Perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo, the best margarita recipes can be enjoyed all season long as a refreshing, summery cocktail. Trend Hunter Research Writer Alyson Wyers discusses her favorite examples of margarita makeover, from cocktail cosmetics to candy rims and even ginger beer substitutions.
Introducing seasonal ingredients like strawberries and blood oranges is one way to put a twist on the classic cocktail, like the one posted on Tasty Yummies. Another variation is a DIY salt scrub from She Knows that smells delicious and is an exfoliating treatment. The best margarita recipes include a coarse salt rim. Cocina214 switched thing sup with their Pop Rocks version. Jess of How Sweet It Is made over her margarita by adding light beer and a gingery simple syrup.
What's Driving This Trend
- Seasonal Margarita
- Introducing seasonal flavors like strawberries or blood oranges to margaritas for a unique twist and more dynamic flavor.
- Alternative Margarita Rims
- Creating innovative new ways to rim margarita glasses using ingredients such as candy or creating a DIY salt scrub for an exfoliating treatment.
- Margarita Substitutions
- Experimenting with different ingredients for an alternative margarita taste such as light beer or ginger beer as a substitute for traditional margarita mix.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage
- Opportunities to create unique flavor combinations and packaging techniques in the beverage industry through seasonal ingredients and innovative packaging designs.
- Beauty and Skincare
- Exploring the possibilities of creating DIY skincare products such as margarita salt scrubs inspired by the classic cocktail.
- Hospitality
- Opportunities within the hospitality industry to create specialized margarita menus featuring unique twists and substitutions for the classic cocktail.
