Forget waiting 15 minutes and dropping £15 on a mojito at some packed bar. Join others stocking their fridges with sleek canned cocktails that taste good and deliver great vibes.
To write this article, we researched drinks trends in 2025 and found five options that deliver taste, affordability, and convenience.
Perfect for house parties, park hangs, or just flexing on your Instagram story, here are five drinks trends to know as we arrive in the summer of 2025.
Trend #1: Canned Cocktails – Cocktails that are on trend in 2025
If you’ve hit up a trendy cocktail bar in any big UK city lately, you’ll know your average espresso martini, margarita, or mojito will set you back around £10 to £15.
In our view, that’s just too expensive and will probably exceed most casual drinkers' budgets. So, it’s little surprise to us that cocktails that are on trend in 2025 are canned drinks that you can order online.
These mixes give you the full flavour and taste of signature cocktails, without the in-bar pretentiousness and hideous expense!
At Good Time In, we’ve noticed a surge in popularity of new drinks like a Spicy Mango Margarita, a perfect, unique luxury cocktail that is anything but the ordinary.
Other bar-quality canned cocktails from GATHER, like their Chocolate Honeycomb Espresso Martini, are also flying off the shelves, thanks to their taste and affordability compared to in-house cocktail options.
be. cocktails also offer a stunning range of canned cocktails for a fraction of the price of their in-bar counterparts. Check out their Paloma, Passion Fruit Martini, and Pina Colada for delicious canned alternatives to their super expensive cocktail-bar counterparts.
Feeling creative and want to make a cocktail from scratch? Here are a couple of cocktail recipes trending for 2025.
How to make a Moscow Mule.
- 50ml Blackwoods Botanical Vodka
- 150ml Franklin & Sons Brewed Ginger Beer
- Crushed Ice
Method: Pour the vodka into a metal mug, fill almost to the top with crushed ice, then top with ginger beer and stir to mix.
Optional: Garnish with mint leaves and lime wedge.
How to make a Cosmopolitan
- 35ml Hooch Spirits Lime Vodka
- 15ml Cocktail Essentials Triple Sec
- 25ml Cranberry Juice
Method: Add the vodka, triple sec and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass.
Optional: Garnish with orange peel.
Trend #2: Low ABV Drinks – For conscientious drinkers
If you’re a conscientious drinker, kudos to you. We get the vibe of wanting to enjoy a few drinks with your friends, without waking up the next day with a horrible hangover.
A technique to combat hangovers is something called zebra striping. This is a trend where you alternate between an alcoholic drink and a non-alcoholic drink. This helps moderate alcohol consumption, but most importantly, reduces the risk of a hangover.
So, rather than necking ten or fifteen pints of 5% beer, switching to a few low ABV drinks makes perfect sense, particularly if you want to stave off the dreaded hangover.
In line with this trend, we’ve seen a surge in popularity of Shake Baby Shake Cocktails, which level out at a reasonable 3.4% ABV. Offered in several delicious flavours like Passion Fruit Martini and Pina Colada, they’re a top option for anyone looking for the truest cocktail taste without the hassle. They sell so well, we’ve almost completely sold out!
We also know that low ABV alcopops remain as popular as ever. Lemon Hooch is a refreshing and light option with an ABV of just 3.4%, while VK’s Mixed Pack delivers variety with the same ABV.
Give VK Blue 0.0% a try, it has the same taste as the OG blue alcopop, but it’s alcohol free! Definitely a good option to start with if you are giving zebra striping a go.
This is one of the drinks trends that is likely to continue in the coming years, as more and more young people are becoming conscientious drinkers – they want to have a good time, but don’t want to put their bodies through the ringer.
We totally get it and are thrilled that many brands are stepping up to the plate.
Trend #3: Tequila – The world’s favourite shot
Fun fact: There are dozens of songs with tequila in the title, celebrating the legend of this all-time great. Our favourite is Tequila by The Champs, it’s just a classic.
But still, our point is that tequila, as old, tried, and tested as it is, remains one of the trendiest drinks in 2025. History tells us that Mexicans have been commercially distilling tequila from the blue agave plant since the early 1700s, so its popularity today is even more remarkable!
So, if you’re keen to spice up your night, quite literally, with the world’s favourite shot, tequila should be your choice.
Take Tequila is one of the most exciting brands in this space, bringing new, exotic, and exciting flavours to this centuries-old spirit.
For instance, Take’s Jalapeno Tequila Liqueur is a must-try and a spicy sensation, while their Tequila Pink Grapefruit Liqueur is a sharp and sophisticated shot, with no salt or lemon required.
Trend #4: Whiskey – Niche & international whiskeys are super popular
Like tequila, whiskey is still riding the crest of a wave in 2025, which is remarkable considering that it’s one of the oldest alcoholic drinks in the world.
That said, we’re not just talking about a standard scotch and soda or a run-of-the-mill Jack and Coke, here. Today’s drinkers are looking at new drinks that have emerged from the whiskey space, including international beverages and those with unique and exciting flavours.
If whisky is not your thing, try a twist on it with Shanky’s Whip Black Irish Whiskey Liqueur. Delivering a rich caramel and vanilla flavour that’s blended & bottled in Ireland. Its smooth and distinctive texture is incredible, and it can be enjoyed neat or as part of an espresso martini. Try it as part of a dessert by pouring it over ice cream!
Trend #5: Non-alcoholic drinks – Craft lemonades for the win
Back in the day, the designated driver was given a pint of Cola and expected to nurse it while the rest of the crew sipped daiquiris, pina coladas, and other delicious drinks.
Thankfully, we’ve come a long way in recent years, and designated drivers or those who abstain from alcohol for other reasons have so much more choice in pubs, bars, restaurants, and even during home drinking sessions.
Our research tells us that craft lemonades are one of the hottest drinks trends in 2025. Served over ice with a slice, craft lemonade unleashes a world of flavours and can be just as delicious as alcoholic lemonade or even a cocktail.
Franklin & Sons has a range of craft lemonades for all taste profiles, including their delicious Spring Rhubarb, Pressed Raspberry, and Original 1886 Lemonade.
While great on their own, these new drinks can also be used as mixers.
Order Trending Drinks from Good Time In
At Good Time In, we offer the trendiest drinks delivered to your home in 2025. Whether you’re keen on canned cocktails or tequila with a twist, we offer the hottest drinks at affordable prices, with free UK-wide delivery on all purchases over £50.
So, learn more about our brands and decide which drinks trends to jump on in 2025 – you won’t be disappointed.
