# Refreshing Cucumber Sangrias This Wine Beverage is Infused with Veggies and Fresh Melon By M | Published 2015-09-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-beverage References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1093515/cucumber-melon-sangria) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/) This sangria wine beverage adds [unconventional flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-chili) with the addition of fresh herbs and vegetables that might remind you of the spa. This cucumber-melon infused sangria is a light and reinvigorating take on the traditional wine and fruit cocktail. Often at spas guests are greeted with cold water infused with cucumber as a relaxing beverage to enjoy. This sangria borrows a bit of that idea by including cucumber slices into a [white wine sangria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-the-vine) base topped with cubes of honeydew melon, fresh mint leaves and [sparking water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dash-water-cucumber-mint). The cucumber doesn't overpower the fruit giving it a subtle aroma that pairs well with the melon and mint. This is an ideal cocktail for someone searching to enjoy something lighter than a red wine sangria with similar flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegetable-infused Beverages:** Creating beverages that incorporate vegetables as a key ingredient opens up opportunities for unique flavor profiles and healthier drink options. - **Spa-inspired Cocktails:** Drawing inspiration from spa beverages, cocktails can incorporate refreshing ingredients like cucumber and herbs, providing a revitalizing experience for consumers. - **Light and Flavorful Sangrias:** Developing light and invigorating variations of traditional sangrias can attract consumers seeking a refreshing and less heavy wine cocktail option. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can explore the incorporation of vegetables into new drink recipes, offering innovative and health-conscious options for consumers. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, spas, and restaurants can develop spa-inspired cocktail menus to enhance guest experiences and tap into the growing demand for refreshing and rejuvenating beverages. - **Wine:** Wineries and wine producers can experiment with lighter fruit and vegetable-infused sangrias to cater to consumers looking for alternative wine cocktail choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juicy Watermelon Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-moscato.md) - [Cucumber-Inspired Margarita Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucumber-margarita-mix.md) - [Sparkling Rosé Sangrias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mija-bubbly-ros-sangria.md) - [Canned Non-Alcoholic Sangrias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-sangria.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Cucumber Bubblies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucumber-bubbly.md) - [Hemp-Infused Sparkling Sangrias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-sangrias.md) - [Sangria-Esque Specialty Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-cider.md) - [Refreshing RTD Sangrias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sangria-fizz.md) - [Botanical-Infused Wine Spritzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-wine-spritzer.md)