# Beverage-Flavored Chocolate Bites The 'On The Rocks Chocolate' Line Takes Cues from Cocktails By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-05-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-bite References: [candyindustry](https://www.candyindustry.com/blogs/14-candy-industry-blog/post/88691-trends-we-saw-at-the-2019-sweets-snacks-expo) & [kopperschocolate](https://kopperschocolate.com/collections/on-the-rocks-chocolate) To put a fun new twist on [liquor-filled chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-chocolate-liqueur), [Kopper's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastel-chocolate-jelly-beans) Chocolate launched a line of On The Rocks Chocolate bites, which are alcohol-free. While three of the chocolate confections take inspiration from cocktails and alcohol, the line also includes a [coffee-inspired variety with crushed espresso beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocha-melts) and a cold brew coffee-flavored center. Each of the bite-sized chocolate treats boasts not just a beverage-inspired flavor but a form that is reminiscent of an ice cube. The brand's vodka-flavored Moscow Mule Cordials are rolled in a sweet and spicy combination of sugar, ginger and mint, and the fruity Strawberry Margarita Cordials are infused with lime and filled with a tequila-flavored center. The Barrel-Aged Bourbon Cordials also offer promise a rich flavor experience with a treat that's dusted in cocoa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 17% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Beverage-inspired Confections:** Opportunity for companies to create new flavors of chocolate bites inspired by popular cocktails and beverages. - **Alcohol-free Alternatives:** Potential for businesses to develop non-alcoholic versions of liquor-filled chocolates to cater to wider consumer preferences. - **Coffee-infused Treats:** Innovative chance for companies to introduce chocolate bites with coffee flavors and crushed espresso beans. ### Where This Applies - **Chocolate Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for chocolate manufacturers to produce a line of beverage-flavored chocolate bites. - **Confectionery:** Opportunity for confectionery companies to expand their product offerings with alcohol-free confections inspired by cocktails. - **Coffee Industry:** Chance for coffee industry players to collaborate with chocolate makers and create coffee-inspired chocolate treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Liquor-Infused Chocolate Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquorinfused-chocolate.md) - [Creamy Cocktail-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-choctails.md) - [Martini-Inspired Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugarfina-x-chopin.md) - [Porto-Filled Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kirkland-signature-belgian.md) - [Soda-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-rickey-chocolate.md) - [Martini-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martini-flavored-ice-cream.md) - [Tequila-Infused Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margarita-tequila-chocolate-bar.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-mimosa-chocolate-selector.md) - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md)