With many diners looking for refreshing summer drinks to accompany light meals, restaurants like Eataly New York are turning to sparkling water spritzers as an alternative to cocktails and other traditional beverages. As well as being flavorful, these aperitif cocktails are ideal for cleansing the palate before indulging in a meal.
Eataly's Aperol Spritz, Bacio del Limone and Campari Spritz drinks are prepared with a base of sparking water, Italian bitters and prosecco. For an extra splash of citrus flavor, the Bacio del Limone also features limoncello and Italian lemonade.
Because sparkling water makes up most of the cocktail, the sugar and alcohol content isn't as heavy and not as drying to the system and the drinks usually end up being more affordable for diners.
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Eataly New York's Spritzers Blend Sparkling Water, Bitters and Prosecco
Trend Themes
1. Sparkling Water Spritzers - Restaurants are turning to sparkling water spritzers as refreshing alternatives to traditional cocktails and beverages, creating new opportunities to explore premium non-alcoholic drink options.
2. Aperitif Cocktails - Aperitif cocktails, like Eataly's Aperol Spritz, offer a popular option for diners looking for light, flavorful drinks to cleanse the palate before a meal.
3. Low Alcohol Content Drinks - By using sparkling water as the base for cocktails, diners can enjoy lighter drinks for a less drying effect on the system and a more affordable price point.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - The rise of sparkling water spritzers and aperitif cocktails offer restaurants an opportunity to explore non-alcoholic drink options and appeal to diners looking for refreshing, flavor-forward beverages.
2. Beverage Industry - With increased demand for low-alcohol content drinks, the beverage industry may look to develop more flavored sparkling waters or non-alcoholic cocktail mixers to tap into this growing market.
3. Hospitality Industry - Hotels and other hospitality businesses could offer sparkling water spritzers and other aperitif cocktails as a unique amenity for guests looking for a refreshing beverage experience.