Category: Featured Articles
7 Coffee Cocktails for 2023
by: Melissa Dowling
September 29 is National Coffee Day, but java-based drinks are popular on cocktail menus all year round. Just look at all the different riffs on the Espresso Martini, …
Vodka Trends in 2023
by: Kyle Swartz
Vodka remains a robust alcohol category. With 80.6 million 9-liter cases sold in the U.S. last year (according to our data team at the Beverage Information …
Why American Whiskey is Reaching New Heights
by: Andrew Kaplan
Things could not be going better for the American whiskey category. It’s firing on all cylinders as an ever-diversifying consumer base snaps up all kinds of …
5 Takeaways from Starbucks’ PSL
by: Melissa Dowling
Pumpkin spice season is clearly creeping into the summer. Restaurant software and payments provider SpotOn saw a 2,200% increase in pumpkin items on its independent client’s …
Negroni Riffs We Love For 2023
by: Melissa Dowling
National Negroni Week, Sept. 18 to 24, means that bars and restaurants around the country will be celebrating the iconic cocktail while supporting Slow Food’s mission to foster …
Tales 2023: The Importance of Cocktail Menus
by: Melissa Dowling
Think you don’t need a drink menu anymore? Think again. A consumer insights panel at the 2023 Tales of the Cocktail convention this past July made …
Rum Cocktails For Rum Month 2023
by: Melissa Dowling
National Rum Day on Aug. 16 may have come and gone, but August is Rum Month so let’s keep on celebrating the cane spirit. Not that …
How Does Wine Get Aromas and Flavors?
by: Marnie Old
Newcomers to wine often find it confusing that wine rarely smells or tastes like grapes. Most white wines smell more of tree fruits like apples or …
7 Frosty Frozen Cocktails
by: Melissa Dowling
The dog days of August are upon us, and it’s the perfect time to offer frozen cocktails. How do you ensure that your frosty beverages are …
Black Tap Shares IPA Day Burger Pairings
by: Melissa Dowling
National IPA Day falls on Aug. 3, and a great way to celebrate is to hoist an India pale ale paired with a craft burger. Black Tap …
