# Green Herb Cocktails This Edamame and Aloe Vera Juice Drink is Finished with Basil and Lime By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloe-vera-juice References: [wrgmag](http://wrgmag.com/2015/02/food/cocktail-recipe-tiger-glass/) This Tiger Glass cocktail recipe uses edamame, aloe vera juice and fresh herbs to achieve its gorgeous [pale emerald color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evergreen-juice) and unusual, herby taste. Edamame are steamed in their pods, shelled and seasoned with kosher salt and lemon juice to prepare the cocktail. The edamame are then blended with granulated sugar, water and aloe vera juice to create a fine puree. Next, the aloe vera juice and edamame mixture is poured into a cocktail shaker and shaken with ice and fresh Thai basil. Finally, the flavorful green potion is poured into a Tom Collins glass and garnished with a lime wedge. The [aloe vera juice-based cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-water-of-life-eau-de-vie) is packed with [nutritious and hydrating ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-greens-drink), so an evening beverage doesn't have to be such a guilty pleasure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Green Cocktails:** Incorporating fresh herbs and nutritious ingredients in cocktails to create unique flavors and vibrant colors. - **Herbal Mixology:** Exploring the use of herbs as key ingredients in cocktail recipes for a fresh and innovative twist. - **Hydrating Beverages:** Developing cocktails that incorporate hydrating ingredients like aloe vera juice, appealing to health-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage:** Opportunity for beverage companies to introduce new lines of green cocktails infused with herbs and nutritious ingredients. - **Hospitality:** Innovative mixologists can create herbal cocktails as a unique selling point for restaurants and bars, attracting customers looking for creative and health-conscious drink options. - **Wellness:** Opportunity for wellness companies to develop and market hydrating and nutritious cocktail options to health-conscious individuals who still want to enjoy a refreshing drink. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aloe-Infused Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-lemonade-twist.md) - [Seaweed-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-tonic.md) - [Coconut-Based Green Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glowup.md) - [Spicy Okra Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-okra-mocktini.md) - [Savory Beef Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-savory-project.md) - [Pine Needle Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sols-eye.md) - [Delicious Superfood Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-cocktail1.md) - [Garden-Fresh Bottled Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardenista.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Cannabis Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herb-bloom.md)