With so many cocktails being introduced every year you don’t need to stick to the tried and tested cocktail recipes that have been around for decades. Ring the changes this year and shake things up with some hot new ideas for cocktails for 2021. New trends in the cocktail world include garden-fresh drinks using ingredients grown in your own plot, cocktails you can drink without the hangover, and even beverages blended from teas.
As the summer winds down, it’s time to take stock of your favourite drink trends. What drinks do you like to drink and where do you think they’ll go best when summer ends and fall begins? A relaxed patio bar with comfortable upholstered seating, fresh flowers on the table, backyard swing music playing in the background, and a chalkboard for writing notes are all great drink trends for the end of summer. A margarita is always a good choice and is especially popular at bars during this time. Margaritas also go well with foods like corn chips & salsa, tortas, nachos, or pita sandwiches.
After that, there’s a host of great cocktails including monitor, margarita, sangria, daiquiris, and mixed cocktails. New types of cocktails are popping up like the “pink pigtail” & the “popcorder.” Sparkling wines like pinot noir and sparkling wines like sparkling wine are also popular at bars and nightclubs during the warmer months. And don’t forget sodas, although many bar and nightclub owners have stopped stocking them as soda consumption skyrockets. Soda drinking while out with friends can be fun if mixed with food & drinks to enhance the effect.
Finally, there’s a new drink trend that’s sweeping the nation: keurig K-Cups. These keurig coffee cups hold a single cup of your favourite pick and often include flavours from around the world. With K-Cups, you can experiment with different combinations of fruits, spices, and different liquids without worrying about creating a messy beverage.