Biggest Cocktail Trends To Watch For In 2018

1. COCKTAIL ROBOTS

Cocktail robots first made major headlines last summer when The Tipsy Robot opened its doors in Las Vegas, just a short stroll from the casino floors where tourists chase jackpots and hunt for the best slots online real money platforms between rounds of drinks. They can’t listen to your woes (just yet), but they can sure make a damn good cocktail while you decompress from the neon chaos outside. This technology, however, is not new, as it has been used in select Royal Caribbean cruise ships, where the novelty of a mechanical bartender pairs naturally with the ship’s gaming lounges. How does it work? Guests select or create their drinks on tablets, then pay by swiping their credit cards on the device — a frictionless ordering flow that mirrors the tap-to-play interfaces now dominating modern entertainment venues.

2. JAPANESE GIN: THE NEXT BIG THING

2017 was an exciting year as Japanese beats Scotland at its own game to become whiskey’s world leader. Japanese whiskey imported approximately 25 million liters last year, compared to 1.5 million five years ago (1,300% growth) and we don’t expect this trend to change. In fact, our unquenchable thirst for Japanese liquors will drive Gin made by Nikka and Suntory to explode worldwide. Gin is easy to produce and there is an infinite number of botanical combinations giving us plenty of variety and even more delicious cocktail concoctions.

3. DRINK FOR YOUR HEALTH

Because there’s a huge demand for healthier cocktails, mixologists are opting for kombucha, cold pressed juices, ingredients with no added sugars, B-complex vitamins and magnesium. Craft mocktails will also be a huge hit for those who wish to opt out of alcohol entirely.

Infusing spirits with botanicals and use of Gin will be on the rise as well. A little gin and lemon thyme can boost immunity and soothe digestion. For those who enjoy margaritas, your bartender may substitute tequila with mezcal as a healthier option, sage for its antioxidant properties, chipotle as it is known to reduce blood pressure, and even a cold pressed juice to help aid in digestion. Now there’s an even better way to enjoy our favorite cocktails.

4. FROSE IS HERE TO STAY

Frosé, the rosé winy slushy, is here to stay and we predict will be the winning poolside drink all summer long. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’ve been missing out big time. You’re going to want to get the recipe here.

HERE’S WHAT WE’RE SIPPING ON

HIBIKI HARMONY – JAPANESE BLENDED WHISKEY

A blend of more than 10 malt and grain whiskies, aged in five different casks, from Suntory’s three distilleries.

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ZIGNUM SILVER – SILVER MEZCAL

Intense brightness and transparency with flashes of silver. Aroma with delicate hints of citrus fruits. Preserves the original citric acid and grassy flavor of the green agave espadin.

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MIRAVAL – ROSÉ

Rosé is for celebrating, and Miraval is no exception. A beautiful light pink color, this wine has aromas of fresh fruit, wild strawberry, and stone fruit. A beautiful blend of red and white with refreshing acidity, and delicate floral touches.

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