Desire for obscure flavor pairings sees milk take precedence in libations
Implications - Dairy has been incorporated into libation consumption for years with products like Kahlua dominating the market, but a new wave of dairy-infused liquors and recipes are expanding the once niche area of mixology. As the consumer palate evolves to crave unusual flavor pairings with ingredients already found in the home, the rise in dairy-centric libations is expanding the consumer mindset to become more accustom to obscure product varieties. Pushing back against the innocent nature of dairy, the rise of milky libations correlates to a preference for familiarity and negation of health benefits associated with milk product consumption.
Trend Themes
1. Dairy-inspired Mixology - A wave of dairy-infused liquors and recipes are expanding the once niche area of mixology as consumers evolve to crave unusual flavor pairings with ingredients already found in the home.
2. Healthy Yet Indulgent Beverages - The rise in milky libations and unique beverage pairings offers consumers a preference for familiarity and indulgence despite health drawbacks.
3. Sipsforsummer Series - Summer cocktail series debuts new and exciting summer cocktail recipes like coconut mint margarita to quench summer thirst.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Mixology - The creation and marketing of new dairy-infused spirits and non-alcoholic mixers can grow this niche industry sector
2. Food and Beverage - Health-focused Beverages - Innovative companies can leverage this trend towards healthy indulgence to create unique beverages with familiar ingredients.
3. Hospitality - Seasonal Campaigns - Hotels, resorts, and restaurants can run seasonal beverage campaigns to draw in customers with refreshing drink options.
