# Canned Umami Cocktails Sake Sling is a Sake Cocktail in Yuzu & Melon, Mandarin & Cherry Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-02-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-cocktails References: [foodanddrinktechnology](https://www.foodanddrinktechnology.com/news/46300/diamon-brewery-launches-sake-sling-into-the-uk-to-revolutionise-rtd-market/)  The Diamon Brewery's Sake Sling canned sake cocktails share the richness of umami flavor with natural flavors like Yuzu & Melon and Mandarin & Cherry. The Sake Sling range shares the complex taste of sake from the celebrated Daimon brewery in Japan, which makes them the perfect natural pairing for a variety of Asian dishes or anytime refreshments with friends. Sake-based cocktails tap into the demand for [lower-ABV beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allnatural-soju-cocktail), since sake is brewed and it's much less potent than a distilled spirit. These naturally food-friendly cocktails offer a fun new way for adults to play with a cocktail experience centered on tradition, flavor and harmony. These new [ready-to-drink sake-based cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-sakes) were made possible by the sake producers at Daimon Brewery, along with renowned bartender Wayne Collins and [Liquid Fusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-popup-bar). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 14% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Canned Umami Cocktails:** The trend of canned sake cocktails with umami flavors offers a convenient and delicious option for social gatherings or food pairings. - **Lower-abv Beverages:** With a growing demand for lower alcohol content drinks, the trend towards sake-based cocktails provides a refreshing and unique alternative to traditional spirits. - **Food-friendly Cocktails:** Sake-based cocktails tap into the trend towards food pairings, offering a delicious and complementary drink option for Asian cuisine or other dishes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alcoholic Beverages:** The alcoholic beverage industry can capitalize on the trend towards canned sake cocktails with umami flavors and lower-ABV options, offering a unique and refreshing addition to their product lines. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from partnering with sake breweries and launching food-friendly cocktail menus that complement and enhance the dining experience. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can leverage the trend towards canned cocktails with attractive and convenient designs that are suitable for outdoor activities or social gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sake-Based Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oishii-sake-spritz.md) - [Canned Sake Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakebomb.md) - [Lychee-Flavored Sake Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-lychee-sake-spritz.md) - [Sake-Infused Yuzu Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-nothing.md) - [Sessionable Sake Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-monkey-sake-remix.md) - [Sake-Spiked Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottled-sake-cocktail.md) - [Low-Calorie Sake Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soke.md) - [Zero-Alcohol Sake Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-yuzu-sake.md) - [Sake Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-cocktail-menu.md)