Beverage

Beverage trends spilling into the restaurant industry

Modernizing mixers

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Feb. 09, 2015

To keep cocktail lists current, progressive mixologists are looking to the past, resurrecting old-fashioned mixers and modifiers with modern twists.

Drinks drive brunch business

By Thomas Henry Strenk on May 17, 2016

Innovative adult beverage programs can give operators an edge on brunch—whether it’s a twist on classic cocktails or a menu of thematic signatures.

Cream liqueurs stir up bar sales

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 10, 2017

Bartenders are mixing up modern takes on the mudslide and other cocktails.

Signature bloody marys give brunch a boost

Sponsored content from our partner Red Gold on Oct. 16, 2017

The bloody mary is one cocktail that lends itself well to customization and experimentation.

Speed-scratch trend spills over into beverages

Sponsored content from our partner f’real foods on Apr. 20, 2018

By focusing on speed-scratch beverages, restaurants can appeal to a variety of customers without blowing food and labor budgets.

Happier hour

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Dec. 01, 2011

Here’s a sampling of happy hour strategies that go beyond the usual.

Thirsty for throughput

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Jun. 11, 2015

Delays that pile up over a service period not only diminish the guest experience, they can result in lost profits. Savvy operators are taking steps to pick up the pace.

7 frozen cocktails heating up summer bar sales

By Patricia Cobe and Thomas Henry Strenk on Jul. 05, 2016

Restaurants and bars are going beyond frozen margaritas and pina coladas, concocting boozy slushies, snow cones and other frozen cocktails to lure sweaty customers.

4 techniques to get coffee smokin’ hot

By Lizzy Freier on Feb. 13, 2017

Restaurants are taking the charred foods trend to coffee.

4 trends on product developers' minds

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 26, 2017

A gathering this week of the experts who blend flavors and ingredients provided a look at where restaurants could be heading tomorrow.

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