Category: Editor’s Picks
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 …
Meet The Mixologist: Mariena Mercer Boarini, Wynn Las Vegas
by: Melissa Dowling
A cocktail alchemist, Mariena Mercer Boarini has been experimenting with molecular mixology since 2007. She creates multi-sensory experiences complete with “cham-feign” foams, show-stopping edible garnishes and …
9 Alcohol Trends in 2021-22
by: Kyle Swartz
Alcohol trends have shifted significantly in the past two years. The world of 2019 feels like decades ago. The generational pandemic of 2020 reshaped our lives in a rapid, …
A Roundup Of Rum Day Cocktails For 2021
by: Melissa Dowling
We enjoy rum cocktails all year round, but many people do think of rum as a vacation-only or summer spirit. We guess that’s why August is …
What’s New In Nonalcoholic Beer
by: Kyle Swartz
While the overall beer category remains relatively flat, nonalcoholic beer has emerged as a new growth center. These brews grew 38% in 2019, according to Nielsen …
Top 10 Watermelon Day Cocktails For 2021
by: Melissa Dowling
Another cocktail day? No, it’s actually National Watermelon Day on Aug. 3. Which means it’s a good day—and month—to offer some special watermelon cocktails as the …
