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. The piece shares three quick South Asian teatime snacks—Maharashtrian banana fritters (kelyache umber), Afghan shor nakhud, and Singapore‑inspired lotus root crisps—that are easy to make and pair well with chai or beer.
  2. Kelyache umber are simple batter‑fried banana fritters made from overripe bananas, wholemeal flour and jaggery or sugar; they’re soft, slightly chewy, and best eaten straight from the pan.
  3. The wider idea is to bring humble South Asian snacks into casual hosting instead of only serving cheese boards and dips, celebrating unfussy recipes you can whip up when friends drop by.

Mexican Erewhon

Snaxshot • 539 implied HN points • 16 May 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Mexican city Erewhon chain Mora Mora is heavily inspired by health grocers like Erewhon and is attracting attention for its aesthetics and celebrity sightings.
  2. Welch's has launched a line of vodka RTDs, joining the trend of spiked childhood classics being reinvented for adult consumption.
  3. Beef tallow is gaining popularity as a healthier alternative to seed oils, leading to the rise of brands incorporating it into various products and sparking debates over food choices.

WTF is Chia Caviar?

Snaxshot • 459 implied HN points • 28 May 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Chia is being marketed as 'vegan caviar,' causing a stir in the food world with debates on the authenticity of such marketing tactics.
  2. The rise of 'migraine-friendly' snacks like Amia addresses a real need, as migraines affect a significant number of Americans and are linked to dietary choices.
  3. In the food industry, there are innovative brands like Baby that aim to make products like weed aspirational, showcasing the evolving trends within the market.

Vittles Christmas Gift Guide 2025

Vittles • 207 implied HN points • 24 Nov 25
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Vittles is pitching gift subscriptions plus a new printed magazine and art prints as holiday presents, with discounts for pre-orders and subscribers.
  2. Contributors compiled over fifty playful, food-themed gift ideas that lean into novelty and ’bad food’ humour, including items like a fried-egg beret, a squeaky tea pet, egg-mayo apparel, banana-shaped hand cream, and lavender syrup.
  3. The guide includes direct shopping links to buy items and prints, and parts of the guide are available only to paid subscribers.

Fegato alla Veneziana with Buttery Mash

Vittles • 133 implied HN points • 17 Dec 25
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Fegato alla veneziana is thin strips of calf’s liver quickly sautéed with sweet Chioggia onions and finished with a splash of white wine or vinegar, giving a tender liver balanced by caramelised sweetness and a bright sweet‑sour hit.
  2. It’s traditionally served with polenta, but coarse buttery mashed potatoes are a lovely alternative, and the dish pairs well with small tumblers of light red wine.
  3. With good ingredients, quick cooking and a short rest, the dish is simple, comforting and transportive, evoking the mood of Venice even at home.

Simu Liu Slings Dumplings

Snaxshot • 679 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Simu Liu was seen slinging dumplings at an event, showcasing a celebrity involvement in food production.
  2. SXSW and EXPO events featured interesting trends like the rise of natural sour products and the consumer dictating new products.
  3. Observations included the amount of VC funding at EXPO, celebrity sightings endorsing products, and collaborations between restaurants and emerging brands.

Millennial Metamucil

Snaxshot • 259 implied HN points • 03 Jun 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Millennials have found a way to make fiber more appealing and trendy
  2. The discussion includes the landscape of ready-to-drink prebiotics and the revelations from the Poppi lawsuit
  3. The post is reserved for paid subscribers, offering exclusive insights and content

Keto Breathalyzers

Snaxshot • 239 implied HN points • 07 Jun 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Ketosis is being explored as a significant digital biometric in 2024.
  2. Bitter flavors are gaining popularity as a better choice in 2024.
  3. There is a focus on new trends like Starbucks' protein RTDs, and the concept of 'halving your beer and drinking it too'.

Flavour Chords

Vittles • 128 implied HN points • 26 Nov 25
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Flavours are experienced like musical notes, and combining them creates "flavour chords" that guide how recipes are imagined and built.
  2. Concrete examples are given: chamomile, hazelnut and smoked honey sablés, and a bay leaf, ginger and clementine hot chocolate, each paired with soundscapes to deepen the tasting experience.
  3. Brief moments of taste and sound can leave long-lasting memories that fuel creative obsession and careful refinement in the kitchen.

Holy Snax: Losing Our Religion

Snaxshot • 339 implied HN points • 30 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Food and beverage trends are evolving to offer a sense of spirituality and divine experience through products like beverages infused with spiritual uplift claims and chocolate infused with healing frequencies.
  2. Millennials are leading a shift away from traditional organized religions, but there is still a strong inclination towards seeking spiritual connections and experiences, whether through food, substances, or rituals.
  3. The intersection of food, beverages, and spirituality is becoming more prominent, with unique experiences like sensorial cafes and the commodification of wellness and spiritual benefits in consumer products.

