Kim HaasarudSep 8, 20214 minClean is the new BlackRethinking Sanitation & Cleanliness behind the Bar As we move into this new post Covid world, we still have yet to fully understand what...
Kim HaasarudSep 7, 20214 minGift Guide for 2021It's getting to be that time of year when we're getting geared up for holiday season ... and that means showing appreciation to...
Kim HaasarudSep 2, 20212 minBeetlejuiceWhen asked to come up with a Halloween cocktail, I normally fall to the traditional holiday flavors -- pumpkin, apple, candy corn,...
Kim HaasarudJul 9, 20218 minReview & Recipes for NA Spirits & Botanical ElixirsThe world of NA Spirits and Botanical Elixirs can be a little overwhelming to navigate, to say the least. It feels like a new one...
Kim HaasarudMay 18, 20212 minTepache de Piña (Nitro)As non-alcoholic alternatives and sustainability are becoming more important, finding alternative ingredients and products to streamline...
Kim HaasarudMay 15, 20211 minThe BeeKeeper’s NotebookA DIY Honey Tasting Varietal Kit As many of you probably already know, I’m a HUGE honey fanatic. I use various honey varietals to enhance...
Kim HaasarudMay 15, 20216 minWhy Batching Beverage Programs could be the Future of the BarBatching drinks have been around for a while now, particularly in high volume restaurants and bars, festivals, events, etc. And why not?...
Kim HaasarudMay 17, 20205 minGood 2-Go Bev ... Re-imagining On-Premise BeverageIn 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...
Kim HaasarudMay 5, 20202 minMaddy's Mean Pink Milkshake + Mother's Day Prosecco FizzMocktail, Cocktail, Monday Mash-up. Maddy's Mean Pink Milkshake + Mother's Day Prosecco Fizz
Kim HaasarudMay 23, 20192 minThe Cocktail CollaborativeSome exciting news! We have finally launched our non-profit initiative, The Cocktail Collaborative! (aka “The LAB” for short.) WHAT: This...
Kim HaasarudMay 23, 20191 minThe Golden ChildIf 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 - ...
Kim HaasarudMay 23, 20192 minThe Super Cool MartiniThe Martini … on paper, it’s a very simple drink. That’s why many martini connoisseurs put so much effort into the minutae and details,...
Kim HaasarudMay 23, 20192 minFrozen FunMost photos by Alexandra Grablewski. Some photos by Liquid Architecture. Frozen drinks are on FIRE! Long gone are the typical frozen...
Kim HaasarudJan 29, 20193 min"Bar-chitecture"A big challenge I often face (as well as many other consultants) is the disconnect between architects / designers / contractors and the...
Kim HaasarudJan 29, 20191 minCheesy Cocktails ...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...
Kim HaasarudJan 29, 20191 minAll about PineappleAll 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...
Kim HaasarudJan 29, 20193 minLarge Format IceLarge format ice are extra large ice cubes used in cocktails and beverages. This can be in the form of spheres, 2x2” large squares or...
Kim HaasarudJan 29, 20192 minHi-Lo & Hi-No CocktailsAs cannabis becomes legal in some states, more and more chefs and mixologists are turning to using it in their cuisine and cocktails. ...
Kim HaasarudJan 29, 20192 minPink Gin ... the next big thing?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...
Kim HaasarudOct 25, 20181 minA Fancy GrasshopperThe 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,...