# Coconut Cranberry Cocktails This White Christmas Margarita Punch is Perfect for Snowless Holidays By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-12-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-margarita References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/12/white-christmas-margarita-punch/) If you are looking for an easy and delicious cocktail to serve this holiday season, this white Christmas margarita punch is an excellent option. Created by Jessica Merchant at the food blog How Sweet It Is, the drink recipe is perfect for boozing on Christmas Day or getting merry at any festive gatherings. This beverage is especially appropriate for people who will not be enjoying a white Christmas this year and want to make their own. The Christmas margarita contains seasonal ingredients including [cranberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribou-coffees-holiday-menu) and rosemary. You will also need tequila, [grand marnier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cointreau-cocktail-twists-margaritas), lime juice, coconut water, coconut milk, coconut cream, [coconut rum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caleo) and simple syrup. If you really love that coconut flavor, you can also add a bit of coconut extract. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 21% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Holiday Mixology:** Opportunity to create and innovate new cocktail recipes for the holidays using seasonal ingredients. - **Coconut Flavors:** Opportunity to incorporate coconut flavors into different kinds of cocktails and other beverages. - **Non-alcoholic Cocktails:** Opportunity to develop interesting non-alcoholic cocktails that still capture the flavors of traditional alcoholic drinks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for the food and beverage industry to capitalize on seasonal ingredients and create unique holiday drink offerings. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels, bars and restaurants to design signature cocktails aligned with the festivities to attract customers and boost sales. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retail companies to sell cocktail making kits or premixed cocktail packages for the holiday season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Cranberry Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-margarita.md) - [Festive Instant Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-cocktail-mix.md) - [Festively Flavored Tequila Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mistletoe-margarita.md) - [Festive Frozen Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingle-berry-rita.md) - [Santa-Themed Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-clausmopolitan.md) - [Moustachioed Holiday Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-secret-stache-marg.md) - [Festive Peppermint Mocha Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-martini.md) - [Mulled White Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulled-white-wine.md) - [Festive Pour-and-Serve Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nio-cocktails-christmas-collection.md)