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Overhead shot of three arms outstretched over a marble bar, toasting their cocktails. One is a strawberry basil mocktail, one is a lavender mocktail, and one is a yuzu mocktail.

Top Non-Alcoholic Beverage Trends for 2025

Non-alcoholic beverages have shifted from niche to necessity, becoming an essential part of modern beverage programs. As health-conscious consumers increasingly seek sophisticated, flavourful options, demand for alcohol-free drinks is booming in bars, coffee shops, and restaurants.

Homemade Taro Milk Bubble Tea with Tapioca Pearls

The 12 Best Bubble Tea Flavours You Need to Try in 2025

Bubble tea has been available for a while in Canada, but now its popularity is skyrocketing. What makes this drink so special, and what flavor should you try first? 

Jumbo Ice Cubes

Jumbo Ice Cubes

  Transform Your Cocktails Though it may seem like it’s just there to look cool, there is an actual reason why bartenders prefer an oversized block to a handful of...

The Bar Spoon

The Bar Spoon

  When To Use It A bar spoon is a specialized spoon designed to simplify the mixing process when assembling a cocktail. It has an extended handle that is longer...

Flavoured Sodas for Shirley Temple Lovers

Flavoured Sodas for Shirley Temple Lovers

From the rise of mocktails to the Dirty Shirley, the Shirley Temple is having a moment. These are our favourite fruity sparkling drinks perfect for Shirley Temple lovers.

Mixology Lingo

Mixology Lingo

  Learn the Language Behind The Bar Here's a guide to some key bar lingo you should know to become a bartending pro: Chaser: A chaser is a drink (usually...