Flavor and Wellness

Drink Trends

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A bartender serves a classic cocktail at a value-priced bar, with happy patrons enjoying affordable drinks in the background.
Drinks

Bars Bring Back Cheaper Cocktails for Value-Conscious Drinkers

At Gus' Sip & Dip in Chicago, a 30-drink list of classic cocktails now costs just $12 each.

Daniel Moretti·May 14, 2026
A trendy cocktail bar where visually appealing, colorful drinks inspired by viral trends are being served and photographed by patrons.
Drinks

America's Cocktail Preferences Shift Amid Viral Trends

In the week following Starbucks' launch of its new Tie-Dye Frappuccino, searches for 'tie-dye cocktail recipes' on Pinterest surged by 300%.

Daniel Moretti·May 13, 2026
A mixologist artfully tops a cocktail with a fluffy strawberry cucumber cold foam, showcasing the new trend in drink presentation.
Drinks

Cold foam toppings trend transforms cocktail flavors and textures

A new wave of mixologists is ditching traditional garnishes, instead topping cocktails with airy cream cheese foam or vibrant strawberry cucumber foam, fundamentally changing how drinks are experience

Daniel Moretti·May 7, 2026