Cocktail Trends: Ode to Century-Old Classics

Nearly 100 years later, Prohibition Era drinks, such as the Old-Fashioned and Manhattan, are making quite the comeback among bartenders and millennials. The Chicago Tribune has pointed out that current trends are filled with the desire for a drink with an artisan feel. In response, craft breweries and small batch distilleries have been popping up everywhere. What is fun this time around is that bartenders are putting their own unique twists on these classic drinks. From down-by-the-harbor Baltimore bars to the most popular drinking spots in Chicago and New York, one can see the increased use of bitters, syrups, and other interesting ingredients in featured cocktails.

What do these trends imply for the tabletop industry? With a peaking interest in finding a meaningful connection with beers and spirits, consumers are looking for an enhanced cocktail experience. So while they may find delight in locally brewed and distilled beverages, handmade tinctures, and custom syrups, what really brings the drink together is the vessel it is served in. The glass is just as important as the drink itself.

To read the full article, visit the Chicago Tribune’s website here:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/lifestyles/ct-sta-cocktail-trends-st-0217-20170209-story.html

*Pictured above is Steelite’s Minner’s Classic Cocktail Collection (top) & Libbey’s Retro Cocktails Coupe Cocktail Glass (above left)

-G. Stegall