Over the past year, one of the things we’ve missed the most is brunches and happy hours. But while bars and restaurants are closed or opened at a limited capacity, it doesn’t mean you can’t sip on cocktails at home. With these cocktail trends, your drinks will never be boring and you can look forward to happy hours at home. Here are five new cocktail trends to try.
Add Activated Charcoal
You don’t have to wait until Halloween to enjoy a spooky drink. With just 1/4 teaspoon of food-grade activated charcoal, you can make your cocktail black.
Stir in Gut-Healthy Mixers
Kombucha is known for its gut-healthy probiotics, antibiotics, and vitamins, so add a splash to your favorite drink as a mixer. Alternatively, you can add apple cider vinegar which also has gut-healthy probiotics.
Make Infused Salted Rim Flavors
When you order margaritas out, they come with salted rims, but when you make them at home, should you make salted rims? Salted rims offset the bitterness of the liquor and the tartness of the lime. To take salted rims to the next level, create rosemary or siracha infused salt.
Add Flavor With Smoky Garnishes
Intensify the citrus flavors of garnishes like lemon and orange peel by smoking them with a lighter.
Use Hydrating Mixers
Hydrating mixers with electrolytes will help you avoid hangovers. To boost hydration, add flavored sparkling water or coconut water to your drink.
