Why go with the same old boring line-up of drinks when you choose from a fantastic new array of fabulous beverages. Take a cue from the latest beverage trends from around the world and have yourself and crazy good time, cheers!
After a long hard day, unwinding with your buds and guzzling on a tall glass of your favourite drink is all you need for an instant pick-me-up. Though good food is equally instrumental in lifting your mood and elevating your senses, the magic of a good thirst-quencher is that it doesn’t take time, instead, it refreshes you immediately. There is no waiting period here.
Unfortunately, while planning a party, we don't pay as much attention to lining up our drinks and beverages as we should. It is always sidelined and preceded by food and desserts. So, the next time you are throwing a bash, take some time out and plan an exotic array of cocktails, mocktails, juices or beverages, which chooses your preference and palate. Rather, how about a beverage party? A soiree where you invite your friends, just to try out some amazing collection of drinks and serve food that compliments the beverage of choice.
If it sounds like a good idea. Then here are latest beverage trends from 2017 that you might want to take under consideration while throwing your fabulous 'all-drinks' party:
Spice it up
Quite literally. Traditionally drinks are known to be sweet. But, this new craze for piquant drinks is picking up phase, and people all over the world are loving it. Instead of sugar syrup or any other sweetening agent, you can now spice up your using chilli, ginger, white or black pepper or wasabi too. This trend is evident by the new spicy flavours of popular drinks available in the market.
Let it pressure up
This is the latest fad, rather a technic, that has been picked up, not just by bartenders and beverage catering specialists, but also by big firms that manufacture ready-to-drink beverages. This technic is called 'high-pressure processing'. The idea is to retain as much as nutrition and natural flavor of the ingredient as possible. So, going forward, almost every drink, starting with coffee, tea to fruit juices and cocktails will be prepared this way.
All for exotic water
Some time back natural coconut water was all the rage and didn't have much competition. Not so much now, the market is buzzing with a new range of exotic natural juices that you should try. These aren't your regular run-of-the-mill fruit or vegetable juice. The variety, to name a few, spans from aloe vera water, cactus water, artichoke water, birch water and even maple water. It ain't going to get fancier than this.
Yes! To milk, no! to dairy
Sound weird, yes? But that's the latest trend that is doing the rounds. People are opting for milk substitute and non-diary milk. Reason being, milk is now said to have more fattening properties and less of protein ingredient, as it was earlier claimed. So, health conscious folks are making the quick switch to substitutes such as soy, cashew, rice, hemp and almond milk. Next time you are hiring catering service for beverage at your party, ask exclusively for non-diary milk.
Dress up your drink
Think beyond the comical miniature umbrella and snotty-fluty glass. Instead, get artistic and try out carved fruits or vegetables and fancy cut and set glassware. The trend of serving drinks or food based holders are becoming famous too. So, bake your tart in the shape of a glass and serve a yummy chocolate drink in it. For inspiration, check out some interesting options on Pinterest and Instagram.
Drink your desserts
For those with a sweet tooth, this would a new, improved and playful way to satisfy their craving without compromising on their favourite. These sweet treats are nothing but the drinkable versions of popular desserts. This new version is a hands-free dining option. Get gourmet chefs to serve these fancy beverages for your party. So, for your next party ask the chef to serve up tiramisu shake or cake batter drink, and watch your guest slurp it up!
World favorite beverages - New & improved
Coffee and tea, are without an ounce of doubt, the most loved and consumed brews in the world. But, of late, looks like these two are up for an upgrade to. For that extra dose of caffeine, coffee is finding its way into cocktails, milkshakes, tonic waters and desserts. As for tea, after the wave of plain green tea that swept the market, it 'matcha green' from Japan that is doing the rounds. Because of its unique texture, colour and taste, it is already becoming a popular mocktail addition.
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