# Roasted Citrus Margaritas This Fruity Cocktail Features Smoked Aromas of Salt and Grapefruit By M | Published 2016-02-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-margarita References: [heatherchristo](http://heatherchristo.com/2016/02/03/roasted-grapefruit-margaritas-with-smoked-sea-salt/) Lifestyle and drink blog Heather Christo shares a [citrus margarita recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millionaire-margarita) that experiments with preparation and cooking techniques that add a smokey and savory element to the drink elements. Both the fresh grapefruit and pink salt used are smoked to give the cocktail an unconventional flavoring. The Roasted Grapefruit Margaritas with Smoked Sea Salt is a unique take on the [classically blended margarita drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-frozen-margaritas) honing in on cooking techniques to give the drink and unlikely flavor. The grapefruit used in the drink is broiled in the oven with sugar to create a caramelized crust. The fruit is then juiced along with its new smokey flavors and mixed with tequila, lime, Grand Marnier and simple syrup. The smokey flavor is further enhanced with a rim of [smoked pink sea salt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cocktail-smoker). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Innovative Cocktail Recipes:** Exploring new preparation and cooking techniques to add unique flavors and aromas to traditional cocktail recipes. - **Smokey Flavor Enhancements:** Utilizing smoked ingredients, such as fruits and salts, to create unconventional and robust flavors in cocktails. - **Gourmet Mixology:** Blending culinary techniques with mixology to create sophisticated and elevated cocktail experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to develop and market premium cocktail mixes and ingredients that incorporate innovative cooking techniques and unique flavors. - **Hospitality:** Creating signature cocktails with smoked elements to enhance guest dining experiences and set establishments apart from competitors. - **Culinary Education:** Teaching aspiring mixologists and chefs how to blend culinary techniques and mixology for creating unique and gourmet cocktails. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grillable Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peoples-margarita-grilled-edition.md) - [Canned Paloma-Inspired Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimentae-grapefruit-margarita.md) - [Autumnal Citrus-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-grapefruit-paloma.md) - [Spicy Margarita Sea Salts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-margarita-sea-salt.md) - [Classic Cocktail Obituaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfectly-spicy-margarita.md) - [Cold-Pressed Juice Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margaret-cocktails.md) - [Smoky Negroni Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezcal-negroni.md) - [Bittersweet Citrus Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bittermilk-no8.md) - [Ready-to-Sip Spicy Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-marg.md)