The consumer desire to discover new flavors and at the same time, indulge in unforgettable drinking experiences has inspired the creation of a number of specialty cocktail products. For example, 1724 Tonic Water markets itself as an ultra-premium tonic water that is best paired with high-end spirits, while Traverse City Whiskey Co. makes Premium Cocktail Cherries that boast a different size and texture than conventional cocktail cherries.
When it comes to layering ingredients to assemble unique drinks, there are unique products like seaweed-based bitters, pickle brine mixers and tonic water syrups that have been developed in the name of experimentation.
Edible glitter flakes, flavor-infused ice cubes, 3D-printed drink garnishes and even aromatic cocktail sprays that create a multi-sensory experience are just some of the specialty cocktail products that are being used to top off creative concoctions.
25 Specialty Cocktail Products
From Premium Cocktail Cherries to Pickle Brine Cocktail Mixers:
Laura McQuarrie — May 16, 2018 — Lifestyle
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3D-Printed Cocktails
This 'Augmented Cocktail' is Enhanced with Printed Drink Decorations
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Infused Cocktail Ice Cubes
Herb & Lou's Infused Ice Cubes Makes Your Drink While It Chills
23
Cocktail-Making Pods
Mixallogy Launched a Trio of Organic Powdered Cocktail Mixers
22
Victorian Cocktail Garnishers
Hendrick's Created a Machine That Perfectly Cuts Cucumber Slices
21
Monogrammed Ice Cubes
Pacific Cocktail Haven's Cocktail Ice Cubes are Stamped with "PCH"
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Cocktail-Specific Ice Cubes
Wintersmith's Ice Cubes are Clearer and Melt Slower Than Most
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Infused Tonic Water Mixers
The Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Mixers are Low in Calories
18
Pickle Brine Cocktail Mixers
Brine Brothers Makes Natural, Drinkable Pickle Brine
17
Drinkable Glitter Flakes
The Raspberry Shimmer Popaball Adds Flavor & Edible Sparkles to Prosecco
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Ornate Spherical Ice Makers
The Polar Ice Ball 2.0 Spherical Ice Maker Ensures Consistent Results
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Upscale Botanical Tonic Waters
The Azure Tonic Water Natural Drink Mixers are Deliciously Infused
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Premium Tonic Water
The Upscale 1724 Tonic Water is Designed to Complement Luxury Spirits
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Sparkling Lavender Waters
DRY Sparkling's Lavender Flavor is Ideal for Botanical Cocktail Blends
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Premium Cocktail Cherries
Traverse City Cocktail Cherries Elevate the Simple Cocktail Garnish
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Multi-Sensory Cocktail Sprays
Silent Pool's Cocktail Mists are Branded as a "Liquid Garnish"
10
3D-Printed Drink Garnishes
Matthew Biancaniello Enhances Cocktail Garnishes with Shapely Designs
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Tonic-Infused Sparkling Water
'Sparkling Bitters' Makes Sparkling Water Flavored with Bitters
8
Brine-Based Cocktail Mixers
GAEA's Two-Ingredient 'Dirty Martini Juice' Repurposes Olive Brine
7
Spring Water Cocktail Mixers
The Llanllyr SOURCE Drink Mixers Create World-Class Cocktails
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Tonic Water Syrups
This Tonic Syrup Was Developed for Experimentation with Tonic Water
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Seaweed-Based Whiskey Bitters
Jameson's Seaweed Bitters are Blended with Classic Herbs
4
Beetroot Cocktail Mixers
Morris Kitchen's Tomato Beet Cocktail Mixer is Organically Sourced
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Cocktail-Enhancing Add-Ins
Old Forester's 'Cocktail Provisions' Create a Craft Experiences
2
Artisan Cocktail Syrups
Proof Cocktail Syrups Range from Traditional to Eccentric
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Non-Alcoholic Craft Tonics
These Top Note Tonic Drinks Introduce Reinterpreted Classics
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Cocktail-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
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Summer-Ready Elevated Cocktail Experiences
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Edible Cocktail Shots
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Multi-Serve Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails by ISH are Available by the Bottle
Flavorful Concentrated Beverage Kits
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Sake-Based Beverages
The Oishii Sake Spritz is an All-Natural RTD Sake Cocktail Made in the U.S.
