Trend cluster
Category

Intoxicating Flavor
Enhancements

Consumers look to add a little kick to their everyday cooking.

Boozy Pancake SyrupsAlcoholic Chocolate SpreadsAppetizing Alcohol-Flavored JamsBoozy Fruit SpreadsHard Liquor Spices

Trend

What is the Intoxicating Flavor Enhancements trend?

Intoxicating Flavor Enhancements: Syrups, jams and spices are all getting an edgier appeal with some experimentation in the world of liquor and spirits. Flavorings with interesting backstories and big personality such as bourbon smoked paprika are being picked up off shelves as consumers look for ways to liven up their meals when cooking for themselves or particularly, for company.

Trend themes

Themes within the Intoxicating Flavor Enhancements trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Alcoholic Flavored Condiments

As consumers look for ways to liven up their meals when cooking for themselves or particularly, for company, food companies have experimented with adding hard liquor to traditional condiments to infuse a twist of edgier appeal.

02

Artisanal Alcoholic Spreads

Artisanal spreads infused with the flavors of different alcoholic beverages like beer, rum, whiskey and champagne are on the rise, adding variety to breakfast spreads and snacks.

03

Boozy flavored Jams

Alcohol-based artisanal jams are on the rise, bringing delicious flavors to foodies. Experimenting with whiskey, champagne, vodka, and beer, these jams offer a new twist on the breakfast table.

Industry implications

What the Intoxicating Flavor Enhancements trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Food and Beverage Industry

The Food and Beverage Industry has jumped onto the trend of experimenting with adding alcohol to conventional condiments that is engaging consumers in new ways with new flavors for everyday meals.

For

Artisanal Products

Artisanal products are on the rise as consumers seek unique and bold food experiences. These alcoholic flavored jams, spreads and condiments provide a new way to dive in and taste flavors never experienced before.

For

Breakfast and Snacks Industry

As breakfasts and snacks are becoming more important in everyday life, these spreadable syrups and jams offer consumers a new way to enjoy their meals with unique flavors and twist to traditional breakfast foods.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Intoxicating Flavor Enhancements

Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 30%, freshness 8%.

Popularity49%
Activity30%
Freshness8%
Audience
70%Men
30%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America

Evidence

Examples of the Intoxicating Flavor Enhancements trend

7 featured examples from Jun 28, 2011 to Jun 19, 2014
Boozy Pancake Syrups
CategoryLifestyle

Boozy Pancake Syrups

This Delicious Maple Syrup is Infused with the Aromatic Taste of Jim Beam

The food and beverage industry can explore creating new alcohol-infused food products, like pancake syrups, to capture a niche market and offer unique taste experiences.

Alcoholic Chocolate Spreads
CategoryLifestyle

Alcoholic Chocolate Spreads

Omid Spreadable Beer Lets You Have Booze for Breakfast

The food and beverage industry can explore more alcoholic-infused products beyond chocolates for its customer base to expand.

Appetizing Alcohol-Flavored Jams
CategoryLifestyle

Appetizing Alcohol-Flavored Jams

Puff's Preserves Offers Artisanal Jams in Delicious Boozy Flavors

The food and beverage industry can incorporate alcohol-infused products like Puff's Preserves into their products to offer innovative and unique flavors.

Boozy Fruit Spreads
CategoryLifestyle

Boozy Fruit Spreads

The Jam Stand Creates Alcohol-Infused Fruit Preserves

Incorporating new ingredients and flavors into existing products to create unique and unconventional offerings that appeal to adventurous consumers.

Hard Liquor Spices
CategoryLifestyle

Hard Liquor Spices

Bourbon Smoked Paprika Gives the Palate a Booze-Filled Adventure

The food and beverage industry can explore incorporating spice-infused liquors and gourmet seasonings to cater to adventurous palates.

Spicy Booze-Infused Corn
CategoryLifestyle

Spicy Booze-Infused Corn

Whiskey Sriracha Caramel Corn is Just in Time for the Superbowl

Exploring new flavor combinations and recipe innovations in the food and beverage industry to cater to evolving consumer preferences.

Whiskey-Infused Syrups
CategoryLifestyle

Whiskey-Infused Syrups

This Noble Bourbon Maple Syrup Mans Up Your Pancakes

Exploring new ways to infuse alcohol into food products, expanding the possibilities for culinary experiences.