# Traditional Ecuadorian Holiday Drinks This Canelazo Recipe is a DIY Beverage from the Andes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-beverage References: [ecuadorjoannansilmin.blogspot](http://ecuadorjoannansilmin.blogspot.ca/2014/12/canelazo-traditional-ecuadorian-holiday.html) & [ecuadorjoannansilmin.blogspot](http://ecuadorjoannansilmin.blogspot.ca/2014/12/canelazo-traditional-ecuadorian-holiday.html) It's easy to fall back on [traditional holiday beverages like eggnog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-nog) and apple cider, but for a [festive change this season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-drink-menu) this canelazo recipe is a delicious DIY beverage that will offer guests a glimpse into Ecuadorian culture. A traditional beverage enjoyed in the Andes Mountain range in Ecuador, canelazo is enjoyed either hot or cold and with or without rum to suit your preference. Crafted using a mixture of [cinnamon, cloves and lime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-espresso-martini), canelazo can be made fresh using pre-prepared ingredients. This particular recipe also incorporates naranjillazo into the DIY beverage, which is created using naranjilla fruit concentrate, grated panela and a touch of all spice. When both recipes for canelazo and naranjillazo are combined, the finished product is a sip of culture straight from the South American mountain range that's sure to delight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: South 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 - **DIY Beverages:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this trend include creating DIY beverage kits for consumers to make traditional drinks from different cultures at home. - **Ethnic Cultural Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this trend include developing virtual reality experiences that allow people to immerse themselves in different cultures while enjoying traditional beverages. - **Alternative Holiday Drinks:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this trend include creating unique and non-traditional beverages for holiday celebrations that offer a new and exciting experience for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this industry include creating new product lines of traditional holiday beverages from different cultures to cater to a diverse consumer base. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this industry include incorporating traditional holiday beverages from different cultures into hotel and resort menus to enhance guests' cultural experiences. - **Online Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this industry include launching online platforms that curate and sell traditional beverage ingredients and recipe kits to customers worldwide. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cocktails.md) - [Tropical Spiked Eggnogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater-spirits-tiki-nog.md) - [Three-Ingredient Pineapple Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tepache-sazn.md) - [Seasonally Spiced Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-cider.md) - [Festive Instant Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-cocktail-mix.md) - [Refreshing Iconic Soda Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-hosting.md) - [Festive Cranberry Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cranberry-margarita.md) - [Carbonated Brazilian Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brazilian-cocktails.md) - [Autumnal Citrus-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-grapefruit-paloma.md)