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HOPWTR x Good Girl Snacks Co-Created a Bright, Briny Beverage
Beaded Beverage Carriers
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Functional Sparkling Beverage Expansions
Chill Spritz is Entering the UK Market
Adaptogenic Sparkling Waters
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Cherry Cola Whiskey Refreshments
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Soda Brand Canned Cocktails
Schweppes Mix Comes in the Gin Twist and Paloma Bliss Varieties
Pickle Cocktail Pop-Ups
Prince Igor Launches 'Project Pickle' at Toronto's Project Gigglewater
Non-Alcoholic Adaptogenic Spritzers
Ginny's Functional Social Tonics Support Stress Relief & More
Festive Tonic-Crafted Mocktails
Hiyo Spotlights Two Fruity Mocktails for Winter
Ready-to-Sip Sparkling Cocktails
On The Rocks Cans Meet the Demand for Premium, Portable Cocktails
Premium Cocktail-Style Beverages
ClawTails by White Claw Puts a Twist on Classic Cocktail Flavors
Savory Pickle Sodas
Three Cents Pickle Soda Has Notes of Cucumber, Earthy Celery & Brine
RTD Vodka Seltzers
Breckenridge Distillery Introduces Breck Vodka Seltzer
Non-Alcoholic Botanical Spritzes
Botivo's Sparkling Botanical Aperitivo Entices a Younger Audience
Popsicle-Favored Alcoholic Drinks
Tilray Has a New Lineup of Popsicle-Branded Alcoholic Drinks
Margarita-Flavored Alcohol Beverage Expansions
Topo Chico Hard Celebrates National Margarita Day
Non-Alcoholic Highball Kits
The Blueberry Bourbon Highball Mix Kit Makes a Fruity, Fizzy Mocktail
Sweet Shop-Inspired Cocktails
These BrewDog Canned Cocktails Come in Two Nostalgic Varieties
Effervescent Pickle Refreshments
YEW Pickle is Arriving with a Food-Inspired Flavor
Premium Pickle Juices
The Dirty Sue Premium Pickle Juice is Versatile and Savory
Experimental Beverage Pop-Ups
Nespresso's The Recipe Remix Shares Unusual Flavor Combos
Citrusy Soda Cocktail Packs
Absolut Vodka & SPRITE is Launching in a Flavor-Forward Multipack
Mediterranean Aperitivo-Inspired Beverages
Saint Spritz Introduces the Newest Flavor — Sardinia
Juicy Vodka Cocktails
Holla Spirits Launched Two Nostalgic, Flavor-Forward RTD Cocktails
Cocktail-Inspired Probiotic-Infused Sparkling Beverages
Wildwonder is Launching Blackberry Violet
Single-Serve Aromatized Wine Drinks
Three Exclusive BuzzBallz Flavors Launched in India
Tropical-Inspired Beverage Mixer Expansions
Fever-Tree Expands Availability of Its Tropical Mixers
Easy-to-Sip Canned Cocktails
Smirnoff Crush Comes in Two Tart Flavor Options
Mocktail-Inspired Creatine Powders
Creatini Club Blends Nutrition with Cocktail Aesthetics
Mixology-Inspired Perfumes
Mixologist Parfums Makes Scents Like the "Oud Fashioned"
Functional Electrolyte Mixers
AMASS' Mixers with Electrolytes Combine with Still & Sparkling Water
Cocktail-Inspired Beers
Tip Top Cocktails' Kindred Spirits Series Explores Brewery Collabs
Canned Cocktail Mixers
Kazimo Helps Bartenders Consistently Serve Quality Flavor Profiles
Sparkling Cocktail Cans
White Claw Clawtails Has Brought Real Spirits to the RTD Category
Canned Pickle Lemonades
Mr. Pickles Dillicious Lemonade Mixes Lemon Juice, Sugar, Brine & Bubbles
Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Launches
Mingle Mocktails Drops Two New Functional Flavors for Summer
Vitamin-Enriched Sparkling Waters
Radnor Spring Drinks Come in Four Low-Calorie Flavors
Nostalgic Canned Cocktails
A Classic Fair Refreshment Inspired Shake Up Cocktails
Watermelon-Flavored Citrus Cocktails
Absolut Sprite Watermelon Has a Fruity Flavor and 5% ABV
Fruit-Forward Alcoholic Beverages
Phillips Distilling Co. Debuts SixSip Hard Refreshers
Colorless Canned Cocktails
Ghost Labs' Remixed Minimalist Cocktails are Completely Clear
Artisanal Single-Serve Cocktail Mixers
These New Double Dutch Mixers Come in Nine Options
Premium Vodka Cocktails
Smirnoff's Newest Ready-to-Drink Offerings are Boldly Flavored & Nostalgic
All-Hours Functional Mixers
