# Edible Shot Glasses The Cucumber Gimlet Shots Offers the Ultimate Refreshing Summer Drink By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucumber-gimlet-shots References: [yumsugar](http://www.yumsugar.com/Cucumber-Gimlet-Shots-34459771) The Cucumber Gimlet Shots is the perfect way to welcome the spring season. Forget about a big cheers with cold glasses of beer or chilled white wine. Instead, people will be able to properly celebrate the end of winter and the onset of warmer weather with a [shot that is as refreshing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-heat-shot) as it is intoxicating. Not to mention that it looks like it was a drink made for spring. Served in [edible shot glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idea-sekikawa-design), the Cucumber Gimlet Shots are literally made out of cucumber. Essentially, a couple of cucumber stalks have been peeled, chopped and hollowed to create the glasses. From there, a special shot is concocted to pour inside. The Cucumber Gimlet Shots is [Hendrick's Gin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-watering-can), lime and simple syrup. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 80% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edible Shot Glasses:** Creating innovative ways to consume beverages by incorporating edible shot glasses made from unconventional materials like cucumber stalks. - **Refreshing Spring Shots:** Developing refreshing shot recipes that embrace the flavors and aesthetics of spring season to offer a unique drinking experience. - **Eco-friendly Cocktails:** Promoting sustainability and reducing waste in the beverage industry by using eco-friendly alternatives, such as edible shot glasses made from organic materials. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for beverage companies to create new products and attract customers by offering innovative and visually appealing shot options using edible glasses. - **Hospitality Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for bars, restaurants, and event venues to introduce unique spring-themed shot menus, utilizing edible shot glasses as a selling point. - **Sustainable Packaging Industry:** Chance for sustainable packaging companies to collaborate with beverage brands to develop eco-friendly alternatives like edible shot glasses, reducing single-use plastic waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dirty Martini Jelly Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-jellies.md) - [Gin Shooter Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wattshot.md) - [Edible Cocktail Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-shots1.md) - [Cucumber-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empress-1908-cucumber-lemon-gin.md) - [Edible Cocktail Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-infused-jelly-cubes.md) - [Gherkin-Infused Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-le-cornichon.md) - [Sophisticated Jello Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-wiggles.md) - [Cucumber-Inspired Margarita Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucumber-margarita-mix.md) - [Cinnamon Whiskey Jello Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-whiskey-geltain-shot.md)