# Spicy Booze-Infused Corn Whiskey Sriracha Caramel Corn is Just in Time for the Superbowl By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2014-01-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-corn References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/01/06/Whiskey-Sriracha-Caramel-Corn) & [olivesfordinner](http://www.olivesfordinner.com/2013/12/whisky-sriracha-caramel-corn.html) If you're looking for a new snack to serve at your Superbowl get down, then the Whiskey Sriracha Caramel Corn is a daring recipe you ought to try out. This tasty and bizarre treat is a hybrid of all flavors; some can't decide between the flavors when trying to pick out one snack. Using vegan caramel, creator Erin Wyso ties all these flavors together into a beautiful Superbowl ready table snack. The spicy flavor given by the [sriracha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/franks-redhot-sauces) compliments the [hard whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crierball) while the sweetness of the caramel ties this snack all together. Using Earth Balance vegan caramel Erin explains that this snack tastes just as good if not better than the actual caramel corn people purchase in store. I'm not too sure this snack would go down well but all's fair in liquor and good food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Spicy Booze-infused Snacks:** Creating innovative snack recipes that combine spicy and alcoholic flavors to offer a unique taste experience. - **Vegan Caramel Alternatives:** Developing vegan caramel options as a substitute for traditional caramel in snack recipes to cater to the growing demand for plant-based products. - **Fusion Flavors:** Experimenting with flavor combinations from different cuisines to create fusion snacks that offer a multi-dimensional taste. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Exploring new flavor combinations and recipe innovations in the food and beverage industry to cater to evolving consumer preferences. - **Snack Manufacturing:** Investing in the production of innovative snack products that offer bold and unconventional flavors to attract adventurous consumers. - **Plant-based Food:** Capitalizing on the rising popularity of plant-based foods by developing vegan-friendly snack options using alternative ingredients like vegan caramel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Beer Brittle Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-brittle.md) - [Game Day-Inspired Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-on-shots.md) - [Nacho-Flavored Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-chocolate-bites.md) - [Football-Focused Snack Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-crunchy-buffalo.md) - [Super-Spicy Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-snack-mix.md) - [Candy Bar-Infused Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickers-sauces.md) - [Bourbon-Specific Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-buddies.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-flamin-hot-cinnamon-sugar.md) - [Sporty Candy Corn Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailgate-mix.md)