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THE resumption of sporting and other live events could help bring an added boost to the on-trade this summer as customers and operators alike look to make the most of the first restriction-free summer season in years.

Becca Macdonald of The Voyage of Buck in Edinburgh talks seasonal drinks and cocktails with SLTN

Simple serves with lighter flavours tipped to be winners this season

Popularity of craft drinks set to continue, but serve and promotion are essential

Whiskies from around the world can complement strong Scotch selection

Sustainable measures can make good environmental and business sense

EPOS and technology in general now play a much bigger role in the operation of many pubs and bars.

AS Scottish hospitality businesses look to emerge and recover from the pandemic, efficiency is likely to be a watchword for many operators.

THE past two years have reinforced the importance of technology within the licensed trade, as businesses looked to introduce efficiencies as well as cut down on the contact between staff and customers.

FROM virtual tastings and online research to creating their own concoctions – many consumers sought to broaden their drinks knowledge during the various lockdowns and restrictions; and, as a result, are said to be increasingly seeking drinks that offer a discernible point of difference now they are back in bars.