US Issues New Guidelines on Alcohol Consumption
Dr. Nicole Safier, a medical contributor, recently joined a weekend show to discuss updated dietary guidelines concerning alcohol. This comes as the overall rates of drinking have hit new lows.
In connection with these shifts, an increasing number of bars are experimenting with a novel drink trend known as “fluffy juice.” This bubbly concoction uses fresh fruit juice but differs from traditional cocktail foam—no eggs or dairy involved. Instead, bartenders aerate the juice by whisking or swirling it, adding texture without extra ingredients.
New York City’s bar Dante is largely credited with popularizing this method, particularly with their version of the Garibaldi, a classic cocktail made from orange juice and Campari. Some beverage-focused publications have taken note of this trend.
“We saw this as more of a daytime option for those seeking a low-alcohol, fresh drink,” said Linden Pride, co-owner of Dante.
As this trend catches on, other establishments are integrating whipped citrus into their offerings, trying the technique with different fruits like grapefruit and pineapple to refresh old favorites.
Even home mixologists are getting into the action, using milk frothers or high-speed blenders to replicate the texture seen in bars. It’s a straightforward drink, just orange juice and Campari, which allows for experimentation.
People are sharing their attempts online, with some calling it “the best two-ingredient drink in the world.” Others have mentioned it’s “more than a mimosa!”
Interestingly, this aeration approach doesn’t alter the ingredients but does shift how we perceive them, offering a fresh mouthfeel without incorporating dairy or egg whites.
However, not all fruits behave the same way when aerated. Citrus and pineapple juices yield more stable foam, according to Pride. Over time, the fluffy Garibaldi has become a hallmark of Café Dante. “It became a symbol of Café Dante and everything we aspired it to be, yet we never anticipated it would resonate so widely,” Pride added.
