Cocktail drinking is a year-round sport. However, with each season comes new and exciting trends that pop up on bar menus and in liquor stores, and we as dedicated athletes must be aware. As we move into the warm weather months and swap out the hot toddies of winter to the spritzes of summer, so too come new and noteworthy trends, from floral flavors and fruity liqueurs to bumps of caviar alongside your martini. This summer promises to be a season of exciting and thought-provoking cocktail trends that should not be missed.
I spoke with three experts in the field of spirits and cocktails: Simon Ford of Ford’s Gin, H Ehrmann of Fresh Victor, and Tyson Buhler of Death & Co., to get their insight on the cocktail trends to look for this summer. Luckily, these are trends that extend beyond the bar. Many of these new trends and products can be taken advantage of right in your own home, taking your home bar from slightly impressive to absolutely remarkable. As you prepare to stock your home bar for the summer season or find yourself frequenting more outdoor cocktail bars to indulge in a refreshing spritz or two, be on the lookout for these trends. Isn’t it fun to be in the know?