# Piquant Cantaloupe Cocktails This Spicy Melon Drink is Perfect for Hot Summer Days By M | Published 2014-08-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melon-drink References: [seriouseats](http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/08/summer-cocktail-spicy-melon-gin-drink-infusion-cantaloupe.html) & [seriouseats](http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/08/spicy-melon-cocktail-gin-cilantro-cayenne-drink-for-summer-parties.html) Fresh fruit is the staple of any summer season and this deliciously alcoholic melon drink makes perfect use of cantaloupe during the hotter months. Food bog Serious Eats teaches foodies how to make this delicious fruit beverage at home. Say goodbye to berries and hello to melons at your next backyard party. This cocktail begins with a cup of melon-infused gin that can be made easily at home simply by infusing the gin with fresh chopped slices of cantaloupe. The melon gin is complemented with the aromatic taste of a cilantro syrup made from water, sugar and minced cilantro leaves. The cocktail brings together the taste of the cantaloupe gin, cilantro simple syrup, vermouth and lime juice to create a fun and refreshingly fruity alcoholic beverage that is unexpectedly delicious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Infused Alcoholic Beverages:** Opportunity for creating unique and flavorful alcoholic beverages by infusing fruits and herbs into spirits. - **Gourmet Cocktails:** Exploring new and inventive flavor combinations to create gourmet-level cocktails. - **Fruit-based Mixology:** A focus on utilizing fresh fruits as key ingredients in cocktail recipes for a refreshing twist. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Distilleries:** Craft distilleries can experiment with infusing various fruits and herbs into their spirits, appealing to consumers looking for unique flavors. - **Mixology Bars:** Mixology bars can attract customers by offering creative and gourmet-level cocktails that incorporate unconventional flavors and ingredients. - **Fruit and Vegetable Suppliers:** Suppliers can cater to the growing demand for fresh fruits in mixology by providing high-quality, seasonal fruits for use in cocktails. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Forward Summertime Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamworth-garden-watermelon-flavored-gin.md) - [Refreshing Cantaloupe Fruit Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melon-agua-fresca.md) - [RTD Watermelon Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-vodka.md) - [Canned Watermelon-Tequila Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monaco-cocktails-1.md) - [Melon-Flavored Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/june-watermelon.md) - [Watermelon-Infused Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-crush.md) - [Outdoor Dining Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixtons-canned-cocktails.md) - [Ready-to-Sip Spicy Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-marg.md) - [Spicy Melon Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-lime-watermelon.md)