# Cocktail-Inspired Chocolate Truffles Martini's Alcohol-Infused Chocolate Pays Tribute to Negroni By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-infused-chocolate References: [fabnews.live](https://fabnews.live/martini-celebrates-the-festive-season-with-a-limited-edition-negroni-chocolate-collection-created-by-paul-a-young/) & [martini](https://www.martini.com/) This holiday season, [Martini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kahlua-espresso-martony-glass) is paying tribute to the centenary of the Negroni cocktail with an [alcohol-infused chocolate collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodford-reserve-x-compartes). In collaboration with British chocolatier Paul A. Young, Martini created a box of Negroni-infused chocolate truffles that take inspiration from the classic cocktail recipe and feature the brand's range of premium Riserva Speciale vermouth. While the Ambrato Negroni Truffle boasts a light color and a marbled design that shows off Guittard white chocolate ganache and the taste of Martini Riserva Speciale Ambrato, the Riserva Speciale Bitter and [Bombay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-bombay-1) Sapphire gin, the Rubino Negroni Truffle boasts a contrasting appearance with Brazilian dark chocolate and decorations in warm red and gold hues. Naturally, the truffle box has the potential to be the perfect gift for cocktail and chocolate lovers alike. Image Credit: Martini ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alcohol-infused Chocolate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the creation of chocolate products infused with various types of alcoholic beverages to cater to both cocktail and chocolate enthusiasts. - **Collaborations Between Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster partnerships between different brands, such as a chocolatier and a liquor company, to create unique and limited edition products that combine the strengths of both. - **Celebratory Food Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop special edition food collections that pay tribute to iconic drinks or occasions, offering consumers a unique and memorable gastronomic experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Chocolate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with new flavor combinations and textures in the chocolate industry by incorporating various alcoholic beverages into traditional chocolate products. - **Liquor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with chocolatiers and explore new ways to incorporate liquor flavors into chocolate, creating innovative products that appeal to both alcohol and chocolate enthusiasts. - **Gifts and Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create premium and limited-edition gift sets that combine luxury items, such as chocolates and fine spirits, providing customers with an elevated gifting experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate Cherry Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cherry-cocktail.md) - [Liquor-Infused Chocolate Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquorinfused-chocolate.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Dark Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-batch-chocolate-bars.md) - [Creamy Cocktail-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-choctails.md) - [Romantic Wine-Infused Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-spice-x-compartes-truffles.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-mimosa-chocolate-selector.md) - [Chocolate Martini Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kahlua-espresso-martony-glass.md) - [Holiday-Themed Truffle Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-truffle-collection.md) - [Limoncello-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limoncello-chocolate-bar.md)