Cocktail and Bar Trends for 2014

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Cocktail and Bar Trends for 2014

• By Zai EstabilloBlogger and Food Enthusiast

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What to drink, what to drink?

• Its more than halfway to 2014 and these bar
  trends arent slowing down.
• Do yourself a favor, look out and try some of the
  hottest bar and cocktail trends this year.
• While the classics are still favorites, youll
  never know what you may discover.

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Customer Service

• Nathan Merriman of Londons Big Easy says
  Bartenders are slowly realizing that the guest
  experience is just as important, if not more
  important, then the drinks they are serving.
  Look for bars that prioritize both the customer
  and the quality of cocktails served.

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Cocktail Ice Cubes

• Served frozen, these cocktails burst with flavor
  from every melting drop. They may be served
  fruity or tart or added on a drink.

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Tequila

• Tequila is often associated with shots, nights
  that are better not remembered and hangovers.
  Properly aged tequila must be sipped to be
  enjoyed. This often overlooked drink will shine
  as there are many flavors that have yet to be
  discovered.

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Artisanal

• With the rise of craft beer last year, there is a
  natural expansion of this trend to other
  alcoholic beverages and ingredients. Homemade
  rum, vodka and whiskey are some of the examples
  of this trend. Some bars are also offering them
  bottled and for sale.

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Umami

• The fifth taste takes the spotlight in umami
  cocktails. It is mostly used in cooking because
  umami creates a satisfying feeling in eating.
  Cocktails with umami usually have soy sauce and
  ripe tomatoes as ingredients.

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Food Flavored

• Ever heard of bacon bourbon and pizza-flavored
  cocktail? The food we love is crossing-over to
  cocktails and it may be hit or miss, but is
  certainly worth a try.

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Certification

• This one must always be a trend every day, every
  month and every year. Bartender certification is
  a must for all sellers and servers of alcohol in
  order to properly manage intoxicated customers,
  spot underage drinkers and determine fake
  identification.

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