# Cocktail-Inspired Chocolates Montezuma's Truffle Collection Takes Flavor Cues from Mixed Drinks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-09-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-collection References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/chocolate-spotlight-montezumas-chocolates-new-cocktail-truffle-collection/) & [montezumas](https://www.montezumas.co.uk/truffles-c2/truffle-collections-c8/cocktail-truffle-cocktail-p265) Martinis, margaritas and piña coladas are a few of the [cocktail drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coppa-cocktails-white-choc-passion) that inspired the creation of Montezuma's [Cocktail Truffle Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-chocolate-mint-truffles). The unique chocolate set includes four flavors that are made with a base of either milk or dark chocolate and are enhanced with a variety of spirits like rum, brandy and tequila, as well as classic cocktail ingredients like coconut, lime and pineapple. The finished collection is packaged in a [gift-ready box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-chocolate-assorted-truffles) that's idea for chocolate lovers and cocktail drinkers alike. As many consumers are taking steps to reduce their consumption of alcohol, and this is being reflected in a decline in alcohol sales around the world, there is a burgeoning market of products inspired by or lightly flavored with alcoholic products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Alcohol-free Products:** The decline in alcohol sales has created an opportunity for products that are inspired by or lightly flavored with alcoholic products but are alcohol-free. - **Flavor-infused Chocolates:** The popularity of cocktail-inspired chocolates indicates a trend towards flavor-infused chocolates that incorporate unique and unexpected taste combinations. - **Gift-ready Packaging:** The demand for gift-ready packaging for specialty chocolates highlights the need for convenient and visually appealing packaging options for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can explore new opportunities by creating alcohol-inspired products or flavor-infused chocolates to cater to the growing market of alcohol-conscious consumers. - **Beverage:** Beverage companies can partner with confectionery brands to create cross-branded products that combine the flavors of popular cocktails with chocolates, providing a unique and indulgent experience. - **Packaging:** The growing demand for visually appealing and convenient packaging options presents an opportunity for packaging companies to create innovative gift-ready packaging designs for chocolates and other specialty food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamy Cocktail-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-choctails.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Dark Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-batch-chocolate-bars.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-mimosa-chocolate-selector.md) - [Tequila-Infused Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margarita-tequila-chocolate-bar.md) - [Martini-Inspired Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugarfina-x-chopin.md) - [Liquor-Infused Chocolate Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquorinfused-chocolate.md) - [Ice Cream-Honoring Chocolate Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neapolitan-ice-cream-truffles.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layered-desserts.md) - [Pistachio Chocolate Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-cazadores-2.md)