In this age of COVID-19 (and I promise not to use the word "unprecedented" or "pivot"), it's important to be able to maintain what makes ...

Mocktail, Cocktail, Monday Mash-up. Maddy's Mean Pink Milkshake + Mother's Day Prosecco Fizz

Some exciting news! We have finally launched our non-profit initiative, The Cocktail Collaborative! (aka “The LAB” for short.) WHAT: This...

If I had to choose a color for 2018 that is the color for cocktails, it would be gold. I’m seeing “gold” everywhere, here and abroad - i...

The Martini … on paper, it’s a very simple drink. That’s why many martini connoisseurs put so much effort into the minutae and details, f...

Most photos by Alexandra Grablewski. Some photos by Liquid Architecture. Frozen drinks are on FIRE! Long gone are the typical frozen far...

A big challenge I often face (as well as many other consultants) is the disconnect between architects / designers / contractors and the f...

Believe it or not ... cheese has found its way into the cocktail cabinet. I don't know if I would necessarily call this a trend just yet...

All About Pineapple! I'm seeing more usage of pineapple in many different creative ways - not just the star of a drink, but also as a mo...

Large format ice are extra large ice cubes used in cocktails and beverages. This can be in the form of spheres, 2x2” large squares or cus...

As cannabis becomes legal in some states, more and more chefs and mixologists are turning to using it in their cuisine and cocktails. An...

Pink Gin is HUGE and is being touted as “the millennial’s gin” … but just not in the US (yet, that is.) I’ve seen numerous articles writ...

The Grasshopper, a native cocktail from New Orleans, originating at Tujague’s Bar in the 1950’s. It's made a comback over the past year,...

This quarter, I'm highlighting the cocktail bar, "Bitter & Twisted" in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Even if I didn’t live in Phoenix, I wou...

Smoking Cocktails has been a big trend over the past 1-2 years and still continues to gain popularity. For those not totally familiar w...

Unique Glassware and other cocktail vessels continues to be a trend, globally. Where it’s standard practice to have the basics – Double...

When most people think of “savory” cocktails, their “go to” is a Bloody Mary. I’m a big fan of the spicy, tomato-rich beverage, but ther...

SEEDLIP. I saw this product all over London last summer. It’s a botanical distillate that is NON-ALCOHOLIC. It’s a great option if see...

The Buffalo Milk is THE signature cocktail in Catalina, an island off the coast of Los Angeles. (Can only get there by boat or helicopte...

Summer is here! (Well, almost!) Watermelon is a flavor request I get a lot for beverage programs and drink development. It's such a si...