# Spicy Marshmallow Shooters This Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe Features Marshmallow Shot Glasses By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-shooters References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/129853-spiked-mexican-hot-chocolate-in-a-marshmallow-shot-glass-is-the-ultimate-boozy-holiday-treat) & [spoonuniversity](http://spoonuniversity.com/drink/mexican-hot-chocolate-in-a-marshmallow-shot-glass/) 'Spoon University' recently put together a recipe for making boozy marshmallow shooters filled with a [spicy hot chocolate mixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-fire-ice-drinking-chocolate). While Christmas may be over, it is still hot chocolate season for a few more months. This recipe puts a creative twist on a standard cup of cocoa by adding spicy chocolate and a bit of booze. To make the [spicy marshmallow shooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-heat-shot), begin by combining hot chocolate mix with cinnamon and a bit of cayenne pepper. For a boozy version of the drink, add two shots of tequila to the mixture. While the spicy hot chocolate can be enjoyed from a mug, it can also be served in [hollowed out marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow) for an extra special treat. To make the edible shot glassed, simply toast the marshmallows and then scoop out the inside portion to create a vessel for the drink. The toasted marshmallow shot glasses provide a fun and creative way to enjoy a boozy winter treat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 50% | 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 - **Spicy Hot Chocolate:** Opportunity for innovative products combining spicy flavors with traditional hot chocolate. - **Boozy Treats:** Chance to create unique and indulgent alcoholic beverages in unconventional forms. - **Edible Shot Glasses:** Potential for creating edible containers for drinks, offering a fun and sustainable alternative to disposable cups. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Exploring new flavors and combinations in the hot beverage market. - **Hospitality and Events:** Innovating and offering unique and interactive beverage experiences for guests. - **Packaging and Sustainability:** Developing eco-friendly and edible alternatives to traditional packaging materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Hot Chocolate Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cayenne-pepper.md) - [Toasted Marshmallow Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmallow-whiskey.md) - [Toasted Marshmallow Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shmallow-toasted-marshmallow-bourbon.md) - [Decorative Holiday Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-marshmallow.md) - [Celebratory Skull-Shaped Drink Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skull-hot-chocolate-bomb.md) - [Premium S'mores Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mash-mallow.md) - [Liqueur-Flavored Hot Chocolate Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-hot-chocolate.md) - [Spicy Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-ice-cream.md) - [Mexican Hot Chocolate-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-hot-love-mocha.md)