# Remixed Moscow Mules Mixed-Up Mules is Reinventing the Classic Moscow Mule with a Twist By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-07-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moscow-mule-with-a-twist References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2022/5-new-rtd-cocktails-to-try-this-summer) & [mixedupmule](https://www.mixedupmule.com/)  Mixed-Up Mules is a new range of craft premium canned cocktails from [Little Toad Creek Distillery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-mocktails) that reintroduces the classic Moscow Mule with a twist. Alongside the Classic Mule, there are other fresh and inspiring varieties to discover, including the mashed-up Mojito Mule, the well-balanced Watermelon Jalapeno Mule and the Gin & Grapefruit Mule. While the Classic Mule is made with a base of vodka, other varieties in the range experiment with other spirit bases like rum and gin, plus agave nectar for a hint of sweetness. With [no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnatural-mixers), these cocktails make it easy to crack into bar-quality cocktails on-demand. Each of these canned cocktails is packaged in a can with copper elements that references the way this classic cocktail is traditionally served. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 12% - 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 - **Craft Canned Cocktails:** The rise of craft canned cocktails presents opportunities for innovation in beverage packaging and the use of non-traditional ingredients in cocktail recipes. - **Variations on Classic Cocktails:** Consumers are seeking new and exciting variations on classic cocktails, creating opportunities for experimentation with different spirit bases, flavoring agents, and presentation styles. - **Convenient On-demand Cocktails:** The popularity of canned cocktails and other ready-to-drink beverages highlights the demand for convenient, bar-quality cocktails that can be enjoyed at home or on the go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Packaging:** Companies can explore innovative approaches to beverage packaging, such as eco-friendly materials and unique designs that reference the classic way cocktails are served in bars. - **Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can experiment with non-traditional ingredients and flavor combinations to create new twists on classic cocktails, catering to consumers' growing interest in unique and novel experiences. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Bars and restaurants can leverage the trend of convenient, on-demand cocktails by offering canned cocktails as a portable and easy-to-serve option for patrons looking to enjoy premium cocktails outside of the traditional bar setting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive RTD Libation Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedup-cocktail-co.md) - [Premium Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-vodka-cocktails.md) - [Crafty Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafty-canned-cocktail.md) - [Outdoor Dining Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixtons-canned-cocktails.md) - [Interesting Fruit-Forward Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugos-cocktails.md) - [High-ABV Holiday Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater.md) - [Ready-to-Sip Sparkling Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-the-rocks-cans.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Kombucha Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miixt.md) - [Cubed Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixicles.md)