# Nostalgic Candy Bar Cocktails The Butterfinger-Tini is a Sweet Concoction for Halloween By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-10-20 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bar-cocktail References: [ferreronorthamerica](https://www.ferreronorthamerica.com/news)  Butterfinger teamed up with digital creator Christina Najjar, also known as Tinx, to create a deliciously themed [candy bar cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-batch-chocolate-bars). The first-ever cocktail recipe for Halloween from Butterfinger has been dubbed the Butterfinger-Tini and it treats adults to a sweet, seasonally appropriate way to savor the [chocolatey, peanut butter elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-crisp-ft-butterfinger-cookie) of a Butterfinger bar. The Butterfinger-Tini is easy to prepare with two ounces of peanut butter whiskey, an ounce of chocolate syrup, a half-ounce Butterscotch Syrup, three dashes of chocolate bitters and 1.5 ounces of cream or non-dairy creamer. This first-of-its-kind candy bar-inspired cocktail for adults features a [Butterfinger-rimmed martini glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cini-tini) rolled with peanut butter and Butterfinger Bits or crushed candy bar pieces for extra texture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgic Candy Bar Cocktails:** Creating nostalgic candy bar cocktails, like the Butterfinger-Tini, provides a sweet and innovative twist to traditional cocktail recipes. - **Seasonal Candy Bar-inspired Cocktails:** Introducing seasonal candy bar-inspired cocktails, such as the Butterfinger-Tini, allows brands to tap into the holiday spirit and attract consumers with unique flavor combinations. - **Collaborations with Digital Creators:** Partnering with digital creators, like Christina Najjar (Tinx), to develop candy bar cocktails, such as the Butterfinger-Tini, fosters creativity and brings a fresh perspective to brand promotions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to explore the creation of candy bar cocktails, like the Butterfinger-Tini, to attract novelty-seeking consumers and differentiate their offerings in the market. - **Alcohol and Spirits:** The alcohol and spirits industry has a chance to incorporate candy bar flavors into cocktail recipes, such as the Butterfinger-Tini, to innovate and captivate consumers looking for unique drinking experiences. - **Social Media and Influencer Marketing:** The social media and influencer marketing industry can leverage collaborations between brands and digital creators, like Tinx's partnership with Butterfinger for the Butterfinger-Tini, to amplify brand awareness and engage with target audiences in a creative way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Salted Caramel Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-butterfinger.md) - [Exclusive Candy Bar Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-x-butterfinger.md) - [Collaboration Candy Bar Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfinger-and-circle-k.md) - [Buttery Marshmallow Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfinger-marshmallow.md) - [Candy Bar-Infused Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfinger-schmear.md) - [Breakfast-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfinger-french-toast.md) - [Halloween Cocktail Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-sips-collection.md) - [Savory Crispy Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfinger-salted-caramel.md) - [Nostalgia-Inducing Candy Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventures-in-candy-land-cocktails.md)