# Floral Slushie Beverages This Coconut Lime Slushie is Infused with a Cold-Brewed Hibiscus Tea By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-slushie References: [kaleandcaramel](http://www.kaleandcaramel.com/coconut-hibiscus-lime-slushie) This floral lime slushie is a light and refreshing beverage to enjoy before the summer comes to an end. Created by blog Kale & Caramel as a part of the #DrinkTheSummer series, the [coconut hibiscus and lime slushie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mangonada-slush) can also easily be turned into a [delicious summery cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocktail-bar). The hibiscus, which can be found at health stores or Mexican groceries, contain a high dose of vitamin c and have a sweet yet tart flavor. The drink consists of a coconut lime slushie base made up of coconut milk, sugar, water, lime juice, sea salt and ice. You also incorporate a homemade [cold brew spiced hibiscus tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-botanicals) consisting of dried hibiscus flowers, water, cinnamon, allspice and honey. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 15% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Floral Beverages:** Creating unique floral-flavored beverages using traditional ingredients is a disruptor in the beverage industry. - **Coconut Lime Slushies:** Incorporating unique ingredients like coconut milk or hibiscus tea in slushies is a disruption in the slushie industry. - **Homemade Cold Brew:** Making cold brewed tea at home with spiced ingredients is a disruptive innovation in the tea industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** Incorporating unique floral ingredients and creating new flavor combinations can bring a fresh take on beverages, making it a disruption in the industry. - **Alcoholic Beverage Industry:** Transforming unique non-alcoholic floral slushies into summer-themed cocktails is a disruption in the alcoholic beverage industry. - **Tea Industry:** Creating homemade cold brew tea with unique flavor combinations gives small businesses and entrepreneurs an opportunity to make a mark in the industry with a unique product. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ombre Hibiscus Berry Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hibiscus-berries-sunrise.md) - [Refreshing Iced Lime Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-lime-refreshers.md) - [Freshly Brewed Floral Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-floral-tea-latte.md) - [Flower-Powered Craft Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-a-flower.md) - [Tropically-Flavored QSR Slush Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-slush.md) - [Tea-Infused Rosé Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-ice-pop.md) - [Sparkling Hibiscus Flower Water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-hibiscus-flower-water.md) - [Fruity Hybrid Tea Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/housemade-summer-sips.md) - [Nostalgic Hard Cherry Limeades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-cherry-limeade.md)