About Signature Drink Lab
Our Founder Story
Signature Drink Lab was founded by Cory and Pege Yates with a simple belief — drinks should be just as creative, memorable, and visually exciting as the desserts and celebrations they accompany.
The story behind Signature Drink Lab began long before the company officially launched in 2018.
Pege Yates grew up surrounded by the world of flavor and ingredients. Both her grandmother and aunt worked in an international coffee and tea factory, where Pege was introduced early to the possibilities of flavor development, specialty ingredients, and product creativity. She later began working in the industry herself, helping flavor teas and create edible decorative elements for companies such as Walt Disney World, Macy’s, and Saks.
Her passion eventually led her into the world of confections and sugar art, where she founded Never Forgotten Designs and later co-founded the Show Me Sweets Cake, Cookie & Candy Convention — one of the Midwest’s largest educational events for cake artists and confectionery creators.
Meanwhile, Cory Yates was developing a passion of his own.
After beginning his career in the United States Coast Guard, Cory discovered home brewing in his early twenties. What began as a hobby quickly grew into a fascination with the science of brewing, the craft of spirits, and the artistry behind cocktails. Over the years he experimented with brewing techniques, flavor pairings, and presentation to elevate the drinking experience.
Together, Cory and Pege realized that drinks deserved the same creativity and visual excitement that people were already bringing to cakes and desserts.
In 2018, they launched <strong>Signature Drink Lab</strong> to bring that idea to life.
Signature Drink Lab focuses on creative drink enhancements — from cocktail recipes and themed rim sprinkles to food-grade shimmer products designed to transform ordinary beverages into memorable experiences. These products can be used in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and are tested by real drinkers at events, celebrations, and casual evenings alike.
Through Pege’s work with Never Forgotten Designs, the team also helped pioneer edible glitter innovations in the United States, including products such as <strong>Flash Dust™</strong> and <strong>Shimmer Glitter Dust™</strong> — a drink shimmer designed to reveal vibrant color and sparkle when added to liquid.
Today, Signature Drink Lab continues to build on that original vision: helping bartenders, bakers, event planners, and creative hosts transform drinks into something truly unforgettable.
Signature Drink Lab (SDL)
St. Louis, MO 63129
314-399-9932
www.SignatureDrinkLab.com
Signature Drink Lab™ is a Never Forgotten Designs™ company, all rights reserved.
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