# Carbonated Coffee Cocktails This Homemade Kahlua Coffee Combines Caffeine, Carbonation and Alcohol By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-06-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kahlua-coffee References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/06/currently-crushing-on-143/) & [hungrygirlporvida](http://www.hungrygirlporvida.com/blog/2016/06/15/kahlua-coffee-soda/) This recipe for kahlua coffee soda makes a refreshing caffeinated beverage that is also spiked for unwinding, or simply some summer time fun. Created by Cindy at the food blog Hungry Girl Por Vida, the [energizing cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-cake-break-mocktail) is like an adult version of its inspiration -- a classic egg cream drink. The four ingredient refresher is ideal for cooling down this season, either as a naughty mid-day pick-me-up, or an energy-boosting option at night. You can try the homemade kahlua coffee soda by mixing a [shot of espresso, kahlua coffee-flavored liqueur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-mate-cocktail-mate-mixers), black walnut or aromatic bitters and soda water. It is also a good idea to add ice and half and half, giving the fizzy and creamy drink an esthetically pleasing swirl. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Caffeinated Cocktails:** Create unique and energizing cocktails with coffee as a key ingredient. - **Spiked Carbonated Beverages:** Combine carbonation with alcohol to create refreshing and indulgent drinks. - **Summer Refreshments:** Develop cooling and flavorful beverages for the summer season. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Industry:** Explore new opportunities for innovative and unconventional drinks in the beverage industry. - **Alcohol Industry:** Experiment with the combination of coffee and alcohol to create unique and enticing alcoholic beverages. - **Cafes and Bars:** Introduce carbonated coffee cocktails to the menus of cafes and bars for a refreshing twist on traditional offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Infused Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-with-coffee1.md) - [Lightly Carbonated Espresso Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-tonics.md) - [Juicy Coffee Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comeback-coffee-soda.md) - [Cold Brew Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-tree.md) - [Coffeeberry-Spiked Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicious-seltzers.md) - [Decaf Espresso Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decaf-espresso-syrup.md) - [Replenishing Creamy Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-coffee.md) - [Creamy Coffee Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swell-soda.md) - [Seasonal Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cocktails.md)