This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
The CraftCocktail renaissance has raised the standards of technique and ingredients for cocktail making. With the focus on raising the craft, however, one aspect of cocktail culture often gets forgotten: this is supposed to be fun. Check out the Semi-Finalists’ entries at Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge.
Were still living in a vodka world. While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. The data may make the whiskey snob in your life roll their eyes, but it makes sense from a cocktail perspective. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks?
From historic neighborhood bars to modern craftcocktail dens, Indianapolis proves that it is operating in the shadows no longer. “I “It’s a vibrant, close-knit scene fueled by an influx of young talent,” says Chris Coy, co-owner and operator with Ed Rudisell of beloved tiki destination The Inferno Room.
Dan Anderson has a diverse and accomplished background in the hospitality industry. Moscow Mules are made with local Hammonton blueberries and blueberry vodka, offering a regional touch. Anderson and his team also craftcocktails based on guest preferences, from tequila and bourbon favorites to seasonal and trending drinks.
About 15 years ago, the nascent craft spirits industry was awash in vodka. A few distillers did make vodka from whole ingredients, including West Virginia’s Smooth Ambler , which used the same mash bill as its wheated bourbon. “We Vodka usually sells because it’s well priced or well marketed and ours was neither.”
Ketel One Family Made Vodka is teaming up with Dorsia to launch Drinks on Dorsia, a limited-time cocktail program available thru the Dorsia app at a curated list of New York City’s toughest tables. Members dining at participating venues receive a Ketel One cocktail.
But it was a nightclub mostly, so we weren’t making craftcocktails really. We were churning out vodka Red Bulls to folks lined up 10 deep at the bar. We never wanted to be one of those channels that was, like, melting Jolly Ranchers into watermelons, or dumping vodka and schnapps into a bathtub.
Ten years after “Hey Bartender”’s release captured the movement, we’re still seeing the fruits of such growth: These days, any city large enough to have a professional sports team will have a thriving craftcocktail scene. You could see the respect these craft bartenders had for Carpi and what he was doing,” he says.
The long-standing partnership between USBG and DIAGEO shows the commitment behind this one-of-a-king program and our mission to provide hospitality professionals with the best knowledge and tools needed to succeed in this industry.” The three challenges of this year’s U.S.
So when the summer’s hottest pickleball event, the Beer City Open Pickleball Championships , returned to Grand Rapids, MI, from July 9-14, historic downtown hotel Amway Grand Plaza offered several signature pickleball-inspired craftcocktails.
So, when management offered to recruit a few bar-curious servers to cover the vacant lunch shifts, I jumped at the opportunity to cut lemon and lime wedges all day in exchange for feeling like I was Tom Cruise in “Cocktail” for a few hours on a Tuesday afternoon. I could never be hired to do the same job today.
“I think this made people look at Midori again, but this time in relation to the quality of shochu and all these whiskies that weren’t really a thing in the States before the craftcocktail movement.” “As As craftcocktails push the boundaries of what bars can do, bartenders have been able to use Midori in unprecedented ways.
Photo: Clique Hospitality One way to start 2024 off in style is to be at the plush Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. Then again, it does serve four people and contans top-shelf vodka and shellfish. Called the Ultimate Bloody Mary, it is made with Belvedere vodka and garnished with freshly caught crab and oysters. 2:30 p.m.
“Cocktail College” is brought to you by Ketel One Vodka. Certain brands out there, certain vodka brands, want you to believe that these spirits should be flavorless and odorless. But you’re a discerning drinker, “Cocktail College” listener, aren’t you? KETEL ONE Vodka. And hey, why wouldn’t they?
Twenty years ago, a handful of roommates and Dale DeGroff disciples bound together to turn their hospitality-forward house parties into their life’s work. 15, 2004 (though Repeal Day, Dec, 5, marked its official grand opening), and it’s no exaggeration to say that the then nascent cocktail world would never be the same.
But that town and the island itself are entirely driven by the hospitality economy. We like to cook and make delicious cocktails. Not just a concert bar experience with options like Vodka Soda. We had true craftcocktails, beers, wines, ready-to-drink cocktails—all of the things you would expect at an amazing bar.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ’ annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast cites the rise of Latin American spirits and liquors such as aguariente, singani and cocuy, served within craftcocktails or enjoyed on the rocks. “I But there is a new coffee cocktail in town and it’s called the Carajillo.
Their top-selling drink is a Vodka Soda. The Vodka Y Soda isn’t just a two-ingredient highball; they add guava and pasilla into the mix, and the result is refreshing and intensely flavorful. Superbueno’s a celebration of warm, upbeat Mexican-American hospitality. There’s a lot to unpack.
Idahos craftcocktail scene is thriving, fueled by local ingredients like huckleberries and potato vodka, and a booming hospitality industry. Bartenders craftcocktails like the Idaho Mule or Sage Old Fashioned using local spirits and produce, reflecting the states rugged charm. Ready to CraftCocktails?
The idea of the savory Martini also ties in with a larger, industry-wide trend of craftingcocktails that resemble familiar foods. This technique keeps the Martini at peak chill from start to finish and adds a special touch of hospitality to the experience. Vodka or Gin? Lets just say we could get used to it.
Created to celebrate women and non-binary individuals who are championing inclusivity and breaking barriers in the global beverage community, Tales Catalyst honors leaders like Veira and Creed for their profound impact on fostering equity and community within the hospitality space.
” Keivon Dashtizadeh, bar manager, The Lafayette Hotel , San Diego We’re seeing local and dive bar staples making their way into the craftcocktail scene. ” Alejandro Medina , beverage director, Bludorn Hospitality Group, Houston Shots, shots, shots! No chill, no dress. Nude shots of tequila!”
Premium viewing and hospitality packages are available from 6 p.m.-midnight with the option of purchasing individual days during the race or a full three-day hospitality package for $1,313.75. midnight on Thursday and Friday and 8 p.m.-midnight midnight on Saturday.
The Principles of Mindful Mixology Mindful mixology is not merely about the end product - the carefully craftedcocktail itself. By creating cocktails with intention and care, you can cultivate a sense of community, inspiring those around you to slow down, be present, and engage in authentic conversation.
The Principles of Mindful Mixology Mindful mixology is not merely about the end product - the carefully craftedcocktail itself. By creating cocktails with intention and care, you can cultivate a sense of community, inspiring those around you to slow down, be present, and engage in authentic conversation.
The Irish Coffee quickly gained popularity, becoming a beloved classic and a symbol of Irish hospitality. Dingle Distillery (County Kerry): Located on the scenic Dingle Peninsula, this distillery produces a range of spirits, including gin, vodka, and whiskey, with a focus on local ingredients and traditional methods. Recipe: 1.5
With an atmosphere both sophisticated and relaxed, Marrero notes, this is sort of the locals living room, drawing Beacons hospitality community together for food, wine, and plenty of camaraderie. Hudson Valley Brewery Hudson Valley Brewery perfectly captures Beacons creative and laid-back vibe, says Marrero of the craft-beer destination.
Well see fresh takes on the classic cocktails, such as the Sassy Martinez, made with Scotlands Sassenach Spirits, at the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel in Edinburgh. Its made with caramelized onion-infused vodka, house-pickled green tomato brine, and blanco vermouth, then garnished with a goat cheese-stuffed olive.
The Iconic Irish Coffee: A Cultural Phenomenon No discussion of coffee cocktails is complete without the legendary Irish Coffee, a drink that has transcended its humble origins to become a global icon of hospitality and warmth.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 5,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content