Category: Featured Articles
9 Chillingly Awesome Halloween Cocktails
by: Melissa Dowling
Of all the holidays, Cheers probably gets the most recipes for Halloween. Maybe because it’s becoming more of an adult holiday and therefore suitable for adult …
BevX 2021: How Red Robin Sparks Joy On- And Off-premise
Red Robin prides itself on classic American beverages with a twist, says Arielle Shine, the casual dining chain’s category and innovation manager. “Our overarching brand positioning …
The 2021 Beer Growth Brands Awards: The Top Brews
by: Melissa Dowling
Our annual Beer Growth Brands Awards reflect the top beer trends from the past year while also looking ahead. What can we learn from 2020 and 2021 as …
BevX 2021: Virgin Voyages Makes Waves On The Beverage Front
by: Melissa Dowling
Virgin Voyages aims to disrupt the cruise line industry by offering a land-based, inspired beverage experience at sea. While its inaugural sail has been postponed several …
Very Special Vodka Day Cocktails
by: Melissa Dowling
National Vodka Day, Oct. 4, falls on a Monday this year. Which is a great reason to offer some inspired vodka cocktails and help guests shake …
Top Sparkling Wine Trends in 2021
“Sparkling wine is incredibly popular and only growing in interest,” says Bianca Whitford, manager and wine director at Agapi Bistro + Garden in Pensacola, FL. The …
Vodka Trends in 2021
Thanks to the top vodka trends in 2021, this behemoth category survives and thrives — even during the pandemic — with its versatility, mixability and enduring popularity. …
Preserving Opened Wine Part 2: Freeze It!
by: Marnie Old
It may sound sacrilegious to wine professionals, but the simplest and most effective way to preserve opened wine is to freeze it. As we illustrated in Part …
Labor Day Cocktails We Love
by: Melissa Dowling
Labor Day weekend may be the official end of summer, but that’s no reason to mope. Send off the season with a specialty cocktail or two …
Late-summer Wine Picks From A Somm
by: Melissa Dowling
With summer winding down, guests are looking to embrace the flavors of the season and celebrate what’s left of the warmer weather. Tyler Smith, wine director …
