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Smokey Bones is Serving New Adventures in Candy Land Cocktails

Smokey Bones is bringing the heat (and the sweets) this season with some new additions to its Turf & Surf menu and the launch of its new Adventures in Candy Land cocktails.

From February 7 to May 1, 2023, guests can sample a number of spicy new Turf & Surf options, including Cajun Brown Sugar Fish, Nashville Hot Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, BBQ Rib Tips, and Shrimp & Grits.

At the same time, guests can pair their meal with one of the tempting new Adventures in Candy Land cocktails. Each of these creative cocktails is served with real candy that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Standouts from the new cocktail menu include the Shark Bait fishbowl cocktail that's served with gummy sharks, and the Twizzle Fo-Shizzle cocktail that's garnished with red Twizzlers.

Image Credit: Smokey Bones

Candy Cocktails
Mixologists and chefs can collaborate to create more complex cocktail flavors by pairing candy with liquor.
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Industries Being Reshaped

Food & Beverage
Bars and restaurants can add a unique twist to their menus by experimenting with candy flavors in cocktails and dishes.
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Retail
Candy shops can collaborate with bars and restaurants to create unique candy-infused cocktails and attract customers.
SCORE
5.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 75%
Activity 87%
Freshness 16%

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