Cocktail trends: Cool And Simple Mixed Drinks For Parties And At Home

What rhymes with spring and summer? Cocktail evenings outside! Well, not quite, but one thing is for sure: cocktails are as much a part of the warm season as hot tea is of winter. Whether on the balcony, at a picnic in the park or in the trendy new bar around the corner - cocktails are the "It Girls" among drinks. Often with a fresh or fruity note, they are ideal for an enjoyable drinking experience. Cocktails are particularly popular with those who like it sweet.

But what are you drinking right now? Are pina coladas out? And what can you offer guests at a garden party if you're not necessarily a drink pro? We wanted to know and went in search of the trends of the moment...

Trend No. 1: Limoncello Spritz - the trendy alternative to the classic spritz

Classics are considered classics for a reason: They have achieved this status because they are exceptionally popular, such as the Aperol Spritz. The light aperitif has real cult status. However, if you don't always want to come back to this drink, you should definitely order Limoncello Spritz. It is, so to speak, the modern and hip version of the cult drink. Limoncello is used instead of Aperol. The fresh, alcoholic mix from Italy has experienced quite a hype, especially over the past year. With its yellowish color, just looking at it puts you in a real summer mood and has therefore earned first place in our cocktail ranking.

Doing it yourself is also uncomplicated. All you need is good quality limoncello, prosecco, soda water and fresh lemon wedges. Here's how it works: First put ice cubes in the glass, fill with approx. 60 ml Limoncello, add approx. 100 ml Prosecco and top up with mineral water. Finally, stir gently and garnish with lemon slices and a straw.

Trend No. 3: Strawberry Mimosa - the Mimosa Plus

Did someone say strawberries? Strawberry Mimosa is another classic reimagined. While champagne or prosecco is mixed with orange juice with the 08-15 Mimosa, strawberry syrup or puree and fresh strawberries are added to the Strawberry Mimosa. Pour about 10 ml of strawberry syrup into a Prosecco glass for one person, fill up with Prosecco and then add about 30 ml of orange juice. If you like, you can add small pieces of strawberry to the glass at the beginning with the strawberry syrup or garnish the rim of the glass with a strawberry at the end. This drink can also be prepared with non-alcoholic Prosecco for anyone who prefers to do without alcohol or who still has to get behind the wheel.

Trend No. 4: Blue Lagoon - "Sea in a glass"

If we're talking about mild summer evenings, then of course there has to be a drink that reminds you of the sea. The Blue Lagoon, a cocktail from France , has an intense fresh note and with its significant blue color it is a real eye-catcher. 40-60ml of vodka, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, 20-30ml of blue curacao (a liqueur), lemonade and a slice of lemon for aesthetics: this is the formula for this trendy drink. Plus: Of course, ice cubes should not be missing.