# Paloma-Style Hard Ciders Blake’s Hard Cider Paloma References a Popular Grapefruit Cocktail By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blakes-hard-cider-paloma References: [bevindustry](https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/94793-blakes-hard-cider-paloma) & [bevindustry](https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/94793-blakes-hard-cider-paloma)  Blake’s Hard Cider Paloma is the first in the brand's Bar Cart Series and it shares hard ciders inspired by popular cocktails. The debut product from this series takes cues from a popular kind of cocktail made with grapefruit, lime and tequila and it is ready to enjoy on its own or pair with the liquor of choice. As the brand suggests, "make it a true cocktail by adding 1oz silver tequila and serve over ice." Alternatively, the [cocktail-inspired hard cider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pear-lychee-cider) can be used to prepare cocktails suggested by the brand like 'Bring the Heat' or the 'Grapefruit Basil Gimlet.' The [apple cider base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1868-berry-blush-hard-cider) of the beverage is built upon balanced sweet, citrus flavors and it is all-natural and gluten-free. The shareable Bar Cart Series is available in six-packs of 12-ounce cans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cocktail-inspired Hard Ciders:** Opportunity for cider brands to expand their product line by incorporating popular cocktail flavors. - **Ready-to-drink Cocktails:** Opportunity for alcoholic beverage brands to provide convenient and mixologist-quality cocktail options for consumers. - **Gluten-free Alcoholic Beverages:** Opportunity for brands to cater to the increasing demand for gluten-free alcoholic options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hard Cider:** Hard cider brands can innovate their offerings by creating cider flavors inspired by popular cocktails like Paloma. - **Alcoholic Beverage:** Alcohol brands can expand their product line by introducing ready-to-drink cocktails like the Blake's Hard Cider Paloma. - **Gluten-free Products:** Brands can tap into the growing demand for gluten-free alcoholic options by producing hard ciders like Blake's Hard Cider Paloma that are all-natural and gluten-free. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Easy-to-Sip Paloma Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grapefruit-paloma.md) - [Paloma-Style Tequila Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-azul-grapefruit-tequila-soda.md) - [Summer-Ready Cider Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blakes-hard-cider.md) - [Summertime Cider Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-collection.md) - [Canned Paloma-Inspired Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimentae-grapefruit-margarita.md) - [Imperial-Style Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-apple.md) - [Simplified Grapefruit Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paloma-mix.md) - [Freshly Squeezed Fruit Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craftwell-cocktails.md) - [Paloma-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogfish-head.md)