Although the 'Fire on the Mountain' drink served at Sandlot in Baltimore looks deceptively like a freshly pressed juice, it is actually a superfood cocktail that gets its bright, warm coloring from turmeric.
When it came to creating the Fire on the Mountain cocktail, bar manager Andrew Nichols says: "I wanted to create a savory, spicy smoothie that had booze in it." As well as being a noteworthy menu item for its color, the drink boasts a high amount of Vitamin D, which is known to be beneficial for combating seasonal depression.
As a superfood with a multitude of health benefits, turmeric is now the star ingredient in a number of new restaurant and bar creations, including everything from golden milk lattes to canned drinks.
Uplifting Turmeric Cocktails
Sandlot's Superfood Cocktail Gets Its Bright Color from Turmeric
Trend Themes
-
Turmeric Beverage Trend — The use of turmeric in beverages is a rising trend, offering health benefits and vibrant colors.
-
Superfood Cocktail Trend — Superfood cocktails, like the Fire on the Mountain drink, are gaining popularity as a way to combine nutrition and boozy beverages.
-
Functional Ingredients Trend — Using functional ingredients like turmeric in cocktails and drinks is becoming more common to offer added health benefits.
Industry Implications
-
Restaurant Industry — Restaurants can explore incorporating turmeric into their beverage menus to attract health-conscious customers and differentiate themselves.
-
Bar Industry — Bars can experiment with superfood cocktails to create unique offerings and appeal to health-conscious drinkers.
-
Functional Beverage Industry — Functional beverage companies can develop turmeric-based drinks to tap into the growing demand for both health-conscious and flavorful options.