Bold flavors are taking hold on beverage menus, as operators go after the popularity of hot and spicy ingredients previously seen on the food side. Warm and cold drinks alike are getting a shot of heat.

CAYENNE PEPPER
Growth 12.5% in beverages
Heart Beet Shot with cayenne at Pressed Juicery

GINGER (pictured)
Growth 2.8% in beverages
Power Juice with spinach, apple and ginger at Wagamama

Source: Technomic Ignite Menu Data