Cocktails

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A beautifully presented Lake Breeze red cocktail, a Juneteenth special by Chef Nelson German, garnished and ready for celebration.
Recipes

Chef Nelson German Shares His Juneteenth Red Drink Recipe

Chef Nelson German's "Caribbean Cocktails" book introduces the Lake Breeze, a vibrant, single-serving "red drink" perfect for Juneteenth.

Isabella Cortez·June 9, 2026
A close-up shot of a bartender using advanced equipment to clarify citrus juice, resulting in a crystal clear liquid for cocktails.
Drinks

How Clarified Cocktails Techniques Make Drinks Crystal Clear

Clarified lime juice can make Daiquiris that remain fresh for days, fundamentally changing how bars can batch and serve these classic cocktails.

Daniel Moretti·June 8, 2026
Friends enjoying colorful, refreshing low-ABV and zero-proof summer cocktails on a sunny patio, highlighting mindful drinking.
Drinks

Top 5 Mindful Summer Drinks: Low-ABV & Zero-Proof

All Día, a new line of real tequila canned cocktails, offers just 2.

Daniel Moretti·June 7, 2026
Mixologist's hands creating a colorful, refreshing summer cocktail with exotic ingredients and fresh fruit garnishes.
Drinks

Mixologists Unveil Top Summer Cocktail Trends and Ingredients

Princess “PJ” Johnson created the Trinity, a spirit-free cocktail featuring mauby, citric acid, Champagne vinegar, vanilla, and pomegranate molasses, according to PUNCH .

Daniel Moretti·June 6, 2026
Diverse group of Canadian friends happily sharing and enjoying a variety of colorful ready-to-drink cocktails on a sunny outdoor patio.
Drinks

Canadian consumers embrace ready-to-drink cocktails, driving market growth

Canadians bought just over 40% more ciders and coolers between April 2020 and March 31, 2021, according to Statistics Canada .

Daniel Moretti·June 5, 2026
A beautifully crafted zero-proof cocktail on a bar, with friends socializing in the background, highlighting mindful consumption trends.
Drinks

Zero Proof Craft Cocktails Lead Mindful Consumption Trends

Online sales of low and no-alcohol beverages surged an astonishing 315%, significantly dwarfing the 26% increase observed in traditional alcoholic options.

Daniel Moretti·June 4, 2026
A close-up of an artfully prepared coffee cocktail with delicate garnishes, set against a stylish, sun-drenched summer bar ambiance.
Drinks

Hugo Spritz & Coffee Cocktails: 2026 Summer Trends

At NUE, a new cocktail called Amber Skies blends vanilla cream-clarified Vietnamese coffee with Licor 43 and fat-washed coffee vodka.

Daniel Moretti·June 3, 2026