The NRA identifies 2015 alcohol trends for on-premise
Survey names micro-distilled/artisan spirits and locally produced beer, wine and spirits as top trends
I have to admit, I am an easy target for LISTS. I imagine that I am not the only one, though, given that these types of articles populate many publications, websites, blogs, etc., throughout the year. However, when we are looking ahead to the next year, it’s hard not to want to indulge even more on these quick-hit lists.
One list that caught my eye recently was the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) “What’s Hot in 2015” survey. Although the survey highlights a number of food menu trends, it also identified some trends to look out for when it comes to alcohol drinks and cocktails. Leading the alcohol list is micro-distilled/artisan spirits, with 75 percent of survey-takers naming this a “Hot Trend.” Fifteen percent considered this yesterday’s news, and 10 percent identified it as a perennial favorite, according to the survey results.