# Japanese-Style Bloody Mary Cocktails Bloody Drinks' Bloody Samurai is a Japanese Bloody Mary By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-07-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-bloody-mary References: [thespiritsbusiness](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/bloody-drinks-creates-rtd-bloody-mary-range/) & [bloodydrinks](https://bloodydrinks.co.uk/) London's Bloody Drinks recently launched the Bloody Classic as a [canned Bloody Mary cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazimo) and it will soon be following up this release with The Bloody Samurai, a different take on the concept as a Japanese Bloody Mary. According to the brand, the Japanese-style take on the classic cocktail is lighter and fruiter and boasts unconventional ingredients like [dry sake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-lychee-sake-spritz), wasabi, pickled ginger, teriyaki and white miso alongside classic components of the Bloody Mary cocktail like tomato and lemon juice. Altogether, the cocktail is said to have some sweetness, umami flavors, tanginess, as well as a "punchy heat" from the inclusion of wasabi and hot sauce. Soon, Bloody Drinks will also be adding to its assortment of ready-to-drink canned products with The Virgin, a [non-alcoholic take on the classic cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zing-zhang). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Canned Cocktails:** The rise of canned cocktails opens up opportunities for innovative and convenient drink options. - **Japanese Fusion:** Fusing Japanese flavors with traditional cocktails can lead to unique and exciting taste experiences. - **Non-alcoholic Alternatives:** The increasing demand for non-alcoholic options presents an opportunity to create enticing mocktails with complex flavors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can explore the creation of new canned cocktail offerings to meet the growing consumer demand for convenience and variety. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality businesses can incorporate Japanese-inspired cocktails into their menus to attract customers looking for unique and international drink options. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the rise of non-alcoholic cocktails by creating mocktails with natural and nourishing ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shareable Bloody Mary Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloody-mary-in-a-can.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Canned Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bahari-iced-bloody-mary.md) - [Spicy Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-drink-bloody-mary.md) - [Miso-Based Breakfast Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miso-hungover.md) - [Nutritious Canned Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v8-bloody-mary-party-packs.md) - [Yellow Tomato Bloody Mary Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-tomato-bloody-mary-mix.md) - [Canned Umami Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-cocktails.md) - [Carrot-Based Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bunny-mary.md) - [Savory Bloody Mary Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-bloody-mary-mixes.md)