# Christmas Coffee Cocktails This Festive Cocktail Will Keep You Awake By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-coffee-cocktails References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/greatist/113?utm_medium=rss) & [eclecticrecipes](http://eclecticrecipes.com/christmas-coffee-cocktail) This [Christmas coffee cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-pudding-negroni) recipe is not for the faint of heart (or those who suffer heart palpitations). Combining several different types of alcohol and caffeine is definitely dangerous, but lets face it: the holidays are a stressful time of year, and many of us would benefit from a wee little pick-me-up. Angie McGowan of the Eclectic Recipes blog used the [Keurig](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-cocoa-flavored-coffee) Vue Brewing system to whip up four ounces of strong, hot coffee. She then combined the coffee with amaretto liqueur, coffee liqueur, creme de cocoa and butterscotch schnapps, creating a rich, delicious flavor -- that's also incredibly strong. To garnish, apply a generous helping of whipped cream and some freshly grated chocolate. The drink can also be served over ice if you're looking to shake things up! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alcohol-infused Coffee:** Opportunity for coffee companies to innovate by creating coffee products infused with alcohol for a unique and indulgent drinking experience. - **Caffeinated Cocktails:** Opportunity for bartenders and mixologists to experiment with combining caffeine and alcohol in cocktails, offering energizing and flavorful options for customers. - **Holiday-themed Drink Recipes:** Opportunity for recipe creators and food bloggers to develop festive and creative drink recipes to enhance the holiday dining and entertainment experience. ### Where This Applies - **Coffee:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for coffee companies to expand their product offerings with alcohol-infused coffee, catering to customers looking for unique and indulgent beverages. - **Beverage Alcohol:** Opportunity for alcohol producers to collaborate with coffee companies and create ready-to-drink alcoholic coffee beverages, tapping into the growing demand for innovative and convenient cocktail options. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for bars, restaurants, and hotels to offer caffeinated cocktails on their menus, attracting customers who are looking for both an alcoholic beverage and an energy boost. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-espresso-martini.md) - [Canned Holiday Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loverboy.md) - [Festive Peppermint Mocha Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-martini.md) - [Festively Flavored Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribini-peppermint-mocha-espresso-martini.md) - [Festive Instant Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-cocktail-mix.md) - [Canned Cocoa Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater-chocolate-espresso-martini.md) - [Collaborative Caffeinated Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luckin-coffee-1.md) - [Coffee Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-mate-cocktail-mate-mixers.md) - [Boozy Holiday Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipshots-peppermint.md)