Trending Restaurant Beverages This Year

No matter where your restaurant is located, you’ll find that fun beverages are going to be the hot topic this year. In fact, a study by The National Restaurant Association showed that in 2019, customers will be expecting craft artisan and locally made beverages of all varieties. Based on that survey, 650 professional chefs gave some insight into what was trending according to restauranteurs and bartenders, especially for the coming year.


Craft House Coffee

Diners are looking for culinary experiences these days, and they are just as quick to pursue it in their cup of joe. It’s becoming more and more popular for restaurants to feature beans that are roasted on site. Especially among the millennial crowd, coffee isn’t just a way to grab some caffeine, it’s an experience, it’s about learning the back story, and it’s about the craft. If your restaurant would benefit from stepping up your coffee game, it may be time to get a coffee roaster in Missouri.

Barrel Aged Drinks

An up and coming trend is to age pre-mixed drinks in barrels for several weeks. The reason is to soften their harsh edges and add layers of flavor. Common drinks that you’ll find this with is punches, pre-batched rye Manhattans, and Negronis. Ready to take the plunge and try something new with your beverages?

Local Spirits, Wine & Beer

Millennials are leading the way when it comes to buying local and supporting the businesses that are close by. This means that when looking for your next featured spirits, wine, or beer, look for a higher-premium beverage that is made with both quality and sustainability. Then, make sure to keep the story of the company in your customers reach. They love a great tale with their ale showing what ingredients are used to produce them.

Culinary Cocktails

It’s time to mix things up - literally! An up and coming trend for cocktails is to add unusual ingredients that aren’t typically used. Think of things like garden and food ingredients in the cocktails. It can be savory and fresh, and even herb-infused flavors. This trend is going to be sticking around for a while!

Rockin’ Rosé

Rosé is a wine that is only gaining in popularity more and more. What’s unique about it, though, is that it’s going far past just wine. Rosé cider is hitting the shelves, and customers are loving it. it’s inspired by the light and fruity elements of rosé wine but combined with red apples. What makes this so popular? The light, crips, refusing flavors pair so easily with food.


Get What You Need

If you're ready to add something new to your menu, it may be time to up your appliance game. If you need some new tools to make these drinks a reality, Fast Fix LLC is here for you. We are your local commercial appliance repair company, and we cover areas around St. Lous, Western Illinois, Columbia, Jefferson City, and the Lake of the Ozarks. While our specialty is servicing commercial appliances in Missouri, we also sell appliances as well. Need so to get your new menu off to a great start? Give us a call to learn what we have available. You can even set up your maintenance agreement with us at the same time ;).

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