Craft Cocktail Quarterly tells you what's trending, what's fading, and what to pour next — backed by real menu data, not brand marketing.
Every section is designed to go from report to bar menu in a single shift. No translation needed.
Top 10 emerging ingredients, spirits, techniques, and flavor profiles identified across 5,000 menus nationwide. See what's rising, peaking, and fading.
Deep dives into 4–6 cities per quarter. Local trends, standout menu items, and what the best bars in each city are pouring right now.
What are guests actually saying? Aggregated review data shows what cocktail themes customers praise, complain about, and search for.
8–12 original cocktail recipes with costed ingredient lists, suggested menu descriptions, and garnish specs. Hand it to your bartender on day one.
Dedicated mocktail and NA spirit trends and recipes. 39% of consumers say they'd order NA cocktails if available. Don't leave that money on the table.
A forward-looking guide on what to prepare for next quarter, including ingredient sourcing timelines and seasonal menu rotation suggestions.
| Ingredient | QoQ Growth | Cities | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Liqueur | +340% | Chicago, Austin, Miami, Portland, Denver | EMERGING |
| Mezcal (as modifier) | +28% | Nationwide (67 of 100 cities) | PEAKING |
| Yuzu Juice | +52% | NYC, LA, SF, Seattle, Chicago | EMERGING |
| Salted Honey Syrup | +18% | Nashville, Austin, Charleston, Asheville | EMERGING |
| Smoked Elements | -12% | Declining in coastal cities, stable in Midwest | DECLINING |
Sample data from Issue #1. Full report includes 50+ ingredients, 20+ techniques, and 100 city breakdowns.
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A condensed 10-page preview covering Austin, Chicago, and Miami. See the data for yourself.