# Disturbingly Delicious Cocktails The Blood and Bones Cocktail Will Give You Something to Chew On By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-10-30 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-and-bones-cocktail References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/home_improvement/blood-and-bones-cocktail-recipe-for-a-hit-halloween-bash.php) The liquor cabinet is probably fully stocked and ready for a full-blown Halloween bash, but aside from the typical beers and punch, why not stir up an even more disturbing drink like the Blood and Bones cocktail? [Jell-O shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-jellies) are a staple at many parties, but kick it up a bit with molded Jell-O as ice in this freaky drink. The simple recipe uses ingredients like skim milk, whipped cream vodka, soda water and strawberry [cream soda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witches-punch) along with themed ice trays to create this bloody bone-chilling concoction. No one will expect a sweet alcoholic kick out of these edible decomposed parts. After the skulls and bones have set, toss a few in each of the [tall cocktail glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perfectly-spicy-margarita) so they'll seem like they are bobbing around in a pool of bloody water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edible Cocktails:** Creating cocktails with edible elements like molded Jell-O as ice opens up opportunities for innovative and visually stunning drink options. - **Themed Beverages:** Developing cocktails with a Halloween or other themed twist, such as the Blood and Bones cocktail, can add a memorable and unique experience for consumers. - **Creative Ice Molds:** Designing specialized ice molds, like skulls and bones, provides a way to elevate the visual appeal of cocktails and enhance the overall drinking experience. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage the trend of edible cocktails to create innovative and engaging drink offerings for customers. - **Hospitality and Events:** In the hospitality and events industry, offering themed beverages like the Blood and Bones cocktail can attract customers looking for unique and memorable experiences. - **Kitchenware and Barware:** Manufacturers and retailers in the kitchenware and barware industry can capitalize on the trend of creative ice molds to meet the demand for unique and visually appealing cocktail accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween Cocktail Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-sips-collection.md) - [Nostalgia-Inducing Candy Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventures-in-candy-land-cocktails.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Rum Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-skeleton-bottle.md) - [Skull-Like Vodka Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-head-vodka-1.md) - [Spooky Halloween-Themed Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jones-halloween-sodas.md) - [Film-Inspired Restaurant Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonefish-grill.md) - [Broth-Infused Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-brothtails.md) - [High-Protein Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-day-cocktails.md) - [Halloween-Themed Margarita Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-margarita.md)