# Spicy Chili Spirits Ancho Reyes is an Alcoholic Chili Drink That Originates in Mexico By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-12-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancho-reyes References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/food-drink/ancho-reyes-chili-liqueur.php) & [anchoreyes](http://anchoreyes.com/index.html) Fans of Mexican food will be thrilled to find out that chili isn't only reserved for edible dishes and will appreciate the zesty flavor of [Ancho Reyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-goddess-blends). Originating in Mexico, the drink is a blend of sweet and spicy flavors and is a fresh translation of a popular South American spirit that was first introduced in the 1920s. Ancho Reyes is infused with [spicy chili ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/captain-morgan-sweet-chili-lime) and boasts a rich and syrup-like texture that is diluted with a spicy zest. This dynamic drink is homemade by the Reyes family and is becoming a [popular cocktail ingredient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfectly-spicy-margarita) in American establishments. If you're a fan of spicy food, you will definitely enjoy this zesty chili liquor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - 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 - **Spicy Alcoholic Beverages:** There is an opportunity to innovate and create more spicy alcoholic beverages made for different cultures and palates. - **International Drink Trends:** Alcoholic drinks that originate from different countries or cultures could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the alcohol industry. - **Homemade Alcoholic Beverages:** Homemade alcoholic beverages made from unique ingredients could be a lucrative innovation opportunity for small-scale manufacturers. ### Where This Applies - **Alcohol:** The alcohol industry could benefit from creating more unique alcoholic beverage options to cater to the evolving palates of consumers. - **Food:** Innovative culinary creations like Ancho Reyes, could open up opportunities for more unique flavor pairings and fusions in the food industry. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry could capitalize on the trend of homemade alcoholic beverages, creating specialized equipment or ingredients for the at-home production of unique flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Sip Spicy Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-marg.md) - [Spicy Pepper Tequilas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zarpado-reaper.md) - [Spicy Premium Tequilas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-tequila.md) - [Piquant Pepper-Infused Tequilas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotaling-fiero-serrano-tequila.md) - [Blended Hot Sauce Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cholula-rita.md) - [Spicy Non-Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-of-spice.md) - [Chili-Flavored Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-birds-eye.md) - [Iconic Extra-Spicy Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cholula-extra-hot.md) - [Boldly Spiced Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-cocktails.md)