CocktailGreen.org

CocktailGreen.org is a site with information on sustainability for bars and bartenders. Most of the content is provided by bartenders as well.

If you'd like to contribute advice/recipes/etc, please fill out the contact form with "I'd like to contribute" or something similar and we'll reply with a big list of content/recipes/advice we're actively seeking.

This page is the Main Index by topic. You can also view recent additions to the site as a blog, and/or subscribe to CocktailGreen content.

Sustainability Background

Sustainability Philosophy and General Strategies
Getting Started and Quick Tips
About CocktailGreen

Produce

Citrus - Reducing, Reusing, Extending Lifespan
- Rethink and Refuse:
- Reduce
- Reuse and Repurpose
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Citrus Garnishes
- Rot - Fermentation
  - Fermenting spent citrus
Other Produce - Fruits, Veggies, Herbs, Flowers, Nuts, Ginger, Leftover Wine
Eggs - Using less, Uses for Yolks, Alternate Foamers like Aquafaba
Sweeteners, Syrups, Cordials, Liqueurs- recipes, beekeeping
Growing Your Own - Herbs, Citrus, Edible Flowers
Working With the Kitchen - Food-to-Cocktail and Cocktail-to-Food Ingredients
Preserves - Jams, jellies, ferments, drying, freezing, pickling
Garnishes - citrus peels, edible flowers

Other Purchasing

Disposable Items- Napkins, Straws, Coasters, Take-out Containers, Menus
Spirits - Choosing and Purchasing
Other Sourcing - Packaging, Working with Local Purveyors

Operations: Equipment, Power and Water

Bar Equipment - Ice Machines, Dishwashers, Freezers
Water Conservation - Equipment, Glassware Washing Best Practices, Ice Use, Wastewater Use, Burning the Ice
Energy/Electricity - Best Practices, Lighting Equipment
Bar Supplies: Furniture, Glassware
Recycling, Composting, Waste Disposal, Aluminum vs Glass
Cleaning - Products and Procedures
Events - Event Bartending and Throwing Lower Impact Events
- Info for Event Hosts
- Info for Cocktail Caterers
Sharing Your Vision - Promoting Sustainability and Getting Customers Involved

More Info