# Boozy Snow Cones The Chamoy Snow Cone Contains Notes Savory Spice and Tequilla By M | Published 2016-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boozy-snow-cone References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1122073/boozy-chamoy-snow-cones) This frozen cocktail recipe by Heather Barnett featured on lifestyle blog She Knows shares an adult-friendly version of the popular carnival treat of snow cones that is redesigned for more mature palettes with the addition of spice, savory notes and alcohol. The cocktail, dubbed the Chamoy Snow Cone, combines multiple contrasting flavors and textures to create a refreshing summer drink. Snow cones are nostalgic for many adults, and are often served with fruity flavors drizzled over the crushed ice. This cocktail recipe makes use of the same shredded ice presentation, but enhances the flavor with the addition of tequila and spiced peppers. The beverage contains a homemade chamoy simple syrup made from chilli powder, red pepper flakes and apricot jam. The syrup is served overtop of a crushed ice round served in a martini glass along with a tequila that forms a refreshing cocktail as the ice melts. The dish can be enjoyed solid or when it is turned to liquid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Adult-friendly Snow Cones:** Opportunity for bars and restaurants to create unique snow cone cocktails for adult customers, combining nostalgic flavors with adult-friendly ingredients. - **Spice-infused Cocktails:** Potential for mixologists to experiment with incorporating savory spices into traditional cocktail recipes, appealing to customers looking for more complex flavor profiles. - **Revamped Summer Drinks:** Opportunity to reinvent classic summer beverages, like snow cones, by adding new flavors, textures, and alcoholic components. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Bars, restaurants, and hotels can capitalize on the adult-friendly snow cone trend by offering creative snow cone cocktails on their menus and drink specials. - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can develop innovative products and syrups specifically designed for creating adult-friendly snow cone cocktails. - **Mixology:** Mixologists and bartenders can experiment with creating unique spice-infused cocktails, attracting customers who enjoy complex and flavorful drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alcohol-Infused Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiked-cocktail-sorbet.md) - [Booze-Infused Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaja-tequila.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Rim Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamoy-rim-dip.md) - [Exclusive Tequila Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-margarita-sorbet.md) - [Boozy Tropical Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipsy-scoop-100-coconuts.md) - [Rum-Infused Tropical Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiquiri-sorbet.md) - [Spicy Mango Tequilas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-shotta.md) - [Ready-to-Sip Spicy Margaritas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-marg.md) - [Lemonade-Infused Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-shandwich.md)