# Spicy Watermelon Sangrias This Sriracha Cocktail Reinterprets Fruity Sangria Recipes By M | Published 2014-06-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sangria-recipes References: [thesrirachacookbook](http://thesrirachacookbook.com/watermelon-sriracha-sangria-recipe/) & [thesrirachacookbook](http://thesrirachacookbook.com/) While most sangria recipes tend to be filled with fruity berries and delicious wine, this watermelon Sriracha sangria adds a [spicy kick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-cocktails) to the traditionally sweet summertime drink with the addition of the [popular hot sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cholula-rita). The watermelon Srirarcha sangria recipe is featured in the Sriracha Cookbook written by Randy Clemens. To make this watermelon Sriracha sangria begin by cutting a seedless watermelon into cubes. Add the watermelon to a bottle of Pinot Grigio or a Sauvignon Blanc and ginger ale. Finish the sangria off with three tablespoons of Sriracha sauce, sugar and mint. Let the liquid sit and serve when cold for a deliciously spicy summertime beverage. The recipe is a great example of infusing a popular product into an already well-established food and drink such as sangria. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 31% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Spicy Cocktails:** The trend of adding spicy ingredients to classic cocktails presents an opportunity for innovation in the beverage industry. - **Infused Flavors:** Infusing popular products into established food and drink recipes presents opportunities for innovation in the food and beverage industry. - **DIY Mixology:** The trend of making cocktails at home opens up opportunities for innovation in the home goods and alcohol industries, such as cocktail-making kits and accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage:** The incorporation of new and unconventional ingredients in classic cocktail recipes creates opportunities for innovation in the beverage industry. - **Food:** Infusing popular condiments or sauces into traditional recipes presents opportunities for innovation in the food industry. - **Home Goods:** The trend of making cocktails at home presents opportunities for innovation in home goods and barware, like cocktail-making kits or unique glassware. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy-Sweet Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-chili-sparkling-water.md) - [Spicy Melon Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-lime-watermelon.md) - [Spicy Rosé Mocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-rose.md) - [Ready-to-Sip Spicy Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-marg.md) - [Fruit-Forward Wine-Based Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uptown-cocktails-melon-peppersmash.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Summertime Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-watermelon-smoothies.md) - [Juicy Watermelon Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-moscato.md) - [Spicy Low-Alcohol Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spicy-series.md) - [Spicy Summer Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simona-spritz.md)