# Libation-Inspired Ice Creams The Carvel Vanilla Bourbon Toffee Ice Cream Comes in Several Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-bourbon-toffee-ice-cream References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/07/20/carvel-introduces-new-vanilla-bourbon-toffee-ice-cream/) & [carvel](https://www.carvel.com) The [Carvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softserve-treats) Vanilla Bourbon Toffee ice cream is a new frozen dessert flavor from the brand that will offer consumers with an alternative way to enjoy the flavor of a premium artisan spirit. The ice cream comes in four options including Scooped, Soft Serve, [Sundae Dasher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sundaes2) and the Thick Shake, which are all achieved with different textures to create varying experiences for patrons to savor. The treats are each achieved with high-quality ingredients and are likely to be a hit amongst consumers with a penchant for [premium spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebel-bourbon-butter-pecan). The Carvel Vanilla Bourbon Toffee ice cream is available now at participating locations across the nation, but only for a limited time to make it a sweet treat that's only around for the warm weather months. Image Credit: Carvel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Libation-inspired Desserts:** The trend of infusing desserts with flavors derived from premium spirits provides opportunities for innovative dessert concepts. - **Texture-based Dessert Experiences:** Providing consumers with dessert options that have varying textures can enhance their overall sensory experience and create innovative options. - **Seasonal Limited Time Offerings:** Creating limited-time seasonal offerings can generate a sense of urgency and exclusivity among consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Ice Cream Industry:** The ice cream industry has an opportunity to create unique and premium flavors by infusing them with high-quality spirits and offering varying textures. - **Beverage Industry:** Collaborating with dessert brands to create libation-inspired flavors can increase brand visibility and consumer interest. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels, restaurants, and cafes can take advantage of the trend to create innovative dessert offerings and limited-time menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonal Candy-Infused Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softserve-treats.md) - [Hybrid Brownie Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brookie-ice-cream.md) - [Candied Whiskey Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graeters-bourbon-ball.md) - [Boozy Ice Creameries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creamery.md) - [Luxe Liqueur Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carte-dor-baileys.md) - [Sweet Cream-Based Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-cream.md) - [Martini-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martini-flavored-ice-cream.md) - [Revived Soft Serve Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-flavor.md) - [Collaboration Cookie-Flavored Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carvel-and-biscoff-cookie.md)