Cocktails
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The Expanding World of Ready-to-Drink Cocktails and Spritzers
In 2026, premixed cocktails, including spirits ready-to-drink (RTD) options, surged to $3.
What Is the Emerging Savory Cocktail Trend and Its Flavor Profiles?
At a high-end New York City bar, bartenders now routinely craft drinks featuring olive brine, mushroom tinctures, and even bacon fat.
Charlotte embraces soft cocktails and zero-proof lifestyle
Charlotte's first dedicated zero-proof bottle shop, 'The Mindful Mixer,' opened last month in South End, reporting sales 50% above initial projections, according to The Mindful Mixer Owner .
6 Easy Summer Cocktail Recipes for Effortless Entertaining
Forget complicated concoctions: this summer, experts predict the refreshing simplicity of a cucumber gimlet will be the drink everyone's asking for.
Hennessy Launches Ready-to-Drink Cognac Cocktails in Variety Bundle
Hennessy, a brand long associated with luxury cognac, has just launched a new line of ready-to-serve cocktails, including a 'Henny Rita' and 'Henny Iced Tea.
North Carolina allows takeout cocktail sales outside ABC stores
Starting July 2024, North Carolina customers can now leave a restaurant with a premixed cocktail in hand.
Mastering Precision for Balanced Home Cocktails
Many home bartenders approach cocktail making casually, but achieving true balance and professional-level quality in cocktails demands precision and meticulous attention to detail.
How to Choose Great Cocktails: A Practical Guide
Faced with a menu full of exotic names like Chartreuse or Cynar, many cocktail drinkers simply guess, missing the opportunity to ask their bartender for a taste or description that could lead to their
Elevating Your Burger with Cocktail Pairings
Forget the standard beer: a deconstructed burger bowl with potato wedges is now being served alongside a Pink Lady® smash cocktail, proving that gourmet burger pairings have moved far beyond the pint
Chef Nelson German Shares His Juneteenth Red Drink Recipe
Chef Nelson German's "Caribbean Cocktails" book introduces the Lake Breeze, a vibrant, single-serving "red drink" perfect for Juneteenth.
How Clarified Cocktails Techniques Make Drinks Crystal Clear
Clarified lime juice can make Daiquiris that remain fresh for days, fundamentally changing how bars can batch and serve these classic cocktails.
Top 5 Mindful Summer Drinks: Low-ABV & Zero-Proof
All Día, a new line of real tequila canned cocktails, offers just 2.
Mixologists Unveil Top Summer Cocktail Trends and Ingredients
Princess “PJ” Johnson created the Trinity, a spirit-free cocktail featuring mauby, citric acid, Champagne vinegar, vanilla, and pomegranate molasses, according to PUNCH .
Canadian consumers embrace ready-to-drink cocktails, driving market growth
Canadians bought just over 40% more ciders and coolers between April 2020 and March 31, 2021, according to Statistics Canada .
Zero Proof Craft Cocktails Lead Mindful Consumption Trends
Online sales of low and no-alcohol beverages surged an astonishing 315%, significantly dwarfing the 26% increase observed in traditional alcoholic options.
Hugo Spritz & Coffee Cocktails: 2026 Summer Trends
At NUE, a new cocktail called Amber Skies blends vanilla cream-clarified Vietnamese coffee with Licor 43 and fat-washed coffee vodka.
10 Best Refreshing Summer Drinks to Beat the Heat in 2026
In 2026, cocktail bars are ditching elaborate concoctions for simple highballs.
Top 4 Home Mixologist Tips for Bar Quality Cocktails
Most home cocktail enthusiasts unknowingly sabotage their drinks by 'eyeballing' ingredients, leading to inconsistent and often disappointing results.
Martini trolleys return, bringing tableside cocktail service back
At The Gilded Spoon, a server doesn't just deliver a drink; they orchestrate a precise, five-minute tableside ballet, chilling crystal, measuring spirits, and garnishing a bespoke martini right before
New Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Bars Cater to Mindful Drinking Trends
At Apothecary, a new Chicago lounge, seasonal cocktails are organized into eight medical classifications, featuring a robust non-alcoholic selection crafted for intentional well-being, reports Modern
US pre-mixed alcoholic drinks market analysis shows spirit-based cocktails leading.
In 2025, the ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage category surged nearly 18%, eclipsing the entire vodka segment to become the undisputed leader in the U.
Bars Bring Back Cheaper Cocktails for Value-Conscious Drinkers
At Gus' Sip & Dip in Chicago, a 30-drink list of classic cocktails now costs just $12 each.
Mission Craft Cocktails Launches Tamarind Margarita for RTD Market
Mission Craft Cocktails, a company that has already funded 1,259,222 meals, just launched a new Tamarind Margarita, blending sweet, spicy, and tangy notes with a commitment to feed 2 million by year-e
Top 5 Unique Cocktail Bars You Must Visit
At 'The Alchemist's Den' in London, a single cocktail might involve a tableside smoke infusion, a custom-designed ceramic vessel, and an ingredient foraged from the Amazon rainforest, costing upwards
America's Cocktail Preferences Shift Amid Viral Trends
In the week following Starbucks' launch of its new Tie-Dye Frappuccino, searches for 'tie-dye cocktail recipes' on Pinterest surged by 300%.
Ritual Zero Proof Launches Non-Alcoholic RTD Cocktails
The non-alcoholic beverage category in the United States has exploded, growing its retail sales value by a staggering 31% CAGR over the past five years, according to Diageo .
Ritual Zero Proof Launches Ready-to-Drink Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Just weeks after Diageo paid $23 million to fully acquire Ritual Zero Proof, the non-alcoholic spirit brand, already number one in the US, is launching three new ready-to-drink canned cocktails.
2026 cocktail trends blend global flavors with regional twists
Thomas Pélissier of Le Clocher Penché in Québec recently won the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Québec Exceptional Cocktails Award, marking a new era for regional mixology.
How to Drink Premium Tequila Properly: Neat, On Ice, or in Cocktails with FIN Tequila
Discover how to properly enjoy premium tequila like FIN Tequila, moving beyond shots to appreciate its structure and character neat, on the rocks, or in simple cocktails. The article highlights the distinction between craft and mass-market tequilas, advocating for an experience that showcases the spirit's quality.
How Do Carbonation Principles Create Bubbly Cocktails?
At Lullaby, a New York City bar, perfecting a draft cocktail with the fizziness of a freshly opened soda can took nearly two years of trial and error, including battles with overflowing kegs.