Bar Talk
Cocktail Flights Soar In Popularity
Sampling flights of cocktails encourage trial and experimentation in the on-premise.
Bar Talk: Discovering Pineau
French aperitif Pineau des Charentes is gaining ground as a cocktail component.
Bar Talk: Absinthe’s Allure
The “green fairy” draws consumers interested in cocktail history.
Bar Talk: Flourish With Flame
Fire adds dimension at the bar, providing showmanship and cocktail complexity.
Bar Talk: Smoky Sensation
Bartenders incorporate tobacco as a flavorful yet taboo cocktail component.
Bar Talk: Adding Aromatics
Bartenders create complexity by using rinses and sprays in cocktails.
Bar Talk: All Bottled Up
Bartenders reduce prep time and waste by mixing cocktails in advance.
Bar Talk: Beyond Shots
Bartenders embrace flavored whiskies for use in cocktails and infusions.