As cool spring days turn to hot summer scorchers, so too does the inspiration for a bar’s offerings.
Cocktail menus aren’t static. They evolve along with the seasons, each drink aiming to capture the essence of nature’s bounty in a glass.
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How do restaurant-basedliquid alchemists fashion vibrant cocktails that embrace both the new season and the existing culinary direction?One talented barkeep recently shared his creative process.
On a day when Decatur restaurant Kindred is typically closed, beverage manager Erik Ramirez walked me literally and figuratively through his process. He started by takinginventory, a crucial step in cocktailmenu development. He considerswhat is on the shelf, includingwhat is profitable, and anynew samples distributor reps have shared…