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Marketing
fromBevindustry
2 days 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.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 hour 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.
Beer
fromEsquire
2 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.
Cooking
fromBon Appetit
7 hours ago

These Transportive Jellies Are So Much More Than Dessert

Patience is essential for creating stunning jelly desserts, as demonstrated by chef Thu Buser's intricate techniques and colorful flavor combinations.
#mocktails
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 day 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.
fromA Couple Cooks
1 month ago
Cocktails

20 Easy Mocktail Recipes

Create complex mocktails by using carbonated mixers, savory 'mock' alcohol like caper or pickle juice, flavored simple syrups, nonalcoholic bitters, and striking garnishes.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 day 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.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
59 minutes ago

The Sweet Bread Swap That Will Take Your Tuna Melt To Another Level - Tasting Table

Raisin bread enhances tuna melts by adding sweetness and structure, creating a unique flavor combination with savory ingredients.
fromRemodelista
13 hours ago

Quick Takes With: Elizabeth Starks - Remodelista

"We've spent the last six years building a farm and homestead from scratch here, which has become home to a restaurant, guesthouse, and brewery, chickens, ducks, two donkeys, and a small flock of dairy sheep."
Renovation
Alternative medicine
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

How To Safely Drink Fire Cider To Enjoy The Amazing Benefits - Tasting Table

Fire cider is a traditional herbal vinegar tonic known for its immune-boosting properties and is safe to consume when diluted.
Wine
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Turns Out There's a Way to Get Drunk Without Booze

Auto-brewery syndrome causes the body to produce alcohol naturally, leading to intoxication without drinking.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 day 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.
Venture
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Spice Economy

OpenAI's $122 billion investment reflects significant trends in private and public markets, while McCormick's merger with Unilever raises questions about market dynamics.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days 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
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 days ago

Manuka Honey a Wellness Ingredient Elevating Spring Culinary and Cocktail Menus with Functional Flavor - Food & Beverage Magazine

Mānuka honey introduces a layer of complexity that traditional sweeteners cannot replicate. Ultra MGO 800+ is described as thicker, richer and more earthy than standard honey, delivering intense mineral bursts and chocolate notes.
Food & drink
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days 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
Beer
fromPUNCH
2 days ago

Why the Craft Beer Scene Is Better Now Than Ever | PUNCH

Craft beer culture is evolving, with a return to its roots despite recent industry challenges and declining trends.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 day 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.
fromTasting Table
7 hours ago

16 Premier Protein Shakes, Ranked - Tasting Table

Premier Protein offers a wide range of flavors, and while some may seem simple, like vanilla, they can still provide a satisfying taste experience. The vanilla flavor, though not the most authentic, serves its purpose well in the milk protein drink, creating a dynamic flavor that masks the protein aspect effectively.
Silicon Valley food
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Give Meatballs A Rich And Beefy Flavor Without Actually Using Any Meat - Tasting Table

Mushrooms can enhance meatball recipes by adding umami flavor and texture, suitable for both meat-based and vegetarian options.
Coffee
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rich, indulgent and full of flavour': the best hot chocolate, tasted and rated

High-quality drinking chocolate offers a superior experience compared to instant hot chocolate, which often contains undesirable additives.
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Think Twice Before Buying Muffins From The Grocery Store Bakery - Here's Why - Tasting Table

Usually an item like this is fairly expensive. That has been my experience with store-bought muffins. They either dry out or can get moldy.
Everyday cooking
Wine
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 days ago

European Wines and Deli Meats Shine in North America

The Sip and Savor campaign promotes European culinary flavors in North America, focusing on Roero DOCG wines and Italian deli meats.
#cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 day ago
Cocktails

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

fromTasting Table
1 day ago
Cocktails

Try This Grated Ingredient For A Bloody Mary With Sharper Flavor (No, Not Horseradish) - Tasting Table

Cocktails
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Ditch The Mint And Boost Your Bourbon With This Bright, Peppery Herb Instead - Tasting Table

Basil can enhance bourbon cocktails, offering a unique flavor profile that differs from traditional mint.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

7 Overrated Cocktail Ingredients That Just Waste Money - Tasting Table

Many cocktail ingredients are overrated and do not enhance drinks, leading to unnecessary costs and waste.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 day 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Cocktail of the week: Acre's fashionably late recipe | The good mixer

The cocktail list includes both classic and original drinks, featuring a unique old fashioned variation.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Try This Grated Ingredient For A Bloody Mary With Sharper Flavor (No, Not Horseradish) - Tasting Table

