# King Cake-Inspired Liqueurs Sidewalk Side Spirits Created "Mardi Gras in a Bottle" By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-12-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mardi-gras-in-a-bottle References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sidewalk-side-spirits-launches-first-spirits-brand-gambinos-king-cake-rum-cream-301199243.html) Sidewalk Side Spirits is a new venture from [Cocktail & Sons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-bourbon-highball-mix-kit) and Louisiana bakery Gambino's that's introducing "Mardi Gras in a bottle." Gambino's [King Cake Rum Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumbased-cream-liqueur) blends ingredients like Caribbean rum, Wisconsin cream, Louisiana sugarcane and Cocktail & Son's own King Cake Syrup straight out of New Orleans to encapsulate a feel-good, local experience. Sidewalk Side Spirits gets its name from the way people gather to celebrate with friends and family. The "[king cake in a glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thc-infused-king-cake)" is packaged with imagery and colors that tap into the spirit of Mardi Gras, offering a refreshingly different way for people to experience a taste of tradition. The product has the potential to be used in many different ways, including everything from coffee to premium cocktail recipes. Image Credit: Sidewalk Side Spirits ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Premium Liqueur Blends:** Exploring unique combinations of ingredients to create innovative liqueur offerings. - **Local and Cultural Flavors:** Using regional ingredients and cultural references to create authentically themed spirits. - **Versatile Beverage Additions:** Developing products that can be used in various drink applications, expanding their potential usage. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Distilleries:** Craft distilleries can experiment with blending different flavors to create premium liqueur offerings. - **Beverage and Hospitality:** Restaurants, bars, and cafes can incorporate King Cake-Inspired Liqueurs in their menu offerings to provide unique and culturally-themed beverage options. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Grocery stores and specialty liquor shops can stock and promote King Cake-Inspired Liqueurs as an innovative and versatile addition to their product selection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cake-Infused Sour Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-sour-ale.md) - [King Cake-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-cake-beverages.md) - [King Cake Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mardi-gras-drinks.md) - [Mardi Gras Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pis-coffee-king-cake-drinks.md) - [Birthday Cake-Flavored Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugarlands-sippin-creams.md) - [Mardi Gras-Themed Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-cake-cold-brew-shaken-espresso.md) - [King Cake-Themed Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-cake-shake.md) - [Delicious Liqueur Cake Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liqueur-cake.md) - [Beignet-Inspired Vodka Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beignet-vodka.md)