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1 hour ago

7 Underrated Sodas You Should Be Buying At World Market - Tasting Table

World Market offers unique sodas from around the globe, including Guaraná Antarctica and Spezi, that can refresh your beverage choices.
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 hours ago

The $200 billion functional drink boom is turning into a wellness arms race

The functional beverage market is rapidly growing, driven by consumer demand for wellness-oriented drinks with diverse benefits.
fromCalifornia Post
18 hours ago

Aussie couple's 'game-changing' idea now worth $10M

We [were] very determined to make a product that was consistent, safe and performed well. And that's what we've ended up with.
Silicon Valley food
Cocktails
fromVinePair
2 days ago

We Just Drank 32 of NYC's Best Martinis, Here's What We Learned

Martini Madness crowned a champion after sampling nearly 100 Martinis, highlighting gin's dominance and the trend towards seafood flavors.
Wine
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Everything That Happens When You Order Booze Online

Buying alcohol online involves complex regulations and logistics managed by companies like Vista Fulfillment Group.
#cocktails
Cocktails
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

The Most Underrated Cocktails on Every Bar Menu

Many classic cocktails, like the Aviation and Bee's Knees, are underrated and often overlooked by drinkers.
fromPUNCH
3 days ago
Cocktails

How Chicago's Most Exciting New Bar Keeps Cocktails Affordable | PUNCH

Cocktails
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

This Century-Old Cocktail Is The First Of Its Kind (And It Has Just 4 Simple Ingredients) - Tasting Table

The Deshler cocktail, a pre-prohibition drink, features rye whiskey, Dubonnet, Peychaud's bitters, and Cointreau, offering a unique twist on the Manhattan.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

If You Want The Strongest Cocktail, This Classic Beats A Long Island Iced Tea - Tasting Table

The Aunt Roberta cocktail is known for its high alcohol content, combining multiple liquors without mixers to mask the strength.
Portland food
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

We Tested the Interactive Cocktail Menu at Double Chicken Please

Double Chicken Please combines a bar and creative studio, featuring an interactive cocktail menu that emphasizes fun and tangible experiences.
Cocktails
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

The Most Underrated Cocktails on Every Bar Menu

Many classic cocktails, like the Aviation and Bee's Knees, are underrated and often overlooked by drinkers.
Cocktails
fromFood & Wine
20 hours ago

11 Manhattan Riffs Every Whiskey Lover Should Know

The Manhattan cocktail has evolved since the late 1800s, inspiring numerous variations while maintaining its classic essence.
Cocktails
fromPUNCH
3 days ago

How Chicago's Most Exciting New Bar Keeps Cocktails Affordable | PUNCH

Cocktail prices at The Radicle are kept low at $10 to ensure affordability while maintaining profitability.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

This Century-Old Cocktail Is The First Of Its Kind (And It Has Just 4 Simple Ingredients) - Tasting Table

The Deshler cocktail, a pre-prohibition drink, features rye whiskey, Dubonnet, Peychaud's bitters, and Cointreau, offering a unique twist on the Manhattan.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

If You Want The Strongest Cocktail, This Classic Beats A Long Island Iced Tea - Tasting Table

The Aunt Roberta cocktail is known for its high alcohol content, combining multiple liquors without mixers to mask the strength.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Liquid Death Lets Incrementality Decide What Tactics To Kill And What To Keep | AdExchanger

Liquid Death employs edgy marketing strategies while addressing challenges in measuring the effectiveness of its sales campaigns.
Beer
fromwww.brewbound.com
1 day ago

Q1 Craft Scans, Platform Proliferation, BrewDog's Identity Crisis and What's a Daycap?

