# Autumnal Alcoholic Beverages This Fall Sangria Recipe Calls For a Range of Seasonal Fruits By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-sangria-recipe References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/10/pumpkin-apple-spiced-sangria/) This fall sangria recipe is the perfect after-hours cocktail to sip while cuddling up to the fire. From the Free People blog, this [pumpkin, cinnamon and apple spiced sangria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cocktail-flight) is full of fruity fall flavors. Mixed with [bourbon and champagne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fight-orchard-vine), this sparkling sangria will keep you warm even without the fire. Using either apple or pumpkin flavored booze, the fall sangria recipe calls for a variety of autumnal ingredients such as apples, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, orange, pear and pumpkin puree. It also incorporates [apple cider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-sparkling-water). With Halloween right around the corner, this drink is perfect to serve at a party you might be hosting. It could also be served at Thanksgiving or if you are doing any other entertaining this season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 13% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seasonal Sangria:** Creating unique and flavorful sangria recipes using seasonal fruits and spices to cater to changing consumer preferences. - **Fall-inspired Beverages:** Developing a wide range of autumnal alcoholic drinks infused with ingredients like pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, and cranberries to attract a seasonal customer base. - **Sustainability in Cocktails:** Exploring eco-friendly practices such as using organic ingredients and reducing waste in the production of alcoholic beverages to meet the increasing demand for sustainable options. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Creating a market space for seasonal and innovative alcoholic beverages by foreseeing the changing preferences of consumers and offering unique flavors and ingredients. - **Hospitality:** Upselling seasonal sangria recipes at hotels, restaurants, and bars to enhance the dining experience and cater to customer demands for seasonal drinks. - **Event Planning:** Incorporating fall-inspired sangria recipes into party menus and event planning services to provide guests with unique and seasonal beverage options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autumnal Citrus-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-grapefruit-paloma.md) - [Sangria-Esque Specialty Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-cider.md) - [Elevated Autumnal Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-whiskey-sour.md) - [Autumnal Apple Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribou-coffee-new-fall-menu.md) - [Sparkling Cinnamon Spice Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spindrift-spiced-apple-cider.md) - [Fall-Inspired Juice Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-juicerys-spiced-apple-cider.md) - [Aromatic Pumpkin Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-ales.md) - [Seasonal Apple-Based Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-forward-beverages.md) - [Fall Spice Apple Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-spice-apple-cider.md)