# Boozy Cucumber Ice Pops These Cucumber Gin & Tonic Popsicles Are a Refreshing Summer Treat By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-05-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-tonic-popsicles References: [imbibemagazine](http://imbibemagazine.com/cucumber-gin-tonic-popsicles/) & [portandfin](http://portandfin.com/cucumber-gin-tonic-popsicles/) As summer rolls in, it's easy to feel torn between an [icy boozy beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghett-sicle) and a refreshing sweet treat, when what we really want is a combination of the two, like these [gin & tonic popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibsons-london-dry-gin-tonic). The delicious and refreshing treats are easy to make, as outlined in this recipe by Vancouver-based food bloggers Port and Fin. In order to make these delectable gin& tonic popsicles, all you need is a three-cups of tonic, a bit of gin, lime juice and cucumber slices. Once the liquid portion of the ingredients are mixed, the elixir is pooured into the popsicles moulds, which should already have the cucumber slices in them. This light and refreshing combination is the perfect answer to humid summer days when you are craving a grown up version of a childhood favorite treat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Boozy Ice Pops:** Creating alcoholic versions of popular frozen treats. - **Fusion Beverages:** Combining traditional cocktails with unexpected ingredients. - **Grown-up Sweets:** Transforming beloved childhood treats into adult-friendly versions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food & Beverage:** Opportunities for restaurants, bars, and food brands to offer unique frozen treats with a twist. - **Alcohol & Spirits:** A chance for distilleries and spirits companies to expand their product offerings by creating innovative cocktail-inspired frozen treats. - **Food Blogging:** Growth potential for food bloggers and influencers to share creative recipes and variations on traditional treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boozy Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardpops.md) - [Frozen Whiskey Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-pops.md) - [Tea-Infused Rosé Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-ice-pop.md) - [Frozen Cocktail Tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-ices-frozen-cocktails.md) - [Cucumber-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empress-1908-cucumber-lemon-gin.md) - [Collaborative Summertime Gin Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-pudding-gin-fizz.md) - [Icy Italian Gin Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remeo-malfy-spritz-sorbetto.md) - [Pre-Infused Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-ice-cube.md) - [Frozen Wine Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-popsicles.md)