These ice cream shots are for people who have a serious sweet tooth but also enjoy adult beverages. Created by the blog Sugar and Cloth, the Cotton Candy Ice Cream Shots are made with cotton candy-flavored ice cream, vodka and real cotton candy topping.
The miniature-sized treats can also be made with milk for a virgin option. You will also need a splash of unsweetened coconut milk anyway (or whatever milk variety is your favorite). The colorful shooters are not just a shot of alcohol, but also of whimsy. The blue and pink shots are also served with cotton candy straw sticks. You will also need a cotton candy machine if you want to make these at home.
Cotton Candy Shooters
This Recipe For Ice Cream Shots Calls For Vodka and Flavored Ice Cream
Trend Themes
1. Alcohol-infused Desserts - The combination of sweet treats and alcoholic beverages is a growing trend, with considerable disruptive innovation opportunities in the food and beverage industry.
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Industry Implications
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