# Festive Water Cocktails This Christmas Water Beverage is Blended with Fruit Juices and Spices By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-water References: [califiafarms](http://www.califiafarms.com/products/agua-fresca/cranberry-cocktail) Knowing that not everyone favors eggnog and hot chocolate over the holiday season, [Califia Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-2024-seasonal-range) recently introduced a seasonal Aguas Fresca Cranberry Cocktail. The Spiced Cranberry Cocktail beverage is made by blending water, concentrated apple juice and cranberry juice with pure cane sugar, plus cinnamon, ginger and cloves. While this combination can sometimes be found in [ciders and mulled drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-spray-mulled-blackberry-pear), this aguas fresca offers up an entirely new [non-alcoholic holiday beverage option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-bark-tini) that boasts an ingredient list of "nothing artificial." As Califia Farms is a brand that champions dairy-free drinking with products like Almondmilk Nog, this chilled beverage will be a go-to choice for many consumers who crave something light and refreshing, yet flavorful and familiar during the holiday season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seasonal Aguas Fresca Cocktails:** Creating seasonal aguas fresca cocktails by blending water with fruit juices and spices offers a unique non-alcoholic beverage option during festive seasons. - **Dairy-free Holiday Beverages:** Developing dairy-free holiday beverages like almondmilk nog and cranberry cocktails capitalizes on the growing trend of plant-based and alternative dairy products. - **Clean Label Drinks:** Producing clean label drinks made with natural ingredients and no artificial additives caters to consumer demand for healthier and more transparent beverage options. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Manufacturing Industry:** The beverage manufacturing industry can explore new opportunities in creating innovative drink options for festive seasons and catering to dietary restrictions. - **Plant-based Dairy Alternatives Industry:** The plant-based dairy alternatives industry has the chance to expand its product line by introducing more holiday-themed beverages that are free from animal products. - **Natural Ingredients and Clean Label Industry:** The natural ingredients and clean label industry can capitalize on the demand for transparent and healthier beverages by developing more clean label drink options for special occasions like holidays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Sparkling Berry Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chai-cranberry.md) - [Autumnal Tea Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-sangria-spice.md) - [Festive Instant Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-cocktail-mix.md) - [Energizing Cranberry Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribou-coffees-holiday-menu.md) - [Cranberry-Chai Canned Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-tea-beverage.md) - [Fruity Agua Fresca Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ineapple-berry-agua-fresca.md) - [Holiday Mocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-orange-winter-fizz.md) - [Juicy Fall-Inspired Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-spiked-cranberry.md) - [Tart Fruit-Forward Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spindrift-2.md)