Yash Lakhan
May 13, 2025
The world of mixology continues to evolve, blending trending combinations with fresh, modern twists. A look at what was most coveted in the past year shows a shift from classic concoctions to experimental blends, with the rise of infusions, garnishes and sustainable ingredients. Mixologists are taking familiar favourites—like the mojito or margarita cocktail—and are adding new details like smoked elements or carbonation to offer a classic yet contemporary touch to drinks. *All concoctions listed use 30ml liquor measurements. Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.
This cocktail marries bittersweet flavours and subtle carbonation, producing a milder profile in which the herbal bite of vermouth is balanced by the lifted rhythm of sparkling wine.
Made with four ingredients in what’s best described as a tequila spin on rum and cola, the batanga provides a clean, unadorned flavour profile defined by citrus and a hint of salinity.
Toning down matcha’s subtle bitterness with cucumber’s neutrality, the cocktail provides a vegetal, grassy and clean flavour - ideal for summer sipping.
Moving from traditional citrus-tequila brightness with a haptic, chewy element, boba transforms the sour-sweet beverage into a multi-textured experience with light, intermittent punctuation from tapioca pearls.
Pairing mint and lemon under visual obscurity, this cocktail balances its sweetness and acidity with a neutralising, earthy presence that tempers the sip without blunting its freshness.
Constructed upon the density and umami of tomato with a latent, gradually rising heat that spins the finish of the drink, flavours transition from savoury towards spice without abrupt shifts.