Stephanie • August 7, 2024
If you’re helping a couple craft a bar menu for their big day, you know that small details can dramatically impact the overall experience, and that offering a signature cocktail is a great way to honor the couple’s personalities while still being mindful of budget. A signature cocktail can play an integral role in setting
Stephanie • January 26, 2024
The Pink Lady cocktail is a timeless classic with its roots tracing back to the early 20th century. Its origin isn’t known for sure, but my favorite story is that it was named after Broadway star Hazel Dawn, who played the titular character in the 1911 Broadway musical The Pink Lady. Just like Hazel, this
Stephanie • September 15, 2023
The perfect boozy version of Starbuck's new Fall offering
Stephanie • September 1, 2023
This cocktail is a custom creation for Ripples, bringing back childhood memories in a glass. “It tastes just like the pies my Aunties used to make this time of year.” It’s the perfect transition from hot summer days to chilly fall nights.
It’s been nearly a decade since we brought the first Ripple Maker to market and we’re still occasionally accused of using photoshop to create the gorgeous pictures we (and our customers worldwide) share. Our secret is actually perfect foam. It’s easy once you master it, but velvety smooth foam and a glass filled to the
Stephanie • June 15, 2023
Most business owners don’t consider the true impact of the humble cocktail garnish on their bottom line. The result is money left on the table — and we don’t mean in the form of generous tips. Here’s why: Cocktail garnish is like a business card, it’s a simple and inexpensive way to turn a good
Stephanie • June 15, 2023
The French Martini is a modern cocktail that gained popularity in the 1980s. Despite its name, it was created in the United States, with disputed origins. One story credits bartender Keith McNally, who mixed vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice at “The Odeon” bar in New York City. Another version attributes its creation to a bartender
Stephanie • February 2, 2023
Celebrity mixologist Dennis Zoppi created this mocktail specifically for use with the Ripples Chameleon Pod. The acidity from the orange juice creates a vibrant pink with the pH-sensitive, plant-based (cabbage juice!) extract. Named after the last King of Sardinia who became the First King of a United Italy this beautifully layered cocktail represents many parts joining up
Stephanie • December 18, 2021
The spirits industry has experienced significant challenges in the past couple of years. At a casual glance it’s easy to set up Covid as the culprit, but in truth, most of these changes were underway before Covid arrived on the bar scene. The pandemic just intensified them in unanticipated ways. Whatever the reasons, in today’s
Stephanie • April 8, 2021
Millennial purchasing power has always been incredibly strong; in 2020 in the US alone this group represented approximately $1.4 trillion in disposable income.
Stephanie • February 15, 2021
When the pandemic broke out in March 2020, we examined how global brand leaders were responding to Covid-19. Industry leaders stepped up – turning alcohol into hand sanitizers, lending their factories to public authorities, donating products and profits, and more. National alcohol associations offer valuable information Many businesses feel overwhelmed by the massive amount of
