Tired of drinking the same old things? Perhaps it’s time to fill up your cup with something else. Not sure what to choose? Here are some drink trends that have been popping up with no slowdown in sight!
1. Detox drinks
If you love having a green smoothie, this one is an easy drink trend to try. You can make it yourself in any form, either as a healthy morning juice or even in a cocktail when your friends come over. Simply adding a touch of ginger, cinnamon, or turmeric is said to promote better detoxification in your body. We’re not sure how well that works with alcohol, but if you add some of these to your morning green smoothie, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
2. Savory libations
One you may have noticed at your favorite trendy bar is the use of savory ingredients in your bespoke cocktails. Things like bacon have really been coming into play as well as hefty garnishes. If you’ve seen how some Bloody Mary’s eat like a meal, this should be no surprise.
3. Superfood coffee
Coffee is full of antioxidants and, without adding sugar or cream, can be very healthy for you. Make it even healthier with varieties that blend in turmeric, ground flaxseed, and pure cacao. They have a unique flavor twist too while giving you more healthy benefits.
4. Sustainable cocktails
Popular with the farm-to-table restaurant and bar concepts, you can surely try this one at home. Simply save your leftover bits of fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme and toss them in a cocktail with rinds from your day’s oranges and lemons. It’s a clever way to reduce waste and make a tasty cocktail all in one!
5. Craft sodas
With the rise of Soda Streams, more artisanal soda offerings are on the rise. Made with better ingredients, they give you that fizzy feeling with a variety of flavors without all the gunk.
6. Sour tastes
For those of you that never outgrew sour candies, the sour trend has moved into the beer bracket. It’s an interesting combination, considering beer was once a more bitter beverage. The sour addition does very nicely though and complements it quite well.
7. Kegs of wine
Good news for those mom groups that can’t survive without wine. Wine is tapping into a new style by going on tap. That’s a lot easier to open than a stubborn cork!
8. Mocktails
Sure, they’ve been around for a while, but mocktails have come a long way from the Shirley Temple, no offense to a golden classic. These days, mocktails can be just as satisfying as their alcohol-fueled counterparts and they give you more options for having something festive when you’re expecting, are doing a cleanse, or have agreed to be the designated driver for the evening. From morning to night and everything in between, we think you’ll find adding one of these drink trends to your cup most satisfying!