# Creme Liqueur Cocktails Supper Club Culture Inspired the Tavern Series Crème Collection By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-06-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tavern-series-creme-collection References: [rtdmagazine](https://rtdmagazine.com/blogs/rtd-cocktail-news/artys-tavern-series-creme-collection)  Arty’s Premium Beverages' Tavern Series expanded to include two new [ready-to-drink cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-shook-up-cocktail) inspired by after-dinner drinks: the [Grasshopper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festivalfriendly-hydration-pack) and the [Brandy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cherry-cocktail) Alexander. Both creamy, premium canned cocktails were created to deliver bar-inspired experiences and a taste of Midwest supper club culture without the need for do-it-yourself mixing. The Grasshopper is a sweet, smooth drink named for its green color, and promises a dessert-like experience with notes of cooling mint and velvety chocolate. Brandy Alexander also appeals to chocolate lovers and offers a sophisticated, convenient experience of one of the most famous cream-based cocktails in American drinking culture. Informed by celebrations, family gatherings, and special occasions, and renewed interest in retro dessert cocktails, the Grasshopper and Brandy Alexander mark the debut of the Tavern Series Crème Collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 78% - 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 - **Retro Dessert Cocktails:** Nostalgic cream-based drinks are gaining new relevance as brands repackage supper club flavors into premium formats for consumers seeking indulgent, memory-driven experiences. - **Ready-to-drink Indulgence:** Canned cocktails with dessert-like profiles signal room for higher-end convenience products that blur the line between after-dinner drinks, sweets, and bar-quality service. - **Regional Drinking Culture:** Midwest supper club inspiration gives beverage makers a differentiated storytelling platform where local heritage can become a scalable premium lifestyle cue. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Premium liqueur-style RTDs expand the category beyond seltzers and spirit-forward cans by introducing richer textures, nostalgic flavors, and occasion-specific positioning. - **Hospitality:** Bar and restaurant culture is being translated into packaged products, creating new ways for hospitality brands to extend signature experiences into retail and at-home consumption. - **Confectionery:** Chocolate, mint, and creamy cocktail profiles reflect crossover potential between sweets and alcoholic beverages, where dessert flavors can inspire new adult indulgence formats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate-Pistachio Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-treats-dubai-chocolate.md) - [Ready-to-Pour Canned Tequila Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuervo-canned-cocktails.md) - [Bar-Quality Alcohol-Free Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cleanco.md) - [Functional Electrolyte Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amass.md) - [Creamy Banana Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater-banana-mudslide.md) - [Spirit-Forward Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitebox-and-bruichladdich.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Canned Manhattan Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiritfree-manhattan.md) - [Canned Mezcal Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezo.md) - [Design-Led Cocktail RTD Range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicholson-rtds.md)