# Chai Cranberry Sangria This Seasonal Cocktail Includes Chai Tea Bags and Fresh Cranberries By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-12-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-sangria References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/11/cranberry-chai-sangria/) This chai and cranberry sangria is a seasonal take on a fruity alcoholic beverage. Created by Jess Merchant from the food blog How Sweet It Is, the recipe for [cranberry chai sangria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-chaitini) uses cranberry juice, chai tea bags, fresh cranberries and a cinnamon stick to give it a late autumn or early winter taste. Made with red wine (pinot noir) and ginger brandy, the cocktail also calls for sliced apples, oranges and pear, plus [citrus-flavored seltzer water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spindrift-2). Although it contains plenty of fruit, its other flavors ensure it is not too sweet. As pretty as it tastes, the [homemade cranberry sangria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sangria-fizz) is a spicy and warm drink you can impress your guests with, especially if you are hosting some holiday parties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Seasonal Cocktails:** Creating unique cocktails that incorporate seasonal ingredients like chai tea and cranberries can provide a disruptive innovation opportunity in the beverage industry. - **Fruit-infused Alcoholic Beverages:** Developing innovative recipes that infuse traditional alcoholic beverages with fresh fruits like apples, oranges, and pears can tap into the growing demand for refreshing and flavorful drinks. - **Culinary Mixology:** Bringing together culinary techniques and mixology to create complex and unique flavor combinations can open up new possibilities for the culinary and hospitality industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Industry:** Exploring the use of chai tea and cranberries in cocktails can disrupt the traditional beverage market by offering consumers new and exciting flavor profiles. - **Alcohol Industry:** Incorporating seasonal fruits and spices into alcoholic beverages can create disruptive innovation opportunities for distilleries and breweries to attract a wider range of customers. - **Hospitality Industry:** The introduction of innovative, fruit-infused alcoholic beverages in the hospitality industry can enhance the guest experience and differentiate establishments in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autumnal Tea Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-sangria-spice.md) - [Cold Brew Chai Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chai-tini-kiss.md) - [Festive Sparkling Berry Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chai-cranberry.md) - [Juicy Fall-Inspired Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-spiked-cranberry.md) - [Festive Cranberry Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfday-2.md) - [Seasonal Cranberry Ginger Chutneys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-ginger-chutney.md) - [Creamy Chai Vodka Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chai-tini-incanto-houston.md) - [Tart-Sweet Seasonal Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-cranberry-pomegranate-spritz.md) - [Homemade Chai Syrup Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-olive-chaitini.md)