# Spiced Wine Cocktails This Hippocras Recipe Calls For a Modern Twist to an Ancient Recipe By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippocras References: [avmcuriosities](http://www.avmcuriosities.com/blog/2015/2/21/recipe-hippocras-spiced-wine-cocktail) & [avmcuriosities](http://www.avmcuriosities.com/blog/2015/2/21/recipe-hippocras-spiced-wine-cocktail) This Hippocras recipe takes an Ancient Egyptian spiced wine recipe and turns it into a truly delectable contemporary [spiced wine cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-cocktails). This drink is intended to function as a [post-meal digestive or dessert drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-and-wine), but can be drunk anytime. To prepare, add red wine, water, caster sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, lavender buds and crushed cardamom pods to a pan and heat slowly. Heat until the sugar has completely dissolved and the liquid begins to simmer. Once the liquid reaches that point, strain it through a fine sieve to remove all the spice particles. Leave to cool before serving. This Hippocras beverage is perfect for [feasts and festive events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-grapefruit-paloma), as well as any time you find yourself fiending for a drink that is at once warming and refreshing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 10% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spiced Wine Recipes:** There is an opportunity for alcohol beverage companies to create new product offerings by innovating with spiced wine recipes. - **Herbal Beverage Trends:** There is an opportunity for beverage companies to incorporate herbs and spices into their product offerings, catering to consumers looking for health benefits from their beverages. - **Ancient Recipe Revivals:** There is an opportunity for food and beverage companies to revive ancient recipes and bring them to modern consumers, meeting the growing demand for authenticity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alcohol Beverage:** Opportunities for alcohol beverage companies to create new product offerings by innovating with spiced wine recipes. - **Beverage:** Opportunities for beverage companies to incorporate herbs and spices into their product offerings, catering to consumers looking for health benefits from their beverages. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for food and beverage companies to revive ancient recipes and bring them to modern consumers, meeting the growing demand for authenticity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiced Alcohol-Free Mulled Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eisberg-mulled.md) - [Bittersweet Christmas Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-pudding-negroni.md) - [Festive Instant Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-cocktail-mix.md) - [Liquid Cocktail Spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-spices.md) - [Rum-Inspired Limited-Edition Herbal Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-buttered-rums.md) - [Spiced Pear Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-pear-latte.md) - [Spicy Rosé Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-rose.md) - [Seasonally Spiced Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-cider.md) - [Holiday-Themed Spiced Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kopparberg-spiced-blackberry-cider.md)