Crazy drink trends from summer 2025 will arrive in Australia before long.
As the northern hemisphere sizzles through summer 2025, drink trends have taken a wild, social media-fuelled turn—melding nostalgia, playfulness and a dash of culinary madness.
These viral sensations are making waves I the northern hemisphere on TikTok and Instagram.
Here are the most fun and crazy drinks making headlines this summer that are poised to cool down (or heat up) Australian summer bars and events in just a few months.
1. Jalapeños in Your Wine—The “Spixy Sauvy B”
Frozen jalapeño slices dropped straight into a crisp glass of white wine may sound unlikely, but “Spixy Sauvy B” is the summer’s surprise hero.
The appeal is twofold: beautiful presentation and an instantly Instagrammable talking point. The drink offers a gentle heat and aromatic lift—though drinkers agree it’s best enjoyed as a single glass rather than an all-day poolside staple.
2. “Diet Cokagne”—Diet Coke and Champagne
What began as a quirky story from Tom Hanks ( a type 2 diabetic) is now gaining major momentum on both sides of the Atlantic. The recipe: one-third Diet Coke, topped off with a healthy pour of champagne. The result? A sparkling, fruity twist reminiscent of a Dirty Shirley, with a cheeky sense of celebration. It’s light, refreshing, festive—and unexpectedly moreish, according to those brave enough to try it.
3. Pickle Spritz and Pickle Beer
Pickle everything is trending, and summer drinkers are loving the briny tang in ice-cold cocktails and beers. The pickle spritz—a gentler, cucumber-and-dill sipper—or its bolder cousin, the pickle sour beer, both pack an electrifying tang. If you adore pickles, you’ll find them uniquely thirst-quenching; if not, approach with caution! The pickle beer, particularly, offers a candy-like, sour punch perfect for sweltering afternoons.
4. Spiked Dirty Soda
Born from US “dirty soda” chains and blown up by TikTok, spiked dirty soda is this year’s creamy, giggle-inducing crowd-pleaser. Think: iced Coke or root beer, a splash of RumChata (rum-based horchata liqueur), and a dash of flavoured syrup or creamer on ice for a drink that’s basically dessert in a glass. It’s fizzy, foamy, sweet and delivers that throwback “ice cream float” vibe—guaranteed fun for parties or a night in with friends.
What’s Next? More Emerging Trends to Watch
Additional northern-hemisphere hits—likely to headline Australia’s next big summer—include:
- Espresso tonic: A fizzy, bitter-sweet afternoon pick-me-up that’s already conquering European cafes.
- Non-alcoholic cocktail spritzers: Premium “zero proof” spritz kits, heavily botanical and visually striking, are making it chic to skip the alcohol at summer soirées.
- Melon and cucumber coolers: Fresh, lower-sugar takes on classic highballs, seen everywhere from backyard BBQs to rooftop bars.
Why These Trends Matter
From health-conscious “wellness” sodas and nostalgic, dessert-like concoctions, to unexpectedly spicy or pickle-laced sips, these trends all share a sense of fun and accessible experimentation. None require professional bartending skills or rare spirits; instead, they encourage Aussies to play with flavour, surprise their friends and embrace a carefree, social summer spirit.
