Coming off of a pandemic year, even those who don’t drink alcohol may feel as though they need a drink. Going into 2021, it’s a chance for a brand new start and time. Many are now hungry for healthy alternatives to the standard drink options, which means drinks with a healthy benefit, less sugar, less calories, and less alcohol are all surging to the top of most-requested 2021 drinks. So, what drinks are trending for the coming year?
Bubble Tea
Bubble Tea has been popular since the 1980s with its tapioca or fruit jelly bubbles that attracted those focused on healthy drinks. The tea is low in sugar and made with organic soya milk, green tea, or fruity mixes. Choose from more than 200 flavor combinations, or customize your Bubble Tea with many options.
Fermented Drinks
Focusing on health is what has boosted fermented drinks to the forefront of most popular. With an increased desire to focus on giving our bodies the nutrients needed for healthy living with a little boost of energy, fermented beverages have become all the rage. These drinks, that include kombucha, water kefir, or fermented Mexican soda Tepache, deliver a probiotic surge of flavor and health.
Wines and Champagnes
Of course wine and champagne toasts have been around for centuries. If there is a special occasion, these two will be there hand-in-hand. But, what makes 2021 wines and champagnes different is that Hollywood celebrities are now endorsing them. For instance, John Legend, Kylie Minogue, Brad Pitt, and Cameron Diaz are among the most recent stars to stomp into the wine business with clean wines, which is an organic and vegan variety with no added sugar.
Boxed Wine
We learned a lot about being sanitary during the pandemic, so boxed wines have jumped on the band wagon and become popular. Since it comes in a sealed bag inside of a box, the wine can be served without human handling which could potentially contaminate the entire lot. Boxed wine is also easier to store and preserves better once opened. It also leaves less of a carbon footprint than glass bottled wines.
Cocktails In A Can
With bars shut down, many turned to their own kitchen to mix their own cocktails. However, most prefer purchasing one that comes ready-to-drink, pre-mixed in a can. Some five-star hotels have even jumped on this popular surge so they could safely offer drinks to their guests. These canned cocktails offer high-quality ingredients with great flavor as well as many options, such as lower calories, less sugar, and some even offer less alcohol content in one convenient, ready-to-go, sanitary container.
Non-Alcoholic Drinks Or Spiked Sodas
The newer generation of drinkers desire less alcoholic content in their beverages. ABV Alcohol By Volume drinks are soaring in popularity. Many are looking for great taste without the indulgence of calories or alcohol consumption. And, convenience is a key factor in the surge of low or non-alcoholic drinks flooding the market. Grocery stores are now stocking shelves with non-alcoholic beers and premium mocktails as well as hard seltzers and hard coffees, even kombucha.