Flavor and Wellness

New York City

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A sophisticated 'Sea Breeze Martini' with a sea salt rim and olive garnish, served in a dimly lit, trendy New York City bar.
Drinks

Salty cocktails are shaking up drink menus with new trends

At The Salty Siren, a trendy New York City bar, their 'Sea Breeze Martini'—a concoction featuring olive brine and a sea salt rim—has unexpectedly become their top-selling cocktail.

Daniel Moretti·September 12, 2026
A close-up of an artfully prepared craft cocktail with unique garnishes, set against a stylish bar backdrop.
Drinks

Major Cities Showcase Emerging Craft Cocktail Trends

In Phoenix, "The Little Woody" opened last month, featuring cocktails infused with local prickly pear and mesquite, according to Phoenix New Times .

Daniel Moretti·July 8, 2026
A bartender making a cocktail in a New York City bar, with a patron looking at the menu, symbolizing the impact of rising cocktail prices on consumer spending.
Drinks

Consumers Rethink Spending as Cocktail Prices Climb Higher

In New York City, signature cocktails now command upwards of $25, a price unthinkable just years ago.

Daniel Moretti·May 8, 2026