# Sweet Vermouth Ice Pops This Negroni Popsicle Recipe is a Fun Frozen Version of a Classic Cocktail By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/negroni-popsicle References: [imbibemagazine](http://imbibemagazine.com/negroni-popsicle/) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/n9ddqtd) Created by Gary Regan, this easy recipe for a batch of refreshing negroni popsicles is great compromise if you can't decide between dessert and another cocktail. Originally an Italian aperitif, the [Negroni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campari-negroni-ready-to-enjoy) cocktail is one of the iconic drinks that has experienced a resurgence with the emergence of specialty craft cocktail bars. This particular recipe for a [frozen version of the classic cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haymans-freezer-martini) takes the simple formula of one part gin, one part sweet vermouth and one part [Campari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/negroni-bar-by-campari) and modernizes it in time for summer. In order to make a batch of negroni popsicles, you will need one cup of water, half a cup of granulated sugar, two and a half cups of pink grapefruit juice and a pinch of salt in addition to the gin, sweet vermouth and Campari. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Craft Cocktail Popsicles:** Cocktail bars and specialty food companies can create craft cocktail popsicles as a fun and innovative way to serve classic cocktails. - **Frozen Versions of Classic Cocktails:** As consumers seek new ways to enjoy their favorite alcoholic drinks, there is an opportunity to create frozen versions of classic cocktails like Negroni popsicles. - **Alcoholic Dessert Alternatives:** There is a trend towards combining dessert and cocktails, creating opportunities to market alcoholic dessert alternatives like Negroni ice pops. ### Where This Applies - **Alcohol:** Alcohol companies can expand their product offerings to include pre-made, frozen versions of classic cocktails like Negroni popsicles. - **Frozen Desserts:** The trend towards alcoholic dessert alternatives creates opportunities for companies in the frozen desserts industry to create new products like Negroni ice pops. - **Specialty Foods:** Specialty food companies can create pre-made, frozen craft cocktail popsicles for consumers who enjoy unique and innovative ways to experience their favorite cocktails. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Pour Negroni Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campari-negroni-ready-to-enjoy.md) - [Icy Italian Gin Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remeo-malfy-spritz-sorbetto.md) - [Boozy Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardpops.md) - [Elevated Negroni Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-negroni-cocktails.md) - [Negroni Cocktail Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/negroni-bar-by-campari.md) - [Bittersweet Christmas Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-pudding-negroni.md) - [Frozen Cocktail Tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-ices-frozen-cocktails.md) - [Bar-Honoring Negronis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-strawberry-negroni.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Sorbet Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-mini-pots.md)