In celebration of National Vegetarian Week, Duck & Waffle in London launched a unique cocktail menu called 'Drink Your Greens.' As its name might suggest, the drinks were heavily inspired by vegetables.
Some standout menu items included the Artichoke Negroni, the Red Pepper Spritz and the Avocado Aperitivo, which is served neat over a frozen avocado stone. Duck & Waffle also put a unique spin on the classic bourbon- and vermouth-based Manhattan with red onions and roasting bitters to create the Caramelised Red Onion Manhattan.
According to Rich Woods, the head of cocktail and spirit development, "the mighty vegetable is long overlooked as a more than suitable replacement to fruit in many a classic cocktail."
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Vegetable-based Cocktails
- More bars and restaurants will embrace vegetable-based cocktails, offering unique and healthy alternatives to traditional fruit-based drinks.
- Vegetarian Menus
- More restaurants will offer vegetarian menus and options as consumers become more health-conscious and environmentally aware.
- Creative Ingredient Pairings
- Cocktail bars will experiment with unique ingredient pairings to create unconventional and exciting flavors.
Sectors Adopting This
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry will see a rise in demand for healthier and environmentally friendly dining options.
- Hospitality
- Hotels and restaurants will offer more vegetarian options and creative cocktails to attract health-conscious and adventurous customers.
- Alcohol and Spirits
- The alcohol and spirits industry will see a growing demand for healthy and unique cocktail options, leading to new product development and innovation.
