20 Savory Cocktails

Savory cocktails have emerged in response to drinkers' increasing thirst for unique and unconventional experiences within cocktail culture. As palates become more adventurous, mixologists are pushing the boundaries by incorporating unexpected ingredients like mushrooms, cheese, beef and miso to create savory, spicy, briny and umami-driven concoctions that deviate from the traditional sweet and sugary profiles.

These savory cocktails offer a departure from the norm, captivating cocktail enthusiasts with their bold and complex flavor combinations. With ingredients traditionally associated with savory dishes, these libations bring a new dimension to the world of mixology. From cocktails inspired by cold pizza to cheese-topped espresso martinis, each sip delivers a sensory journey that offers a fresh take on familiar ingredients.

Adventurous drinkers are redefining the cocktail landscape by venturing beyond sweetness, leading to the opening of establishments like Hong Kong’s The Savory Project—a bar dedicated to savory cocktails.