# Boozy Ice Cream Candies These Alcoholic Dippin’ Dots are Fun and a Little Dangerous By Ryan Fowler | Published 2013-04-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-little-dangerous References: [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/content/2013/04/08/diy-alcoholic-dippin-dots-a-little-danger-a-lotta-booze/) & [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5993821/diy-alcoholic-dippin-dots-the-hangover-of-the-future) Anyone looking to get a little dangerous with their dessert items will love these [alcoholic Dippin' Dots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dippin-dots-ice-cream-sundaes), which adds a kick of flavor to these otherwise sweet treats. These candies are infused with a ridiculous amount of booze thanks to the creative minds over at Gizmodo, allowing individuals to enjoy two of their favorite things at once: alcohol and candy. Gizmodo has a special technique that involves liquid nitrogen, allowing these [booze-infused candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipsy-scoop-kraken-ship-wrecked) to retain their original appearance. While these booze-filled candies should not be consumed by children, they do offer up a creative way for adults to enjoy their favorite childhood snacks with an alcoholic twist. This DIY Dippin' Dots activity is a fun way to share responsible drinking with your guests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Alcoholic Infused Snacks:** The trend of infusing alcohol into snack items is a great opportunity for food manufacturers to offer unique products that cater to adults. - **DIY Alcohol Dippin' Dots:** People love making their own booze-infused candies and snacks, so providing DIY kits or classes can be a disruptive innovation for businesses in the food and beverage industry. - **Novelty Desserts:** As people continue to seek unique and exciting dining experiences, offering innovative and fun desserts, like alcoholic Dippin' Dots, can set a business apart and create a buzz. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can capitalize on this trend by creating new and innovative products that cater to adults who want to indulge in unique snack items with an alcoholic twist. - **Beverage Industry:** The trend of infusing alcohol into snacks can also benefit the beverage industry by providing an opportunity to create new and innovative drink products that complement and enhance the flavors of the snacks. - **Hospitality Industry:** Businesses in the hospitality industry, such as hotels and restaurants, can incorporate alcoholic Dippin' Dots or other unique and fun desserts into their menus to appeal to customers looking for a memorable and exciting dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boozy Ice Creameries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creamery.md) - [Boozy Tropical Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipsy-scoop-100-coconuts.md) - [Spiked Alcoholic Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiked-root-beer-float-ice-cream.md) - [Beer-Infused Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-high-life-ice-cream-dive-bars.md) - [Boozy Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardpops.md) - [Boozy Boba Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholic-popping-boba.md) - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md) - [Frozen Cocktail Tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-ices-frozen-cocktails.md) - [Multi-Layered Sundae Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dippin-dots-ice-cream-sundaes.md)