Ginger enhances bloody marys with unique flavors, offering a savory cocktail option for pre-noon enjoyment.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

The One Cocktail You Should Make With Smoky Scotch - Tasting Table

A Penicillin cocktail showcases smoky Scotches, balancing flavors of ginger, lemon, and honey with the distinct phenolic notes of peated whiskey.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Ditch The Mint And Boost Your Bourbon With This Bright, Peppery Herb Instead - Tasting Table

Basil can enhance bourbon cocktails, offering a unique flavor profile that differs from traditional mint.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

7 Overrated Cocktail Ingredients That Just Waste Money - Tasting Table

Many cocktail ingredients are overrated and do not enhance drinks, leading to unnecessary costs and waste.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

Forget Coffee Creamer - This $2 Canned Pantry Staple Is Just As Creamy, And Adds A Touch Of Sweetness - Tasting Table

Canned coconut milk is an affordable and delicious alternative to traditional coffee creamers.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

'What Is This?' - Poppi Drinkers Keep Spotting Mysterious Bits - Tasting Table

Poppi prebiotic sodas have been reported to contain mysterious sediment at the bottom of cans, sparking consumer curiosity and theories.
Wine
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I can't drink alcohol, but my husband can. It sparked a business idea.

Natalie Chiu founded Saicho, a sparkling tea business, to create inclusive beverage options for those with alcohol intolerance after her own dining experiences.
Beer
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

The Worst Nonalcoholic Dark Beer On The Market Is A Failed Guinness Alternative - Tasting Table

The non-alcoholic drinks industry offers a variety of options, but not all products, like Gruvi's Mocha Moment Nitro Stout, meet expectations.
Marketing
fromBevindustry
5 days ago

Mike's Hard Lemonade launches Mike's Dirty Lemonade, new platform

Mike's Hard Lemonade launched the 'Made with Real Character' platform to celebrate individuality and authenticity, introducing Mike's Dirty Lemonade as a bold innovation.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 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.
Food & drink
fromPUNCH
1 week ago

Who Gets to Own a Cocktail Recipe?

Recipe crediting in restaurants is essential for recognizing staff contributions and fostering a collaborative environment.
#whiskey
Wine
fromInsideHook
4 days 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.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Costco's Quirky Hot Dog Bourbon Has Fans Buzzing - Tasting Table

Costco's private-label whiskey, inspired by its hot dogs, has gained viral attention and quickly sold out in Washington, D.C.
Wine
fromInsideHook
4 days 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.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Costco's Quirky Hot Dog Bourbon Has Fans Buzzing - Tasting Table

Costco's private-label whiskey, inspired by its hot dogs, has gained viral attention and quickly sold out in Washington, D.C.
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Maximalist cocktails are arriving with a new Peninsula restaurant

Causwells is expanding to Menlo Park, introducing a new menu with 60% unique items, including craft cocktails and exclusive dishes.
Coffee
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

Check out the new coffee-driven cocktail menu at this bar in Chelsea

Hello Hello Bar introduces a coffee-centric cocktail menu featuring their in-house distilled coffee liqueur, 11th Hour, enhancing both day and night offerings.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
1 day 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.
fromwww.nombase.com
5 days ago

YTD 2026 Beverage Performance and Trends - 3 Tier Beverages

Spirits continue to grow in volume even as their long-standing dollar share gains have stalled, while beer and wine remain in steady decline.
Wine
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Forget Celsius: This Aldi Energy Drink Packs A Punch At A Fraction Of The Price - Tasting Table

Aldi's Summit series has been causing waves online since its release. One user compared the taste of the Berry Waves to a blue Jolly Rancher and called it 'really, really tasty.' Some drinks have kind of a nasty aftertaste, but this one tastes really good.
Silicon Valley food
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.
Wine
fromTasting Table
6 days 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Cocoa-crazy: chocolate-infused liqueurs deserve their own moment

Chocolate-infused liqueurs are gaining popularity, blending flavors like Bailey's and Terry's Chocolate Orange, but opinions on their taste vary widely.
Cocktails
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Put away the Aperol and raise a glass to Hugo spritz, the drink of the summer

The Hugo spritz is becoming the drink of the summer in the UK, surpassing the popularity of the Aperol spritz.
#non-alcoholic-beverages
Beer
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

10 Nonalcoholic Dark Beers, Ranked - Tasting Table

The non-alcoholic beer market has expanded significantly, with 37 million new NA drinkers joining from 2022 to 2024, offering consumers diverse dark brew options for seasonal enjoyment.
Beer
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

10 Nonalcoholic Dark Beers, Ranked - Tasting Table

The non-alcoholic beer market has expanded significantly, with 37 million new NA drinkers joining from 2022 to 2024, offering consumers diverse dark brew options for seasonal enjoyment.
Cocktails
fromInsideHook
4 days ago

Have We Reached Peak Culinary Cocktail?

