How To Make Wine : Prickly Pear, Avocado, and Cocktail Mashups On Trend in 2021

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Prickly Pear, Avocado, and Cocktail Mashups On Trend in 2021

Volume 306 | May 20, 2021

What the Trendsetter are Pouring This Year

As American returns to the on-premise what will the top accounts be pouring? In an analysis of menus from dozens of top cocktail bars around the country, Punch identified a few trends for summer 2021.

The standout trends are:

Prickly pear flavor
Cocktail mashups
Avocado
A larger variety of fruit flavors
Agave & spice

Further reading: Punch

INDUSTRY NEWS

Have We Reached Peak Celebrity Tequila?

Source: VinePair

Ocean Carrier Shipping Times Surge in Supply-Chain Crunch

Source: Wall Street Journal

How Might a Pernod Ricard & Brown-Forman Merger Shift the Industry Landscape?

Source: IWSR

Rum’s Journey to Premiumisation

Source: The Spirits Business

Diageo's Brora Distillery Back in Production

Source: Daily Business

Blockchain Technology, Fraud Prevention and the Future of Wine

Source: Wine Enthusiast

FEATURE VIDEO

What to Consider When Preparing for Photoshoots

In Part 2 of this video series, Nate Manny, Creative Director for Westland Distillery, shares a step-by-step guide on setting up a brand photoshoot (6 minutes)

UPCOMING TRADE EVENTS

WSWA 2021 Brand Battle Tournament

The WSWA Brand Battle Tournament will showcase rising brands with unique stories, packaging, and flavor profiles in a digital environment for all industry members to view. Panels of wholesaler judges will provide insight and feedback on the brands competing in the tournament.

Entry fees: $500 for Associate Members; $650 for Non-Members per category entered.