# Cocktail-Inspired Ciders Portland Cider Co.'s Pear Lychee Cider Features Exotic Floral Notes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pear-lychee-cider References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/pr/2025/06/05/portland-cider-releases-new-cocktailinspired-pear-lychee-cider) & [portlandcider](https://www.portlandcider.com/pear-lychee)  [Portland Cider Company's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-cheese) Pear Lychee Cider is a cocktail-inspired cider that puts a refreshingly different take on fruit-forward cider with lychee's exotic, floral notes. “Pear and lychee aren’t a combination you see every day in cider, but they complement each other beautifully,” said Lynda Parrish, co-owner of [Portland Cider Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-pet-food-company) “The pear brings soft, juicy sweetness, while the [lychee adds an unexpected floral brightness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-lychee-sake-spritz). It’s delicate, distinctive, and totally refreshing.” Made with Northwest pears and lychee fruit, this crisp and clean cider is ready to cracked open and savored in the summer. At 6.3% ABV, Pear Lychee Cider is said to work well with everything from cheese plates and fresh seafood to salads, Asian-inspired dishes, and light desserts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 45% - 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 - **Exotic Fruit Fusion:** The use of unusual fruit pairings in beverages offers a unique flavor profile that attracts adventurous taste seekers. - **Floral Flavor Innovation:** Incorporating floral notes into ciders can enhance sophistication and provide a distinctive sensory experience for consumers. - **Cocktail-inspired Brews:** Ciders inspired by popular cocktail combinations open up avenues for cross-category experimentation in drinks. - **Complementary Culinary Pairings:** Creating beverages that pair well with a wide range of food items elevates dining experiences and adds value for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Production:** Pioneering new flavor combinations in the cider industry exemplifies how traditional drink categories can evolve through innovation. - **Gourmet Food and Beverage:** Integrating exotic fruit and floral elements into cider shows how gourmet food and beverage sectors can drive product differentiation. - **Culinary Arts:** By designing ciders to complement various cuisines, the culinary arts sector can explore novel complementary food pairings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Effervescent Light Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effervescent-light-ciders.md) - [Dragon Fruit-Infused Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-fruit-hard-cider.md) - [Floral Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-hard-cider.md) - [Low-Alcohol Summertime Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornish-orchards-peach-apple.md) - [Invigorating Light Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-ciders.md) - [Summertime Cider Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-collection.md) - [Donut-Inspired Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-cider.md) - [Refreshing Plum-Inspired Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seattle-cider-company.md) - [Cloudy Passion Fruit Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passion-fruit-cider.md)