# Colorful Carnival Cocktails This Old Fashioned Recipe Incorporates a Topping of Cotton Candy By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-fashioned-recipe References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/09/tuesday-things-219/) & [sugarandcharm](http://sugarandcharm.com/2015/08/cotton-candy-old-fashioned.html/) If you are a fan of candy floss, you are going to want to try this super fun old fashioned recipe. From the blog Sugar and Charm, the cotton candy-topped cocktail is a sweet take on a classic alcoholic beverage. To try this old fashioned recipe at home, you will need bourbon, Angosturra bitters, orange peel, ice and a "puff" of [orange cotton candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-kat-cotton-candy) (to get the correct aesthetic). You will also need a cotton candy machine to create said puff. This is not the first time cotton candy has been used in an adult setting, but the combination of a stuffier libation with the fun, carnival-esque treat is unexpected. This makes it perfect for grown adults who still feel like a kid on the inside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 10% | 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 - **Carnival-inspired Cocktails:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for bartenders to create more carnival-themed cocktails using fun and playful ingredients. - **Cotton Candy in Adult Beverages:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for beverage companies to incorporate cotton candy into more adult-friendly beverages for a fun and unique twist. - **Interactive Cocktail Making:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for bars and restaurants to offer interactive cocktail-making experiences for customers to create their own fun and unique drinks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage:** Beverage companies have the opportunity to create new and innovative products using fun and playful ingredients like cotton candy. - **Restaurant and Bar:** Restaurants and bars can offer unique interactive experiences like cotton candy-topped cocktails to attract customers and stand out from competitors. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate carnival-inspired cocktails with playful ingredients like cotton candy into their menus to create a fun and memorable experience for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indulgent Frozen Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cocktail.md) - [Cotton Candy Drink Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-magic-floating-puff-balls.md) - [Candy Floss Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-frrrozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Zesty Old Fashioned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-ginger-old-fashioned.md) - [Cotton Candy-Flavored Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-lemonade.md) - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md) - [Cake-Infused Bourbon Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarified-cake-milk-punch.md) - [Candy-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-lips.md) - [Salad Dressing Cotton Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-cotton-candy.md)