Craft beer trends in Q1 2026 show significant developments in mergers, acquisitions, and marketing strategies targeting younger consumers.
#starbucks
Coffee
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Cream Cold Foam Flirts With Fruitiness But Doesn't Commit - Tasting Table

Starbucks launched new mango drinks, including Iced Mango Cream Chai and Iced Mango Cream Matcha, featuring Mango Cream Cold Foam topping.
fromTasting Table
4 days ago
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The Starbucks Chai Change That Has Customers Split - Tasting Table

Starbucks has changed its chai sweetening method, using honey instead of simple syrup, leading to mixed customer reactions.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Cream Cold Foam Flirts With Fruitiness But Doesn't Commit - Tasting Table

Starbucks launched new mango drinks, including Iced Mango Cream Chai and Iced Mango Cream Matcha, featuring Mango Cream Cold Foam topping.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

The Starbucks Chai Change That Has Customers Split - Tasting Table

Starbucks has changed its chai sweetening method, using honey instead of simple syrup, leading to mixed customer reactions.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

The Best Cocktail to Order on a Flight, According to Science

"Our study confirmed that in an environment of loud noise, our sense of taste is compromised. Interestingly, this was specific to sweet and umami tastes, with sweet taste inhibited and umami taste significantly enhanced," Robin Dando, one of the study's authors, told the Cornell Chronicle after the study came out.
Boston food
Wine
fromArchitectural Digest
4 years ago

Raise a Toast to the Best Wine Glasses on the Market

Choosing the right wine glass enhances the wine experience and complements the meal planning for gatherings.
Beer
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

A Dublin Pub-Crawl, but Hold the Booze

Alcohol-free options are increasingly popular in Irish pubs as drinking habits shift towards moderation and health consciousness.
#trader-joes
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Trader Joe's April 2026: Best Items To Buy This Month - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's introduces new seasonal products for April, including fresh treats, snacks, and beverages, perfect for springtime enjoyment.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

I Tried 14 Chocolate Bars From Traders Joe's And Ranked Them Worst To Best - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's offers a diverse selection of chocolate bars, showcasing various origins and flavors, appealing to chocolate lovers with quality and affordability.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Trader Joe's April 2026: Best Items To Buy This Month - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's introduces new seasonal products for April, including fresh treats, snacks, and beverages, perfect for springtime enjoyment.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

I Tried 14 Chocolate Bars From Traders Joe's And Ranked Them Worst To Best - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's offers a diverse selection of chocolate bars, showcasing various origins and flavors, appealing to chocolate lovers with quality and affordability.
Marketing
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 day ago

Whitney Leavitt Joins Cool Sips as Chief Creative Officer

Whitney Leavitt becomes Chief Creative and Brand Officer at Cool Sips, aiming to transform the brand with innovative flavors and experiences.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Diageo vs Constellation Brands: One Beverage Giant Breaks as the Other Breaks Out

Diageo's dividend situation has deteriorated sharply, with a rebased interim payout of $0.20 per share and a new policy establishing a minimum annual floor of $0.50, indicating a focus on debt reduction over income.
Business
SF food
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

10 Starburst Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table

Starburst offers a variety of chewy candy flavors, with rankings based on taste tests and personal preferences.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

6 Chain Restaurants Serving The Best Bloody Marys - Tasting Table

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse offers highly praised Bloody Marys with unique flavors and garnishes, making it a top choice for cocktail enthusiasts.
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Why Some Distillers Are Selling Whiskey Straight Off the Still

"We're a new distiller - we don't have the luxury of waiting to know if our whisky is going to be great. It has to be great from the outset."
Wine
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 day ago

Sazerac's AJ Bond Distillery: New Tennessee Whiskey

"John and I worked together for 20 years, and he played a major role in shaping my understanding of the chemistry behind distillation," said Henley.
Beer
fromFood Dive
4 days ago

The new flavor pipeline: How social media is rewriting the rules of food and beverage innovation

Brands that are already developing nostalgic, holiday-inspired flavors are the ones best positioned to win when consumer demand shifts.
Marketing
Food & drink
fromPUNCH
2 weeks ago

Who Gets to Own a Cocktail Recipe?

