This watermelon and cucumber cocktail is an extremely refreshing take on a sangria recipe. Created by food blogger Jess of How Sweet It Is, the Sparkling Cucumber Watermelon Sangria makes the perfect pitcher for drinks with friends and family in the backyard or for a summery social event.
The bare bones cucumber cocktail consists just of sliced limes and cucumbers in chilled sauvignon blanc wine with soda. But for bonus points, you can add balled watermelon, fresh watermelon juice and even some watermelon syrup to the cucumber cocktail. The watermelon syrup consists of juice and sugar simmered and then cooled. For a non-alcoholic (virgin) version, skip the wine and stick with tonic water or a similar soda like Sprite or Seven Up.
Refreshing Watermelon Sangrias
This Watermelon and Cucumber Cocktail is a Light and Summery Drink
Trend Themes
1. Watermelon Cocktails - The rise in popularity of watermelon cocktails, particularly in the summer, presents an opportunity for mixologists to explore unique and refreshing flavor combinations beyond traditional cocktails.
2. Non-alcoholic Cocktails - The increasing demand for non-alcoholic cocktails presents an opportunity for bars and restaurants to expand their beverage menus to cater to consumers who don't drink alcohol.
3. DIY Cocktail Syrups - The trend of DIY cocktail syrups allows consumers to customize their drinks, presenting an opportunity for food and beverage companies to sell pre-made syrups or kits to make at home.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can create and innovate refreshing and unique cocktail recipes for the summer season to attract more customers.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can expand its non-alcoholic drink menu to cater to new customers, including designated drivers, pregnant women and those who don't consume alcohol.
3. Retail - The retail industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY cocktail syrups by selling pre-made syrups or kits that enable customers to create their own unique cocktails at home.