With all the focus on fresh, mixed-to-order cocktails in recent years, perhaps it is inevitable that a countertrend should arise. Enter barrel-aged cocktails, the current darling of creative mixologists...
From the swank cocktail emporium to the kickass country bar, classic warm drinks like hot buttered rum, hot toddies and spiked coffee are entering the seasonal spotlight. While some operators hew to traditional...
Borrowing a leaf from the many chefs who champion local foods, some operators are promoting beverages made close to home as appealing signature items...
Stretching a time-honored promotional gambit to new limits, some operators are getting creative with happy hour. They’re switching up the times when they offer special deals, focusing on products they’re...
Customers thirsting for the flavor and flair of craft cocktails have an appealing new service option in some bars and restaurants — pre-batched signature drinks on draft that spare them the usual wait for...
Inspired by the better-bar trend, some operators are enlivening frozen cocktails with fresh, seasonal ingredients; premium spirits; and whimsical spins like adult popsicles and push-ups...
Fueled by consumer interest in better-for-you products, research and development in advance of menu labeling, and the ongoing craft bar trend, a number of restaurant chains are promoting “skinny” cocktails...