# Capsulized Cocktail Recipes These Beverage Use K-Cups to Cut Down the Drink Making Time By M | Published 2016-05-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kcups References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/feature/k-cup-cocktails/) Capsule beverages offer consumers add convenience with pre-measured drinks that can be made instantly, and lifestyle blog Cool Material shares recipes for utilizing the same [Keurig](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-refreshers) capsule K-Cups to make cocktails. The beverages are made using the K-Cups primarily manufactured to be used in hot drinks as the base for popular drinks blended with rum, vodka and more. Using the [pre-measured K-Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-double-espresso) takes the guesswork out of at-home bartending, allowing consumers to make drinks much quicker in a Keurig than by hand. Cool Material shares a variety of cocktails that can be made using K-Cups for hot chocolate, tea and coffee as the base. The drinks can be served either warm or chilled, and require consumers to add a shot of liquor or two to the drink. The concoctions include drinks such as an [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anytime-fitness-uk-ireland) Rye Punch made with hot apple cider K-Cup, rum and orange bitters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Capsule Beverages:** Develop capsule beverages for cocktails to reduce preparation time for at-home bartender and minimize ingredient wastage. - **Pre-measured Convenience:** Innovate pre-measured K-Cups for ready consumption cocktails to cater to the growing demand for convenience in the beverage industry. - **Hybrid Drinks:** Create new hybrid drinks using K-Cups as a base ingredient to promote experimentation and innovation in the cocktail industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Revolutionize the alcoholic beverage industry by offering a line of pre-measured capsule cocktails that cater to working professionals and consumers seeking easy preparation and convenience. - **Coffee Industry:** Collaborate with the coffee industry to create K-Cup cocktails to market towards coffee lovers and capitalize on the Keurig machine's popularity. - **Entertaining and Hospitality:** Leverage pre-measured capsule cocktails to offer customers at bars, restaurants, and catered events with fast and convenient customized drink orders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cubed Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teaspressa-classic-cocktail-kit.md) - [Festive Instant Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-cocktail-mix.md) - [Single-Use Cocktail Sachets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pax.md) - [Ready-to-Pour Bottled Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-kuyper-cocktails.md) - [Canned Cocoa Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater-chocolate-espresso-martini.md) - [Cordless Cocktail Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bev-by-black-decker.md) - [Twist-to-Mix Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drnxmyth.md) - [Ready-to-Mix Espresso Martini Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolut-x-kahlua-espresso-martini-kit.md) - [At-Home Bartending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-decker-bev.md)