New cold brew and coffee spirits join classic brands in the caffeinated cocktail craze. By Lara Creasy I’ve always got a bottle of Kahlua in my liquor cabinet. Being someone who’s always loved coffee, it’s just a go-to, one of those comfortable brands that have made us all feel better during this pandemic. Research shows that consumers turned to brands … [Read more...] about Something Cold is New Again: The Caffeinated Cocktail Craze
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Coffee Cocktail Recipes for Anytime
The espresso martini is definitely having a moment once again, but there are other coffee cocktails to add to your menu as well. Check out some coffee cocktail recipes below. Brave Bull Introduced in an action movie in the 1960s, the Brave Bull is a seemingly simple combo of tequila and Kahlua that definitely makes us go, “Why didn't I think of that?” It was originally made … [Read more...] about Coffee Cocktail Recipes for Anytime
Hue Society’s Wine & Culture Fest Comes to Atlanta
Hue Society announced its annual Wine & Culture Fest, happening in person to celebrate historically excluded brands, winemakers, and wine industry professionals will take place in Atlanta this year from Aug. 27 – 29. Typically, the event is held in New Orleans during Essence Fest, but this year's festivities will come to Atlanta's Kimpton Overland Hotel and City … [Read more...] about Hue Society’s Wine & Culture Fest Comes to Atlanta
At a Premium: Luxury Tequila Sales Surge
Luxury tequila sales surge despite, or maybe because of, the new COVID reality Operating, as I have been, for the last year in a severely altered restaurant economy due to COVID, I would never have guessed that ultra-premium tequila is the fastest-growing spirits category in America. Don't get me wrong, I don't find the news completely unbelievable. Working as … [Read more...] about At a Premium: Luxury Tequila Sales Surge
What to Know About Alcohol To-Go
As of August 2020, restaurants can deliver alcohol, but there are things you need to do before launching this service By: D. Taylor Harper and Lisa F. Harper To-go beer and wine have been some of the staple items that have allowed restaurants to make a profit during the pandemic. Now, thanks to a new law that passed earlier this year (HB 879), Georgia restaurant owners … [Read more...] about What to Know About Alcohol To-Go
Are Ready-to-Drink Canned Cocktails on Your Menu?
By Cole Younger Just Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails are popping up overnight in every market, especially in Atlanta. Especially now that people are taking more food and drinks to-go, the trend toward pre-mixed drinks in a can will only continue to get bigger. In June, Nielsen reported that sales of RTDs grew more than 80% for 11 consecutive weeks, and sales had surpassed gin … [Read more...] about Are Ready-to-Drink Canned Cocktails on Your Menu?
Drink Up: A Conversation with Georgia’s Beverage Leaders
When it comes to restaurants, what makes people come back again and again? The food and the ambiance, of course. The quality of service, for sure. But a solid beverage program is not to be overlooked. Whether it’s a warm cup of coffee, a cold beer, a creative cocktail or a perfectly poured glass of wine, drinks help make your restaurant a gathering place. A well-thought-out … [Read more...] about Drink Up: A Conversation with Georgia’s Beverage Leaders
Bar Design: Building for Functionality and Economy of Motion
Maximize the space behind the bar to keep patrons – and your bartenders – happy By Cole Younger Just I’m a bar diner – always have been and probably always will be. I enjoy the informality of the experience and the casualness of the interaction with the person serving me. There’s a certain comfort the bar provides. The bar is a like a choose your own adventure – you … [Read more...] about Bar Design: Building for Functionality and Economy of Motion
