Buzzing & Sipping, Your Weekly Sip of Culture
Welcome to this week’s cocktail news and global drink trends. In Buzzing & Sipping, we spotlight the vermouth revival, London Cocktail Week 2025, and creative flavor movements shaping the world of mixology and spirits.
Vermouth Revival
Vermouth is experiencing a resurgence, transitioning from a forgotten bar staple to a centerpiece of modern drinking. Once relegated to the background of cocktails, this aromatized wine—made by infusing botanicals into a fortified white wine base—is being embraced for its versatility, moderate alcohol content, and heritage-rich complexity. / Source > Vogue
Red Lobster’s Halloween Cocktail
Red Lobster has reintroduced its festive cocktail, “The Side Hustle by Dre & Snoop,” a Halloween-themed drink created in collaboration with rap legends Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. Originally launched on April 20, the limited-edition cocktail returns for the Halloween season and will be available until October 31, priced cleverly at $10.31. / Source > People.com
London Cocktail Week 2025
London Cocktail Week 2025 returns for its 16th edition from October 9-19, offering a city-wide celebration for cocktail enthusiasts. With over 200 participating bars across London, the event features £9 signature cocktails and £12 Moët & Chandon champagne cocktails for wristband holders. / Source > TheTimes
The Valley Club in San Francisco
The Valley Club, a new cocktail destination in San Francisco, embraces a retro-futuristic, playful, and immersive experience for cocktail enthusiasts. Owned by Mitchell Lagneaux, the bar encourages guests to dress boldly and embrace a sense of fun, echoing the stylish and experimental vibes of LA or Vegas nightlife. / Source > EaterSF
Savory & Spicy Cocktails
Bartenders are embracing bold flavors with miso-infused margaritas, chili-spiked spritzes, and earthy mushroom martinis. These complex profiles are winning over adventurous palates. / Source > Drink Ripples
Tea-Based Cocktails
Green tea, matcha, oolong, and herbal infusions are gaining popularity for their deep and complex flavors. For instance, an Earl Grey Whiskey Sour combines whiskey infused with Earl Grey tea and lemon juice. / Source > Make Me a Cocktail
BuzzBallz’s KettleBallz
BuzzBallz has launched a quirky product called KettleBallz—a grape-scented, five-pound kettlebell that can be filled with a drink and sipped from. This release accompanies the return of their throwback flavor, Grapes Gone Wild, ideal for parties. / Source > Delish
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