Reàl Infused is a full line of high-end, innovative puree-infused syrups created by American Beverage Marketers (ABM) – the same company behind well-known beverage brands such as Finest Call, Master of Mixes, and Big Bucket. Reàl Infused launched back in 2006 with a single product: Coco Reàl. Coco Reàl was the first cream of coconut…
Monin and Torani are two of the most well-known gourmet syrup brands within the specialty beverage industry. For creative mixologists and baristas, Monin and Torani syrups are called upon to put the right flavor into beverages ranging from the essentials to the extraordinary. Both companies have an established annual tradition of naming a Flavor of…
Maraschino cherries are one of the most recognizable and versatile cocktail garnishes, and have an interesting connection to the past – the era of Prohibition in America – and to Houston’s home state of Oregon, as well. In general, cocktail garnishes come in a wide array of incarnations and can serve one or more of…
The term “mocktail” has seen increased usage within the public consciousness over the past couple decades. As many know, a mocktail is a cocktail-style beverage that does not contain any alcoholic ingredients. While non-alcoholic bar beverages have been around a very long time, with the recent rise of healthy-living initiatives like Dry January, mocktails are…
On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment was ratified, putting an end to the era of Prohibition in the United States. Businesses were once again free to legally produce and sell alcoholic beverages across the nation. 1933 is also the year of Houston’s company origins. When the 18th Amendment was enacted in 1920 prohibiting production…
Ginger beer has seen a surge over the past few years, thanks in no small part to the rise in popularity of the Moscow Mule cocktail. Distinguished by its memorable copper mug presentation, the Moscow Mule has quickly grown to be a standard offering in bars and restaurants around the country. And ginger beer, as…
Last Valentine’s Day, we shared with you delicious cocktail recipes to try with your loved one. This year, we thought we’d carry on the tradition. Capture your Valentine’s heart with these lovely cocktails! Torani® Raspberry Mimosa Ingredients: Torani® Raspberry Syrup ½ Cup Champagne 2 Tbsp. Fresh Orange Juice Preparation: Combine ingredients in a fluted glass…
On January 4th, Geoy Hayashi from American Beverage Marketers came by Houston’s to bring our Sales, Marketing, Returns, and Purchasing teams up to date with American Beverage’s (ABM) most popular brands – Master of Mixes®, Finest Call®, and REÀL®. All three contain a variety of mixes that go hand-in-hand with your spirits and a variety…
Ever wanted to play with dry ice and brightly colored liquids? I can hear the maniacal laughs now. Now you can by playing with Libbey’s new Chemistry Bar. You can have your test tubes for shot glasses or used a cylinder to measure out each drink carefully. If you want to look more Mr. Hyde…
Love is in the air and not just because it’s almost Valentine’s Day. We think you’ll LOVE these sweetheart cocktails that happen to be a perfect match for the day. Grab your Valentine and give them a try! Torani Raspberry Chocolate Kiss Martini ¼ cup vodka ½ oz Torani Red Raspberry Syrup + extra for…