FOOD & BEVERAGE
Lure Restaurant at Mystique , a Luxury Collection Hotel on the island of Santorini in Greece
Martin El Sucio cocktail at HOWM Cocina & Cocktails , operated by Gilded Group and located at the Selina Chelsea , includes : blanco tequila , mezcal , lillet blanc aperitif , orange bitters , spritz of housemade olive oil roasted garlic mezcal and a house pickled beech mushroom .
president of food and beverage global operations for Marriott International .
Pellicano points to several studies that back this up . Packaged Facts released a study in fall 2021 that estimates that plant-based dairy and egg sales would register at about US $ 4.3 billion and would grow at an annual rate of 6 %. Another study by Nielsen revealed that meat alternatives were up 140 % in 2020 over 2019 , and according to the International Food Information Council , at least 54 % of those surveyed were overall more concerned with the healthfulness of their food , even if they don ’ t identify as vegan or vegetarian . “ We are seeing an increase in alternative milks and meats ,” Pellicano says . “ People are ready to return to wearing real clothes and pants that button , and they want to feel good about their health again .”
COCKTAIL CULTURE This mindfulness extends into the cocktail arena , where guests are seeking lower alcohol by volume ( ABV ) cocktails , cocktails made with heathy ingredients and antioxidants , as well as well-made non-alcoholic cocktails . “ We ’ re seeing more of a wellness mindset and a more mindful approach to cocktails ,” Knudsen says . “ There ’ s a couple of aspects to this , including lower calorie or lower sugar , being mindful of the mixers used in cocktails that highlight natural , unrefined sugars or ingredients like monk fruit , which is a great , zero calorie sweetener .”
This consciousness extends to ready-to-drink beverages as well . “ We are seeing ready-todrink beverages continue to gain popularity ,” Pellicano says . “ Many use high quality ingredients and have low or no-ABV . Marriott created a custom , canned cocktail , the Cara Cara Spritz for a recent event in Orlando that the attendees loved .”
At the Fairmont Taghazout Bay , the signature mocktail menu has been created with the same care as the signature cocktail menu . “ We want to make sure that our guests ( who don ’ t drink alcohol ) have the same experience as those who drink cocktails ,” Desjardins says .
110 hotelsmag . com November / December 2021