Beverage

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Dessert or a drink? How about both in one glass?

There’s something delightful about a frozen drink that’s as pretty, palate-pleasing and carefully constructed as a fancy dessert. They don’t have to be overly sweet. The key difference is thoughtfulness: “taking something basic that everyone understands and building it out to a memorable experience. In this case, sometimes less is more, but a balanced recipe, great ingredients,

 elevated glassware, and creative presentation tells a story in itself,” Andrew Pollard, Beverage Innovation Director at Monin,tells Bar Business.

Bartenders are creating sophisticated new takes on frozen cocktails that incorporate fresh, plant-based and housemade ingredients. A high-performance commercial blender is the last ingredient you need to craft frozen dessert drinks with the perfect consistency: no grainy texture or chunks of ice. Consider putting your own spin on a few of these drinks and adding them to your menu.

Smoothies will never grow old.

They’re always being reinvented: as an afternoon pick-me-up, a pre-workout booster, a post-workout reward, a meal replacer, a refreshing breakfast, or an indulgent dessert. Consumer tastes have evolved right along with them, as smoothie fans continually ask more from their drink. What do on-trend smoothies look like right now?  

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In the spring of 2021, NPR asked Americans what they most wanted to do once the pandemic ended. 28-year-old Hannah Moran knew right away: “I want to go to an old-fashioned diner and order a great big breakfast and a milkshake from a menu that I could hold in my hands and flip through and choose from.” 

She’s not the only one. Milkshakes are in high demand, whether they’re dairy-free or dairy-full, novelty-themed or old-fashioned. Hamilton Beach Commercial takes a closer look at the trends.

Pâtissez Freakshow Shakes (Image source)

Is coffee really good for you? The consensus, according to research, is yes. Studies show that drinking 3 to 5 cups each day is associated with a lower risk of premature death, and that coffee can decrease the drinker’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, liver cancer and other conditions.

It goes without saying that loading up coffee with syrup, cream and sugar makes it less healthful. But customers are now going the other way, seeking out coffee drinks that add extra benefits.

Here’s a look at some coffee trends that promise a health boost.