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.
What's Driving This Trend
- 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.
Who This Affects Most
- 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.