Recipe crediting in restaurants is essential for recognizing staff contributions and fostering a collaborative environment.
Cocktails
fromDelish
21 hours ago

Luckin Coffee's New Purple Drink Is Already Taking Over Instagram

Luckin Coffee launched two new colorful spring drinks in NYC: Purple Bloom Frappe and Yuzu Matcha Sparkling Water.
SF food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

These 20 Restaurant Chains Offer Free Drink Refills - Tasting Table

Free refills on drinks are a significant aspect of American dining culture, often overlooked by consumers.
Wine
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 days ago

New Releases from Buffalo Trace: A Bourbon Revolution

Buffalo Trace Distillery introduces innovative bourbons, including Single Oak Rye Bourbon and Low Entry Proof Wheated Bourbon Whiskey, showcasing years of research and quality.
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Best-Selling Tequila Brand In The US Beats Don Julio By A Mile - Tasting Table

Jose Cuervo remains the top-selling tequila brand in the U.S., consistently outperforming both budget and high-end competitors. With 8.9 million cases sold, it still leads the market despite a 6.4% decrease from the previous year.
Beer
Marketing
fromBevindustry
1 week ago

Recasting Our Point of Reference in Beverage

The beverage industry is shifting back to large brands acquiring established players rather than nurturing small, niche brands.
Wine
fromBon Appetit
2 days ago

Once Overlooked, Eau de Vie Is More Exciting Than Ever

Eau-de-vie remains a niche spirit in America, often overshadowed by more familiar digestifs like cognac and amaro.
fromVinePair
3 days ago

New Report: NYC Is the First Major City to Cross $9 Threshold for a Pint of Beer

The median price for a pint of beer in Manhattan has climbed to $9.16, making it the first and only major city in the U.S. to surpass the $9 mark.
Beer
Cocktails
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

The Sexiest Cocktail You Can Order, According to Ashley Graham

Chilled red wine, specifically Lambrusco, is preferred over Aperol Spritz for its quality and accessibility this season.
Wine
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Jack Daniel's 10, 12, Or 14: Which Is The Best Rare Tennessee Whiskey? - Tasting Table

Jack Daniel's remains a leading American whiskey brand, known for its unique Lincoln County Process and recent age-statement releases.
Beer
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

Why Malt Liquor Is Struggling To Survive - Tasting Table

Malt liquor's popularity has declined due to changing consumer preferences and the rise of alternative alcoholic beverages.
#texas-roadhouse
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Absolute Worst Texas Roadhouse Cocktail Is So Sweet It Could Be Dessert - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse cocktails were ranked, revealing the Island Cooler as the least favorable due to its overwhelming sweetness despite good presentation.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

The Best Texas Roadhouse Cocktail Has Flavors That Complement Any Dish - Tasting Table

Texas Roadhouse's Midnight Sour cocktail is a standout, combining whiskey with blackberry syrup for a balanced, refreshing drink.
#beer
Beer
fromwww.nombase.com
4 days ago

On-Premise Update: Key Shifts to Watch - NielsenIQ Quarterly Report

The beer category is experiencing declining sales and volume, while spirits and RTDs are gaining market share.
Beer
fromThe Takeout
1 week ago

Why Bartenders Hate When Customers Order 'A Beer' - The Takeout

Being specific about beer preferences helps bartenders provide better recommendations and enhances the drinking experience.
Beer
fromwww.nombase.com
4 days ago

On-Premise Update: Key Shifts to Watch - NielsenIQ Quarterly Report

The beer category is experiencing declining sales and volume, while spirits and RTDs are gaining market share.
Beer
fromThe Takeout
1 week ago

Why Bartenders Hate When Customers Order 'A Beer' - The Takeout

Being specific about beer preferences helps bartenders provide better recommendations and enhances the drinking experience.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

10 Dazzling Cocktail Recipes Starring Sweet Vermouth - Tasting Table

Sweet vermouth is a richer, fruitier counterpart to dry vermouth, enhancing cocktails with its complexity and sweetness.
Wine
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This April

Pinhook Vertical Series Rye 10 Year offers complex flavors with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley.
Beer
fromEsquire
6 days ago

Protein Cocktails Are a Thing Now. Just, Why?

Protein is increasingly being incorporated into cocktails, reflecting a growing trend in food and beverage innovation.
Cocktails
fromPUNCH
3 days ago

OK But How Dirty Is a Dirty Martini, Really?

