# Summer Soda Cocktails Stir and Strain's Boca Shake Recipe Mixes Orange Crush and Licor 43 By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-recipe References: [stirandstrain](http://stirandstrain.com/2014/07/20/low-rent-cocktail-of-the-month-the-boca-shake/) & [stirandstrain](http://stirandstrain.com) This recipe for The Boca Shake comes to us from cocktail blog Stir and Strain. Chosen as one of the blog's low-rent cocktails of the month, this delicious drink celebrates the warm climate and tropical beaches of Florida. Pairing Licor 43 with [Crush orange soda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smirnoff-crush), mixologist Elana Lepkowski creates The Boca Shake, a fruity drink that is as tasty as it is budget-friendly. The tropical cocktail is set to appeal to drink lovers of all ages and is a guaranteed summer favorite for patio parties and poolside affairs. The Licor 43 and Orange Crush drink is blended with an ounce of [heavy cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-coco-treats-orange-crme) that adds a smooth and milk-shake inspired texture to the cocktail that is inspired by Florida's older Boca Raton crowd. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fruity Soda Cocktails:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and creative combinations of soda and liquor to create refreshing and flavorful cocktails. - **Budget-friendly Drinks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create affordable and delicious drink options that cater to a wide range of consumers. - **Milkshake-inspired Cocktails:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with adding cream or milk to cocktails for a creamy and indulgent taste. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative flavored beverages that combine soda and liquor in unique ways. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cost-effective and flavorful drink options for bars, restaurants, and event venues. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new and exciting cocktail recipes that incorporate unconventional ingredients for a memorable drinking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Citrusy Cocktail-Inspired Libations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-canned-cocktail.md) - [Nostalgic Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-up-cocktails.md) - [Health-Focused Orange Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-orange-crush.md) - [Summertime Dining Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luscombe-mango-peach-crush.md) - [Crafted RTD Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clubtails-crushers.md) - [Creamsicle-Flavored Moonshines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-shinesicle-cream-moonshine.md) - [Fizzy Spiced Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paloma-paradise.md) - [Shaker-Free RTD Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-margarita.md) - [Juicy Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holla-spirits-rtd.md)