# Vintage Coconut Cocktails This Old Fashioned Beverage Features a Tropical Flavor Twist By M | Published 2015-10-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fashioned References: [eater](http://www.eater.com/drinks/2015/10/5/9453951/coconut-old-fashioned-recipe) & [continentalmiami](http://continentalmiami.com/) The Continental located in Florida is serving up a refreshing autumnal take on the popular Old Fashioned cocktail by adding aromatic robust spices and unconventional [tropical ingredients such as coconut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-colada-with-pulp). The drink is an infusion of a variety of flavors offering a modern twist on a popular classic beverage. Old Fashioned cocktails are often made with brandy or whiskey and include a mixture of citrus and sugary notes. This version of the drink, known as the Dominicana Old Fashioned, takes inspiration from warm and tropical destinations and fuses it with [popular fall flavors such as cinnamon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-grapefruit-paloma). The drink calls for two ounces of [high-quality rum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiveyear-barrel-aged-rum) mixd with coconut water and homemade coconut syrup that is strained over ice. The drink is finished off with a cinnamon stick and a wedge of coconut flesh. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 33% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Autumnal Twist on Classic Cocktails:** This trend presents an opportunity for bars and restaurants to experiment with unconventional ingredients and flavors to create unique and seasonal variations on traditional cocktails. - **Infusion of Tropical and Fall Flavors:** This trend highlights the potential for combining tropical and autumnal flavors, offering opportunities for beverage companies to create innovative and refreshing drink options. - **Creative Use of Coconut in Cocktails:** This trend showcases the versatility of coconut as an ingredient in cocktails, presenting opportunities for coconut-based beverage brands to develop new and exciting recipes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** This industry can tap into the trend by creating custom cocktail menus that feature autumnal twists on classic cocktails, attracting customers looking for unique drinking experiences. - **Beverage Manufacturing:** This industry can explore the trend by developing coconut-based drink products that combine tropical and fall flavors, targeting consumers seeking refreshing and innovative beverage options. - **Mixology and Bartending:** This industry can take advantage of the trend by training mixologists and bartenders in the art of creating inventive cocktails with coconut and other unconventional ingredients, differentiation establishments in a competitive market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tropical Coconut-Flavored Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-j-coconut.md) - [Branded Holiday Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-cocktail.md) - [Ube-Coconut Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konas-street-market.md) - [Spicy Bourbon Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-spiced-old-fashioned.md) - [Tropical Spiked Eggnogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater-spirits-tiki-nog.md) - [Premium Coconut Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-cocktails.md) - [Mixology-Inspired Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixologist-parfums.md) - [Campfire-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campfire-inspired-cocktail.md) - [Boozy Tropical Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipsy-scoop-100-coconuts.md)