# Wintery Peppermint Cocktails The Winter Kiss Martini Encapsulates the Flavors of the Cold Season By M | Published 2015-11-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cocktail References: [blog.seattlecoffeegear](http://blog.seattlecoffeegear.com/?p=8810) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRH0odw-Hcg) In celebration of the winter season is this decadent homemade peppermint cocktail dubbed the Winter Kiss Martini by [Seattle Coffee Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c200). The alcoholic beverage encapsulates all the prominent flavors of the cold season in a sophisticated chilled drink. The Winter Kiss Martini draws upon aromas in abundance during the winter months to capture the essence of the cold through flavor and texture with the drink being served chilled. The cocktail is made using [Monin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homecrafted-cocktail-mixer) Frosted Mint syrup -- that further enhances the cold flavor -- mixed with berry vodka, orange cognac and cranberry juice. The drink is shaken and then served over ice with an orange peel garnish. Like other [seasonal cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-seasonal-cocktails), the Winter Kiss Martini draws upon the surrounding temporal environment to offer consumers an alcoholic beverage that truly reflects wintertime in aroma and texture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seasonal Cocktails:** There is an opportunity for alcoholic beverage companies to create seasonal cocktails that capture the essence of the season in terms of flavors and textures. - **Flavored Syrups:** There is an opportunity for syrup manufacturers to produce cold weather-inspired flavored syrups. - **Garnishes:** There is an opportunity for companies to explore more unique and innovative garnishes for drinks that complement the flavors of the beverage. ### Where This Applies - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Companies in the alcoholic beverage industry can explore the creation of seasonal cocktails to attract consumers. - **Syrup Manufacturing:** Syrup manufacturers have an opportunity to produce unique and innovative cold weather-inspired flavored syrups for use in cocktails. - **Bar Supplies:** Companies that produce bar supplies can explore the creation of unique and innovative garnishes that complement the flavors of the beverage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festively Flavored Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribini-peppermint-mocha-espresso-martini.md) - [Festive Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-espresso-martini.md) - [Boozy Holiday Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipshots-peppermint.md) - [Festive Canned Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-martinis.md) - [Cold Brew Chai Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chai-tini-kiss.md) - [Canned Holiday Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loverboy.md) - [Gingersnap Cookie Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-dream.md) - [Limited-Edition Holiday Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-bark-tini.md) - [Icy Mint-Flavored Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-peppermint-ice.md)