# Luxe Spa Sport Drinks The Gatorade Cucumber Lime Flavor Plays off of Relaxing Water Tonics By M | Published 2016-01-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sport-drinks References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/drink-spotlight-gatorade-cucumber-lime-wide-mouth-bottle/) & [gatorade](http://www.gatorade.com/products/g-series/thirst-quencher) The [Gatorade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatorade-thirst-quencher) brand is well-known for creating [high performance sport drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dryp-hydration) that replenish the body and boost metabolism, and the company's latest Cucumber Lime flavor takes the soothing flavor combination of water often found at relaxing spas and gives it an athletic edge and aesthetic. The beverage features a mix of fruity and citrus notes along with added vitamins and nutrients to keep the body performing at its maximum level. The Cucumber Lime flavor is a unlikely blend between one of the most water-based vegetables and [sour citrus notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerade-xtra-sour). The drink has a bright green color thanks to the lime and is further enhanced with added carbohydrates, phosphate and salt to replace the nutrients the body naturally sweats out. The wide bottle mouth shape allows consumers to take large swigs of the beverage to rehydrate quickly between active workouts and sports. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Athletic Beverage Innovation:** The Gatorade Cucumber Lime flavor combines soothing spa flavors with athletic performance, showing potential for more innovative drink options in the sports beverage industry. - **Fruit-citrus Flavor Combinations:** The blend of fruity and citrus notes in the Gatorade Cucumber Lime drink highlights the market potential for refreshing and energizing flavor combinations in various food and beverage sectors. - **Functional Hydration Solutions:** The inclusion of added vitamins, nutrients, and electrolytes in the Gatorade Cucumber Lime drink presents an opportunity for developing functional hydration products that cater to specific needs and performances. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Beverage:** The Gatorade Cucumber Lime flavor introduces a unique and refreshing option to the sports beverage industry, encouraging further innovation in the sector. - **Food and Beverage:** The success of Gatorade's fruity and citrus blend in their Cucumber Lime flavor signifies a market potential for similar flavor combinations across a wide range of food and beverage products. - **Hydration Solutions:** The functional aspects of Gatorade's Cucumber Lime drink open up opportunities for developing new hydrating products in industries like health, wellness, and beyond. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Branded Sports Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatorade-thirst-quencher.md) - [Free-From Sports Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatorade-fit.md) - [Dual-Flavor Sports Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatorade-flavor-mashups.md) - [Relaxing Hydration Drink Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatorade-hydration-booster-relax.md) - [Elite-Level Hydration Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturally-sourced-sports-drinks.md) - [Althete-Focused Hydration Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatorade-1.md) - [Canned Post-Activity Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/courtside.md) - [Plant-Powered Sports Hydrators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saps.md) - [Alkaline Sports Drink Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatorade-water.md)