# Indian-Inspired Aperitifs Sollasa is a Perfect Aperitif for Pairing with Indian Cuisine By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sollasa References: [thespiritsbusiness](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/08/new-aperitif-developed-to-complement-indian-cuisine/) & [sollasadrinks](https://sollasadrinks.com/) Sollasa is a unique aperitif that was intentionally created to enhance the experience of [Indian cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-chicken-cocktail) and it was developed with the combined expertise of chefs, mixologists and food scientists. The 20% ABV grain-based spirit helps to bring out the best flavors of Indian food with notes of orange zest, lime, lychee, mint, basil, [coriander seeds, cardamom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junglee-cocktails) and sea salt. The all-natural citrus, herbaceous flavors and cooling spices pair well with meals, so the aperitif is not just for enjoying before a meal. According to one of the creators of the brand, Vishal Patel, "We were raised on Indian cooking. We love it: it’s vibrant, flavorsome and varied. But the choice of drinks to accompany it isn’t." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 10% - 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 - **Indian-inspired Aperitifs:** Creating unique aperitifs specifically designed to enhance the experience of a particular cuisine. - **Flavor-enhancing Beverages:** Developing beverages that bring out the best flavors of specific cuisine or dishes. - **Mixologist and Chef Collaborations:** Collaborating with chefs and mixologists to create unique and innovative beverage offerings that pair well with food. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Offering unique and innovative beverage offerings that enhance the dining experience for specific cuisine. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Providing a unique and value-add dining experience for customers through specialized beverage offerings. - **Culinary Education:** Teaching students about flavor pairing and the development of unique beverages to enhance the dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indian-Inspired Sparkling Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bollygood.md) - [Aromatic Alcohol-Free Aperitifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laperitivo.md) - [Pomelo Elderflower Aperitifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomello.md) - [Indo-British Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desi-daru.md) - [Soju-Based Aperitifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-aperitif.md) - [Effervescent Indian-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-inspired-beverages.md) - [Saffron-Infused Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saffron-infused-vodka.md) - [Herbaceous Summery Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bella-apertini.md) - [Complex Modern Aperitifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-aperitifs.md)