# Fruity Pickle Sangrais State Fair of Texas' Spiked Pickle Drink is Sweet, Salty and Savory By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-drink References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/texas-state-fair-food-2018) & [bigtex](https://bigtex.com/plan-your-visit/food/new-food/) As well as being able to enjoy [Kool-Aid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kool-aid-cosmo) pickles at the 2018 State Fair of Texas, people will have the opportunity to sip on a next-level pickle drink dubbed the 'Kool-Aid Pickle-Dilly Sangria.' The Kool-Aid fruit punch and pickle juice sangria is made with a mix of white wine, lemon-lime soda, plus blueberries, cherries, chunks of pineapple and to top it all off, a pickle soaked in Kool-Aid as a garnish. State Fair of Texas calls this new item a twist on Southern-inspired sangria with "a delicious combination of sweet and salty with a fruity backbone." While there are plenty of [pickle-flavored foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-pickle-straws) that have been available to consumers for years, there are now also many ways to enjoy the tangy taste of pickles with everything from [alcoholic mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suckerpunch-mixers) to slushies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pickle Cocktails:** Opportunities for more creative pickle-infused beverages to be served in different events and locations. - **Fruity-savory Flavors:** Unique flavor fusions that combine sweet and savory will become more popular in desserts and drinks. - **Southern-inspired Recipes:** Local cuisines and Southern flavors will inspire new and exciting food and beverage options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry will continue to create innovative and unique products that cater to specific tastes and preferences. - **Events and Festivals:** Special events and festivals will offer a great platform for businesses to introduce new concepts and attract a wide variety of customers. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Businesses in hospitality and entertainment will incorporate more creative and unique options to enhance the customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sensorial Mixology Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-margarita-tailgate-kit.md) - [Spicy Pickle-Flavored Margarita Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-margarita.md) - [Spiced Pickle Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-soda.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spritz-society-pickle-by-claussen.md) - [Tangy Pickle Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-hard-seltzer.md) - [Pickle Margarita Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-margarita-tailgate-kit1.md) - [Pickle Juice-Infused Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-ale.md) - [Tangy Pickle Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-lemonade.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-cotton-candy.md)