Have you tried the Cocktail Trends of 2019?

We all know that alcohol is injurious to health, but who doesn’t want to try the trendy new cocktails? Here we have some of the greatest cocktails you can try out which are right now on the trending list this year. Most of them are available in the nearest restaurants, bars, and pubs. On the contrary, you can prepare them at home if you have all the necessary ingredients. For the people who are inclined towards trying out new cocktails, this article is meant for you. So, go through it and enjoy and surely don’t forget to try one of them.

Elevated Cocktails

This year, it is not about the regular cocktails. The list is being upgraded with some of the amazing cocktails. Bartenders around the world have initiated this process to add interesting cocktails to the menu. All these cocktails added in the menu are unique in their way. They are created using homemade tonics, juices, and syrups. Besides fermented ingredients are also a huge part of these cocktails. If you haven’t tried any of them then try it now.

The Pairing of Unexpected Ingredients

Have you ever thought that ingredients such as black sapote, perennial grains, chorizo, endive, anchovy, and blessed thistle could be used in cocktails? The bizarre experiments on cocktails have led the bartenders to include vegetables in these unique cocktails. These extraordinary combinations look bizarre but they taste brilliant. Who would have imagined that chayote, tomatillo, and fiddleheads will be a part of cocktails?

Mushroom Infused Drinks

Do you wish to try some mushroom-infused drinks? As we all know that mushrooms are famous for their nutrient value, but how does it help a cocktail? Well, bartenders have developed new ways to induce mushrooms in cocktails. There are drinks made with mushroom and vodka, mushroom and wine, etc. For instance, the mushroom- and thyme-infused vodka, mushroom tea mixed with sparkling wine and fungi Irish coffee are some of the exotic cocktails.

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Cocktails with Food

These cocktails are not served with snacks but they are made with food items. Even it does sound a little odd, but they look and taste brilliant. The famous gyro inspired gin with mint, cucumber, lemon, and Greek yogurt is a great example for these types of cocktails. Some amazing food ingredients used in cocktails are beet, bacon, bone broth, gravy, and Szechuan peppercorns. All these ingredients add a different taste to the cocktail. Bartenders are going crazy after serving these cocktails. It is like people are craving for such more quirky cocktails.

Trending Cocktails around the World

  1. Moscow Mule

Trending on the top of the list, this cocktail is a vodka classic. This copper-clad Moscow Mule is still a star cocktail at 82% bars round the world.

  1. Aperol Spritz

Another beauty in the cocktail menu is the Aperol Spritz. This is also a classic cocktail from the 1950s. Almost 40% of the bars around the world serve this as one of their best cocktails. It is more of a mocktail but you can blend some alcohol to make it a lovely cocktail.

  1. Margarita

One of the best tequila classics ever is the Margarita. Almost 45% bars all across the world are still drooling over Margarita. Besides, it recently got an upgrade which brought it into the trending cocktail list. Infuse mozzarella with tequila, add basil, lime, orange bitter, cherry tomato shrub, celery and agave nectar to it. The result is marvelous beauty both for the eyes and your taste buds.

  1. Espresso Martini

The Espresso Martini is back in the race of trending cocktails. Thanks to the recipe which is again drawing huge customers at the bar. This cocktail is also known as Vodka Espresso as it is made of two main ingredients, vodka, and coffee. Trending among the top cocktails, this is going to stay for quite a long time now.

  1. Dry Martini

Dry Martini is another mouthwatering cocktail belonging to the gin family. Also, it is known as Vodkatini because you can swap the gin with vodka. Either way, it is a lovely cocktail. As much as 35% bars around the world have listed this cocktail among the top 10 of their menu.

  1. Daiquiri

The only rum cocktail to make into the top trends of cocktail list is the daiquiri. This Cuban classic is pouring glasses after glasses and people love it truly. As much as 58% bars all across the world serve it as the best rum cocktail. It is a popular cocktail which is also a part of the trending cocktail list of 2019.

  1. Whiskey Sour

This cocktail is consistent in the trending list for the past couple of years. The classic whiskey sour recipe was first published in the year 1862 in The Bon Vivant’s Companion. This is a book written by Jerry Thomas. Since then this recipe exists in every bar of the world. It revived recently again and made it to the trending cocktail list of 2019.

  1. Negroni

This Italian cocktail is too sweet for your alcohol thirst. There is a story behind its name being Negroni. It was Count Camillio Negroni who ordered a strong Americano and was served with gin instead of soda water by bartender Fosco Scarselli. Since then, the cocktail is in the top list of most bars. Another cocktail developed from the classic Negroni which is known as Dante’s Negroni. The recipe of Dante’s Negroni is, ¾ ounce of Campari, 1 once of Bombay Sapphire and ¾ ounce of Martini Rossi. These ingredients blend to deliver this trending cocktail.

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All these above-mentioned cocktails have revived from the past and now are on the trending list of cocktails for this year. Some are still in their old fashioned way while others just got a makeover to suit customer demands. Either way, you will experience some with among these cocktails. So, which one are you going to try next when you visit a bar? You can also learn about the recipes in details and try them out at home.