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Spirits for carnival

Spirits for colorful parties

Three cheers for Kölle Alaaf! The phrase, known far beyond the borders, loosely translates as: “Attention Cologne and make way, here come the Jecken!” This year, too, people are eagerly awaiting this regional highlight. As well as choosing the perfect costume, true revellers are now asking themselves: which spirits will be all the rage at Carnival 2019?

Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin Miniatur 0,05L 47%

Content: 0.05 Liter (€130.00 / 1 Liter)*

€6.50*

Killepitsch Bitter Miniatures, 12x0,02L, 42%

Content: 0.6 Liter (€21.58 / 1 Liter)*

€12.95*

Rum Fire Velvet Overproof Miniature, 0,05 L, 63%

Content: 0.05 Liter (€70.00 / 1 Liter)*

€3.50*

The miniature spirits hype

They say that the best things come in small packages - and this also applies to small shots. This trend has developed strongly as it offers a great opportunity to try out spirits and test new things. In addition, miniature bottlings are perfect for street carnivals because they are small, light and come in high-quality varieties. New are liqueurs, rum and whisky versions in revolutionary flavors that cannot be found in supermarkets. The manufacturers focus on seasonal products, natural ingredients and attractive packaging design. For those who want to celebrate the fifth season in style, the saying goes: “Buy class instead of cheap mass-produced goods”.

Tip: The accessory for the fifth season of 2019 is the so-called “schnapps tie”: these are innovative ties with an invisible secret stash, each of which holds a small bottle.

The whole package has to be right

Trend experts have discovered that Germans are becoming increasingly creative when it comes to the craziest costumes, the most exclusive themes, and the most stylish spirit selections. For party events, everything should harmonize, and great value is placed on style. Since each era has its own special drinks, here are some timely suggestions for Carnival:
Pirates, mutineers, sailors, captains, Wicki, and company are still popular in the Carnival scene. Those who prefer these costumes should enjoy real rum, aged in wooden barrels, neat with a piece of dark chocolate. On the other hand, if you plan to sail to the South Seas, drink the famous coconut liqueur solo or use the seductive Caribbean flavor to mix cocktails.
The wild '70s were the era when punch was a trendy drink. Recently, the clothes for the fifth season (Carnival) are in demand again, and it's chic to sip from a punch glass. A good recipe, the best ingredients, exquisite spirits, and a cheerful party mood are important for an overwhelming taste experience.
In the 1980s, creations like Grüne Witwe (Green Widow) or Kir Royal were popular, and vermouth was particularly hip. The stars included Modern Talking, Falco, or Janet Jackson, and hip-hop culture conquered the world. Those who want to represent this style and still be current should drink Vermouth-Tonic or the Gin-Vermouth-Campari aperitif Negroni in 2019: both drinks are trendsetters and highly recommended.
Sex and the City is one of the most successful series worldwide. Many love the era and use Carnival to relive the '90s. Right now, the legendary Cosmopolitan cocktail is making a well-deserved comeback. The cult drink consists of vodka, Cointreau, lime, cranberry juice, and is shaken on ice. So, anyone embodying Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, or Miranda should definitely indulge in this cocktail.

Quality instead of quantity

You don't have to be a prophet to say that consumers in the world of alcoholic beverages are now aware of the importance of quality. Rhum Agricole will be a clear trend over the next few years. It is produced from fresh sugar cane juice and no bar should be without it. Demand for whiskey and gin will also continue to rise. In these segments, small and medium-sized companies in particular are winning the hearts of consumers. With this in mind: Cheers, Alaaf 2019 and a successful fifth season!