Ashley Bray, Author at Bar Business

June/July 2020

This issue features stories on tequila trends, contactless payment and ordering, how to make your menu more profitable, changing customer perceptions in light of COVID-19, the debut of our wellness column, and more!

Outward Bound

As the country reopens, there will be an adjustment period for the new “business-as-usual” model, including an increased dependence on outdoor seating. In other words, you’ll be venturing into a new frontier of hospitality. As...

Has Your Bar Considered a Safety Surcharge?

As different regions begin to open up in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, business and restaurant owners are faced with new safety standards for social distancing and health & safety rules. For some...

Pineapple Cocktail Recipes Perfect for Drinking on Your Bar’s Patio

As more and more guests choose to reserve a table outside in light of COVID-19, they're going to want a drink to reflect their dining experience. “The increase in outdoor dining is influencing drink trends,"...

Let’s Talk Tequila Trends

Tequila is the fastest-growing spirit category in the US,” says Katherine Foley, brand manager for Los Arango®, a tequila from Infinium Spirits. It’s easy to see why—it’s the marquee spirit in many classic cocktails, and...

Q&A with Reyka Vodka Ambassador Trevor Schneider

Bar Business Magazine recently interviewed Trevor Schneider, Reyka Vodka Ambassador, about all things vodka, summer cocktails, and COVID-19. 1. What makes Reyka Vodka different from other vodkas? “One of the biggest differences is that Reyka Vodka...

Two Worlds

Ingredients: 1 ½ oz @LegentBourbon ½ oz Ginger Liqueur ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice ½ oz Simple Syrup 1 Strawberry 2 Dashes Rhubarb Bitters 1 Dash Aromatic Bitters Garnish: Sprig of mint and slice of lemon Directions: Add the strawberry to your shaking tin...