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Cocktail Trends: Sending Alcohol Gifts in Style

It was a random Saturday night at a cocktail bar when I tasted a curious concoction named Jalapeno Mango Margarita. The menu described it as “a mouthful of bite.” In retrospect, I should have paid more attention to that part. However, despite the spicey tingling, my palette hosted a disco of flavors I had not yet experienced in a cocktail—-or any drink for that matter. And, with every sip, the dance between sweet and spicey found a rhythm that made it impossible for me to deny that it was, indeed, a damn good drink! This experience eventually got me thinking about cocktail trends. After some research and one too many TikTok videos, my consensus is that it’s heading in a weird direction – and I like it! Read below as I share cocktail trends that are taking over 2024. And, how you can send a cocktail experience to your friends and family with alcohol gifts from Drinkable Gifts! 

bartender mixing drinks cocktail trends

Lunar New Year Cocktails

Looking for creative ways to enjoy Lunar New Year cocktails? You’ve come to the right place! Sipping on drinks carries a multitude of cultural significance in the rich tapestry of Chinese traditions. But, when it comes to celebrating the coming of a new year, sharing these traditional beverages is said to usher in good fortune and prosperity! 

At Drinkable Gifts, we’re excited to blend tradition with innovation as we enter the Lunar New Year 2024. Join us on a delightful journey through a collection of our favorite Lunar New Year cocktails meticulously curated to infuse the festivities with flavor and joy. 

lunar new year cocktails happy 2024

The Difference Between Liquor and Liqueur

Whether you’d like to impress a special someone with your liquor knowledge, peruse the spirits aisle at your local liquor store, or are simply just a sucker for the details, we can assure you that knowing the difference between liquor and liqueur will serve you well at some point in your life. And, although the two terms are often used interchangeably, the first pearl of wisdom we can offer is that they actually belong to two different categories within the alcoholic beverage world.

Varying in both use and taste, not knowing which term to use (or which drink to pour) leaves you vulnerable to a slip-up that your audience will only remember as a cringe. Fortunately, we’ve got some expertise in the liquor field! And, we’re here to help you avoid any mishaps or misspelling with a simple breakdown of the difference between liquor and liqueur. 

Liquor and liqueur standing on a bar table with glowing lights.