Mixology
10 articles
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 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.
The Hidden Dangers of Intentional Cocktail Ingredients
Bartenders and consumers have reported becoming seriously ill from small quantities of tobacco-infused cocktails, a method that delivers far more nicotine than smoking, according to kevinkos .
Innovation Fuels Global Cocktail Trends Beyond Classics in 2026
Non-alcoholic spirits and wine now rank as the seventh most-used ingredient type across menus, eclipsing both tequila and Cognac.
Cold foam toppings trend transforms cocktail flavors and textures
A new wave of mixologists is ditching traditional garnishes, instead topping cocktails with airy cream cheese foam or vibrant strawberry cucumber foam, fundamentally changing how drinks are experience
Foraged Cocktails: A Luxury Niche in Seasonal Mixology
At a Michelin-starred bar in Copenhagen, mixologists venture into urban parks at dawn, gathering ingredients for daily-changing foraged cocktails that cost patrons upwards of $30.
Top 5 Reasons Cocktails Are Disappearing From Menus
At 'The Gilded Spoon,' a high-end New York City restaurant, the 15-item cocktail menu was slashed to just five signature drinks.
Crafting Coffee Cocktails: Techniques for Optimal Flavor
Unlike many mixed drinks where alcohol dominates, the secret to a perfect coffee cocktail lies in a strict rule: never use more alcohol than coffee.
Drinks International Report Reveals Bestselling Classic Cocktails 2026
The Drinks International Cocktail Report 2026 reveals a surprising trend: the top-selling drink at the world's best bars remains a century-old classic.
The Old Fashioned: Bestselling Classic Cocktail Recipe
The Old Fashioned, a four-ingredient marvel, reigns as the world's best-selling classic cocktail.