# Balanced Kombucha Cocktails This Spiced Rum Cocktail Combines Figs, Orange, Rum and Gut Health By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-rum-cocktail References: [tasty-yummies](http://tasty-yummies.com/2015/08/19/when-figs-fy-spiced-rum-fig-kombucha-cocktail/) This spiced rum cocktail is a healthier alcohol beverage that health-conscious folks might be more interested in. Created by Beth from Tasty Yummies, the spiced rum fig kombucha cocktail -- dubbed 'When Figs Fly' -- is all about balance. This is the perfectly crafted drink to enjoy towards the end of summer, as one season subtly starts shifting towards the next. The warmth and richness of the rum pairs well with the earthy and sweet fig simple syrup. Valencia orange juice and [tart kombucha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-kombucha) also bring a bright and fresh flavor. To recreate this spiced rum cocktail at home, you will need a fig simple syrup (consisting of fresh figs, granulated sugar and water), spiced rum, freshly squeezed orange juice, unflavored kombucha, ice and more fresh figs for garnish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 56% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Healthier Alcohol Beverages:** Opportunity for the alcohol industry to innovate towards healthier alcohol options like kombucha cocktails. - **Balanced Cocktails:** Opportunity for the beverage industry to experiment with flavors that balance both taste and health. - **DIY Cocktail Making:** Opportunity for home bartending industry to grow as more people experiment with creating their own cocktails. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcohol Industry:** The alcohol industry can leverage kombucha as a healthier alcohol alternative and offer balanced cocktails to appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can focus on balance and unique flavor combinations for a more health-conscious and discerning consumer base. - **Home Bartending Industry:** The home bartending industry can leverage the rise in DIY cocktail making and offer guides on creating balanced and healthier cocktails. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Drink Kombucha Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miixt.md) - [Authentic Boozy Craft Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-kombucha.md) - [Warming Ginger Beer Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-rum-ginger-beer.md) - [Jalapeno-Spiked Hard Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeno-hard-kombucha.md) - [Blueberry-Spiked Hard Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-hard-kombuchas.md) - [Tropical Fermented Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-ade-guava-dragon-fruit.md) - [Kombucha Mocktail Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombucha-mocktail.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Functional Tonics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood-by-boochcraft.md) - [Festive Ginger-Forward Kombucha Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-spice-everything-nice.md)