Today's drinks market is full of exciting innovations and whether you're entertaining at home, relaxing on the weekend or dining out, it's always fun to try something new. Wine drinkers, cocktail lovers and soft drink sippers alike will love theseunique drinks trends that have risen in popularity this year, with something for everyone to enjoy no matter the occasion. Which delicious drink are you most excited to try?
Orange wine
You know about red, white and rosé already, but have you had the chance to sample orange wine yet? Thisamber hued beverage has in part become popular because of how aesthetically pleasing it appears on Instagram, but that's certainly not the main reason you need to try it,and orange wine in fact has a long history that many people aren't aware of.
Orange wine isn't a wine made with oranges, but rather a type of white wine made by leaving the grape skins in contact with the juice. This natural process uses little to no additives, giving the end product a very different taste to a classic red or white. Wines made in this way are the oldest form of whites and have been produced in Georgia for millennia. More recently, winemakers in other regions such as Italy, Slovenia, France and the United States have also turned their attention to this technique.
Orange wines are often described as full-bodied and robust, having the refreshing qualities of a white wine alongside the great depth of flavour of a red. They're best enjoyed with red meat, especially lamb, with bold dishes such as curries or simply on their own. The Calcarius Nu Litr Orange is a great choice paired with appetizers on a summer's afternoon.
Rosé champagne and prosecco
If you've witnessed the buzz surrounding natural wine brandCalcariuson social media over the past year, you may have also seen a deluge of pink fizz on your feed, with a host of celebrity rosé launches contributing to its moment in the spotlight. Kylie Minogue, Sarah Jessica Parker and Post Malone have all got in on the rosétrend by launching their own pale pink rosé brands, whilst Brad Pitt launched his own rosé champagne house which has proved extremely popular, despite a retail price of $300 a bottle.Rosé prosecco has since been introduced to the UK market and studies suggest that prosecco sales are continuously rising, with 25% of consumers regularly drinking pink fizz.
Ready-to-drink cocktails
Since 2019, the ready-to-drink category has seen a huge surge in growth, with RTD offerings having become much more diverse as a result. Consumers love convenience so it should come as no surprise that ready-to-drink cocktails continue to perform so well, but this industry has certainly also been helped along by the pandemic as we'vesought out new and exciting beverages to enjoy at home. Particularly popular at the moment are RTDs that are lighter, lower in carbs and lower in alcohol.
No and low alcoholic beverages
Halfway through 2021 the clean drinking trend is showing no signs of slowing, with no and low alcohol drinks continuing to gain traction in the UK. We're spoilt for choice with morelow alcohol beers, wines and spirits to choose from than ever before, as well as a range of nolo ciders, mocktails and seltzers. People are continuously becoming more conscious of the excesses in their diet and are looking to try new options, so this expanding market is great news for the health-conscious and gives non-drinkers more delicious beverages to choose from, too. Into summer, we can expect to see more mocktails containing alcohol-free spirits as well as an expanding range of low-calorie alcoholic drinks.
