# Citrus TV Show Cocktails Death to Sour Mix's Rum is the New Black Drink Recipe is Tangy By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-recipe References: [deathtosourmix](http://www.deathtosourmix.com/rum-is-the-new-black/) & [deathtosourmix](http://www.deathtosourmix.com) Death to Sour Mix's 'Rum is the New Black' drink recipe is inspired by popular TV series Orange is the New Black. The cocktail is made using a blend of Phraya [premium gold rum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraken-rum-1) and Thai syrup along with dashes of Xocaltl Mole and Taza Chocolate bitters. This rich and refreshing cocktail is garnished with a slice of grapfruit skin that adds to its tangy taste. Mixology fans will love this quick and easy drink recipe that takes its name from a [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framework-laptop-12)-streamed series that has become a cult classic. This Death to Sour Mix cocktail is also infused with palm sugar and fresh lemongrass ingredients. It tastes best when chilled and served with plenty of ice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **TV Show-inspired Cocktails:** Opportunity to create unique cocktails based on popular TV shows, appealing to fans and offering a fun and immersive drinking experience. - **Premium Rum Blends:** Opportunity to experiment with high-quality rum blends, adding complexity and depth to cocktail recipes. - **Unique Garnishes:** Opportunity to use unconventional garnishes, such as grapefruit skin, to enhance the visual appeal and flavor of cocktails. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Restaurants, bars, and lounges can leverage TV show-inspired cocktails to attract customers and create memorable experiences. - **Alcohol and Beverage:** Rum brands can explore premium blends and unique flavors to cater to the growing demand for innovative cocktails. - **Mixology Accessories:** Businesses specializing in mixology tools and accessories can promote unique garnishes and ingredients to enhance the cocktail-making process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Serve Rum Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jungle-bird-cocktail.md) - [Bittersweet Citrus Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bittermilk-no8.md) - [Pho-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pho-inspired-cocktail.md) - [Poison-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist.md) - [Rum-Infused Tropical Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiquiri-sorbet.md) - [Simplified Grapefruit Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paloma-mix.md) - [Bottled Triple Sec Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cointreau-cocktail-twists.md) - [Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-co.md) - [RTD Blood Orange Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-orange-cosmo.md)