Dirty Martinis are increasingly customizable, with varying levels of brine intensity defined by a scale at different bars.
Cocktails
fromEater
3 days ago

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Chicago's Most Exciting New Bar Program

The Radicle offers cocktails at $10 by carefully managing costs and pricing strategies.
Wine
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Type Of Alcohol That You Can't Keep In Your Liquor Cabinet Indefinitely - Tasting Table

Not all alcoholic beverages benefit from aging; liqueurs with high sugar content have shorter shelf lives and require proper storage to prevent spoilage.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

The Kirkland Whisky Costco Shoppers Say Is An Affordable Crown Royal Dupe - Tasting Table

Kirkland's Canadian whisky offers a cost-effective alternative to Crown Royal, appealing to both casual drinkers and enthusiasts.
#mocktails
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

These 3-Ingredient Mocktails All Start With Coca-Cola - Tasting Table

Mocktails can be creatively crafted using Coca-Cola as a base, providing flavor and carbonation without alcohol.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

These 3-Ingredient Mocktails All Start With Coca-Cola - Tasting Table

Mocktails can be creatively crafted using Coca-Cola as a base, providing flavor and carbonation without alcohol.
Beer
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Beer Drinkers Are Shifting Toward This Emerging Style - Tasting Table

Mid-strength beer is gaining popularity as a moderate drinking option among consumers seeking lower alcohol content.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

The Best Cocktail Cherries You Can Buy Are Deliciously Infused With Bourbon - Tasting Table

Cherries enhance cocktails by balancing flavors and are essential for garnishing, with Yes Cocktail Co. Bourbon-Infused Cherries being the top choice.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

For A Spin On The Classic Root Beer Float, Reach For This Zesty Bubbly Drink - Tasting Table

Ginger beer floats offer a spicy twist on the classic root beer float, enhancing the dessert experience with unique flavors.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

This Coffee-Inspired Cocktail Pairs Best With McDonald's Egg McMuffins - Tasting Table

Pairing an Egg McMuffin with a carajillo cocktail enhances the breakfast experience with a unique blend of flavors.
Marketing
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Beverage Innovation Matures at ECRM Winter Session

Beverage innovation now prioritizes credibility, clarity, and commercial execution over novelty, with functional wellness, premiumization, and sustainability emerging as dominant market strategies.
Cocktails
fromPUNCH
1 week ago

The Lychee Martini's Going Back to Its Roots

Lychee Martinis are evolving to better reflect the authentic flavors of lychee and Asian culinary traditions.
Food & drink
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

The Surprising Return of High-Proof Spirits

Producers across gin, rum, and whisky are releasing high-proof, cask-strength bottlings to emphasize richer flavors, viscosity, and luxury positioning.
Cocktails
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

How to Order a Well Drink That Tastes Great

Well drinks have improved in quality, offering decent options at affordable prices when prepared with proper technique.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

18 Low-Sugar Canned Cocktails And Malt Beverages, Ranked - Tasting Table

Cocktail-inspired canned ready-to-drink beverages, including low- and no-sugar options, offer varied quality with some brands delivering balanced, authentic flavors and others falling short.
Cocktails
fromBevindustry
2 weeks ago

Molson Coors acquires Atomic Brands, Monaco Cocktails

Molson Coors acquires Atomic Brands to scale the Monaco Cocktails RTD brand through enhanced marketing and distribution.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Why A Half-Martini Actually Makes For A Better Cocktail-Sipping Experience - Tasting Table

Martinis are best served cold, and techniques like stirring and using smaller portions help maintain their temperature.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Five Beverage Trends to Watch in 2026 - Food & Beverage Magazine

Premium juices will drive culinary beverage programs in 2026, blending chef-driven techniques with celebratory nonalcoholic options and snackable tasting formats to elevate guest experience.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

What Makes A Celebrity Liquor Worth Buying, According To A Master Mixologist - Tasting Table

Celebrity liquor quality varies widely, with success depending on genuine distiller partnerships rather than marketing alone, as consumers quickly identify inferior products.
Food & drink
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

The Best Way to Drink Less, According to a Non-Alc Brand

Curious Elixirs, founded in 2015, scaled significantly and expanded from booze-free craft cocktails into beer amid a crowded, evolving non-alcoholic market.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Why Restaurant To-Go Cocktails Implemented During COVID Are Here To Stay - Tasting Table

