# Alcoholic Cookie Beverages Michael Voltaggio Created an Oreo Drink Called 'Oreo Shandy' By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-drink References: [latimes](http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-michael-voltaggio-roy-choi-nguyen-tran-oreo-snack-hacks-20140408,0,6781395.story) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5T0jO8iQuo) Michael Voltaggio took part in the #OreoSnackHack campaign and showcased that it's in your best interest to accompany your Oreo snack with an Oreo drink -- one that doesn't include milk. Everyone loves their milk and cookies, but how about a cookie and an alcoholic beverage? The INK chef paired his crushed [Oreo nachos](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-snack) creation with an 'Oreo Shandy.' The shandy can be easily made with Lemon Oreos, which were released earlier this year. Nine Lemon Oreo cookies, 1 cup of water and sugar and 2 bottles of light beer makes four delectable drinks. The main part of the recipe involves dissolving the cookies in a pot with the sugar and water to create a syrup. Then, all you have to do is fill the glasses halfway with the syrup over ice and top with the beer. You can see detailed instructions on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5T0jO8iQuo). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 37% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alcoholic Dessert Beverages:** Opportunity to create innovative dessert beverages containing alcohol to appeal to consumers seeking unique experiences. - **Alcohol-infused Snacks:** Opportunity to create snacks infused with alcohol for a more cohesive and consistent flavor experience. - **DIY Alcoholic Recipes:** Opportunity to cater to the growing trend of DIY beverage creation by providing easy-to-follow recipes that incorporate popular brands and flavors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alcohol Industry:** Opportunity for alcoholic beverage manufacturers to explore new product lines, especially in the dessert and snack categories. - **Snack Industry:** Opportunity for snack manufacturers to collaborate with alcoholic beverage makers to create unique snack and drink combinations. - **Recipe and Instruction Industry:** Opportunity to create instructional content, such as cooking videos and recipe books, to cater to the growing demand for DIY food and beverage creation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lemonade-Infused Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-shandwich.md) - [Cookie-Infused Mocha Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocha-oreo-cookie-shake.md) - [Cookie-Infused Blended Cold Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-n-cold-brew-blast.md) - [Cookie-Centered Milk Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-lovers-series.md) - [Collaboration Martini Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-cookie.md) - [Soda-Flavored Chocolate Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-oreo-cookie.md) - [Cookie-Infused Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cold-brew-frozen-coffee.md) - [Peppermint-Studded Cookie Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-peppermint-crunch-milkshake.md) - [Crunchy Seasonal Cookie Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-candy-cane-milkshake.md)