# Fruity Sangria Snow Cones This Alcoholic Granita Recipe Features Fruity and Fall Flavors By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-04-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granita-recipe References: [buzzfeed](https://www.buzzfeed.com/emmacooke24/wine-slushies-are-my-one-true-love?utm_term=.vdzExgxVB) & [sugarandcharm](http://sugarandcharm.com/2014/10/sangria-granita-snow-cones.html) This alcoholic granita recipe is a refreshing way to enjoy sangria this summer. Created by the blog Sugar and Charm, the [Sangria Granita Snow Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sangria-fizz) are cooling during warm weather and put an adult twist on a summer time treat many enjoy as children. The [wine slushie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-popsicles) is a semi-frozen dessert topped with fresh berries that is sure to be a hit all year round. To recreate this boozy granita recipe at home, you will require tasty ingredients such as dark red fruity wine like Apothic Dark Wine, freshly squeezed orange juice, pomegranate juice, water and sugar. The treats are garnished with [fresh blackberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackberry-sangria) and cinnamon sticks, which give the snow cones an autumnal or even wintery flair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Alcoholic Granitas:** Alcoholic granitas could be the new way of enjoying summer cocktails by combining both alcohol and fruit flavors into semi-frozen refreshing desserts. - **Adult Twist on Childhood Favorites:** Adult twist on childhood favorites can bring innovation in the food and beverage industry by combining nostalgic flavors with adult indulgences. - **Fruit-flavored Alcoholic Beverages:** Fruit-flavored alcoholic beverages will continue to trend by combining fun and fruity flavors with alcoholic beverages in exciting ways. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can experiment with innovative food concepts that blend both nostalgia and adult indulgences to create unique experiences for consumers. - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Alcohol companies can explore the creation of fruit-flavored alcoholic beverages that appeal to consumers looking for a refreshing and fun way to consume alcohol. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can capitalize on this trend by incorporating fruity alcoholic beverages into their poolside menus and beach bars to enhance the summer vacation experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamy Boozy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-and-wine.md) - [Alcohol-Infused Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiked-cocktail-sorbet.md) - [Boozy Cranberry Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-ice-1.md) - [Canned Non-Alcoholic Sangrias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-sangria.md) - [Snow Cone-Flavored Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-kombucha.md) - [Boozy Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardpops.md) - [Rum-Infused Tropical Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiquiri-sorbet.md) - [Ready-to-Prepare Sangria Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-oasis-sangria.md) - [Frozen Wine Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-popsicles.md)