As we mature as drinkers, our palates evolve. That’s why, much like a favorite childhood candy, sweet concoctions may not hit the same way over time. They may taste more cloying or lacking in complexity, leaving us wondering what else is out there. Enter savory cocktails, which call on flavors from fish sauce to chili bitters to challenge palates and offer delicious alternatives to sugar-forward drinks. Bars across the country are getting in on the trend, introducing new offerings that go far beyond olive juice-splashed dirty gin martinis. “Social media plays a huge part in exposing patrons to unique cocktails beyond the classics,” explains Mackenzie Muller, the bar lead at Scratch & Co. That increasingly means savory cocktails. “People are more willing to put their trust in the bartender, as they would a chef, to make them something they'll love.” Need proof? Earlier this year, the Parmesan espresso martini took TikTok by storm, transforming a seemingly abominable combination into a certified craze. Dirty martinis have even made the jump from drinks to food, inspiring everything from a briny salad dressing to an olive-studded pasta. It points to the wider embrace of savory cocktail flavors, particularly in combinations outside the norm. “Our drinks make you think a little differently,” says Mace head bartender Emily Holser of the New York City cocktail den’s savory offerings. The spot has been experimenting with unique ingredients since its 2015 opening, including fermented garlic honey, sumac and peanut butter-infused vodka. More recently, however, Holser has noted a shift in customer attitudes. “I’ve noticed a larger trend of people asking for traditional cocktails to be less sweet,” Holser says, adding that she believes this can be a gateway to expanding one’s palate. Is the average drinker shifting away from sweet flavors? Whether or not that’s the case, indisputable is that Google searches for "savory cocktails" are currently at their highest level in more than a decade. Interested in finding a savory cocktail that speaks to you? For all of the umami lovers out there, here are some of Wine Enthusiast’s favorite savory libations, from an everything bagel-inspired martini to a carrot-infused gin sipper. 1. Everything Bagel Martini Image Courtesy of Caesars Entertainment Delivering rich umami flavor and an appealingly crunchy texture, everything bagel spice is our new favorite thing to put on a martini rim. Get the Recipe: Everything Bagel Martini 2. Parmesan Espresso Martini Image Courtesy of Noah Fecks Behold the Parmesan espresso martini—which is exactly what it sounds like. Get the Recipe: Parmesan Espresso Martini 3. Celine-Dijon Celine Dijon Cocktail / Photo by Tom Arena This pun-tastic drink, which gets its punch from Dijon mustard and passionfruit, makes our heart go on. Get the Recipe: Celine Dijon 4. Dirty Martini Dirty Vodka Martini/ Photography by Ali Redmond Forget sugary Appletinis and fruit juice-spiked Mississippi bourbon punch. If your drink preferences skew more savory than sweet, the dirty martini belongs in your order queue. With a deep umami kick from a heavy-handed splash of salty olive brine, this cocktail has earned its honored spot in the cocktail canon. Get the Recipe: The Briny Origins of the Dirty Martini 5. Latke-Sour Latke Sour Cocktail / Photo by Ezra Pollard This holiday cocktail is a potato pancake in drink form, with a spuds-forward flavor, rich froth and a whiff of smokiness. Get the Recipe: The Latke Sour, the Potato-Spiked Hanukkah Cocktail 6. Spicy Margarita Photo courtesy Michael Persico, Styling courtesy Kelsi Windmiller Whether you’re a lifelong spice fiend, or simply looking to heat up your next happy hour, this spicy margarita recipe is a spirited riff on the classic cocktail. Get the Recipe: This Spicy Margarita Recipe Brings the Heat 7. Catbus Garden Cocktail Catbus Garden Cucumber Cocktail / Photo by Chelsea Kyle Prop Styling by Summer Moore / Food Styling by Jamie Kimm Named for a character in an animated film, this cucumber cocktail is