# Gourmet Cucumber Shooters The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make a Refreshing Spiked Treat By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-12 | Updated 2012-07-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brit-co5 References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/food/spike-your-sweets-cucumber-watermelon-shooters/) & [https](http://https//www.facebook.com/britmorin) This easy do-it-yourself project from the Brit & Co. blog is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Hot summer months are when people enjoy fruity cocktails, and throw backyard barbecues. Instead of serving traditional watermelon vodka, this recipe is a great alternative to spice things up. To make these gourmet cucumber watermelon shooters, you will need some watermelon vodka, cucumbers, watermelon slices, jalapenos and fresh mint. The cucumber acts as the shot glass, which you fill with the combined ingredients -- the nice thing about this recipe is that the whole thing can be eaten! It serves as a great appetizer that is sure to entice your friends due to the interesting ingredient combination. Brit & Co. is a lifestyle brand that is all about finding fun and creative ways to make living better. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Gourmet Cocktails:** Creating unique and refreshing cocktails from home using unconventional ingredients. - **Edible Shot Glasses:** Incorporating edible items such as fruits, vegetables, and candy as serving vessels for drinks. - **Combining Sweet and Spicy Flavors:** Experimenting with the combination of sweet fruits and spicy peppers in cocktail recipes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Developing and marketing new and innovative cocktail recipes and ingredients for at-home consumption and commercial settings. - **Hospitality and Event Planning:** Offering unique and interactive food and drink options to customers for special events and gatherings. - **Consumer Goods:** Creating and selling products that enable consumers to make their own creative cocktails with unique and unconventional ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [RTD Watermelon Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-vodka.md) - [Cucumber-Inspired Margarita Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucumber-margarita-mix.md) - [Sophisticated Jello Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-wiggles.md) - [Fruit-Forward Wine-Based Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uptown-cocktails-melon-peppersmash.md) - [Palette-Invigorating Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elliotts-on-congress.md) - [Dirty Martini Jelly Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-jellies.md) - [Spicy Okra Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-okra-mocktini.md) - [Sensorial Mixology Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-margarita-tailgate-kit.md) - [Edible Cocktail Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-shots1.md)