# Maple Bacon Cocktail Syrups This Flavor Lets People Put a Modern Spin on Old Fashioneds By Meghan Young | Published 2015-04-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-cocktail References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/maple-bacon-old-fashioned-cocktail-syrup/) & [proofsyrup](http://www.proofsyrup.com/order/maple-bacon) Old Fashioneds are about to get a lot more modern thanks to this maple bacon cocktail syrup. Created by bartenders at The Pinewood in Decatur, GA, it puts a fun, pop culture spin on the alcoholic beverage without messing with the tradition too much. First of all, it still has a masculine edge. Secondly, the maple bacon cocktail syrup adds flavor in a way that is hard to beat. Savory and smokey, the maple bacon cocktail syrup is handmade using hickory-smoked organic cane sugar as well as Proof's unique blend oleo saccharums, [smoky bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-cinnamon-toast-bacon), and [real maple syrup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glen-moray-spirits). Each bottle can be mixed into 32 cocktails, which is enough to last quite some time -- unless it's used for a party. In that case, much more will be needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Maple Bacon Flavor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a line of maple bacon flavored products in various industries, such as snacks, beverages, and condiments. - **Pop Culture Cocktails:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing unique and creative cocktail flavors inspired by popular culture references to attract a younger demographic. - **Handmade Artisanal Syrups:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Producing artisanal syrups made with high-quality, organic ingredients to cater to the growing demand for premium cocktail ingredients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing maple bacon flavored products in the food and beverage industry, including snacks, beverages, and sauces. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating pop culture-themed cocktails, like the maple bacon Old Fashioned, in bars and restaurants to create unique and memorable experiences for customers. - **Craft Cocktail Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing and selling artisanal cocktail syrups, like maple bacon cocktail syrup, to home bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts to elevate their mixology game. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cocktail-Flavored Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fashioned-meat-stick.md) - [Maple Bacon-Flavored Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-flavored-cider.md) - [Maple Syrup-Flavored Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-maple-syrup-soda.md) - [Smoked Old Fashioned Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fashioned-kit.md) - [Premium Flavored Bacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dailys-premium-meats.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Savory Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-bodega-sour.md) - [Cannabis-Flavored Maple Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-maple-syrup.md) - [Maple Grenadine Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-grenadine.md) - [Experimental Foodie-Inspired Drink Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-monin-syrups.md)