# Breezy Citrus Cocktails This Honey Lime Drink Recipe is Light and Delicious By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-drink-recipe References: [honestlyyum](http://honestlyyum.com/8891/palomaesque-cocktail/) & [foodandwine](http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/the-palomaesque-cocktail) This honey lime drink recipe is great girls' night essential that is both light and refreshing. Made from a mix of honey, lime juice and [grapefruit juice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grapefruit-paloma) ingredients, the cocktail is infused with mezcal and Cocchi Americano. Topped off with a pinch of salt, the lime drink recipe is the perfect [citrus cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bittermilk-no8) for any occasion. With autumn in full effect, this light cocktail is a great compliment to heavy meals and is sure to appeal to citrus fans and mixologist enthusiasts alike. Entitled the 'Palomaesque Cocktail', this concoction is a fresh twist on a [classic tequila recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/21-seeds-1) and was conceived by Scott Baird and Josh Harris who are mixologists at Berkeley, California hotspot Comal. This breezy tequila recipe is sure to become an instant party favorite that guests will be dying to duplicate at their own event. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Citrus Cocktails:** Opportunity for creating new, innovative citrus-based cocktails that offer a refreshing twist on classic recipes. - **Mezcal Infusions:** Potential for experimenting with mezcal-infused cocktails to add depth and complexity to traditional drink recipes. - **Mixologist Enthusiasm:** Growing demand for creative mixology techniques and unique cocktail creations, providing an opportunity for mixologists to showcase their skills and inventiveness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels, bars, and restaurants can capitalize on the trend by offering a diverse range of citrus cocktails to attract customers and enhance their drink menus. - **Beverage Industry:** Beverage companies can explore new product development in the mezcal-infused cocktail market, catering to consumers looking for innovative and flavorful drink options. - **Events and Catering:** Event planners and catering companies can incorporate citrus cocktail bars and mixology experiences into their offerings to provide unique and memorable experiences for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autumnal Citrus-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-grapefruit-paloma.md) - [Honey-Sweetened Sparkling Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzy-beez.md) - [Scandinavian-Style Grapefruit Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-paloma.md) - [Simplified Grapefruit Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paloma-mix.md) - [Premium Ready-to-Drink Craft Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirited-hive.md) - [Balanced Lime-Flavored Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pernod-ricard-uk.md) - [Agave Wine Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-and-night-margaritas.md) - [Electrolyte-Enhanced Tequila Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-drink-tequila-cocktails.md) - [Honey-Infused Rye Whiskey Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rye-whiskey-cocktail.md)