Bar Industry

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A close-up of a refreshing Hugo Spritz cocktail on a sunny day, with a bustling outdoor bar and happy patrons in the background.

Hugo Spritz Searches Double, Bar Orders Triple This Summer

Searches for the Hugo Spritz have doubled year on year, and orders in UK bars have nearly tripled in the three months to the end of June, according to Country and Town House .

Aisha Abasi·August 24, 2026

A split scene at a bar trade show: one side shows an automated cocktail dispenser, the other shows a bartender handcrafting a drink.

The Pantry

Bar trade shows reveal efficiency trends and craft's enduring appeal

At Bar Convent Berlin, a new automated cocktail dispenser promised to cut labor costs by 25%.

Siobhan O'Connell·June 25, 2026