# Premixed Holiday Cocktail Drinks The Williams Sonoma Christmas in a Cup Tastes Like the Holidays By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-in-a-cup References: [preparedfoods](https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/120620-christmas-in-a-cup) & [williams-sonoma](https://www.williams-sonoma.com) The [Williams Sonoma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casamigos-x-williams-sonoma-range) Christmas in a Cup mix was created in collaboration with Trisha's Kitchen to help consumers enjoy festive holiday cocktails without the need to source a number of individual ingredients. Available exclusively at Williams Sonoma locations this holiday season, the drink is reported to incorporate all of the most popular holiday flavors, including pomegranate, cranberry, tangerine and lime. The mix can be used as a base or a dash in a cocktail, or even enjoyed in sparkling water as a [festive non-alcoholic cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-mixers). The Williams Sonoma Christmas in a Cup Mix is only available for a limited time and marks a distinct rise in the number of [seasonal products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-cocktails-of-christmas) being offered by retailers this holiday season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Holiday Cocktail Mix Trend:** As more retailers offer premixed holiday cocktail drinks like Williams Sonoma Christmas in a Cup, there is an opportunity for innovators to develop unique, unexpected blends and flavors. - **Convenience-based Holiday Drinks Trend:** Premixed holiday cocktail drinks like Williams Sonoma Christmas in a Cup demonstrate the growing consumer demand for convenient and easy-to-prepare holiday drinks. - **Holiday Beverage Packaging Trend:** As more retailers offer premixed holiday cocktail drinks like Williams Sonoma Christmas in a Cup, there is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to develop unique packaging that enhances the festive holiday experience for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcohol Industry:** The rise in the popularity of premixed holiday cocktail drinks like Williams Sonoma Christmas in a Cup presents a disruptive opportunity for alcohol companies to expand into the premixed drink market. - **Retail Industry:** The growing demand for convenience-based holiday drinks like Williams Sonoma Christmas in a Cup indicates the opportunity for retailers to expand their holiday product offerings and compete with specialty stores. - **Packaging Industry:** As retailers continue to offer premixed holiday cocktail drinks like Williams Sonoma Christmas in a Cup, there is an opportunity for packaging companies to develop unique and festive packaging solutions that appeal to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spirit-Branded Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casamigos-x-williams-sonoma-range.md) - [Ready-to-Make Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytomake-cocktail.md) - [Canned Christmas Cocktail Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spritzmas-crackers.md) - [Co-Branded Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avec-drinks-x-williams-sonoma.md) - [Festive Pour-and-Serve Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nio-cocktails-christmas-collection.md) - [Festive Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-apple-mixer.md) - [Bittersweet Christmas Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-pudding-negroni.md) - [Festive Canned Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-martinis.md) - [Collaboration Designer Barware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma-x-billy-reid.md)