# Citrus-Infused Springtime Drinks Cupcakes and Cashmere's Rose Sangria Merges Flavors By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-sangria References: [cupcakesandcashmere](http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/rose-sangria/) Cupcakes and Cashmere's Rose Sangria recipe was posted in anticipation of warm weather. For blogger Emily Schuman, sangria and summer are synonymous, making it a no brainer drink to focus upon here. Schuman mixed up the standard sangria lot with [blood oranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-orange-spritz). Juice from the oranges was poured into ice cubes, freezing the citrus flavors together within the small chunks. While many also use white or red wines, she opted for [rose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piperheidsieck-ros-sauvage), giving way to the beverage's light red coloring. Diced apples and whole raspberries madefor the final touches, enabling the drink to take on a series of bold textures as they were thrown in loosely. This element of dimension will make for talk-worthy party refreshments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Citrus-infused Drinks:** The use of citrus in cocktails and mocktails provides an opportunity for creative flavor pairings and new product offerings. - **Customized Ice Cubes:** The idea of freezing different flavors and ingredients into ice cubes can enhance the flavor profile and visual appeal of drinks, creating a unique experience for consumers. - **Fruit-infused Sangria:** Innovative twists on traditional sangria recipes using various fruits can create unique taste profiles for summer refreshments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcohol and Beverage:** Companies in the alcohol and beverage industry can experiment with new flavor combinations and marketing techniques to appeal to consumers' changing tastes and preferences. - **Hospitality and Events:** Hotels, restaurants, and event planners can incorporate unique drink offerings into their menus and experiences to differentiate themselves from competitors and enhance customer satisfaction. - **Food and Drink Blogging:** Food and drink bloggers can create and share their own innovative recipes and attract a following by experimenting with new and unique flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rosé-Inspired Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-sorbet.md) - [Frozen Wine Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-popsicles.md) - [Sangria-Esque Specialty Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-cider.md) - [All-Season Canned Rosés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oona-wine.md) - [Effervescent Soft Pink Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupiolo-prosecco-ros.md) - [Romantic Whimsical Rosés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-margherita-x-loveshackfancy.md) - [Festive Rose Gin Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-gin-cocktails.md) - [Ready-to-Pour Mango Mimosas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-serve-mimosas.md) - [Juicy Sessionable Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moscato-based-wine.md)