# Spicy Caramel Sauces This Caramel Sauce Recipe is Infused with Whiskey and Sriracha By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-10-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-sauce-recipe References: [pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/416442296766525377/) The smoky flavor of whiskey and the [spiciness of Sriracha sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrs-wages) have long been a favorite flavor pairing, but this caramel sauce recipe from the Olives for Dinner blog adds a sweet element to the sauce. In the recipe, Jack Daniel's Whiskey was specifically selected for its sweetness, tangy flavor and how well it pairs with the [Ninja](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-blendboss) Squirrel Sriracha Hot Sauce. The sauce also gets a hint of sweetness from ingredients like brown sugar and coconut milk to bring out the creamy caramel flavors. This [spicy whiskey-infused caramel sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ki-one-red-pepper-cask) recipe makes the perfect topping for snacks and desserts like popcorn, ice cream, toast, donuts and fried bananas. As well as likely making a great marinade or glaze for meat-based dishes, Olives for Dinner also suggests it makes a "surprisingly good" addition to coffee. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spicy Dessert Sauces:** Combining spicy and sweet flavors to make unique sauces for desserts and snacks. - **Whiskey-infused Recipes:** Incorporating whiskey into meals and desserts for added depth and flavor. - **Savory Coffee Additions:** Introducing unexpected flavors like spicy caramel into coffee for a unique taste experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and food companies can offer new and exciting dessert and snack options incorporating spicy and sweet sauces. - **Alcohol:** Whiskey and other spirits can be marketed to consumers as an ingredient in cooking and baking. - **Coffee:** Cafes and coffee shops can experiment with adding unique flavors, like spicy caramel, to lattes and other coffee drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Liqueur-Inspired Dessert Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-caramel-sauce.md) - [Sweet-Heat Asian Cuisine Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-chabanero-sriracha-sauce.md) - [Candy Bar-Infused Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickers-sauces.md) - [Maple-Infused Spicy Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-infused-maple-syrup-trio.md) - [Sweet-Spicy Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-heat-syrup.md) - [Hot Honey Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calabrian-chili-hot-honey-pasta-sauce.md) - [Honey-Sweetened Chili Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-sriracha-sauce.md) - [Triple-Flavor Finishing Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gracious-gourmet-hot-squeeze.md) - [Sweet Heat Wing Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingstop-maple-sriracha.md)