# Spiked Cotton Candy Sugar & Cloth's Cotton Candy Recipe is an Adult Take on a Nostalgic Treat By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-recipe References: [sugarandcloth](http://sugarandcloth.com/2015/08/how-to-make-spiked-cotton-candy/) Following their cotton candy shooters, Sugar and Cloth released a cotton candy recipe for a boozy version of the classic carnival confection. The [spiked cotton candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-blonde-ale) is sugar-free as well, so health-conscious grown-ups can enjoy the alcoholic element without worrying about the health factor. If you want to try this cotton candy recipe at home, you will need a cotton candy maker first of all. You will also require floss sugar, although [sugarless hard candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owls-brew-spiked-pop) can also be melted down. Vodka and a sheet pan will be needed as well. Once everything is prepped and spun, it will only have approximately 50% of the regular alcoholic content. This means you probably won't be getting drunk off of it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Spiked Confections:** Companies can capitalize on this trend by creating spiked versions of nostalgic treats and offering them as a creative dessert or party option. - **Healthy Alternatives:** Entrepreneurs can explore this trend by developing health-conscious versions of alcoholic treats, providing a guilt-free option for adults who want to indulge. - **DIY Mixology:** Brands can tap into this trend by offering DIY kits that enable customers to create their own alcoholic treats at home, providing a fun and interactive experience. ### Where This Applies - **Alcoholic Beverages:** The alcoholic beverage industry can adapt to this trend by incorporating unique, non-traditional ingredients and methods to create playful drink options for adults. - **Party Supplies:** The party supplies industry can capitalize on this trend by offering creative new ways to present and serve alcoholic treats, such as cotton candy machines or unique serving dishes. - **DIY Kits:** The DIY kit industry can expand into this trend by providing customers with all the necessary materials and tools to create their own unique alcoholic treats at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cotton Candy-Flavored Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-lemonade.md) - [Alcohol-Infused Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiked-cocktail-sorbet.md) - [Indulgent Frozen Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cocktail.md) - [Nostalgic Energy Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-flavor-5hour-energy.md) - [Sparkling Candy Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-can.md) - [Cotton Candy Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake.md) - [Carnival Candy Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-energy-bubblicious-cotton-candy.md) - [Cotton Candy Drink Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-magic-floating-puff-balls.md) - [Candy-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-lips.md)