# Seasonal Citrus Fruit Drinks The A Beautiful Mess Lemon Drop Jello Shots Are Summer-Themed By Jordy E | Published 2014-05-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-drop-jello-shots References: [abeautifulmess](http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/05/lemon-drop-shots.html) & [abeautifulmess](http://www.abeautifulmess.com) The A Beautiful Mess Lemon Drop Jello Shots are entirely appropriate for the spring and summer months. The [gelatinous desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelee) are literally set in a lemon peel casing, giving way to a fresh taste that is paired with a funky display. Originally inspired by a [lemon drop martini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owls-brew-1), the drinks go beyond the standard cocktail by encasing it with actual [citrus rinds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonshine-mandarins). To produce the Lemon Drop Jello Shots, the recipe calls for water, sugar, unflavored gelatin, lemon juice and of course, vodka. Once the ingredients have been stirred together and heated, the liquids are then poured into the lemon casing. Sugar is also lined around the tops of the lemons, further enabling the liquid to congeal directly within the shell. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Seasonal Citrus Fruit Drinks:** Creating innovative gelatinous desserts using citrus peels as a natural casing for drinks. - **Fresh and Funky Presentations:** Exploring unique and visually appealing ways to serve and display beverages. - **Elevated Cocktail Recipes:** Inventing new and exciting cocktail recipes that incorporate unexpected ingredients and presentation methods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants, bars, and beverage companies to offer creative and refreshing drinks using citrus fruit. - **Event Planning:** Creating memorable and visually appealing drink presentations for weddings, parties, and special events. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Developing unique cocktail recipes and presentations to enhance the guest experience at hotels, resorts, and cruise ships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [RTD Lemon Drop Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-drop-martini.md) - [Sophisticated Jello Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-wiggles.md) - [Unconventional RTD Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-rtd-cocktails.md) - [Festive Jelly Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cosmo-cocktail-jelly-cake.md) - [Lemon Vodka Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciroc-limonata-drops.md) - [Cinnamon Whiskey Jello Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-whiskey-geltain-shot.md) - [Edible Cocktail Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-shots1.md) - [Strawberry-Spiked Hard Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-hard-lemonade.md) - [Low-Alcohol Lemon Aperitifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-aperitifs.md)