# Spider Shooters Tarantula Cocktails are all the Rage in Cambodia By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarantula-cocktails References: [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2g797du) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2ws6m82) Just the thought of Tarantula Cocktails makes my skin crawl. These [shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-jellies) are made with rice wine, jack fruit and a live tarantula. The tarantula is said to help your heart and also to act as an aphrodisiac. I'd rather take an aspirin and eat some oysters than chug a few Tarantula Cocktails. To each their own though. Check out the pictures above if you're in need of some goosebumps. No buzz is worth a spider bite if you ask me, but people in Cambodia can't get enough. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Insect-based Drinks:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the beverage industry by introducing drinks made with insects as ingredients. - **Alternative Aphrodisiacs:** Exploring unconventional and alternative ingredients for aphrodisiac products presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the health and wellness industry. - **Fear Factor Cocktails:** Creating cocktails that incorporate shocking or unusual elements can disrupt the traditional bar scene and attract adventurous consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage:** The beverage industry could explore the use of insects as ingredients to create unique and disruptive products. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore the potential of unconventional ingredients as aphrodisiacs for disruptive innovation in the market. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry, specifically the bar scene, can tap into the concept of fear factor cocktails to attract daring customers seeking unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect Whisky Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-pairing-with-legs.md) - [Quirky Shots Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portal-cocktails.md) - [Poison-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist.md) - [Savory Beef Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-savory-project.md) - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [Spicy Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-canned-cocktails.md) - [Hot Sauce-Infused Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tingly-jam-cocktail.md) - [Spicy Lemongrass Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarsier-chilli-lemongrass.md) - [Broth-Infused Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-brothtails.md)