# Boozy Sangria Cupcakes These Alcoholic Confections Put a Fun Spin on Red Wine Sangria By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sangria-cupcakes References: [thefirstyearblog](http://thefirstyearblog.com/sangria-cupcakes/) & [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/now-you-can-have-your-sangria-and-eat-it-too-222178) 'The First Year' blog has put together a recipe for a batch of [sweet sangria cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-lemonadeinspired-cupcakes). Sangria is a summertime staple and now you can enjoy the delicious [wine-based punch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sangria-fizz) in the form of a sugary sweet cupcake. To make the boozy sangria confections, start with a basic cupcake batter. Once you have your batter made, add strawberries, blueberries and a bit of orange zest to achieve the fresh fruit taste of traditional sangria. While the cupcake batter is easy to assemble, the star of these sangria cupcakes is the indulgent [red wine buttercream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-vino). To make the buttercream frosting, you will need to reduce red wine down to a syrup. Then combine the red wine syrup with vegetable shortening, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes and then top them with organic slices, strawberries slices and a couple of blueberries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 25% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alcohol-infused Desserts:** There is an opportunity for food industry players to explore more desserts and confections that incorporate popular alcoholic beverages. - **Fruit-inspired Flavors:** Incorporating fresh and natural fruit flavors into desserts can attract health-conscious customers and open up a new market for innovative dessert recipes. - **Red Wine in Baking:** Using red wine to enhance the flavor profile of baked goods can be a unique and trendy twist to traditional recipes that can attract experimenters in the food industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** Alcoholic beverage companies can partner with bakeries or confectionery companies to develop unique products that combine the flavor of their signature drinks with desserts and confections. - **Bakery Industry:** Bakeries can introduce new and creative recipes with natural fruit extracts and flavors to add a twist to traditional baked goods. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels, restaurants, and pubs can add alcohol-infused desserts to their menus to enhance the customer's dining experience and offer something new and creative to attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiced Beer-Infused Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beerinfused-cupcake.md) - [Juicy Sessionable Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moscato-based-wine.md) - [Creamy Boozy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-and-wine.md) - [Ready-to-Pour Mango Mimosas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-serve-mimosas.md) - [Espresso Martini Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-cupcake.md) - [Sweet Pina Colada Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribbean-colada.md) - [Collaboration Gin-Inspired Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gordons-divine-duo-cupcakes.md) - [Delicious Liqueur Cake Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liqueur-cake.md) - [Canned Non-Alcoholic Sangrias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonalcoholic-sangria.md)