Day & Night Drinks Reduce Hangover Effects & Support Next-Day Recovery
Winter Cocktail Infusion Kits
Re:bloom Infusions Spotlights Its Best-Selling Winter Kits
Affordable Strong Cocktail Lines
SUN ICE Beverages Debuts a New Cocktail Line in Eight Flavors
Cherry-Flavored Hydration Beverages
Electrolit's New Flavor is Dubbed Cherry Ice
Fashion Lifestyle Cocktail Mixers
The Kate Spade Cocktail Mixers are a Target Exclusive
All-Natural Soju Cocktails
Wild Mannered Fuses Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Beverage Trends
Premium Ready-To-Drink Canned Cocktails
Spirited Hive Expands in Florida with Publix Liquors
Tart Mocktail-Inspired Kombuchas
SYNERGY's UNITY Line Reimagines the Shirley Temple Mocktail
Ready-To-Serve Wine Spritz Collection
CHANDON Boasts Three Cocktails in Its Spritz Collection
Simplified Cocktail Spirits
Ready-To-Enjoy Spirit Variants Make cocktails More Accessible
Premium Tequila Cocktail Expansions
Pimentae Expands Its Tequila Cocktails into Sainsbury’s
Ready-to-Pour Private Label Cocktails
The Co-op Spritz Range Offers a Low-Effort Summer Drinks
Ultra-Flavorful Ready-To-Drink Cocktail Ranges
The Cooper Spirits Co. Expands Its Slow & Low Range
Artistically Branded Sparkling Waters
The Saratoga Collection Features Four Flavors
Boba Cocktail Kits
The Blue Lagoon Cocktail Popping Boba Kit Features Gin Popping Pearls
Premium Zero-Proof Cocktails
MEDASE Cocktails Delivers Sophistication Without Alcohol
Cold-Pressed Margarita Mixers
Twisted Alchemy Introduced New, Ultra-Premium Juices
Mixologist-Made Canned Cocktails
The Canned Coppa Cocktails Come in Three Flavor Options
Flavorful Cold-Pressed Juices
Twisted Alchemy Introduces its Additive-Free Cold-Pressed Juices
Mocktail-Inspired Energy Drinks
Bloom Nutrition Made a Shirley Temple Sparkling Energy Beverage
Zero-Sugar Cocktail-Ready Tonics
London Essence Tonic Added Two New Products to its Range
Dirty Martini Fragrances
Olfactory NYC's Cocktail-Inspired Scents are Crisp and Modern
Pocket-Sized Drink Mixers
Drizz Conveniently Creates Zero-Sugar Cocktails & Mocktails on Demand
Spicy Pickle-Flavored Margarita Cocktails
The 'Pickle Margarita' Pays Homage to Cinco de Mayo
Cosmo-Inspired Beers
Tip Top Proper Cocktails & Holy City Brewing Collabed on CosmoALE
One-Off Canned Cocktails
Curatif Crafted Two Bartender Spotlight Cocktails for Canned Cocktail Day
Clean-Ingredient Refreshers
Clean Juice Sparklers are Bubbly and Made with Fresh-Pressed Juices
Private Label Summertime Cocktails
These Morrisons Cocktails Prioritize Affordability and Flavor
Creme Liqueur Cocktails
Supper Club Culture Inspired the Tavern Series Crème Collection
Fruit-Forward Drinks
Asahi Has Introduced Asahi Zeitaku Shibori To Global Markets
Lychee-Flavored Sake Spritzes
M&S' Lychee Sake Spritz is a Refreshing, Sparkling Cocktail in a Can
Spritz-Style Cocktail Liqueurs
Gordon’s Spritz Edition Comes in Two Flavors with 14.7% ABVs
Canned Mezcal Cocktails
Mezo's Smoky Mezoritas are Made with Natural, Mexico-Inspired Ingredients
Sporty Vodka Cocktails
Vodkade Tastes Like a Sports Beverage with a Kick
Mocktail-Inspired Sparkling Waters
These New bubly Sparkling Waters Come in Two Flavors
Spicy-Sweet Citrus Liqueurs
Edinburgh Gin Spicy Chilli & Lime Liqueur is Perfect for Spicy Margs
Canned Bar-Quality Summertime Cocktails
The Latest Served Cocktails Come in Four Expressions
Zero-Proof Cocktail Kits
Raising the Bar and Zero Proof Nation Celebrate Dry July
On-Tap Gin Brand Cocktails
These Nicholson Gin Premixed Cocktails Come in Four Varieties
Functional Seasonal Beverages
Iconic Tonics x The Butcher’s Daughter Made Zero-Proof Cocktails
Canned Restaurant-Branded Cocktails
Hard Rock Cocktails Come in Four Distinct Flavors
Seasonal RTD Flavors
Cutwater’s Newest Cocktail Creations Bring Bold Flavors to Summer Sipping
Heritage-Driven Cocktail Liqueurs
The Sazerac House of Cocktails Collection Has Six Flavors
Cheerful Fizzy Cocktails
Just Call Me Shirley Reinvents a Nostalgic Drink for a New Generation
