# Spicy Grapefruit Spritzers This Chili and Grapefruit Cocktail Recipe is a Fizzy Refresher By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-04-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-and-grapefruit References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/04/currently-crushing-on-131/) & [kitchenkonfidence](http://www.kitchenkonfidence.com/2016/03/grapefruit-jalapeno-spritz-recipe) This chili and grapefruit drink is an alcoholic beverage that combines spice with citrus. Created by Brandon Matzek from the blog Kitchen Konfidence, the Grapefruit Chile Spritz recipe uses a [sweeter variety of grapefruit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bittermilk-no8) called Oro Blanco that's a mix between a white grapefruit and pomelo. A ruby red grapefruit or white grapefruit will also work, but you might need to add honey to take away some of the bitterness. Other ingredients required to make the [chili and grapefruit cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-cocktails) (other than the freshly squeezed grapefruit juice) are blanc vermouth, [chilled soda water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paloma-paradise), fresno chili or jalapeno, honey syrup, St. Germaine elderflower liqueur and vodka. You can also add a strip of grapefruit zest for garnish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Spicy Cocktails:** Opportunity for mixologists to experiment with unique flavor combinations and spice levels. - **Fruit-infused Beverages:** Potential for creating refreshing and flavorful drinks by mixing different fruits. - **Craft Cocktails:** Demand for artisanal and creative cocktails that offer a unique drinking experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** Innovation opportunities for developing new beverage products and expanding existing product lines. - **Hospitality Industry:** Restaurants and bars can offer spicy grapefruit spritzers to attract customers and differentiate themselves. - **Mixology Supplies:** Market for specialized tools and ingredients used by mixologists to create craft cocktails. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Sip Spicy Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-marg.md) - [Grapefruit-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grapefruit-fizz.md) - [Cocktail-Ready Grapefruit Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beefeater-grapefruit.md) - [Spicy Pepper Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-liqueur.md) - [Spicy Non-Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-of-spice.md) - [Simplified Grapefruit Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paloma-mix.md) - [Unique Wine Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-chili.md) - [Autumnal Citrus-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-grapefruit-paloma.md) - [Spicy Summer Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simona-spritz.md)