# Hybrid Mojito Margaritas This Cocktail Recipe Brings Together Fresh Herbs and Citrus Flavors By M | Published 2015-08-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojito-margarita References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/08/mojito-margaritas/) & [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com) Fans of fresh citrus drinks searching for a new cocktail to test out can try this tantalizing mojito margarita hybrid beverage that fuses together the rich citrus notes of a margarita with the minty freshness of a mojito. When cocktail flavors come together, it is often a collide of two bold flavors in one delicious drink. This mojito margarita is just that combing the aesthetic of a margarita with the popular elements found in a mojito. The recipe asks for a mixture of a sugar and [salt rim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinco-de-mayo-drink) along the glass to pay homage to the muddled mint and the salty rim of a margarita. Simple syrup and mints are then muddled together with ice, [tequila, rum and Grand Marnier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/21seeds-infused-tequila). Add lime juice and simple syrup and garnish with lime wedges and mint. The combination of several liquors and bold aromas makes this cocktail ideal for hot weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 41% | 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-mint Fusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new hybrid beverages that combine the refreshing flavors of citrus and mint. - **Mojito-margarita Mashup:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique cocktail recipes that blend the characteristics of a mojito and a margarita. - **Bold Aromas and Flavors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore bold and daring flavor combinations in the creation of new cocktails. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative ready-to-drink hybrid beverages that cater to consumers looking for fresh and unique flavor profiles. - **Hospitality Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create signature cocktail menus for restaurants and bars that feature inventive mashup drinks like the mojito margarita. - **Event Planning Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customized cocktail experiences for special events that showcase bold aromas and flavors to impress guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balanced Lime-Flavored Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pernod-ricard-uk.md) - [Bittersweet Citrus Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bittermilk-no8.md) - [Spicy Pickle-Flavored Margarita Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-margarita.md) - [Taquito-Topped Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delimex-x-jaja-taquitorita.md) - [Ready-to-Enjoy Margarita Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olmeca-altos-margarita-classic-lime.md) - [Citrusy Margarita Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millionaire-margarita.md) - [Celebrative Cognac-Infused Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennyrita-cocktail.md) - [Ready-to-Sip Spicy Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-marg.md) - [Flavorful Ready-to-Drink Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytodrink-margaritas.md)