Culinary cocktails are increasingly complex, mimicking the flavors of traditional dishes like French onion soup and Texas BBQ.
Cocktails
fromPUNCH
5 days 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.
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.
Beer
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

Why Nonalcoholic Beer Is Almost Never Served On Tap - Tasting Table

Nonalcoholic beer remains scarce on tap despite growing demand because alcohol serves as a preservative, and kegs cannot undergo tunnel pasteurization like canned or bottled beer.
Cocktails
fromInsideHook
1 week 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.
Beer
fromBevindustry
1 month ago

2026 Beer Market Report: Moderation trends keep non-alcohol growing

Non-alcoholic beer sales reached $583.4 million with 22.1% dollar growth and 23.9% case growth, driven by wellness trends, taste innovation, and increased distribution accessibility.
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
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.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 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
fromBevindustry
2 months ago

Consumers turn to low, no-alcohol for function, flavors

Consumer shifts toward moderation, health concerns, and financial pressures are driving rapid growth in low- and no-alcohol beverages, especially non-alcoholic spirits and functional seltzers.
Cocktails
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

What Goes Into a Craft Soda on London Menus

Craft soda in London requires precise balancing of carbonation, acids, botanicals, and sweetness to meet professional bar standards and consumer expectations.
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
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Clever Way To Sneak Protein (And Flavor) Into Savory Cocktails - Tasting Table

Bone broth elevates savory cocktails by adding umami complexity, protein, and depth while complementing other savory ingredients like Worcestershire sauce and pickle brine.
#cocktail-trends
Food & drink
fromElite Traveler
1 month 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.
fromBevindustry
3 weeks ago

Simply Spiked unveils Simply Spiked Bolder

Simply Spiked Bolder takes everything our fans love and turns it up. As tastes continue to shift, we're evolving with them - offering bold, fruit-forward flavors across a range of ABVs, while delivering the same easy-to-enjoy experience fans expect from Simply Spiked.
Cocktails
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.
Wine
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

This Distillery Is Experimenting With Aluminum Whisky Bottles

Some distilleries are testing aluminum bottles for whisky to improve sustainability, but safety, liner compatibility, and potential flavor effects remain unresolved.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

One Beer Maker Bets on Vodka Tea Innovation as Its Rival Defends Legacy Brands

Boston Beer posted Q3 revenue of $537.5 million, down 11.2% year-over-year, while expanding gross margin to 50.8%.
Beer
Beer
fromwww.brewbound.com
2 months ago

Brewbound Podcast: The Year in Booze News

U.S. beer faced continued 2025 declines with low- to moderate-single-digit drops in sales and volume driven by macroeconomic pressure, health trends, and competition.
Beer
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Health by stealth: the rise of drinkable no- and low-alcohol beer

Non-alcoholic beer quality and variety have significantly improved due to advanced dealcoholisation methods and growing consumer demand.
fromwww.brewbound.com
2 months ago

Brewbound Podcast: What the New Dietary Guidelines Mean for Bev-Alc

After a lengthy delay that included much fretting among industry insiders, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) were unveiled earlier this month. Any fears that anti-alcohol activists had infiltrated the quinquennial process were eased, as the new guidelines preach moderation over specific daily drink allowances. Beer Marketer's Insights senior editor Christopher Shepard, who has followed the process closely, joined the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the DGA, the fraught path to publication and what this could mean for brewers.
Beer
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
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

The Non-Alcoholic Cocktails You'll Actually Enjoy

Non-alcoholic cocktails and alcohol-free beverages provide flavorful, sophisticated alternatives that make Dry January and socializing enjoyable without alcohol.
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.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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
#canned-cocktails
Cocktails
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.
Cocktails
fromPUNCH
2 months ago

Soda Bitters Is Still the Best Nonalcoholic Cocktail

Bitters-and-soda seemed poised for mainstream success, but the nonalcoholic-drinks boom favored elixirs, adaptogenic tonics, and N/A beer, leaving bitters less central.
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