The agave + tropical drink trend blends spirits and flavors influenced by Mexico's tropical climate. Bars like Cantina Rosa in Chicago feature regional Mexican dishes and ingredients like tamarind, sorrel, and mango. Tropical bars are increasingly incorporating tequila and mezcal cocktails, driven by their growing popularity. In New York City, El Camino highlights this trend with its Coconut Margarita, which offers a refreshing twist without coconut cream, maintaining the classic Margarita texture. This trend is representative of evolving cocktail culture and a shift towards inclusive flavor pairings.
Owner Will Wyatt attributes his Coconut Margarita's popularity to its comfort factor-everyone loves a Margarita. It's just tropical and refreshing.
Newcomers like Cantina Rosa in Chicago exemplify the exploration of regional Mexican dishes and drinks, along with tamarind, sorrel, and mango.
The thirst for tropical flavors in agave drinks isn't limited to bars that specialize in those two genres; it reflects a broader trend in cocktail culture.
Tropical bars have added more tequila- and mezcal-based drinks to their menus, reflecting the explosive popularity of those spirits.
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