# Boozy Bubble Teas These Bubble Tea Cocktails Turn the Asian Tapioca Beverage Into an Adult Drink By M | Published 2016-08-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-tea-cocktail References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1126586/bubble-tea-cocktails) These Matcha Pineapple Bubble Tea Cocktails offer an adult-friendly and homemade version of the popular Taiwanese milky drinks that are infused with alcohol. The drinks retain the same fruity flavors and tapioca gummy balls at the base of the drink, with added flavor of a flavored vodka to transition the drinks to be better suited to nights out. The fruity beverage is made using a base of matcha green tea that is infused with pineapple juice for augmented fruit flavor. To the mixture [tapioca pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volt-amber-energy-boba) are added to give the beverage an authentic [bubble tea aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-boba-tea) and taste, with floating black jelly balls that sink to the base of the cup. A shot of [Smirnoff Sourced Pineapple vodka](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytodrink-cocktail-range) is added to each drink to give it an element of alcohol. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 45% | 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 Bubble Tea:** Opportunity for creating more adult-focused bubble tea beverages by infusing alcohol and unique flavor combinations. - **Flavored Vodka Infusions:** Opportunity for liquor brands to create flavored vodkas specifically designed for mixing with bubble tea and other fruity beverages. - **Innovative Bubble Tea Aesthetics:** Opportunity for bubble tea shops to explore unique toppings, textures, and visual presentation to attract customers seeking a more dynamic and visually appealing drinking experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for beverage companies to expand their market by creating new bubble tea products with adult-focused flavors. - **Liquor Industry:** Opportunity for liquor brands to tap into the bubble tea market by creating and marketing flavored vodkas specifically for mixing with bubble tea. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunity for cafes and restaurants to incorporate adult-friendly bubble tea cocktails into their beverage menus, attracting new customers and offering a unique dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alcoholic Boba Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholic-boba-pearls.md) - [Boba Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-popping-boba-kit.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Boba Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-tea-ipa.md) - [Bottled Bubble Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobba.md) - [Alcoholic Boba Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-pops-beverages.md) - [Better-For-You Bubble Tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubluv.md) - [Alcoholic Matcha Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-no-osake.md) - [Bubble Tea Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-tea-boba-ice-cream.md) - [Customizable Boba Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbleology.md)