# Cocktail-Specific Espresso Capsules Colonna's Bartender Series Pairs Well with Alcohol By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-capsules References: [barmagazine](https://barmagazine.co.uk/colonna-launches-espresso-capsules-for-bartenders/) & [colonnacoffee](https://colonnacoffee.com/products/bartender-series-earth) Countless [coffee cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-mate-cocktail-mate-mixers) call for the addition of espresso and to support an enhanced drinking experience, Colonna developed the Bartender Series as a collection of [espresso capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-sips-collection) that's perfect for creating flavourful cocktails. The three-piece collection includes Earth, Sweet and Fruit options, each of which is designed to pair with a different kind of spirit. While Sweet naturally complements rum with its caramel, pecan and chocolate notes, Fruit is best with vodka-based cocktails and Earth rounds out agave-based spirits like tequila or mezcal. To get people inspired about using its Bartender Series, Colonna crafted a cocktail recipe for each espresso capsule, including Ember featuring Earth, Tradewind for Sweet and a classic [Vodka Espresso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-espresso-martini) using Fruit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Coffee Cocktails:** Opportunity for bartenders to create unique and flavorful coffee-based cocktails using espresso capsules. - **Flavor Pairings:** Opportunity for flavor experts to explore and develop new combinations of espresso flavors that pair well with different spirits. - **Customized Espresso Capsules:** Opportunity for coffee companies to create customized espresso capsules specifically designed for cocktail making. ### Where This Applies - **Bartending:** The bartending industry can incorporate the Bartender Series espresso capsules to enhance their coffee cocktail offerings. - **Flavor Development:** The flavor development industry can explore new flavor combinations to create espresso capsules that pair well with different spirits. - **Coffee Manufacturing:** The coffee manufacturing industry can develop customized espresso capsules tailored for cocktail making to meet the demand of coffee enthusiasts and bartenders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twist-to-Mix Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drnxmyth.md) - [Premium Espresso Martini Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-solo-espresso-martini.md) - [Bar-Quality Canned Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collina-co-espresso-martini.md) - [Seasonal Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cocktails.md) - [Rich Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-1.md) - [Canned Cocoa Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater-chocolate-espresso-martini.md) - [Ready-to-Sip Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightowl-espresso-martinis.md) - [Espresso Martini Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-flight.md) - [Halloween Cocktail Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-sips-collection.md)