Ultimate Beverage Solutions http://restaurant-hospitality.com/taxonomy/term/19841/more en Differentiate Your Drinks with Versatile Agave http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/differentiate-your-drinks-versatile-agave <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/ultimate-beverage-solutions/differentiate-your-drinks-versatile-agave" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="Monin Agave" src="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/site-files/restaurant-hospitality.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/05/us-organic-agave595x335.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Some of America’s favorite beverages come from Mexico—tequila, margaritas, aqua frescas. Soon, another South of the Border ingredient may be added to the list: agave nectar. FULL ARTICLE Brought to you by Monin® <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/differentiate-your-drinks-versatile-agave" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/differentiate-your-drinks-versatile-agave#comments Ultimate Beverage Solutions Fri, 17 May 2013 19:24:00 +0000 20321 at http://restaurant-hospitality.com Tequila takes off http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/tequila-takes <div class="field-deck"> Consumer interest in premium and artisanal tequilas spurts creative cocktail ideas. </div> <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/drink-trends/tequila-takes" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="" src="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/site-files/restaurant-hospitality.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/04/silvermanpromo.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Consumer interest in premium and artisanal tequilas spurts creative cocktail ideas. <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/tequila-takes" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/tequila-takes#comments Drink Trends Ultimate Beverage Solutions Alcohol Bars & Taverns Beverages Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:56:00 +0000 19291 at http://restaurant-hospitality.com <p> Agave beverage director Jason Silverman says consumers are increasingly interested in artisanal, small-batch tequilas.</p> Nanny-state meddlers could boost your bottom line http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/nanny-state-meddlers-could-boost-your-bottom-line <div class="field-deck"> Would you feel better about a NYC-style ban on supersized soda drinks in your restaurant if you knew you’d make more money with one in place than without it? </div> <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/drink-trends/nanny-state-meddlers-could-boost-your-bottom-line" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="" src="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/site-files/restaurant-hospitality.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/04/stocksoda-glasspromo.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Would you feel better about a NYC-style ban on supersized soda drinks in your restaurant if you knew you’d make more money with one in place than without it? <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/nanny-state-meddlers-could-boost-your-bottom-line" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/nanny-state-meddlers-could-boost-your-bottom-line#comments Eat Beat Business Drink Trends Ultimate Beverage Solutions Beverages Regulations Soft Drinks Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:31:00 +0000 19251 at http://restaurant-hospitality.com <p> When making the case against supersized drinks, the NYC Department of Health points to how drink size options offered at McDonald&#39;s have ballooned over the years.</p> Cool drinks, hot profits http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/cool-drinks-hot-profits-0 <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/ultimate-beverage-solutions/cool-drinks-hot-profits-0" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="" src="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/site-files/restaurant-hospitality.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/03/moninapril9595x335_0.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Today’s diners expect restaurants to offer non-alcoholic drinks that are as exciting as the gourmet cocktails and craft beers that have become so popular. <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/cool-drinks-hot-profits-0" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/cool-drinks-hot-profits-0#comments Ultimate Beverage Solutions Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:23:00 +0000 18801 at http://restaurant-hospitality.com Put a fresh spin on blended beverages http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/put-fresh-spin-blended-beverages <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/ultimate-beverage-solutions/put-fresh-spin-blended-beverages" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="Smoothies" src="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/site-files/restaurant-hospitality.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/03/monin595x335march.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Smoothies—those frothy, blended fruit drinks—have become a hit with consumers in the last five years. <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/put-fresh-spin-blended-beverages" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/put-fresh-spin-blended-beverages#comments Ultimate Beverage Solutions Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:27:00 +0000 18492 at http://restaurant-hospitality.com Get a fizzy lift http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/get-fizzy-lift <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/ultimate-beverage-solutions/get-fizzy-lift" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="" src="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/site-files/restaurant-hospitality.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/02/moninfeb595x335.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Step aside canned cola. Another more interesting carbonated beverage has taken the stage: homemade sodas. <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/get-fizzy-lift" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/get-fizzy-lift#comments Ultimate Beverage Solutions Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:25:00 +0000 17741 at http://restaurant-hospitality.com How about some shake with that bourbon? http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/how-about-some-shake-bourbon <div class="field-deck"> Adding booze to a milkshake is an emerging drink trend your accountant will love. </div> Adding booze to a milkshake is an emerging drink trend your accountant will love. <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/how-about-some-shake-bourbon" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/how-about-some-shake-bourbon#comments Drink Trends Ultimate Beverage Solutions Alcohol American Beverages Dairy Smoothies/Shakes Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:21:00 +0000 17711 at http://restaurant-hospitality.com Salty and Sweet, a Winning Combination http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/salty-and-sweet-winning-combination <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/ultimate-beverage-solutions/salty-and-sweet-winning-combination" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="" src="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/site-files/restaurant-hospitality.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/01/saltedcaramel595x335.jpg" title="" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Leave it to the French to invent a sweet and savory combination so delectable that Americans simply can&rsquo;t resist: Salted Caramel. Just a few years ago the French creation didn&rsquo;t even exist on menus in the U.S. Now, salted caramel can be found everywhere <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/salty-and-sweet-winning-combination" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://restaurant-hospitality.com/ultimate-beverage-solutions/salty-and-sweet-winning-combination#comments Ultimate Beverage Solutions Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:54:00 +0000 16851 at http://restaurant-hospitality.com Trends in a glass: Classic cocktails reinvented http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/trends-glass-classic-cocktails-reinvented <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/drink-trends/trends-glass-classic-cocktails-reinvented" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="" src="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/site-files/restaurant-hospitality.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2013/01/raspbbellinipromo.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> Consider three recipes to help liven up your establishment's post-holiday cocktail experience. <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/trends-glass-classic-cocktails-reinvented" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/trends-glass-classic-cocktails-reinvented#comments Eat Beat Beverage Recipes Drink Trends Ultimate Beverage Solutions Alcohol Beverages Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:26:00 +0000 16681 at http://restaurant-hospitality.com <p> Raspberry Ginger Bellini</p> Driscoll's Pour it on: Bars to star next year http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/pour-it-bars-star-next-year <div class="field-image-promo"> <a href="/drink-trends/pour-it-bars-star-next-year" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop imagecache-linked imagecache-med_crop_linked"><img alt="" src="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/site-files/restaurant-hospitality.com/files/imagecache/med_crop/uploads/2012/12/barsstarpromo.jpg" title="" height="200" width="355" class="imagecache imagecache-med_crop" /></a> </div> There’s price inflation at the bar but not much price resistance to it from customers. <div class="og_rss_groups"></div><p><a href="http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/pour-it-bars-star-next-year" target="_blank">read more</a></p> http://restaurant-hospitality.com/drink-trends/pour-it-bars-star-next-year#comments Drink Trends Ultimate Beverage Solutions Alcohol Bars & Taverns Beverages Gated Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000 16101 at http://restaurant-hospitality.com