# Cocktail-Themed Cheesecakes GourmetGiftBaskets is Offering Flavored Cakes Themed After Margaritas By M | Published 2015-11-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-cake References: [drinkhacker](http://www.drinkhacker.com/2015/11/28/review-gourmetgiftbaskets-happy-hour-cheesecake-sampler/) & [gourmetgiftbaskets](http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/) GourmetGiftBaskets is an online gift giving service that sends goodie baskets of all sorts across the globe and the brand has recently added [cocktail flavored cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldbelly-and-goslings-rum) to its list of edibles. The desserts are themed after boozy drinks offering a delicious nod to cocktails in a decadent sweet form. The cheesecakes are part of the [Cheesecake Sampler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elis-cheesecake-bakery-cuties) dubbed 'Happy Hour' that offers a few slices of different flavors to give variety to consumers. The tastes include nods to margaritas, strawberry cocktails, [Irish coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fathers-table-and-dunkin) and Amaretto to offer a bold spectrum of aromas based off of liquors, spritzers and cocktails with coffee, citrus, nutty and sweet notes. The decision to offer a variety of flavors in one dessert gives consumers the ability to sample a variety of flavors in one streamlined order. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Cocktail-inspired Desserts:** Opportunity for bakeries and dessert companies to create a line of cocktail-flavored sweets, tapping into the popularity of adult beverages. - **Flavor Variety in Desserts:** Opportunity for dessert makers to offer sampler packs with a range of flavors, providing customers with a diverse taste experience. - **Alcohol-inspired Flavor Trends:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to explore infused flavors inspired by popular alcoholic beverages, attracting consumers looking for unique taste sensations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for bakeries to create cocktail-themed desserts, expanding their product offerings and appealing to a wider customer base. - **Dessert Companies:** Opportunity for dessert companies to develop and market cocktail-flavored sweets, catering to the growing demand for unique and indulgent treats. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the food and beverage industry to experiment with alcoholic flavors in various food products, capitalizing on the popularity of boozy beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cocktail-Inspired Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-cheeses.md) - [Delicious Liqueur Cake Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liqueur-cake.md) - [Cheesy Cracker-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-cheez.md) - [Ready-to-Pour Cocktail Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deko-cocktails-gift-box.md) - [Ready-to-Pour Dessert Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-desserts-cocktails.md) - [Sophisticated Jello Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-wiggles.md) - [Festive Jelly Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cosmo-cocktail-jelly-cake.md) - [Alcohol-Dessert Fusion Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vances-bakery-bar.md) - [Cheddar-Topped Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-espresso-martini.md)