Experiment: The Mystery of Blue Raspberry Flavor

Atlas of Wonders and Monsters • 390 implied HN points • 16 Jul 25
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Blue raspberry is an artificial flavor that doesn't originate from any real blue fruit. It is commonly mixed with bright blue coloring, making it unique.
  2. The flavor was popularized in the 1970s by brands like ICEE and is thought to resemble a mix of other fruit flavors, including banana and cherry.
  3. Attempts to connect blue raspberry flavor to actual berries, like black or blue raspberries, have been inconclusive, leaving its true origins somewhat of a mystery.

GenZ's Not Buying Kylie's RTD?

Snaxshot • 359 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Kylie Jenner's RTD drink faced skepticism from Gen Z due to brand expansion into various products.
  2. Consumers are increasingly drawn to premium pet pantry items, indicating a rise in spending on pets.
  3. Food and beverage industry trends include the popularity of status chips, innovative toothpaste flavors, and the emergence of blood sugar-friendly products.

Fishing Where the Fish Are

Mindset Value • 255 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
💰 Finance Beverages
  1. The Mindset Value Wellness Fund had a successful year by focusing on high-performing cannabis stocks
  2. Investing in cannabis companies like Grown Rogue and Glass House can offer significant growth potential
  3. Exploring opportunities in hemp-based beverages presents a new avenue for investment with potentially high returns

A Dark Rum Tea Toddy

Cocktails With Suderman • 279 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. A Dark Rum Tea Toddy is a complex cocktail made with rum, sweet vermouth, Black Walnut bitters, syrup, and black tea.
  2. This cocktail builds on the basic Hot Toddy formula but requires specific ingredients that may need some planning to acquire.
  3. The combination of high-proof rum, vermouth, bitters, syrup, and herbal tea creates a unique, aromatic, and complex drink that showcases the versatility of the Hot Toddy format.

Tinder for Snacks?! 💘

Snaxshot • 199 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Snaxshot created a matchmaking tool, SnaxMatch, connecting people, brands, and shops in the snack industry.
  2. GrocerGram offers resources to connect with independent shops, cafes, and hotels, enabling sales team support and travel guidance.
  3. The State of Snax 2024 by Snaxshot presents detailed trends and deep dives for paid subscribers on snack industry themes.

All This Junk Food Making All Time Highs

Prime Cuts Newsletter • 334 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Junk food companies are thriving financially and making all-time highs in the stock market.
  2. The rise in obesity rates suggests a concerning health pandemic, with Americans more obese than ever before.
  3. To prioritize long-term health, it's important to adopt a contrarian approach to eating, focusing on real, healthy foods.

An Old Fashioned With Scotch, More Scotch, Rum, and Honey

Cocktails With Suderman • 339 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. The cocktail recipe for an Old Fashioned with Scotch, more Scotch, rum, and honey is a delicious and easy-to-make variation for Scotch whisky fans.
  2. This drink is a twist on the classic Old Fashioned structure of whiskey, sugar, and bitters, with added complexity and flavor.
  3. By doubling the Scotch and adding rum and honey, this cocktail manages to be both interesting and delicious, making it a must-try for home bartenders.

Problems at Coca-Cola (KO)

The Bear Cave • 1026 implied HN points • 21 Sep 23
💼 Business Beverages
  1. Coca-Cola is facing new challenges in advertising and cultural relevance.
  2. Upstart brands like Prime and Celsius are growing rapidly and taking market share.
  3. Coca-Cola's failure to innovate has made room for newer brands to succeed, especially with younger generations.

Chugging Away

Vittles • 197 implied HN points • 13 Jan 25
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Beverages can evoke strong memories and feelings, connecting us to different places and times in our lives. For example, a familiar drink can remind us of our childhood or special moments.
  2. Certain drinks have unique historical stories tied to their origins, making them more than just something to sip on. They often reflect cultural traditions and personal experiences.
  3. Exploring different beverages can be an adventure in taste and discovery. Trying new drinks allows us to learn about different cultures and enjoy various flavors that resonate with our experiences.

Double Cardamom: Malawax and Shai

Vittles • 102 implied HN points • 22 Jan 25
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. The article shares a cozy recipe for Somali cardamom pancakes and spiced tea, emphasizing comfort during the cold winter months.
  2. Cardamom is highlighted as a warming spice that adds both flavor and comfort to the tea and pancakes.
  3. It's a reminder to enjoy simple pleasures like a warm meal and good company, especially when the weather is gloomy.

Six of One: Cafe Culture

Vittles • 100 implied HN points • 06 Dec 24
🍲 Food & Drink Beverages
  1. Cafes in London are diverse and special, with unique themes and menus that reflect different cultures. This variety keeps the cafe culture lively and interesting.
  2. Some cafes focus on blending different cuisines, like a cafe that serves both traditional English meals and Thai food. This mix can create a fun and unique dining experience.
  3. Certain cafes, despite changes around them, manage to hold on to their original charm and character. They serve as a reminder of the area's history and appeal to both locals and visitors.