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Pop Culture Beverage

Millennials recreate their favorite pop culture icons with stylized beverages

Implications - In the spirit of making the act of imbibing more experiential, many consumers have turned to pop culture for inspiration. No longer reserved for themed parties and occasions, cinematic or literary inspired beverages are associated with the millennial-heavy fandom culture, and provide allure for consumers by appealing directly to their interests.
Workshop Question - Leveraging the consumer obsession with pop culture, which area of your business could you incorporate pop culture into?
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture-inspired Beverages - Consumers are increasingly turning to pop culture for inspiration when looking for new and unique beverages.
2. Themed Cocktail Guides - Books and other curated guides to cocktail recipes inspired by movies, books, or fictional characters are becoming more popular as consumers seek out new ways to make their drinking experiences more unique and memorable.
3. Magic-inspired Food and Beverage Establishments - Magic and wizardry-themed restaurants and bars are becoming increasingly popular, offering customers a chance to immerse themselves in their favorite fantasy worlds while enjoying food and drink.
Industry Implications
1. Food & Beverage - The food and beverage industry is increasingly incorporating pop culture and unique themes in their products and experiences, offering customers a chance to connect with their favorite movies and books in a tangible way.
2. Hospitality - Hotels, bars, and restaurants are incorporating popular culture and magic-themed experiences to attract customers and provide them with a unique and memorable stay or dining experience.
3. Entertainment - Movies, books, and other forms of entertainment are inspiring food and beverage innovations as consumers seek new ways to connect with their favorite fictional characters and stories.
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Featured Examples

Cinematic Frozen Drinks
Cinematic Frozen Drinks
These Fun Beverages Take the Shape of Characters from Disney's Frozen
With lovable characters and catchy songs, Disney’s Frozen has been a huge success, inspiring everything from fan-made song parodies to fashion and Frozen drinks. Inspired by the popularity of... MORE
Cinematic Cocktail Guides
Cinematic Cocktail Guides
This Movie-Inspired Beverage Book Outlines Recipes Based on Films
Will Francis and Stacey Marsh are the creative authors who designed this boozy beverage book titled ‘Cocktails for the Movies.’ The beverage book is a guide that aids consumers in... MORE
Magic-Inspired Eateries
Magic-Inspired Eateries
Harry Potter-Themed Bar The Lockhart is Now Serving Tapas in Toronto
If you grew up reading and watching Harry Potter, as an adult you can now enjoy a themed bar if you are in the city of Toronto. As of September 5th, The Lockhart is open for business at Dufferin and... MORE
Literary Character Cocktails
Literary Character Cocktails
The Boo Radley Drink is Perfect For Hidden Recluses
The Boo Radley cocktail celebrates the often misunderstood character Boo Radley from the popular literary novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. This literary cocktail is a tantalizing concoction that will... MORE
Conceptual Cocktail Publications
Conceptual Cocktail Publications
Drink Factory's Silent Neon Flowers Explores a Fictional Future
Drink Factory embraces a fictional future as the basis for its second publication, Silent Neon Flowers. A conceptual name for a conceptual magazine full of conceptual cocktails, it “envisions... MORE
Wizardly Cooking Classes
Wizardly Cooking Classes
Southern Season is Running Classes on Cooking Harry Potter Recipes
In the spirit of Halloween and magic, Southern Season will soon be running a themed cooking class for kids on Harry Potter recipes. Taking inspiration from J.K. Rowling’s book series and the... MORE

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