# Nostalgic Holiday Cocktail Menus TGI Fridays' Claus for Celebration Revives 80s & 90s Cocktails By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-11-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cocktail-menu References: [streetinsider](https://www.streetinsider.com/PRNewswire/TGI+Fridays%C2%AE+Introduces+a+Newly+Revamped+Beverage+Program+Featuring+14+Innovative+Cocktails+for+the+Holidays/22379693.html) & [Fridays](http://Fridays.com/)  Claus for Celebration is the new holiday cocktail menu from [TGI Fridays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tax-break) and it revisits cult cocktails of the 80s and 90s. In all, there are 14 cocktails and mocktails to sip and savor all season long, including options that are not just flavorful but visually captivating thanks to elements like torched cocktail toppers. Some of the remixed classics that can be found on TGI Fridays' holiday cocktail menu include Uncle Nearest's Winter Sour with blood orange, herbs and rosemary. Across the menu, bright blood orange flavors are prominent in other beverages like the Naughty Blood Orange Margarita or the non-alcoholic Nice Blood Orange Margarita: Chilled Cocoa is another one of the [non-alcoholic sippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-bark-tini) on the menu, alongside the Spiced & Spiked Cider, which can be ordered without alcohol. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Revival of Nostalgic Cocktails:** The holiday cocktail menu from TGI Fridays brings back cult cocktails of the 80s and 90s, offering a nostalgic drinking experience. - **Visually Captivating Cocktails:** TGI Fridays' holiday cocktail menu features visually captivating cocktails, including torched cocktail toppers, creating an exciting and Instagrammable experience for customers. - **Blood Orange Flavor Trend:** Bright blood orange flavors are prominent in multiple cocktails on TGI Fridays' holiday menu, reflecting the growing trend and popularity of this citrus fruit flavor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant and Bar:** The revival of nostalgic cocktails presents opportunities for restaurants and bars to tap into the consumers' desire for retro experiences and nostalgia-driven consumption. - **Beverage Manufacturing:** The demand for visually captivating cocktails, such as those with torched cocktail toppers, opens up innovation opportunities for beverage manufacturers to create unique, visually appealing drink options. - **Citrus Fruit Industry:** The popularity of blood orange flavors in TGI Fridays' holiday cocktails indicates a potential growth opportunity for the citrus fruit industry, encouraging farmers and producers to meet the rising demand for this flavor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Santa-Themed Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-clausmopolitan.md) - [Garish Holiday Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tgi-elf-days.md) - [Festive Cocktail Bar Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzens-bar.md) - [Seasonal Sports Bar Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-greene-turtle-tinseltown-toasts.md) - [Tax Season Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tax-break.md) - [Festive Frozen Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingle-berry-rita.md) - [Ornamental Holiday Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pf-changs-festive-cocktail.md) - [Festive Branded Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motts-clamato-caesar-cocktails.md) - [Whimsically Festive Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-holiday-menu.md)