The trend among restaurants to use more ingredients that are clean, locally produced, natural or organic is now extending to beverages as well. Such changes include switching to organic juices, teas, coffee and sodas which avoid artificial ingredients and high fructose corn syrup. Cocktails are being reformulated as well, and the sugar is being replaced with honey, carrot juice and natural sweeteners. Instead of using ingredients that are already flavored, some establishments are producing their own natural alternatives.

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