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# Corrupted Cake Shake Cocktails
This Boozy Birthday Cake Milkshake Contains a Couple Shots of Vodka

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-26 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-cake-milkshake
References: [spoonuniversity](http://spoonuniversity.com/live/25-devilishly-delicious-boozy-desserts-get-drunk-off-weekend/?utm_source=buzzfeed&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=content-partnerships) & [thatssomichelle](http://www.thatssomichelle.com/2014/03/birthday-cake-oreos-boozy-milkshake.html)

This birthday cake milkshake is a fun way to celebrate your birth as an adult, while still harking back to your childhood days. The boozy [Oreo birthday cake shake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-magic-milkshake) is a recipe from the blog That's So Michelle. The devilishly delicious cocktail is a corrupted version of a classic drink you probably enjoyed as a kid.

The simple treat is made with birthday cake-flavored everything -- the scoops of ice cream, milk and Oreo cookies. You will also need a few shots of milk to put into the [birthday cake ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-cake-whipshots). Depending on the desired alcoholic strength of the beverage, you can also substitute one of those milk shots for an extra [shot of vodka](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laceys-vodkashake).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.4/10
- Popularity: 77% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Adult Birthday Cocktails:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new and unique birthday-themed cocktail recipes that appeal to adults, incorporating nostalgic flavors and playful presentation.
- **Boozy Milkshake Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of alcoholic milkshakes with various indulgent flavors to offer a fun and exciting twist on traditional cocktails.
- **Corrupted Childhood Favorites:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine popular childhood treats and beverages by introducing adult versions that incorporate alcoholic elements, appealing to the nostalgia of consumers.

### Where This Applies

- **Alcoholic Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative, alcoholic beverages that cater to the growing demand for unique and nostalgic drink experiences among adults.
- **Food and Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and market a range of indulgent and whimsical adult desserts and beverages that combine nostalgic flavors and alcoholic ingredients, targeting the millennial and Gen Z consumer demographic.
- **Hospitality Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialty menus and offerings for bars and restaurants, featuring creative and nostalgic alcoholic drinks that provide a unique and memorable experience for customers.

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