# Zesty Spiked Hot Chocolates This Boozy Orange Hot Chocolate Will Become a Winter Time Classic By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-hot-chocolate References: [spoonuniversity](http://spoonuniversity.com/live/25-devilishly-delicious-boozy-desserts-get-drunk-off-weekend/) & [momtastic](http://www.momtastic.com/food/476507-boozy-orange-hot-chocolate/) This orange hot chocolate recipe not only incorporates some citrusy zest to a classic warm beverage quite popular this time of year, it is also a more adult version. The [boozy orange hot chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-whipshots) from Cyd Converse at the Momtastic blog is sinfully delicious. The rich and sophisticated spiked hot chocolate is very easy to make and is sure to become your new favorite winter beverage. Whether it is enjoyed as a midweek pick-me-up or a festive cocktail with friends, this orange hot chocolate recipe is a winner. To recreate this zesty hot cocoa at home, you will need hot chocolate mix, orange liqueur, fresh orange zest, brandy and [dark chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-batch-chocolate-bars). You can top with marshmallow or whipped cream, or experiment with your own garnish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 5% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Boozy Hot Chocolates:** Unexpected ingredients added to classic hot chocolate recipes, with alcoholic twists, refreshing flavor and sophisticated tastes - **Gourmet Hot Beverages:** Hot beverages have become a canvas for gourmet ingredients, mix-ins and presentations, offering unique and indulgent drinking experiences - **Home-made Cocktail Culture:** A trend of making bar-quality cocktails at home, experimenting with flavors, ingredients and techniques ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** New hot beverage trends open up opportunities for cafes, bars, restaurants and beverage makers to offer innovative and indulgent drinks - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Alcoholic twists on classic hot beverages create a new market for alcohol brands and inspire innovation in bartending and mixology - **Home Goods:** As more people experiment with making cocktails at home, there is an opportunity for companies to offer quality ingredients, tools and accessories for home mixology ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiked Hot Chocolate Steamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacks-spiked-hot-chocolate.md) - [Liqueur-Flavored Hot Chocolate Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-hot-chocolate.md) - [Festive Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vk-chocolate-orange.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-mimosa-chocolate-selector.md) - [Citrusy Chocolate Beverage Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrys-chocolate-orange-bombe.md) - [Chocolate Orange-Flavored Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-x-terrys-chocolate-orange.md) - [Cooling Spicy Drinking Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-fire-ice-drinking-chocolate.md) - [Icy Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-frozen-hot-chocolate.md) - [Christmas-Inspired Milkshake Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freal-chocolate-orange.md)