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This particular edition of Mark Lenzi’s Liquor Industry News (06-01-26) features 16 curated stories. Because it drops right at the start of June, the selection leans heavily into summer drink trends, seasonal recipe inspiration, and accessible wine deep-dives.
Here is a summary of the standout stories featured in this specific roundup:
☀️ Summer Cocktails & Seasonal Sips
- 11 Grapefruit Cocktails to Shake Up All Summer Long (Food & Wine): A collection showcasing the bittersweet, tart profiles of grapefruit—from standard Palomas to creative summer mixes—highlighting its origin as an 18th-century Caribbean hybrid of sweet orange and pummeled pomelo.
- What Is Lambrusco? Your Next Summer Sip (Taste of Home): A spotlight on Lambrusco, the fizzy, refreshing Italian red wine that is shedding its old 1970s reputation for cheap sweetness and emerging as a popular, chilled summer favorite.
🍳 Culinary Wine & Spirit Applications
- 12 Creative Ways to Use Wine in Your Cooking (Mashed): Expert advice and culinary techniques for utilizing wine beyond standard pan deglazing. The piece covers everything from adding finishing touches to savory mains to incorporating wine profiles into creative desserts.
📊 Industry Briefings
- Liquor Industry News (The Wonderful World of Wine): Mark Lenzi’s personal overview newsletter summarizing trade data, newly launched products, market adjustments, and how AI technology is being introduced into retail and production pipelines across the wine and spirits sector.
The rest of the 16 slots round out with similar consumer-focused guides, spirit reviews, and trade highlights designed to help professionals and hobbyists kick off their seasonal drink menus.
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