# Absinthe-Infused Canned Cocktails The Dark Fairy Cocktail Was Created with Point Cocktails By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-11-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-fairy-cocktail References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/devil-s-botany-distillery-launches-uk-s-first-absinthe-rtd-canned-cocktail) & [devilsbotany](https://devilsbotany.com)  The Dark Fairy cocktail has been launched by the [Devil's Botany Distillery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friend-of-the-devil-canned-cocktails) in collaboration with [Point Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/point-reyes-tomarashi-artisan-cheese) as a [ready-to-drink (RTD) product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonshine-cocktail) that's intended to change perceptions of absinthe. The canned cocktail starts off with the Devil's Botany London Absinthe as the base spirit that puts warming spices and floral notes in the spotlight, which then evolves into fruit-forward flavors. This includes mixed berries like strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, redcurrant and blackcurrant with a final hint of ginger to round out the flavor profile. The canned cocktail will make its formal debut on November 25, 2025 and is expected to be a must-try amongst curious consumers this holiday season. Co-Founder of Devil's Botany Distillery Allison Crawbuck commented on The Dark Fairy cocktail saying, "Absinthe is truly seeing a revival, but many are still uncertain how to best enjoy it. The Dark Fairy changes that. This RTD release is a fun, exciting, and highly accessible way to bring the category to a wider audience of cocktail enthusiasts looking for bold, new botanical creations.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 56% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Revival of Classic Spirits:** Absinthe, a once-dormant spirit known for its rich history, is experiencing a renaissance, opening avenues for innovative cocktail creations and consumer engagement. - **Botanical Beverage Blends:** The fusion of absinthe with mixed berries and ginger exemplifies the growing trend of botanical infusions in beverages, providing unique flavor profiles that captivate adventurous palates. - **RTD Cocktail Expansion:** Ready-to-drink cocktails like The Dark Fairy are set to redefine the convenience beverage market, blending artisanal quality with the accessibility consumers crave. ### Where This Applies - **Alcoholic Beverages:** As absinthe gains renewed traction, the alcoholic beverage industry faces fresh opportunities for product diversification and niche marketing strategies centered around historical spirits. - **Canned Beverages:** Innovation in the canned beverages sector is pronounced as companies develop complex, ready-to-drink cocktails that cater to the evolving tastes of modern consumers. - **Specialty Spirits:** The resurgence of absinthe highlights potential in the specialty spirits industry for brands to reinvent and modernize traditional liquors for contemporary markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Centric Mixology Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolut-x-wicked.md) - [Movie-Musical Vodka Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolutly-wicked-good-cocktail-collection.md) - [Boozy Christmas Cocktail Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-cocktails-of-christmas.md) - [Mixologist-Made Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-coppa-cocktails.md) - [One-Off Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bartender-spotlight-cocktails.md) - [Low-Alcohol Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edinburgh-gin-raspberry-collins.md) - [High-ABV Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funkin-double-shot.md) - [Black Forest Cake Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edinburgh-gins-black-forest-liqueur.md) - [Decadent RTD Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-orange-espresso-martini.md)