Drink Ripples

Kia Illulian didn’t plan on the Ripple Maker. Ten years later, he can’t imagine Carrera without it. We spoke with him in April 2026.

When Kia Illulian was getting ready to open Carrera Cafe in Los Angeles in 2016, a

The True North is a frozen, mint-forward cocktail that brings crisp freshness and a hint of floral sweetness together for a clean, summer-ready serve. Adds a striking visual moment to your menu with minimal complexity.

Ingredients

2 oz tequila blanco 1 oz fresh lime juice ¾ oz elderflower liqueur ½ oz simple syrup 1 oz fresh mint (or 8–10 leaves,...

This Empress French 75 puts a vibrant twist on the classic Champagne cocktail, swapping the traditional top-off for a silky foam finish that showcases any indigo gin’s striking violet hue. The floral, citrus-forward notes shine against bright lemon and a hint of sweetness for a cocktail that’s as striking to look at as it is to drink.

The smooth foam texture lifts ...

Between rising bean costs, tariff pressure, and more countertop espresso machines in homes, cafés are under immense pressure to differentiate. Good coffee is expected. So, what actually brings people through the door and keeps them coming back?

This summer, the most important coffee trends are less about the coffee itself and more about how it’s served, presented, a...

The biggest soccer/football season of the year is approaching fast, and venues that prepare now will be the ones that win customer traffic, increase revenue, and build lasting guest loyalty.

To help your business capture this opportunity, Ripples introduces the ‘Live Scores’ channel – an automated real-time feature designed to turn live match moments into...