# Seaweed-Infused Cocktails Bar Iris' Seaweed & Tonic Spotlights the Taste of Local Dulse By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-11-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-tonic References: [bar-iris](https://www.bar-iris.com/menu) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CzkWWouLMuz/)  Health-conscious Californians have long embraced seaweed-infused juices and smoothies for their nutritional benefits and Bar Iris is a San Francisco bar that brings this [umami ingredient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-dreamgin) to the nightlife by serving a [Seaweed & Tonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortified-pasta-sauces). This umami twist on the classic gin and tonic cocktail shares a taste of local dulse seaweed and it's prepared with Roku—a well-balanced gin that features six distinctive Japanese botanicals with eight traditional botanicals—Q Tonic, Atxa Dry Vermouth, Tomato Nama Sake and Manzanilla En Rama. Like many of the cocktails at Bar Iris, Seaweed & Tonic can also be ordered as a [non-alcoholic serve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-and-dirty). While the classic gin and tonic harmoniously balances botanical and citrus notes, drinkers are opening themselves up to unique cocktails that have the potential to offer added nutritional value and the allure of exploring unconventional flavors in mixology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 19% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seaweed-infused Cocktails:** The growing popularity of seaweed-infused cocktails offers an opportunity for mixologists to explore unconventional flavors. - **Umami Ingredients:** The use of umami ingredients like seaweed in cocktails presents a chance for bartenders to create unique taste experiences. - **Non-alcoholic Mixology:** The trend of offering non-alcoholic versions of popular cocktails enables bars to cater to health-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Bar and Nightlife:** Bars can capitalize on the trend of seaweed-infused cocktails by incorporating these unique offerings into their menu. - **Gin and Spirits:** Distilleries and spirit manufacturers can innovate by creating new products that feature umami ingredients like seaweed. - **Health and Wellness:** The health-conscious trend of incorporating nutritious ingredients in cocktails provides opportunities for wellness-focused companies to develop new products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oceanic Gin Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aphotic-martini.md) - [Seaweed-Infused Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-fermented-beverage.md) - [Water-Inspired Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-water-of-life-eau-de-vie.md) - [Indulgent Seaweed Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-seaweed-bites.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Botanical Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oola-distillery.md) - [Sub-Zero Herbaceous Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foragers-martini.md) - [Sake Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-cocktail-menu.md) - [Mineral-Rich Seaweed Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-tea.md) - [Kelp-Infused Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortified-pasta-sauces.md)