# Artisanal Summer Cocktails Bendistillery's Craft Cocktails Feature Gin and Ginger Vodka By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-vodka References: [bendistillery](http://www.bendistillery.com) These [craft cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cocktail-culture) by Bendistillery are made with Crater Lake Sweet Ginger Vodka and Crater Lake Gin. The brand's [artisanal spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oola-distillery) are the perfect ingredients for a refreshing summer beverage and are used to create its four signature recipes of the season. If you're looking to indulge in something tropical, try Bendistillery's 'Ruby Works' or 'Ginger Sunrise' cocktails. While 'Ruby Works' features a blend of ginger vodka, red grapefruit juice and lemon, 'Ginger Sunrise' is made with orange and lemon juice, raspberries and honey. For a cocktail that's more herb-focused, try Bendistillery's 'Just in Thyme' recipe that features ginger vodka, pineapple juice and a garnish of thyme sprigs. For spice fans, the distillery's 'Dash of Sun' drink features a tasty blend of [gin, vodka and tonic water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramsbury-gin) that is infused with sweet and sour spices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Craft Cocktails:** Craft cocktails made with artisanal spirits offer an opportunity for bartenders and mixologists to create unique and innovative beverage experiences. - **Ginger Vodka:** The use of ginger vodka as a key ingredient in craft cocktails presents an opportunity for distilleries to capitalize on the growing demand for unique and flavorful spirits. - **Herb-focused Beverages:** Herb-focused cocktails, like those featuring thyme sprigs, provide an opportunity for bartenders and mixologists to experiment with new flavor combinations and create refreshing and aromatic drinks. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage:** Craft cocktail trends create opportunities for the beverage industry to develop innovative and premium drink offerings that cater to consumers' desire for unique and flavorful experiences. - **Distillery:** Distilleries specializing in artisanal spirits, such as ginger vodka, can take advantage of the growing demand for craft cocktails by showcasing their products as key ingredients in innovative beverage recipes. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage the popularity of craft cocktails to enhance customer experiences and attract discerning patrons by offering innovative and well-crafted beverage options on their menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisan Spirit Cocktail Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dillions-small-batch-variety-packs.md) - [Branded Cocktail Connoisseur Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cocktail-1.md) - [Craft Cocktail Infusion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gin-bundle.md) - [Freshly Squeezed Fruit Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craftwell-cocktails.md) - [Summery Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/post-meridiem-spirits.md) - [Honey-Infused Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-lemon-cocktail.md) - [Boutique Orange-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-bergamot-infused-gin.md) - [RTD Eco-Conscious Highballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafthouse-cocktails.md) - [Summertime Evening-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathead-sparkling-sunsetters.md)