# Sweet Heat Cafe Cocktails The Starbucks Reserve Hot Honey Menu Has Two Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-03-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-reserve-hot-honey References: [elitedaily](https://www.elitedaily.com/lifestyle/starbucks-reserve-hot-honey-affogato-espresso-martini-drink-reviews) & [starbucksreserve](https://www.starbucksreserve.com)  The [Starbucks Reserve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-reserve) Hot Honey menu has been announced by the brand as a new series of options arriving at locations in New York City, Chicago and Seattle to offer patrons a swicy flavor experience. The menu includes the new [Starbucks Reserve Hot Honey Espresso Martini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiramisu-espresso-martini) and the Starbucks Reserve Hot Honey Affogato, which both bring the heat with complex flavor notes throughout. The Hot Honey Espresso Martini is crafted with the brand's espresso, Kalak Single Malt Vodka, vanilla syrup, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, hot honey, spicy cold foam and black sesame seeds to garnish. The Hot Honey Affogato starts off with espresso before being laired with Scrappy's Orange and Firewater Bitters drizzled with hot honey and finished with an Amarena cherry. The Starbucks Reserve Hot Honey menu is available starting today while supplies last. Image Credit: Starbucks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 22% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spicy Flavor Experiences:** Explore the trend of incorporating hot honey and chile liqueur into cocktails for a unique spicy flavor experience. - **Complex Flavor Notes:** Discover the trend of combining vanilla syrup, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, and Scrappy's Orange and Firewater Bitters for complex flavor profiles in beverages. - **Innovative Cocktail Combinations:** Embrace the trend of blending espresso with hot honey, vodka, and bitters to create inventive cocktail combinations. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can benefit from exploring unique flavor combinations like hot honey and spicy cold foam to attract adventurous consumers. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can tap into the demand for innovative and sophisticated cocktails like the Hot Honey Espresso Martini to enhance customer experience. - **Culinary Industry:** The culinary industry can leverage the popularity of hot honey-infused beverages like the Hot Honey Affogato to create fusion desserts with a spicy twist. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy-Sweet Blended Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-frappuccino.md) - [Hot Honey Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziggis-coffee-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Refreshingly Spicy Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-spicy-menu.md) - [Sweet Italian-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-reserve.md) - [Espresso Martini Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-flight.md) - [Festive Espresso Martini Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-espresso-martini-flight.md) - [Festive Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-espresso-martini.md) - [Hot Honey Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-cold-brew.md) - [Tropical Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-rum-float.md)