{"id":1688,"date":"2020-07-21T08:06:26","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T08:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/?p=1688"},"modified":"2020-07-21T08:07:31","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T08:07:31","slug":"5-trendsetter-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/5-trendsetter-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Trendsetter Cocktails – Stay On Top Of Your Cocktail Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cocktails \u2013 in recent years, are like super fancy artisan drinks, crafted by bartenders around the world. The recipe changing region to region with more exotic ingredients has set its trend. Each year the trendsetters are different, and 2020 is not being shy!<\/p>\n

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2019 saw cocktails trends that were sweeter, gin, and rum-based. Sherries and daiquiris were sensations. And, there were slow talks about wellness and health \u2013 which in 2020 is unfolding into a trend which we can\u2019t ignore anymore.<\/p>\n

5 Trendsetter Cocktails \u2013 Stay on top of your cocktail game.<\/span><\/h1>\n

CBD infused cocktails<\/b><\/h2>\n

CBD has taken all worlds into its trend. And, we are looking at so much CBD inspired stuff from medicine to skincare. That doesn\u2019t end there! The fad has taken over bars and coffee houses around the country. Bartenders mixing \u201cCBD oil\u201d into various cocktails \u2013 you can imagine the buzz.<\/p>\n

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Yet there are so many rumors about it! Will CBD infused cocktails take you to cloud nine? Well, CBD-Cannabidiol is the non-psychoactive chemical found in hemp plants. That being said, it doesn\u2019t contain THC – so it will not make you super high! Yet the said effects are the feeling of relaxation.<\/p>\n

Bartenders are using an eyedropper to manage the doses of the CBD oil – and mixing it with tinctures and teas. CBD can give an earthy texture and flavor to Gin or Amaro based drinks. And, it is a go-to recipe to buzz your mind. CBD oil suits much with non-ABV (Alcohol by Volume) cocktails. So two drinks are enough to push you out of bed the next morning! One thing to keep in mind is that in many regions of the country, CBD products are not yet legalized! So it is important to remember that you won\u2019t get in trouble!<\/p>\n

Classics are back!<\/b><\/h2>\n

In the past few years, we saw a plethora of fancy drinks \u2013 with infinite, more elegant ingredients. And somehow, after roaming and discovering into lands of mystical fancy drinks, we are back to the classic ones. Yes! Classic drinks are back in business. People now more than ever are into cocktails with 3 or 4 ingredients.<\/p>\n

And, we are talking about \u201cHighball,\u201d making its way into the upstream. Do not confuse this classic drink with any fancier versions \u2013 a highball is just whiskey and ginger ale! Some recipes use plain soda water, but ginger ale is the best ingredient. Any drink enthusiast knows how a classic highball tastes. The variations made from these two drinks are just divine and straightforward.<\/p>\n

At home, it is easily brewable \u2013 and already has a perfect formation around the world. Our recipe follows like \u2013 fill a highball glass with ice, pour 2 ounces of crown royal reserve<\/a> and top up with ginger ale or your favorite soda. You can go ahead and throw in some lemon zest or flavor schnapps and orange juice. A perfect drink for your happy hours!<\/p>\n

Trendsetter Cocktails\u00a0 — No to low ABV<\/b><\/h2>\n

We are peaking in 2020, and one thing that goes without notice is \u201chealth consciousness\u201d. The wellness-minded people are buzzing around low proof cocktails. And, it has set a new trend for 2020 among fitness seekers to make youngsters’ conscious about what they drink.<\/p>\n

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What are low proof cocktails – Simply saying alcohol with low ABV(alcohol by volume) shaken together! We are looking at drinks with base ingredients like Aperitif wines, Sake, Vermouth and sherry, etc. The alcohol percentage varies from 15 to 20 percent. Sweet and sour, dry to intense flavors, and tons of innovation are just lying around the low ABV drinks \u2013 you need the necessary imagination!<\/p>\n

The rise of low proof cocktails is the cause of people looking out for a style of sophistication mixed with healthy juice. It\u2019s no more about just getting drunk, and more about discovering flavors, mixtures, and prepping for new drinks. It\u2019s a trend you need to hop on now!<\/p>\n

Trendsetter Cocktails — Kegged Cocktails<\/b><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t come to a subtle conclusion of excluding kegged cocktails. Everyone can agree on the point that cocktails are art! The craftsman in the bar elegantly pouring drinks topping with exclusive flavors is just mesmerizing. The said drink is then poured into beautiful glassware with dozens of ingredients to spark it!<\/p>\n

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et at times, it becomes widely impractical and too precious for high crowd places! In the reign of fast-paced bars and pubs, there is just no time for royal sophistication. And hence the \u201ckegged cocktails\u201d have come into existence.<\/p>\n

The preparations for batched drinks are old school now. The bartenders mix the said ingredients before ready to serve to achieve the max speed during busy hours. The world accepted the concept of kegged cocktails versions. Don\u2019t worry! You can maintain the freshness as long as you want in newly developed refrigerators.<\/p>\n

The recipe mixed and stored in the freezer is ready to serve anytime! Well, we can agree it\u2019s just a natural and straightforward \u2013 time-saving technique! The drink menu is just \u201cready to serve\u201d! Don\u2019t get mistaken here \u2013 you can get any recipe stored for an instant drink. Kegged cocktails are the only necessary evil here!<\/p>\n

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Umami cocktails<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The gift from the Japanese \u2013 \u201cthe umami factor\u201d! This mysterious flavor has its range – And is being the latest obsession for enthusiastic drinkers. The Japanese explain umami as savory deliciousness \u2013 naturally occurring elements in miso and mushrooms. Yet it\u2019s more complicated than it sounds.<\/p>\n

The flavor profile of umami is a full-bodied, meaty profile \u2013 which comes from amino acid L-glutamate. The top umami-rich foods are meat, tomato, seaweeds, seafood, green tea, and nuts. That explains why we are addicted to burgers, fish, and chips.<\/p>\n

Tomatoes \u2013 you must be thinking of an umami-rich Bloody Mary! Yes, variants of \u201cBloody Mary\u201d will give you an excellent idea of an umami cocktail. Right now, many bartenders are experimenting to get the perfect umami cocktails. Yet the Japanese establishments already have an exclusive menu for this mysterious tasting cocktail. They are making people venture into this fifth taste more!<\/p>\n

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We can safely assume 2020 is the year of wellbeing, health, simplicity, and exclusive flavor profile. Cocktails have always been a part of innovation and sophistication. People are always looking for the novelty to please their taste buds \u2013 of course. It is part of enjoyment and pleasure.<\/p>\n

There will be a new trend every year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But, for 2020, the golden words are healthy and simple!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cocktails \u2013 in recent years, are like super fancy artisan drinks, crafted by bartenders around the world. The recipe changing region to region with more exotic ingredients has set its trend. Each year the trendsetters are different, and 2020 is not being shy! 2019 saw cocktails trends that were sweeter, gin, and rum-based. Sherries and read more …<\/span><\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1688"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1688"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1699,"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1688\/revisions\/1699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}