Kim HaasarudOct 24, 20181 minBitter & Twisted Cocktail ParlourThis quarter, I'm highlighting the cocktail bar, "Bitter & Twisted" in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Even if I didn’t live in Phoenix, I...
Kim HaasarudOct 24, 20184 minSmoke This!Smoking Cocktails has been a big trend over the past 1-2 years and still continues to gain popularity. For those not totally familiar...
Kim HaasarudOct 24, 20181 minCocktail VesselsUnique Glassware and other cocktail vessels continues to be a trend, globally. Where it’s standard practice to have the basics – Double...
Kim HaasarudOct 24, 20181 minSupple & SavoryWhen 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...
Kim HaasarudJun 8, 20181 minSeedlipSEEDLIP. I saw this product all over London last summer. It’s a botanical distillate that is NON-ALCOHOLIC. It’s a great option if...
Kim HaasarudJun 7, 20182 minBuffalo de LecheThe Buffalo Milk is THE signature cocktail in Catalina, an island off the coast of Los Angeles. (Can only get there by boat or...
Kim HaasarudJun 7, 20182 minDrinking WatermelonSummer is here! (Well, almost!) Watermelon is a flavor request I get a lot for beverage programs and drink development. It's such a...
Kim HaasarudJun 7, 20183 minTo Squeeze or Not to Squeeze (PART 2 of 3)Fresh squeezed juices! That's a big mantra amongst mixologists, cocktail bars and bartenders nation-wide. For those people that say...
Kim HaasarudJun 7, 20184 minShining a spotlight on the reality of a fresh-juice cocktail program. (PART 3 of 3)I would recommend you read PART ONE and PART TWO of the "Fresh Juice" blog posts before reading this one, as I cover what "fresh" means...
Kim HaasarudJun 7, 20183 minDebunking the "Fresh" Myth (PART 1 of 3)Okay, okay, … anyone that knows me knows that I’m a HUGE proponent of fresh juices and ingredients (it’s kind of my mantra) and I still...
Kim HaasarudJun 7, 20181 minTradecraft OutfittersTradecraft Outfitters - one coolest companies I saw at the NRA this year. They work with dozens of craft coffee roasters and tea...
Kim HaasarudMar 21, 20182 minSweet on HoneyDid you know that there are over 250 varietals of honey? The honey varietal is named after the flower nectar the bee is consuming and...
Kim HaasarudMar 19, 20181 minSCOUT London & Closed Loop CocktailingI had the opportunity to judge Bombay Sapphire’s Most Imaginative Bartender competition last summer in London. I visited some amazing...
Kim HaasarudMar 18, 20181 minPicsArtI LOVE this social media app. It's easy to use - like the layman's version of Photoshop right at your fingertips. What I love most...
Kim HaasarudMar 18, 20183 minFast (Sous Vide) InfusionsWhile "complex" infusions are more popular than ever with craft cocktail bars, they can be hard to execute on a consistent basis and...
Kim HaasarudMar 18, 20181 minCereal CocktailsMilkshakes (Adult and Non-Alc) are the natural place we see cereals in drinks, but we're also still seeing cereal infused into cocktails...
Kim HaasarudMar 18, 20181 minIce StampsA sexy way to "brand" large ice cubes. And, it looks AMAZING sitting in an Old Fashioned glass. It's just another way to "elevate" the...