the perfect summer sipper over ice Get the Recipe: Catbus Garden Cocktail 8. Grin & Carrot Photo by Katrin Björk Gin, meet your vegetables. This cocktail gets its creamy body from fresh carrot juice, while caraway adds a savory note and vermouth ties it together. Get the Recipe: Grin & Carrot, A Savory Cocktail Recipe 9. Seven Serpents (corn) Seven Serpents Corn Juice Cocktail / Photo by Chelsea Kyle / Prop Styling by Summer Moore / Food Styling by Jamie Kimm This spicy corn cocktail features chili bitters, fresh corn juice, lemon juice and the spirit of your choice. Get the Recipe: Seven Serpents 10. NA Carrot Cocktail Photography by Tom Arena With fresh orange juice and zero-proof tequila, this savory and sophisticated cocktail is worth sipping all year long. Get the Recipe: Non-Alcoholic Carrot Cocktail 11. Seaweed Scotch Cocktail Photo by Sang An DIY nori-infused gin, white port and Talisker make up this smoky yet salty Scotch cocktail. Get the Recipe: The Seaweed Scotch Cocktail 12. The Sum Nice, Sum Spice Genever Cocktail Photo by Penny de Los santos/ Styling by Frances Boswell Cucumber, serrano pepper, mint and lime make this refreshing cocktail more like a spicy spa water. No Genever? Swap it out for tequila or vodka. Get the Recipe: The Sum Nice, Sum Spice Genever Cocktail 13. The Pirate Mary Cocktail Photo by Meg Baggott Break out the juicer for this light, bright version of the classic Bloody. Thanks to a tropical mix of pineapple and coconut water, this is a bit sweeter than the typical Bloody Mary, but it still leans savory thanks to yellow tomato juice and celery bitters. A generous dose of black pepper adds a mouthwatering edge. Get the Recipe: The Pirate Mary Cocktail 14. Smoky Mary Getty Mezcal imparts a savory smoky note to the classic brunch cocktail. Get the Recipe: Smoky Mary 15. El Gallito Cocktail Photography: Kelly Puleio © 2018 This drink straddles the line between sweet and savory. A handful of cherry tomatoes tamps down the fruity flavor without pushing the drink into full-on Bloody Mary territory. Get the Recipe: The El Gallito Cocktail 16. Garlicky Citrus Bloody Mary Photo by Steve Ross / Getty Hudson Valley Distillers crafts vodka from a fruit that’s been the region’s bounty since colonial times: apples. The vodka features a subtle sweetness from the apples, so Moyer pairs citrus fruits, horseradish and jalapeño with roasted garlic for this sweet-spicy take on a Bloody Mary. Get the Recipe: Garlicky Citrus Bloody Mary 17. Sangrita for the Non-Conformist A tomato-based sangrita / Photo by Meg Baggott This American riff on sangrita uses a “more is more” approach to ingredients, and decidedly emphasizes the savory to strike balance with the sour. Tomato juice is used in equal proportion to orange juice, and roasted vegetables take center stage. Get the Recipe: Sangrita for the Non-Conformist 18. Traditional Michelada If your guests crave a savory hop-tail, try this Mexican classic. The michelada melds a Bloody Mary with Mexican light-style ale, while its salted rim gives a small nod to the country’s other signature drink: the margarita. Get the Recipe: Traditional Michelada 19. Chinese Hot Mustard Ezra Star was inspired to make her spicy mustard cocktail by one of her favorite childhood snacks. “I was kind of a bizarre kid and loved to put mustard on oranges,” says Star, general manager at Drink in Boston. “My favorite way to use orange is with tequila, so it seemed like a perfect pairing.” Get the Recipe: Chinese Hot Mustard 20. The Yellow Line Photo by Burcu Atalay Tankut / Getty This drink incorporates turmeric, a root usually ground into a yellow-orange powder that’s popular in South Asian cooking. Get the Recipe: The Yellow Line 21. Pickle Shot Pickle Shots / Photo by Caitlin Bensel This strong-and-sour shooter has been making the rounds on social media for the past couple of years. We can see why: It’s a fun, playful drink that’s easy to make and adapts to whichever ingredients are in your bar/kitchen. Get the Recipe: A Pickle Shot Recipe for Tequila Lovers