# Refreshing Summer Cocktails This Honeydew Cucumber Gin Bevvie is a Delicious Seasonal Cocktail By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucumber-gin References: [oandoeats](http://www.oandoeats.com/home/2015/8/19/the-long-hope) This refreshing melon cucumber gin cocktail -- which has been dubbed 'The Long Hope' -- is a great way to cool down and get your buzz on before the season's end. From the blog O & O Eats as part of the #DrinkTheSummer series, the yummy alcoholic beverage is the perfect drink to wind down with while also enjoying what's left of the [warm summer weather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cocktail-culture). If you want to recreate the melon cucumber gin cocktail at home, you will need tasty ingredients such as thin [cucumber slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucumber-margarita-mix), gin, honeydew juice, lemon juice, mint leaves and simple syrup. To make fresh honeydew juice, you can puree honeydew melon chunks and strain it through a fine mesh sieve. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Refreshing Summer Cocktails:** Opportunity for new and innovative summer cocktail recipes using unique flavor combinations and ingredients. - **Honeydew Cucumber Gin Bevvie:** Creating cocktails that incorporate fruits and vegetables for a healthy and refreshing twist on traditional drinks. - **#drinkthesummer Series:** Promoting a series of seasonal cocktails to encourage consumers to try new and exciting beverages. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage:** Innovative cocktails can drive growth in the beverage industry by attracting customers who are looking for unique and refreshing drink options. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and bars can capitalize on the trend of refreshing summer cocktails by offering a wide variety of seasonal drinks to attract customers and enhance the dining experience. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate refreshing summer cocktails into their menu offerings to add a fun and distinctive element to their events, appealing to guests seeking unique and memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honey-Infused Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-lemon-cocktail.md) - [Cucumber-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empress-1908-cucumber-lemon-gin.md) - [Melon-Flavored Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/june-watermelon.md) - [Honey Melon Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croc-honey-melon.md) - [Vodka Garden Party Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hit-the-courts.md) - [Fruit-Forward Wine-Based Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uptown-cocktails-melon-peppersmash.md) - [Collaborative Summertime Gin Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-pudding-gin-fizz.md) - [Romantic Gin-Branded Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-me-lender.md) - [Cucumber-Inspired Margarita Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucumber-margarita-mix.md)