Bar Chat & Trends
The latest buzz in the cocktail industry and features to enhance your conversations with your peers and your guests
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Future Flavors: Drink trends revealed for 2023Future Flavors: Drink trends revealed for 2023
Future Flavors: Drink trends revealed for 2023
Premiumization, the rise of low and no, what’s next for the bar industry? Diageo Bar Academy is diving into the emerging industry trends for 2023, with help from some industry experts leading the way. Read now.
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TAKE BEER COCKTAILS TO THE NEXT LEVELTAKE BEER COCKTAILS TO THE NEXT LEVEL
With St. Patrick’s Day almost upon us, beer sales will be ramping up in a big way. More guests than ever are clamoring for the new and novel, so there’s an amazing opportunity to elevate beer to the level of craft cocktail creation. And by bringing premium spirits into the mix, you’ll be elevating your profits, too.
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OSCAR NIGHT COCKTAILS FOR RAVE REVIEWSOSCAR NIGHT COCKTAILS FOR RAVE REVIEWS
When it comes to celebration, nobody does it like the Academy Awards. From pre-Oscar dinners to post-ceremony galas, the season is replete with glitz, glamour and glory.
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BEHIND THE GATES OF THE GUINNESS OPEN HOUSE BREWERYBEHIND THE GATES OF THE GUINNESS OPEN HOUSE BREWERY
With interest in craft beer growing every year, brewer Aisling Ryan gives us a look behind the scenes at the creative world of the Guinness Open Gate Brewery. From coming up with new and innovative craft beers to what she sees as the next trend in beer, join us as we step behind the gates of this experimental brewery in the heart of Dublin.
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AFTER-DINNER COCKTAILSAFTER-DINNER COCKTAILS
A former pastry chef and owner/ chief drink slinger in Birmingham, Alabama, Laura Newman is just about the perfect person you’d want to fix you a drink after dinner. We caught up with Laura to get her top tips on how to create the perfect digestifs to delight your customers.
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HOT OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLD-WEATHER COCKTAILSHOT OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLD-WEATHER COCKTAILS
Discover new opportunities for cold-weather cocktails. Read our latest trends article on the Diageo Bar Academy and elevate your winter beverage program.
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INFUSING COCKTAILS WITH AUTUMN INSPIRATIONINFUSING COCKTAILS WITH AUTUMN INSPIRATION
With cocktails being the most profitable beverage you can sell, it makes sense to promote them prominently throughout the year.
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Indulgent serves to delight your customersIndulgent serves to delight your customers
Discover indulgent cocktail trends to delight your customers with Diageo Bar Academy. Learn how to elevate your drinks menu with decadent serves.
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Know Your Liquids: VodkaKnow Your Liquids: Vodka
From the classic clear, clean-tasting spirits, through to flavored styles, vodka’s mixability has made it the base for some of the world’s favorite cocktails and mixed drinks.
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EGGCELLENT CHOCTAILSEGGCELLENT CHOCTAILS
Chocolate eggs are not the only thing you should be devouring this Easter! Try one of these choctails...
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WORLD WHISKY DAYWORLD WHISKY DAY
Celebrate World Whisky Day with Diageo Bar Academy! Learn about different types of Whisky and how to enjoy them in inspired cocktails.
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THE 12 COCKTAILS OF CHRISTMAS: SECOND INSTALMENTTHE 12 COCKTAILS OF CHRISTMAS: SECOND INSTALMENT
It doesn’t matter if you have been naughty or nice; this is the only list you need this festive season.
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