5 Cocktail and Spirits Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
Between greater scrutiny of celebrity spirits and the looming threat of a trade war, these are the trends and issues the industry will be talking about in the year ahead
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5 Bottles from Experimental Cocktail Club’s Rare Spirits Collection
Xavier Padovani picks his favorite hard-to-find bottles behind the bar at New York City’s recently reopened Experimental Cocktail Club
How Bartenders Are Fighting to Keep Cocktail Prices Down
In the changed economic landscape, bar professionals are working to keep cocktail price increases to a minimum
What Will Be the Next ‘Bartender’s Ketchup’?
Bartenders share the qualities of a must-have cocktail modifiers and speculate on which ones will reach the top shelf
Why More Resorts Are Investing in High-End Beverage Programs
With food and drink now a top priority for tourists, resorts are recruiting top beverage directors to elevate their cocktail menus and attract new visitors
5 Cocktail and Spirits Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
Non-alcoholic beverages meet the mainstream, Gen Z arrives on the scene, and coffee cocktails move beyond the Espresso Martini
Leo Robitschek’s Verd-Rita
The Verd-Rita is one of a list of cocktails that pay homage to Latin America, drawing inspiration from the rich and diverse heritage of the team behind elNico
A Bartender’s Guide to Working Niche Spirits into a Cocktail Menu
Bartenders play a vital role in creating consumer demand for unfamiliar or emerging spirits through clever cocktail creation and casual education
Jane Jane's Coconut and Strawberry Negroni
The menu at D.C.’s Jane Jane always features at least one spin on the bracing classic—and this Coconut and Strawberry Negroni is its most recent hit
The State of the Gin Market
It’s been decades since the U.S. reached its peak gin popularity, but with new styles and SKUs hitting the market, there’s reason for optimism. Find out where the gin market stands today with our data-based infographic
Ready-to-Drink Cocktails, By the Numbers
No other spirits category has skyrocketed in recent years like the ready-to-drink cocktail. See what’s happening in the market now with our data-based infographic
Little Rascal's Constantine's Cosmos
As classic vodka cocktails continue to trend, this reimagined Cosmopolitan brings in texture and tang through raspberry, lychee, and St-Germain
