Cocktails

Intentionality, good value, and memorable experiences as well as lower-strength options are among the highlights of today’s trends at the bar.

Carefully selecting spirits, mixers, and accoutrements can help you offer something for everyone without breaking the bank.

There are several classic cocktails that include wine or bubbly, but there’s far more potential for various combinations—and holiday festivities are the perfect time to share the fun with guests.

For creative distillers, cocktail programs can help move bottles and open paths to new product categories.

Tea offers a wide range of flavors that can elevate cocktails made with any spirit and for any season.

For a comforting yet creative take on autumn drinks, the apples don’t fall far from the tree. A base of fresh-pressed juice is relatively easy to make, and it opens up a realm of crowd-pleasing flavors that evoke the season.

A well-planned garden can provide a variety of fresh, vibrant flavors that bring cocktail syrups to the next level.

Always popular when the weather gets hot, frozen drinks look simple enough but demand some know-how to get the best results.

An open flame offers a bridge to richer, heartier cocktails—even in the heat of summer. Elevate your summertime gatherings with these drinks that find kinship in the foods coming off your grill or smoker.

Bitters are an essential item in the bartender’s toolkit—whether home or pro—and nothing sets a great cocktail apart like a handmade, bespoke version.

For Women’s History Month, we mix up some cocktails in honor of those who pushed for a seat at the table and a place behind the bar.

This classic cocktail is perfect for warding off the winter woes, or for just warming up.

Whether whimsical or warming, festive cocktails can be a great addition to winter celebrations.

Cocktail kits, premixes, premium RTDs, and gift boxes can help provide an extra revenue stream for independent distilleries.

It’s holiday party season, but do you really want to be stuck behind that bar? Few things are as festive as a large bottle or pitcher of your chosen cocktail, ready to pour. Here are tips and recipes for preparing that cheer and making it memorable.

With an eye toward modern craft spirits, top bartenders share their favorite riffs on two classic drinks: the swizzle and the negroni.

Fruit can be a valuable addition to packaged, ready-to-drink cocktails, but it takes research and care to produce a safe, shelf-stable product.

Fall drinks that deliver to your guests delight (or fright) can be so much more than Halloween gimmickry and red food coloring. Here’s how to elevate them while making use of great craft spirits.

What’s hot at the bar has a direct relationship to which bottles are mostly likely to get a spot behind it. For distillers who want to meet the mixology moment, here’s a look at real-life cocktail trends developing in 2024 and moving on into 2025.

The cocktails you serve at your distillery’s bar can be the gateway to a new world of consumer connection to your spirits. From seasonal offerings to homemade practicality, here are some tips on how tasting bars can win new friends and sell bottles.