If 2025 had a flavor, it would be unexpected, elevated, and just a little bit nostalgic. At Shake, Stir, Serve, we're always ahead of the curve-and this year's cocktail trends are serving serious inspiration for your next event.

The Martini Renaissance

Martinis are stealing the spotlight-but not the way you remember them. Think mezcal dirty martinis with a hint of olive brine, or espresso martinis reimagined with additions like cognac, cardamom, or even limoncello. Sultry, sophisticated, and made to be savored.

Umami Meets Tropics

Why choose between sweet and savory? This year's flavor fusion stars tropical fruits like calamansi and passionfruit, balanced with bold notes of miso, seaweed tinctures, and smoked salt. It's the cocktail equivalent of high fashion meets streetwear: daring and perfectly unexpected.

Pandan Is the New Vanilla

If you haven't sipped pandan (known for its long, blade-like leaves and distinctively sweet, grassy aroma-often described as a mix of vanilla, almond and a hint of coconut) yet get ready. This Southeast Asian leaf is bringing grassy, toasty vanilla-like magic to everything from tiki classics to avant-garde spritzes. It's subtle, luxurious, and totally of-the-moment.

Pistachio & Pickles

You read that right-pistachio and pickle brine are trending hard. Pistachio syrup adds creamy depth to whiskey sours and daiquiris, while a splash of pickle brine brings bold complexity to vodka and gin-based concoctions. It's strange, savory and totally addictive.

Luxe Zero-Proof Creations

Gone are the days of soda with lime. Today's mocktails are crafted with the same intention as high-end cocktails-think house made cordials, artisanal bitters, textured garnishes, and perfectly balanced layers. Our Citrus Sunset Spritz is just one many zero-proof signatures that bring beauty and flavor without the booze.

Want these trends at your next event?

At Shake, Stir, Serve, we don't follow the trends-we shake them up! Let's create something truly unforgettable.