Hard Seltzer Consumption Surges On-Premise
The spiked seltzer phenomenon of the past two years may have started off-premise, but more guests now gravitate to the beverage at bars and restaurants. The …
How Wines Become Sweet
Grapes are sweet, but most wines are not. Wines are traditionally fermented “dry,” because this has been the easiest way to make wine for thousands of …
BevX 2020: Houlihan’s Leans Into Its Bar Heritage
In addition to its 47-year-old namesake casual-dining brand, Houlihan’s operates the fine-dining specialty concepts J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks (six units), Bristol Seafood Grill and Devon Seafood …
7 Alcohol Trends at The Sun Wine Food Fest 2020
The Sun Wine & Food Fest is among the largest and most popular food and drink festivals in Connecticut. Held in an expo hall at the sprawling Mohegan Sun casino, it …
BevX 2020: How Beverage Boosts Norwegian’s Guests’ Spirits
Norwegian Cruise Line’s guest satisfaction metrics have risen to an all-time high in the past year. At the same time, its spirits sales increased 27%, beer …
A Build-your-own Bloody Bar With 48,000 Possible Combinations
Brunch guests at The Catch of The Pelican in Florida’s Naples Grande Beach Resort’s can have it their way when it comes to Bloody Marys. The …
A Taste of The World’s Oldest Rum Distillery
Mount Gay has been producing rum on Barbados for more than 300 years, and is today the oldest continuously functioning rum distillery in the world. Owned …
Dog Haus Biergarten Launches the Absolute Würst Bar Program
Craft casual concept Dog Haus Biergarten has partnered with celebrity mixologist Phil Wills on new bar program. The Pasadena, CA-based chain, known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages and burgers, …
Spirit-free Sips Are Soaring
Mocktails. Non-alcoholic cocktails. Zero-proof libations. Whatever you call them, the modern versions are miles above the sad, lemon-wheel-adorned glass of soda water that non-imbibers used to …
Liqueurs: More Than Modifiers
While base spirits are the foundation of the cocktail, liqueurs contribute the nuance and personality that distinguish a great drink. Bartenders have their go-to liqueurs that …
