# Christmas Champagne Ciders This Christmas Cocktail Takes Only Five Minutes to Make By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champagne-cider References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/greatist/113?utm_medium=rss) & [dishingupthedirt](http://dishingupthedirt.com/featured/spiced-apple-cider-champagne-cocktail/) If you don't have much time to think of [festive cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-pudding-negroni) for your guests this holiday season, look no further than this spiced apple champagne cider recipe featured on the blog 'Dishing Up The Dirt.' To prepare, simply pour an ounce of Tennessee cider into the bottom of a glass; add one to two ounces of chilled champagne next, and top up with an ounce of fresh apple cider. If you can't find Tennessee cider, the blog offers apple brandy as an alternative. However, do your best to spring for the Tennessee, as the seasonal blend of Jack Daniel's and apple cider is truly delightful in this mix. Though this cocktail is refreshingly simple, you can dress it up when you're serving it by adding a [stick of cinnamon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-grapefruit-paloma) to each glass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Quick and Easy Cocktails:** There is an opportunity to create and market pre-made cocktail mixes or cocktail-making kits for busy consumers who still want to entertain guests with festive cocktails during holiday parties. - **Sustainable and Ethical Alcohol Production:** There is an opportunity for the alcohol industry to adopt sustainable and ethical practices in their production processes to attract environmentally conscious consumers who prioritize eco-friendliness and social responsibility. - **Alternative Ciders and Mixers:** There is an opportunity for the cider industry to innovate and offer alternative cider blends and mixers that can be paired with different types of alcohol - such as apple brandy to replace Tennessee cider - to create unique and delicious cocktails. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alcohol Production:** Alcohol producers can develop seasonal blends or unique types of alcohol that cater to consumers' preferences for festive and original drinks during holiday events and celebrations. - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can research and develop new mixers and ingredients that can be used to create different variations of cocktails for holiday parties and other occasions. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels, bars, and restaurants can create signature cocktails that are easy to make, yet tasty and festive for guests who are looking to celebrate special occasions with friends and family. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Five-Ingredient Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagrams-escapes-berry-merry-spritz.md) - [Autumnal Collaboration Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-daniels-and-inchs-cider.md) - [Festive Branded Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motts-clamato-caesar-cocktails.md) - [Festive Instant Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-cocktail-mix.md) - [Festive Gin Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramsbury-gin.md) - [Festive Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-apple-mixer.md) - [Festive Cognac Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cognac-cocktails.md) - [Zesty Old Fashioned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-ginger-old-fashioned.md) - [Festive Cranberry Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-margarita.md)