Inspired by a classic childhood beverage, this boozy root beer float from Chandler, Arizona's Brickyard bar boasts a rich flavor and frothy texture. Replacing traditional ice cream additives with a craft cocktail mix and egg ingredients, this beverage is a grown-up version of a timeless drink that many enjoyed as children.
Featuring a unique blend of spiced rye whiskey, amaro and a brown sugar syrup, the boozy root beer float will appeal to those with a serious sweet tooth. In addition, the drink's egg white additives are topped with a garnish of cardamom bitters and fresh cocoa that balances its caramel-like syrup ingredients.
A balance between sweet and tart flavor profiles, this foamy drink opposes subtlety and is a fresh take on a soda-infused favorite.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Craft Cocktail Mixes
- Opportunity to create innovative and flavorful craft cocktail mixes to replace traditional additives in classic beverages.
- Grown-up Versions
- Opportunity to develop adult versions of nostalgic childhood drinks by incorporating unique and sophisticated ingredients.
- Foamy Drinks
- Opportunity to explore the creation of frothy and texturally interesting beverages that offer a new sensory experience.
Where This Applies
- Beverage Mixes
- Opportunity for companies to produce and market specialty beverage mixes for cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Alcohol Industry
- Opportunity for spirit producers to incorporate unique ingredients to create new and innovative alcoholic beverages.
- Mixology Bars
- Opportunity for mixology bars and restaurants to create and serve creative and adult-oriented versions of nostalgic childhood drinks.
