Analyzing the Global Cocktail Trends That Shaped 2018
Takeaways from 347 drinks served at the world’s most cutting-edge bars
Tag: Cocktails
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Why Cocktail Catering Is a Good Side Hustle for Bartenders
Bartenders can gain extra income by working special events—particularly as demand for cocktail catering rises again
The Rise of Session Cocktails
Fueled by consumers’ thirst for experimentation and mindful consumption, bars are serving up more low-ABV drinks
Why Some Bars Are Crafting Their Own Bitters
Bartenders around the country discuss how house-made bitters can enhance a cocktail program
Wandering Barman Innovates with Bottled Cocktail Line for Bars
The premium, packaged mixed drinks are finding a place on menus in Brooklyn and beyond
How Julie Reiner Influenced a Generation of Bartenders
The drinks doyenne shaped New York City’s cocktail culture and boosted the careers of many of its players
How Tony Conigliaro Crafts Stories in a Cocktail Glass
The London-based mixologist engineers memories with innovative concoctions and meticulously constructed environments
The Emergence of Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Cocktails
Explore how canned and bottled cocktails are revolutionizing the beverage landscape, balancing craft and convenience
Tapping Into the Beer Cocktail Trend
Why cocktails that spotlight the dynamic characteristics of craft beer are gaining traction
A History-Making Promotion at London’s Savoy
Pippa Guy is the first woman to earn the American Bar’s coveted white jacket in more than a century
Giving Artisan-Made Spirits Their Due
Thad Vogler’s quest for liquor with provenance in By the Smoke and the Smell
What’s a Spinzall, and Does Your Bar Need One?
Dave Arnold’s long-awaited $800 centrifuge is starting to make its way into bars around the world
How 5 Bars Pull Off Collaborative Menu Development
Friendly competition among staff builds morale, inspires innovation, and leads to better cocktails
Joaquín Simó’s 5 Tips for Acing a Cocktail Menu Overhaul
Meticulous organization is just the first step, says the owner of New York City’s Pouring Ribbons
How to Create a Cocktail List that Sells
Matt Piacentini of Portland’s Clyde Common and NYC’s The Up & Up shares his strategies
The Future of Frozen Drinks
Frozen cocktails have come a long way from the mass-produced, neon-hued daiquiris of yesteryear—and they keep getting better
Intellectual Property Law in the World of Cocktails
Copyright, trademark, and patents for bars, brands, and recipes
Cocktail Competitions Are Setting a New Bar
It’s not just bartenders who are competing at today’s cocktail competitions—often, it’s the liquor brands too
Cocktail Menus for the Modern Age
High-designed cocktail menus find secondary utility as marketing tool and social media calling card
Tea Finds Its Seat at the Bar
Seattle bars pay boozy homage to the afternoon tea tradition with a variety of creative cocktails and pairings
