{"id":30705,"date":"2023-05-22T09:45:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T13:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/?p=30705"},"modified":"2025-12-23T15:41:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T20:41:28","slug":"trendy-tasty-drinks-that-can-boost-bottomline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/en-ca\/ideas\/trendy-tasty-drinks-that-can-boost-bottomline\/","title":{"rendered":"Trendy, Tasty Drinks That Can Boost Bottomline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Trying to stay on top of ever-changing beverage trends year after year can be a daunting task for an operator. But keeping beverage offerings on point can result in additional revenue that establishments should consider, especially post-pandemic.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The industry has seen some wild trends recently posted on social media sites (<em>We see you, Tik Tok!<\/em>), from glitter cocktails to elaborate shots (<em>Chocolate-dipped shot glasses anyone?<\/em>). But in 2023, the drink trends that have really taken off have less to do with glitz and glamour and more to do with simple, healthier offerings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break down the year\u2019s hottest trends:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mocktails, Throwbacks, and Martini Madness:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data shows that non-drinkers and drinkers alike are turning to more sober sipping. Mix up your beverage list with an alcohol-free mojito, mai-tai, or seltzer spritzers in place of champagne.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Throwback drinks like gin and tonics, Long Island Iced Teas, and the Sarah Jessica Parker-inspired Cosmopolitan are back. So pour your customers a little splash of nostalgia and watch them come back for more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Martinis are everywhere. Peanut butter, espresso, and pistachio martinis are gaining traction. The tequila martini (often called a Mexican Martini) is gaining popularity as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pour a cup of health: <\/strong>Clean cocktails, low-sugar, brain-boosting, and medicinal drinks are really popular this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mix up a blue-matcha margarita, create a vegetable-infused cocktail, or add digestive bitters, kefir, or kombucha to any type of smoothie, cocktail, or mocktail to promote gut health.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce the sweet stuff. Offer smoothies, teas, and cocktails that don\u2019t contain syrups and hidden sugars like caramel or fruit juices. \u201cSkinny\u201d margaritas are also a great option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brain-boosting drinks are top of mind. Coffee, green tea, and kombucha contain some nootropics, natural or synthetic compounds that researchers say may improve brain function.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a little something extra. Impress with spirulina powder, a highly nutritious type of algae loaded with vitamins and minerals. Add to smoothies or a cocktail with rum and ginger ale. Or try mushroom coffee, a brew made with adaptogenic mushrooms and coffee beans. The mixture is said to reduce anxiety and boost immunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/gfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/779250-Beverage-Guide-Blog-Article-1-Trendy-Cocktails-Callouts2.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about how to jazz up your beverage program, talk to your Gordon Food Service<strong><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> sales representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/ideas\/dress-them-up-serve-with-style\/\">Dress Them Up, Serve With Style<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/ideas\/bank-on-beverage-sales-increase-profitability\/\">Bank on Beverage Sales, Increase Profitability<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trying to stay on top of ever-changing beverage trends year after year can be a daunting task for an operator. But keeping beverage offerings on point can result in additional revenue that establishments should consider, especially post-pandemic.&nbsp;&nbsp; The industry has seen some wild trends recently posted on social media sites (We see you, Tik Tok!), [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":30706,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[122,68,123,112],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-catering-small-business","category-culinary-ideas","category-hotels-hospitality","category-restaurant-bars"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.9 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Trendy, Tasty Drinks That Can Boost Bottomline | Gordon Food Service<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Boost your bottom line with trendy, tasty drinks. 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