These ice cream shots are for people who have a serious sweet tooth but also enjoy adult beverages. Created by the blog Sugar and Cloth, the Cotton Candy Ice Cream Shots are made with cotton candy-flavored ice cream, vodka and real cotton candy topping.
The miniature-sized treats can also be made with milk for a virgin option. You will also need a splash of unsweetened coconut milk anyway (or whatever milk variety is your favorite). The colorful shooters are not just a shot of alcohol, but also of whimsy. The blue and pink shots are also served with cotton candy straw sticks. You will also need a cotton candy machine if you want to make these at home.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Alcohol-infused Desserts
- The combination of sweet treats and alcoholic beverages is a growing trend, with considerable disruptive innovation opportunities in the food and beverage industry.
- Experiential Dining
- Offering unique and whimsical dining experiences like this can provide a competitive edge to restaurants and eateries, creating an opportunity for innovation in service and ambiance.
- DIY Dessert Kits
- DIY dessert kits that allow people to replicate unique treats and drinks at home can be a lucrative business opportunity tapping into the growing trend of at-home cooking and baking.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can tap into the growing trend of alcohol-infused desserts, experiential dining, and DIY dessert kits.
- Hospitality
- Hotels and resorts can incorporate unique dining experiences like these into their offerings, creating a competitive edge and increasing customer satisfaction.
- Retail
- Retailers can capitalize on the trend of DIY dessert kits by offering curated kits that are easy to use at home, catering to the growing trend of at-home cooking and baking.
