The dessert course meets the cocktail hour in the newest food trend: alcohol-infused desserts. Forget tiramisu and baba au rhum—these creative confections are the latest crave-worthy options from trend-conscious caterers.
Boozy Snow Cones
Served at the Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.'s Lobby Bar and Lounge, the treats come in several vodka-infused flavors, including "Lemonade Thyme," "Strawberry Basil," and "Blueberry Mojito." These summer-only refreshers are also available in nonalcoholic versions.
Photo: Courtesy of the Ritz-Carlton Washington D.C.
Boozy Popsicle
Loopy Doopy, the rooftop bar at Conrad New York, has created a boozy Popsicle. The frozen fruit puree treat from executive chef Anthony Zamora is dipped in prosecco and served in a prosecco-filled wine goblet. The summery flavors include white peach, blood orange, mango, strawberry, and mojito.
Photo: Courtesy of Conrad New York
Crunkcakes
While the cupcake trend may be feeling a bit tired, the alcohol-infused treats from Washington's Crunkcakes pack a new punch. Co-owners Faith Alice Sleeper and Raychel Sabath serve the treats at events and bars around town. The cheekily named cupcakes include the Fat Cat, made with D.C. Brau Penn Quarter Porter chocolate cake infused with bourbon, filled with salted bourbon caramel, and topped with salted bourbon caramel buttercream and a pretzel garnish.
Photo: Erika Rydberg
Pinot Noir Granita
Assaggi Osteria and Assaggi Mozzarella Bar in Washington have created four varieties of wine granitas for this summer: Gewürztraminer, Müller-Thurgau, Lagrein, and Pinot Noir. Granita or “ice water” is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, wine, and various flavorings. The red granitas pair well with game, red meats, and aged cheeses.
Photo: Courtesy of Assaggi Osteria and Assaggi Mozzarella Bar
Chocolate Vodka Bite
Chicago's Limelight Catering created this confection for this month's American Harvest Organic Spirit Launch Party at the Ivy Room. It's similar to a flourless chocolate cake bite with a chocolate and vodka ganache.
Photo: AveryHouse
Madeleine Cookie Pops
Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss partnered with UV Vodka 80 and UV Vodka Whipped to create desserts including alcohol-infused madeleine cookie pops at the Colgate Optic White Beauty Bar this month at Nine Zero One Salon in Los Angeles.
Photo: Glenn Lipton
Cocktail Cupcakes
At the Atlanta stop on Tinsley Mortimer's book tour for her novel Southern Charm, guests could sample Hpnotiq Harmonie- and champagne-infused cupcakes and cake pops. The cupcakes were made by local bakery Cocktail Cupcakes.
Photo: Ben Rose
