The History of the Negroni Cocktail

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The Negroni. It’s a cocktail so beloved worldwide that it has its own week. This level of popularity exists even in the middle of a craft cocktail movement, with more bartenders and mixologists than ever creating new cocktails with different flavors and combinations. The Negroni is a classic for a reason, and it still remains a staple in bars across the world.

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What Is a Nick & Nora Glass?

[fa icon="calendar'] 3/26/24 1:58 PM

Ever heard of a Nick & Nora glass? Who are Nick and Nora anyway, and why are we talking about them in a blog about glassware? What cocktails are best suited for this glass style, and why is it named after two personalities from literary and film history? There's a lot to unpack here, so let's start with a brief history of Nick and Nora, the characters.

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From Brunch to Happy Hour: Four New Drinkware Collections to Enjoy All Summer

[fa icon="calendar'] 6/5/23 9:13 AM

 

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From Cure-All Tonic to the Gin & Tonic

[fa icon="calendar'] 9/9/20 9:50 AM

Genever: a delightfully herbal concoction made from juniper berries. This name may be unfamiliar to you, but its anglicized cousin you’ll likely recognize: gin.

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What Clear Ice Can Do for Your Beverage Program

[fa icon="calendar'] 2/15/19 12:23 PM

 

Ice is food. Yes, we've heard it time and time again in the foodservice industry, and we agree. We should pay more attention to our ice, particularly as it relates to clean, sanitary, and safe ice. But ice is much more than food.

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This Single Ingredient Can Totally Transform Your Cocktails

[fa icon="calendar'] 10/4/18 4:29 PM

 

Chefs have used it for years, though its origins with food go way beyond flavoring. In fact, it was first used as a method of preservation. Only in recent times, though, has this one ingredient found its way onto some of the country's best cocktail bar menus.

The ingredient?

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The Benefits of Draft Cocktails

[fa icon="calendar'] 4/17/18 8:16 PM

 

We're well beyond the craft cocktail movement. It's become so commonplace, even national, casual bar and restaurant chains are jumping on the craft cocktail bandwagon in order to court younger generations.

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Analyzing the Coupe Glass Renaissance

[fa icon="calendar'] 3/23/18 12:00 PM

 

The current cocktail revolution has also spawned the rebirth of many classic glassware styles. Gone are the days of always serving Manhattans in a Martini glass. We're witnessing the return of the coupe glass.

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A Brief Look at the Current Mixology Trends

[fa icon="calendar'] 5/18/17 2:28 PM

 

The craft cocktail movement is booming around the world, and the United States is no exception. While the modern cocktail renaissance has only flourished over the last decade, craft cocktails have been around for quite a while, and it's those classics that drove the recent boom. But let's take a look at the current mixology trends.

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