Caffeine Kick with a Twist: The Ultimate Espresso Martini Recipe Revealed
A velvety, aromatic drink topped with an iconic creamy foam head, the espresso martini has been delighting coffee lovers since its creation in the 1980s. Comprising just a few simple yet high-quality ingredients, this drink is the perfect pick-me-up after a long day. During the past few years, the espresso martini has skyrocketed in popularity, […]
Sip in Spooky Style: Crafting Easy Halloween Cocktails for a Ghoulish Good Time
Each year dwindling daylight hours and pumpkins appearing on front doorsteps mark the arrival of spooky season. Halloween is a holiday that offers fun and excitement for participants young and old. While you might have gone trick or treating as a child, as an adult you’re hosting ghoulish gatherings with friends and family. According to […]
The Perfect Blend: Unveiling the Art and Science Behind the Espresso Martini
CNN named 2022 as the year of the espresso martini—but the trend is far from over. In fact, it’s continuing to appear on more and more menus across the United States, online searches for the drink are continuing to increase through 2023, and consumers across multiple markets continue to share a craving for a delicious […]
The Art of Perfecting Your Own Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe
Well-made cocktails are more popular than ever. Whether you call it a perfect storm created by the collision of digital media and the reverberating effects of pandemic restrictions or an inevitable change of culture and taste, cocktails are taking center stage in drinking trends. Thirty-four percent of American consumers are interested in global cocktails, and […]
Two Ways to Craft the Perfect Mai Tai Cocktail
A celebration of rum and the taste of summer, the Mai Tai cocktail could be the most popular Tiki drink in existence. While many can say they’ve tasted a Mai Tai, surprisingly few understand the complex ingredients that go into this long-time favorite. If you associate coconut, fruit punch, or overwhelming sweetness with a Mai […]
Unveiling the Secrets of the Best Canned Alcoholic Drinks
Cocktails are often served in celebratory environments, and people have been enjoying them for centuries as special beverages to be savored. The best canned alcoholic drinks replicate the flavors of those you’d find in a bar. However, a good cocktail depends on high-quality ingredients and an experienced mixologist who understands proportions exactly. Such requirements suggest […]
The Secret Behind Low Sugar Canned Cocktails
When you crack open a can of soda, the first flavor you get is a sugar rush—and that’s just fine for soda. But when you come home and open a canned cocktail, that’s not what you’re looking for. Instead, the crisp lime of a margarita or the undercurrent of herbal bite in a Manhattan should […]
Toast to Global Mixology: Celebrating International Canned Cocktail Day in Style
If you feel a little nostalgic for summertime celebrations once Labor Day is in the rearview mirror, you’re not alone. Luckily, the feeling doesn’t have to linger. With International Canned Cocktail Day on the horizon only a few days after Labor Day, you can have one last summer celebration before ushering in the busy nature […]
What’s Next for the Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Category?
Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails have a lengthy history that dates back to the late 19th century. In fact, it was not long after the development of America’s bottling industry that the first RTD cocktail was trademarked. The American public has long sought a convenient way of enjoying a bar-quality cocktail at home. Over the years there […]
What Makes a Good Ready-to-Drink Cocktail?
Single-serving, ready-to-drink cocktails make it easy to enjoy and serve some of today’s most popular libations. They appeal to people looking for something more flavorful and sophisticated than beer or hard seltzer while eliminating the need to invest in a complex list of ingredients. But after trying a drink or two, many cocktail connoisseurs find […]
What Is the Best Canned Cocktail?
Every cocktail has its signature flavor, and every cocktail lover has their own idea of the perfect drink. Sometimes it’s all about flavors, whether the zing of lime juice or the complex notes of whiskey, and preparation techniques—shaken or stirred? Others might prioritize a strong drink, such as with an espresso martini that combines potent […]
How Craft, Bartender-Quality RTD Cocktails Are Made
If you’re craving a cocktail but you don’t have a fully stocked bar cart, your only option used to be heading out to a bar or restaurant. But that doesn’t always offer the blissful moment you are after if you just want to kick up your feet with your favorite drink, watch the sunset, or […]