Cocktail Trends of 2025: Must-Try Drinks This Year

Cocktail Trends of 2025: Must-Try Drinks This Year

The world of cocktails is always evolving, and 2025 is set to bring some seriously exciting trends to the mixology scene. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast, a home bartender, or someone who just enjoys a great drink, these must-try beverages will keep your taste buds entertained all year long. From sustainable sips to exotic ingredients, here are the top trending cocktails in Australia for 2025—plus the recipes so you can make them at home!

1. The Eco Spritz (Sustainable & Zero-Waste)

Sustainability is key in 2025, and the Eco Spritz is the perfect refreshing, eco-friendly cocktail. Ingredients:

  • 45ml Discarded Spirits Co. Vermouth

  • 60ml Prosecco

  • 30ml soda water

  • Citrus peels (saved from other recipes) for garnish Method:

  1. Fill a wine glass with ice.

  2. Add vermouth, Prosecco, and soda water.

  3. Stir gently and garnish with repurposed citrus peels.

2. No-Groni (Low/No Alcohol Trend)

A non-alcoholic twist on the classic Negroni, perfect for mindful drinkers. Ingredients:

  • 30ml Lyre’s Italian Orange

  • 30ml Lyre’s Aperitif Rosso

  • 30ml non-alcoholic gin

  • Orange peel for garnish Method:

  1. Fill a glass with ice and add ingredients.

  2. Stir well and garnish with an orange peel.

3. AI-Generated Highball (Tech-Infused Cocktails)

AI-generated cocktails are all the rage. Here’s an example of a perfectly balanced highball. Ingredients:

  • 50ml Japanese whisky

  • 100ml yuzu soda

  • 5ml honey syrup

  • Lemon twist Method:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.

  2. Pour whisky and honey syrup over ice.

  3. Top with yuzu soda and stir gently.

  4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

4. Miso Margarita (Savory & Exotic Flavours)

A umami-packed take on the classic Margarita. Ingredients:

  • 50ml blanco tequila

  • 25ml lime juice

  • 15ml agave syrup

  • 5ml white miso paste

  • Salt for rim Method:

  1. Rim a glass with salt.

  2. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into the glass.

  3. Serve over fresh ice and garnish with a lime wedge.

5. Coconut-Washed Old Fashioned (Classic with a Twist)

A rich and silky take on the Old Fashioned. Ingredients:

  • 60ml bourbon or rum

  • 10ml coconut-washed simple syrup

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • Orange peel for garnish Method:

  1. Stir ingredients with ice in a mixing glass.

  2. Strain into a rocks glass with ice.

  3. Garnish with an orange peel.

6. Fermented Pineapple Colada (Fermentation Trend)

A gut-friendly take on the Piña Colada. Ingredients:

  • 50ml white rum

  • 60ml fermented pineapple juice

  • 30ml coconut cream

  • 10ml lime juice Method:

  1. Blend all ingredients with ice.

  2. Pour into a tiki glass and garnish with a pineapple slice.

7. Chilli Mango Spritz (Spicy Cocktails)

A fiery and tropical drink for those who like a kick. Ingredients:

  • 40ml vodka

  • 20ml mango puree

  • 15ml lime juice

  • 10ml chilli-infused syrup

  • 60ml soda water Method:

  1. Shake vodka, mango puree, lime juice, and chilli syrup with ice.

  2. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with soda water.

  3. Garnish with a dried chilli.

8. Cold Brew Negroni (Coffee Cocktails)

A rich, caffeinated twist on the classic Negroni. Ingredients:

  • 25ml gin

  • 25ml Campari

  • 25ml sweet vermouth

  • 25ml cold brew coffee

  • Orange peel for garnish Method:

  1. Stir all ingredients over ice in a mixing glass.

  2. Strain into a rocks glass with ice.

  3. Garnish with an orange peel.

9. Tropical Jungle Bird (Tropical Escapism)

A rum-based tiki cocktail with a bitter edge. Ingredients:

  • 45ml dark rum

  • 15ml Campari

  • 30ml pineapple juice

  • 15ml lime juice

  • 10ml sugar syrup Method:

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice.

  2. Strain into a glass filled with ice.

  3. Garnish with a pineapple leaf.

10. Your Perfect Personalised Cocktail (Custom Drinks Trend)

Visit a cocktail bar with an interactive menu and let the mixologist create a drink tailored to your tastes! Or, experiment at home by choosing a base spirit, adding unique mixers, and personalising your garnishes.

Final Pour

Cocktails in 2025 are all about innovation, sustainability, and bold flavours. Whether you're sipping on a high-tech concoction or a reimagined classic, these must-try drinks will keep your taste buds entertained all year long. Try mixing them up at home, or head to a trendy bar and see what’s on offer!

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