Halloween Cocktail Capsules
Bartesian's Spooky Sips Collection Elevates Cozy Evenings at Home
Cocktail-Ready Spritz Syrups
The Marie Brizard Spritz Comes in Three Flavors
Ready-to-Drink Spritz Cocktails
The Funkin Cocktails Spritz Range Has Three Flavors
Tart-Sweet Seasonal Spritzes
The Q Cranberry Pomegranate Spritz is a Flavorful, Festive Sipper
Japanese-Inspired Spritzes
Asuki Enhances Aperitivo Moments with Flavors Like Yuzu Citrus
Portable Cocktail Packets
Mixxers' Premium Packets Share the Taste of Organic Ingredients
Bulk Artisan Cocktail Products
The Drinks Bureau Cocktails are Debuting New Formats
Cocktail-Inspired Artisan Honey Lines
The Spice & Tea Exchange Boasts the Happy Hour Honey Trio
Briny Pickle Hard Seltzers
Lit Pickle Hard Seltzer is Made with Pickle Brine, Vodka & Soda Water
Absinthe-Infused Canned Cocktails
The Dark Fairy Cocktail Was Created with Point Cocktails
Diamond-Filtered Vodka Shooters
Three Sixty FusionHas a 20% ABV and Comes in Three Flavors
High-ABV Premium Cocktails
Avenue 8's Lightly Sparkling Cocktails Feature Organic Spirits & 8% ABV
Premium Branded Mixer RTDs
These Masons of Yorkshire RTDs Were Created with Franklin & Sons
Peach-Infused Cognac Liqueurs
Belle de Brillet Spotlights 'The Pear-fect Spritz'
Branded Juice Cocktail Campaigns
These Ocean Spray Cocktails Revive the Classic Cosmopolitan
RTD Kenyan Gin Cocktails
African Originals' 5.8 Gin & Tonic Features Locally Sourced Ingredients
Cucumber-Inspired Margarita Mixes
The Real Dill Expanded Its Lineup with a Cucumber Margarita Mix
Dirty Martini-Inspired Infusion Products
SAYSO Unveils a New, Convenient Dirty Martini Flavor
Fruit-Forward RTD Vodka Seltzers
-196 Launched its 'Combo Flavor Variety Pack' for the Summer
Expansive Summertime Cannabis Products
Squier's Speciality Elixirs Launched a Large Product Range
Two-Step Alcohol-Free Mixers
Owl's Brew Mixers are Optimized for Mocktails and Cocktails
Canned Spritz-Style Cocktails
FUNKIN Spritz Comes in Two Fresh Flavors
Clean Label Drink Flavors
These New Hydration Drink Flavors from ITS Come in Several Formats
Cherry-Flavored Alcoholic Beverages
WKD Launches the Cherry Ice Flavor with Gen Z Inspiration
Cocktail-Inspired Sorbet Cups
Gianni’s Cocktail Mini Pots Share a Boozy Kick from Real Spirits
Real-Ingredient RTD Margaritas
Brewt's Makes "Premium, Normal Cocktails" Like a Lavender Marg
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Civil Pours celebrates a major milestone
Bottled Melon Martinis
Duchess' Watermelon Martini is Refreshing and Ready to Pour
Intensely Flavored Premium Shots
Three Sixty Fusion is Best Served Ice-Cold
Vibrant Whisky Cocktails
Glenfiddich Introduced Summery Single Malt Cocktails
Bittersweet Citrus Mixers
Bittermilk No.8 Fuses Parts of a Classic Margarita & Italian Aperitivo
Digital Mixology Guides
Sips Elevates Cocktail Crafting With Recipes, Guidance, And Customization
Bittersweet Christmas Cocktails
The Christmas Pudding Negroni Features Festive Spiced Notes
Ready-to-Mix Cocktail Kits
Berry Bros. & Rudd Pick 'n' Spritz Creates Perfect Pours from Home
Canned Christmas Cocktail Packs
Della Vite Spritzmas Crackers Come in Packs of Eight Servings
Dual-Serve Cocktail Formats
Jon Travers-Smith Has Launched Inigo
Artisan Spirit Cocktail Packs
Dillion's Small Batch Variety Packs Come in Vodka and Gin Options
Organic Savory Spritzers
Natural Grocers Teased April Fool's Day Flavors Like Raw Onion Water
Canned Branded Liqueur Cocktails
Cointreau Cocktail Twists Margaritas Come in Two Varieties
Tartly Sweet Sparkling Waters
DASH Water Cherry Celebrates Spring with Free-From Refreshment
Super-Premium Cocktail Sodas
Le Tribute Mixers Now Features Eight Varieties to Choose From
Flavor-Enhancing Drink Mix Powders
The Synergy Paired to Perfection Portfolio Has a New Option
Luxurious Nitro Cocktails
Inversion Nitro Cocktails Capture the Texture of Freshly Shaken Drinks
Artisanal Brewing-Inspired Cocktails
Tip Top Proper Cocktails Continues Its Kindred Spirits Series