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# Sadness-Themed Gin Liqueurs
Firebox's Newest Mythical Spirit is Made with "Salty Tears"

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-07-23 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-liqueurs
References: [thespiritsbusiness](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2019/07/firebox-bottles-shimmering-fckboys-tears-liqueur/) & [firebox](https://www.firebox.com/Fckboy-Tears-Gin-Liqueur/p9035)

[Firebox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-marmelade), the creator of [novelty alcohol products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diistil) like Unicorn Tears, Mermaid Tears and Dragon Tears, is adding to its line of Mythical Spirits with an all-new [gin liqueur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-of-gin) made from "the tears of f*ckboys." The Mythical Spirits F*ckboy Tears Gin Liqueur is a shimmering mango and passion fruit-flavored product that's bottled at 20% ABV. The liqueur boasts a pale pink color and is said to be best served with Prosecco, tonic water and a slice of grapefruit.

Like the other spirits in its range, Firebox claims that this new product is genuinely made with tears and bottled sadness that have been magically transformed into a flavorful adult beverage.

The giftable alcohol product will appeal to many for its playful branding, as well as its bold color.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.7/10
- Popularity: 65% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Novelty Alcohol Products:** Opportunity for creating unique and playful spirits that appeal to consumers seeking unconventional drinking experiences.
- **Emotion-based Beverage Innovation:** Opportunity to develop alcoholic beverages that evoke specific emotions or themes, creating a unique and engaging drinking experience.
- **Flavored Liqueur Market:** Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for flavored liqueurs by offering innovative and unusual flavor profiles.

### Where This Applies

- **Alcoholic Beverage Industry:** Disruption opportunity for introducing unconventional and emotionally-themed alcoholic beverages that cater to consumer preferences for novelty and unique experiences.
- **Food and Drink Gifting Industry:** Opportunity to capture the attention of gift buyers by offering unique and eye-catching alcohol products that stand out as memorable and playful presents.
- **Flavoring and Extract Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create and manufacture unusual and imaginative flavorings that can be used in the production of flavored liqueurs and spirits.

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