# Citrusy Watermelon Sangrias This Sweet Fruit Sangria Incorporates White Wine and Fresh Berries By M | Published 2015-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-sangria References: [cookieandkate](http://cookieandkate.com/2015/watermelon-white-sangria-recipe/) & [cookieandkate](http://cookieandkate.com) If you're looking for a way to spice up a traditional fruit sangria recipe, this one by Cookie and Kate offers an unexpected twist by including watermelon and St. Germain liqueur to give the beverage an added aromatic flavoring. This [white watermelon sangria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sangria-fizz) would be ideal to make for a party or having a few friends stop by. This recipe begins much like a [traditional sangria cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-the-vine) with a [bottle of wine and fruit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-needle-drinks). Start with white wine which will complement and enhance the light fruit flavor of the watermelon and mix in a quarter cup of St. Germain liqueur for a smokey taste. Cubed watermelon pieces, nectarines, berries and lime are added along with simple syrup to sweeten. Thanks to the watermelon, the white sangria takes on a rosy hue perfect for any garden party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fruit-infused Alcoholic Beverages:** There is potential to explore and expand the use of different fruits and liqueurs as alcohol mix-ins for innovative cocktails. - **DIY Party Beverages:** Creating unique and personalized cocktails for parties or social gatherings can be a new and popular trend. - **Light and Fresh Sangria Variations:** Innovative twists on the traditional sangria recipe using light and fresh flavors could gain popularity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcohol and Spirits:** This industry can experiment and create new line of fruit-infused alcoholic beverages for commercial and homemade consumption. - **Event and Party Planning:** Party planners could offer personalized DIY beverage stations for guests to make unique and creative cocktails. - **Food and Hospitality:** Restaurants and bars could showcase light and fresh sangria variations to attract more customers seeking innovative cocktail options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Forward Summertime Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamworth-garden-watermelon-flavored-gin.md) - [Unique Wine Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-chili.md) - [Melon-Flavored Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/june-watermelon.md) - [Spring-Themed Fruit Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-falls-fruit-fusion-watermelon-kiwi.md) - [Fruit-Forward Wine-Based Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uptown-cocktails-melon-peppersmash.md) - [Canned Watermelon Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela.md) - [RTD Watermelon Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-vodka.md) - [Watermelon-Flavored Citrus Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolut-sprite.md) - [Hydrating Melon Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela-watermelon-water.md)