COVID-19 lockdowns permanently transformed cocktail consumption by legalizing to-go cocktails, with over 30 states now maintaining relaxed alcohol laws representing the most significant change since Prohibition's repeal.
#cocktail-trends
Beer
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

It's Time to Take Beer Cocktails Seriously

Beer cocktails are evolving from simple two-ingredient mixes to more complex, intentional creations with growing interest from notable cocktail bars.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Expert-Approved Ratio For Crafting Your Own Signature Cocktail - Tasting Table

Use a 2:1:1 ratio of base spirit, acidic ingredient, and sweetener to create balanced cocktails at home without specialized equipment.
fromPUNCH
1 month ago

The Most Popular Cocktails of February

This aromatic and refreshing low-ABV cocktail is ideal for watching sports or a movie, says creator Toby Cecchini, who offers it off-menu at The Long Island Bar. It can be modified to personal taste, and a standard highball will make it feel more like a "real drink," but a "big, big glass" is key, as well as using minimal ice.
Cocktails
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why Your Homemade Cocktails Never Taste As Good As They Do At The Bar - Tasting Table

Ice quality and proper dilution technique are the primary factors distinguishing professional cocktails from home-made versions, more so than ingredient quality alone.
Cocktails
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Ready-to-Drink Cocktails Got a Lot More Popular in 2025

Ready-to-drink cocktails grew sharply in 2025 while vodka, cordials, and American whiskey declined; malt-based seltzers lost share as spirits-based RTDs gained.
#canned-cocktails
Cocktails
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

How Great Bars Construct a Non-Alcoholic Drinks Menu

Creating compelling non-alcoholic cocktails requires intentional flavors, texture, bitterness, and labor-intensive techniques to replace alcohol's warmth, length, and mouthfeel.
Cocktails
fromPUNCH
2 months ago

The Most Popular Cocktails of January

Layered cocktails combining unexpected pairings, subrecipes such as habanero shrub, and multi-step techniques led cocktail popularity in January.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

It's One of the Worst Things You Can Put in Your Cocktails. Everyone Insists On Doing It Anyway.

just before we collectively stumbled into this shitty timeline marred by "fake news" and idiot fascism, a journalist did that thing that journalism used to do: hold power to account. In this case, the power was Big Bay Leaf, and the reporter was Kelly Conaboy, writing for the Awl on a "vast bay leaf conspiracy" that-then as now-cons well-meaning home cooks into buying weird leaves that taste and smell like "nothing."
Cocktails
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fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

12 Best Ginger Beer Cocktails You'll Want to Make All Year, According to Experts

Ginger beer adds spicy, sweet, fizzy contrast to cocktails and can complement gastrointestinal benefits of ginger despite the drink's sugar content.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

If There's One Place Where "the Customer Is Always Right" Can Go Really Wrong, It's Here. We're Doing It Anyway.

While one of the bartenders at the legendary Connaught Bar in London mixes your martini tableside, you're invited to choose your bitters to complete the drink. Lavender, perhaps? Or would tonka, coriander, or cardamom please you? Oh, what about the house-developed Dr. Ago's? Whatever your choice, you feel special for having collaborated on your order. But in truth, the selection process is so carefully planned by the Connaught that they're still behind the wheel. It's customization and control in perfect balance.
Cocktails
Cocktails
fromA Couple Cooks
2 months ago

15 Upscale Drinks That Impress

Stock a home bar with uncommon ingredients (Chartreuse, maraschino, Lillet Blanc) gradually, starting by buying for one or two drinks and adding bottles over time.
Cocktails
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

The Tangy Ingredient You Should Be Adding to Gin & Tonics

Shrubs—mixtures of sugar, fruit, and vinegar—are used in cocktails to add sweet-tart depth, harmonize with gin, evoke nostalgic flavors, and reduce kitchen waste.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

5 Tips For Making Restaurant-Quality Frozen Drinks At Home, According To A Master Mixologist - Tasting Table

Control ice dilution with sufficient sugar and use Brix-scale guidance to achieve balanced, restaurant-quality frozen cocktails at home.
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