Less sugar, more style. More flavour, less hangover.
Whether you're the proud owner of a home bar cart or you're still mixing Mojitos in a measuring cup — 2025 is the year to level up your cocktail game (without needing a bartender's license). This year’s trends are fresh, fun, and totally doable from your own kitchen.
Here’s what’s hot right now in the world of home mixology:
1. The Classics Are Back (and They Brought Friends)
Think Martinis, Negronis, and Old Fashioneds. These timeless drinks are making a major comeback — but without the snobbery.
They’re easy to make, super Instagrammable, and let’s be honest: sipping a Martini at home on a Tuesday? Feels powerful.
Bonus tip: serve it in the right glass — it makes all the difference.
2. Low-Alcohol & Alcohol-Free = Still Delicious
Not drinking (or just drinking less)? You’re in good company.
Low- and no-alcohol cocktails are everywhere — and they're nothing like the sad mocktails of the past.
Expect real flavour, grown-up vibes, and ingredients like alcohol-free spirits, kombucha, and fresh herbs.
Perfect for brunch, a chill weeknight, or that friend who “has to drive.”
3. Sustainable Sips
It’s not just what’s in your drink — it’s how you make it.
2025 is all about sustainable cocktails at home: using leftover citrus peels for simple syrup, growing your own mint, and skipping single-use plastic.
Bonus: it feels fancy and good for the planet. Win-win.
4. Fancy Techniques for Fun People
Fat-washing? Clarified punches? Smoked cocktails?
Sure, it sounds complicated — but don’t worry, TikTok and YouTube have tutorials for everything.
Trying something new is half the fun, even if it turns out weird the first time.
5. Tiny Cocktails, Big Vibes
Small serves are having a big moment.
Tiny glasses, bold flavours, minimal guilt. Try a cocktail tasting flight with friends — it’s a great excuse to try 3 recipes in one night (and still feel fresh the next day).
6. Presentation Is Everything
Let’s be honest — a sprig of rosemary and a proper coupe glass makes any drink feel like it came from a fancy bar.
If it looks good, you’ll enjoy it more (and probably post it).
Pretty ice cubes, fun garnishes, vintage glassware — go wild.
Final Sip
You don’t need a bar license to make a great drink in 2025.
All you need is good ingredients, a few solid recipes, and a little curiosity.
And if you're not sure what glass goes with what cocktail... we’ve got you covered.