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Cocktail Trends and Festive Serves

Customer expectations and choices are ever-changing in the fast-moving and dynamic world of hospitality. Keep up with popular cocktail trends to elevate the experiences your venue offers.

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From Bean to Bar: The Evolution of Coffee Culture

Find out how recent coffee culture is shaping coffee cocktail trends, with insight from one of the world’s most renowned coffee and cocktail experts.
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Game Day Beverages

Game planning for game day? Get the lowdown on what drinks work best with every kind of football fare.
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Halloween Inspiration for your Bar

Halloween is the perfect time to add a feeling of fun to your venue with creative decorations and menu updates. Read on to get festive tips and cocktail recipes for Halloween night to enhance your guests’ experience.
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Holiday Overdrive

The holidays are also a time when bartenders need to step away and enjoy time with friends and family. Learn how to do it responsibly, whether it’s more moderate ways of preparing cocktails, replacing base spirits, or choosing soda water.
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Home is Where the Cocktail Is

Ami Shroff and Frank Nduchez show the different ways their country inspires their work. From drinks to bar ethos, giving you drinkspiration and helping your venue and drinks stand out.
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How to Make The Best Frozen Cocktails

Offering a variety of cocktails improves your guest experience. Read on as Ali Reynolds, Former Great Britain World Class Winner, shares how to make great frozen cocktails.
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It’s All About The Tequila Cocktail

Tequila is an incredibly versatile spirit, great for sipping and perfect for exquisite cocktails. Learn more as Karina Sanchez talks tequila, Don Julio, and her favorite serves.
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Johnnie Walker Black Label: Festive Cocktails

Discover simple festive whisky cocktail recipes you can try out with Johnnie Walker Black Label.
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Love is Perfectly Balanced Cocktails

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Lunar New Year Cocktails

How bartenders can celebrate Lunar New Year by integrating occasion-inspired cocktail offerings to delight their guests.
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Make Way for Fourth of July

Professional Bartender Chris Cardone celebrates Fourth of July with a quick history lesson and two new colorful cocktails.
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Making the Most of the Festive Period

The festive season presents an opportunity to win new guests and showcase your venue. Learn how to make the most of the season to grow your sales
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Merry Drinks: Perfect Holiday Cocktails

Holidays offer guests an opportunity to explore different drinks. Get inspired by the different cocktail recipes you can craft to elevate your venue experience.
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Nature Inspired Cocktails

Mike Di Tota, aka the botanical bartender shares insight and inspiration on how to use flower and herbs to freshen up your cocktails.
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Perfect Punch - A User Manual for Holiday Hosts

There’s nothing like a good holiday punch. Learn how to deliver it with a simple guide that helps the good times flow and keeps guests entertained and coming back for more.
The Premium Drinks Trend

Premium Spirits to Boost Your Bar Profits

Take a deep dive into what premiumization is, why it’s a current trend, and learn techniques you can start implementing in your bar to boost your bottom line!
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Serving The Perfect Low Sugar Drinks

Learn how to serve low-sugar drink options without sacrificing your signature flavor.
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Six Baileys Drinks to Serve at Christmas

 Use these quality recipes to get the most out of Baileys during the Christmas period.
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Take Flight with Mini Cocktails

Discover how to take your cocktail menu to new heights with mini cocktails perfect for summer parties and events.
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The Agave Spirits Surge

Explore the why agave spirits are trending and how to make the most of them in your bar.
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The Best Drinks to Beat the Heat

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The Coolest Drink Trends: Frozen Cocktails

There’s nothing like a frozen cocktail to complement warmer weather. But that doesn’t mean frozen cocktails are just for summer. These refreshingly cool drinks are always in season and with good reason.
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The History of Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate the rich history of Cinco de Mayo with 2 tasty tequila cocktails, from World Class Bartender, Chris Cardone.
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The Mexican Spirit

Learn how to make tequila cocktails, packed full of taste and bold flavors. Taking inspiration from Mexican culture and how tequila is served locally.