# Cocktail-Inspired Green Juices This Green Mojito Smoothie Recipe is Detoxifying and Delicious By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojito-smoothie References: [tasty-yummies](http://tasty-yummies.com/2015/07/18/green-mojito-smoothie/) If you often find yourself getting into smoothie ruts, you should try this [mojito smoothie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-condition-smile-smoothie). One of the Blender Girl Smoothies and posted on Tasty Yummies, the Green Mojito Smoothie makes an ideal post-movement morning meal for health-conscious folks. In addition to being extremely healthy, the blended beverage is full of seasonal ingredients, making it a very refreshing choice for the summer time. Sweet and tart, the drink is great at dealing with a summer flu or cold as it has detoxifying properties. It also make the base for a [fun cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-free-functional-cocktail). To make your own at home, you'll need delicious ingredients such as lime, [kale, mint and pineapple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-greens-pop). You can use stevia, dates, honey or maple syrup as sweetener. You could also add in coconut oil, ginger or wheatgrass powder. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Healthy Cocktail Substitutes:** With the growing trend of health consciousness, businesses can innovate in the beverage industry by offering cocktail-inspired green juices as a healthy alternative to traditional cocktails. - **Seasonal Ingredients Use in Smoothies:** As consumers become increasingly interested in using local and seasonal ingredients, there is an opportunity in the food industry to create smoothies with seasonal and locally sourced fruit and vegetables. - **Detoxification Drinks:** The trend towards detoxification and healthy living presents an opportunity in the health and wellness industry to offer detoxifying drinks like green mojito smoothies, which have the added value of taste and appeal to a larger market. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry has an opportunity to offer a healthy alternative by creating cocktail-inspired green juices to compete with traditional cocktails. - **Food Industry:** The food industry has an opportunity to create smoothies with local and seasonal ingredients to attract health-conscious consumers. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The health and wellness industry has an opportunity to offer detoxifying drinks like green mojito smoothies to appeal to consumers who are interested in healthy living and detoxification. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coconut-Based Green Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glowup.md) - [Smoothie-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Detox Immune Supporting Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immune-supporting-smoothies.md) - [Pre-Packaged Healthy Smoothie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detox-smoothie-1.md) - [Branded Smoothie Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrientpacked-smoothie.md) - [Well-Blended Green Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiant-greens-organic-smoothie.md) - [Veggie-Rich Matcha Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-go-getter-by-jamba.md) - [Minty Frozen Yogurt Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wondermint-smoothie.md) - [20-Ingredient Beauty Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildberry-glow-smoothie.md)