# Savory Whiskey Cocktails The Liquid Diet Cocktail Comes Packed with Garnishes and a Bacon Straw By M | Published 2014-06-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-diet References: [pornburger.me](http://pornburger.me/2014/06/12/the-liquid-diet/) & [pornburger.me](http://pornburger.me/) If you're looking to try something completely out of the ordinary next time you go out for a cocktail, the Liquid Diet cocktail offers foodies a delicious whiskey cocktail topped with several outlandish [savory garnishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacio-e-pepe-martini). The Liquid Diet cocktail begins with a [White Castle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-dirty-drinks) rye whiskey for an aromatic and classic taste. Added to the whiskey is a splash of tomato juice, liquid smoke and pickle juice. The addition of pickle juice is a clever nod to the infamous Pickle Back shot that comes with a shot of whiskey followed by a shot of pickle juice. The glass is then rimmed with decadent burger salt and garnished with a red tomato cherry and a slice of dill pickle. The best part is this cocktail is meant to be sipped through a bacon -- I repeat, bacon -- straw. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 8% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Savory Cocktails:** Explore the trend of cocktails featuring savory flavors and outlandish garnishes, providing a unique and memorable drinking experience. - **Whiskey Innovation:** Discover the innovative use of whiskey in creating new and unexpected cocktail combinations, appealing to whiskey enthusiasts and adventurous drinkers. - **Gourmet Beverage Presentation:** Embrace the trend of visually stunning and creatively presented cocktails, elevating the overall drinking experience for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage and Hospitality:** Opportunity for bars, restaurants, and hotels to attract customers by offering innovative and visually appealing cocktails with unconventional flavors and garnishes. - **Whiskey Distilleries:** Whiskey producers can capitalize on the trend by experimenting with new flavor profiles and collaborating with bartenders to create exciting whiskey-based cocktails. - **Food and Beverage Packaging:** Manufacturers can explore opportunities in creating unique and eco-friendly packaging for innovative drink concepts like the Liquid Diet cocktail, such as bacon straws and decadent burger salt. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burger-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-infused-cocktail.md) - [Savory Beef Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-savory-project.md) - [Premium Pickle Brines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-brine-pouch.md) - [High-Protein Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-day-cocktails.md) - [Luxury Whiskey Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-whiskey-cocktail.md) - [Spicy Pickle-Flavored Margarita Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-margarita.md) - [Spring-Ready Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-cocktail-recipes.md) - [Savory Culinary Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-schmucks.md) - [Sensorial Mixology Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-margarita-tailgate-kit.md)