# Citrus Summer Cocktails This Summertime Smash Recipe is Infused With Lemon and Mint By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-03-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-summer-cocktail References: [fiveoclockcocktails](http://www.fiveoclockcocktails.com/blog/2013/05/21/the-summertime-smash) The 5 O'Clock Cocktail Blog is a source for refreshing drink recipes like this citrus summer cocktail that is delicious on hot and sunny days. The cocktail is made from a mix of Frangelico liquor, Buffalo Trace bourbon or another brand of one's choice and a teaspoon of sweetener which can range from syrup or granulated sugar depending on personal preference. Once mixed, infuse your citrus summer cocktail with lemon-spiked seltzer and a handful of mint leaves. Once ready, keep your drink cool with crushed ice and garnish with a lemon wheel and mint sprig. Whether enjoyed by the pool or at a sunny, backyard barbecue, this refreshing cocktail is sure to become an instant fan favorite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Refreshing Drink Recipes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform or app that curates and shares unique and refreshing drink recipes, catering to different tastes and preferences. - **Infused Cocktails:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of pre-infused cocktail mixers that offer convenience and consistent flavor profiles, allowing consumers to easily create complex cocktails at home. - **Crushed Ice Garnishes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a compact, countertop device that quickly produces crushed ice in various shapes and sizes for elevated cocktail presentation and experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of ready-to-drink citrus summer cocktails in different flavor profiles, capturing the demand for convenient and refreshing alcoholic beverages. - **Home Bar Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of innovative bar accessories, such as citrus-infusing devices or smart cocktail shakers, that enhance the home bartending experience and encourage experimentation. - **Digital Content Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an interactive digital platform dedicated to cocktails, offering immersive experiences like virtual mixology classes, ingredient ordering, and personalized cocktail recommendations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring-Ready Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-cocktail-recipes.md) - [Burger-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-infused-cocktail.md) - [Gin Lemonade Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-lemon.md) - [Citrus Tea Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-tea-vodka-cocktails.md) - [Premium Smash Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-standard-distillery.md) - [Collaborative Summertime Gin Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-pudding-gin-fizz.md) - [Honey-Infused Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-lemon-cocktail.md) - [Fruit-Forward Wine-Based Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uptown-cocktails-melon-peppersmash.md) - [Nostalgic Ready-to-Serve Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunshine-punch.md)