# Zesty Romantic Shooters These Valentines Spicy Hot Shots Feature Hot Monkey Vodka By Leslie Chen | Published 2012-02-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-spicy-hot-shots References: [tasteologie.notcot.org](http://tasteologie.notcot.org/post/19959/) & [spabettie](http://spabettie.com/2012/01/30/valentines-spicy-hot-shots/) The best kind of presents are the ones made from scratch, so what better way to show your affection this February 14th than with these Valentines Spicy Hot Shots. Not only are these treats completely adorable, but they boast a [fully vegan recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-valentines-day-menu). Made by Spabettie, these shots feature ingredients like white chocolate, [non-dairy whip cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-whipshots) and natural beetroot juice to create the pink hue. The Valentines Spicy Hot Shots glasses are fully [edible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-shots1) and are filled with Hot Monkey Vodka to add an extra kick to what would normally be a sugar-filled treat. The result is a romantic shot that will undoubtedly show your significant other how much you care. Try making the Valentines Spicy Hot Shots this year for something wildly different. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Homemade Valentine's Gifts:** Opportunities for innovative, DIY or eco-friendly food and beverage gifts for special occasions, like Valentine's Day. - **Vegan Treats:** An increasing demand for vegan-friendly food options can present an opportunity for businesses to offer vegan treats with unique flavors and ingredients. - **Edible Glasses:** Innovations in sustainable packaging can include edible, biodegradable or compostable glasses and cups for food or beverage products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Food and Beverage:** Craft food and beverage businesses can differentiate with unique ingredients and presentation to attract eco-conscious consumers. - **E-commerce Food Delivery:** E-commerce food delivery businesses can expand their offerings by partnering with craft food and beverage makers, and offer unique, DIY or eco-friendly gifts. - **Packaging and Containers:** Sustainable packaging and container manufacturers can explore unique and novel materials and processes to create eco-friendly, edible or biodegradable cups and glasses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Cocktail Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiveyear-barrel-aged-rum.md) - [Romantic Bourbon Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-set-for-bourbon-lovers.md) - [DIY Love-Inspired Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-potion-cocktail-kit.md) - [Naughty Valentines Day Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-wood.md) - [Romantic Vodka Whipped Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipshots-strawberry.md) - [Anti-Valentine’s Day Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antivalentines-day-pack.md) - [Mexican Hot Chocolate-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-hot-love-mocha.md) - [Romantic Scotch Whisky Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotch-whisky-cocktail.md) - [Vegan Valentine's Day Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viva-las-vegan-chocolate-truffles.md)