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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Alcohol Infused Cupcakes Based on Your Favorite Cocktails

    Published: Feb 20, 2022 · Updated: Feb 20, 2022 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Alcohol Infused Cupcakes Based on Your Favorite Cocktails

    Collage of boozy cupcakes infused with your favorite liquor for a fun dessert.
    Alcohol Infused cupcakes inspired by cocktails!

    I’m a cocktail lover who also loves cupcakes. So it was only natural that I would combine the two and come up with cocktail cupcakes! 

    This list of my favorite alcohol infused cupcakes will help you find the perfect easy dessert recipe to make next time you want to serve a unique treat to the adults in your life.

    Various alcohol infused cupcakes with text.
    These boozy cupcake recipes will become your new favorite grown-up treat!
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    • Alcohol Infused Cupcakes to Make Now
    • Boozy Cupcakes
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Liquor Infused Desserts
    • Related Recipes

    I fell in love with Wine Cake many years ago and it opened my eyes to a whole new delicious world of baking. Desserts with alcohol have a unique flavor and really do make people’s eyes light up!

    These boozy cupcakes contain alcohol in the cake and frosting. Adding liquor to cupcakes is a fun way to make an easy dessert that is happy hour friendly and perfect for any adult party.

    Alcohol Infused Cupcakes to Make Now

    99% of these recipes start from boxed cake mix and include additional flavors to make them alcohol-infused treats.

    Spiked cupcakes can be infused with all kinds of liquors, like vodka and tequila, as well as liqueurs like Kahlua. 

    I think cupcakes have the best ratio of cake to frosting so they are my favorite dessert to make when I need a sweet treat. Making them booze-infused takes them from basic to boozy without any extra effort. 

    Next time you want to whip up a batch of your favorite cocktail, consider making one of these alcoholic cupcakes instead! 

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    Boozy Cupcakes

    These Boozy Cupcake recipes are cocktail-inspired and made with a box cake mix. These easy spiked treats are a fun dessert to toast with at your next happy hour!

    Rosé Cupcakes to Make This Summer

    These fun and easy Rosé Cupcakes start with boxed cake mix and are infused with the world's favorite pink wine! These are fun boozy cupcakes to make for any girl's night!

    Boozy Moscow Mule Cupcakes

    These easy Moscow Mule Cupcakes are infused with vodka and full of flavors that will totally remind you of the classic cocktail! If lime and ginger are your thing, you need to give this recipe a try.

    Yummy White Russian Cupcakes with Vodka

    These White Russian Cupcakes with vodka are the classic cocktail in cupcake form! A sweet, fluffy Baileys Buttercream tops a super soft and moist coffee and liquor-infused cupcake.

    Flavorful Fireball Cupcakes Recipe with Cinnamon Whisky

    I love how customizable a basic cupcake recipe is! You'll love this fun and easy recipe for how to make Fireball Cupcakes with Cinnamon Whisky. This is, no exaggeration, one of my favorite cupcake recipes EVER. Tastes like the world's best spice cake.

    Southern Comfort Alcohol Infused Cupcakes

    Easy Chocolate Cupcakes spiked with just a hint of Southern Comfort are a fun cocktail cupcake idea to make when you want a dessert that is out of the ordinary. And who can resist an extra drizzle of caramel?

    Festive Prosecco Cupcakes with Prosecco Buttercream

    Need a celebratory cupcake to toast a special occasion? These Prosecco Cupcakes with Prosecco Buttercream are a great, simple dessert using sparkling wine!

    Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes

    If you're a fan of chocolate cupcakes, you'll love this fun spiked version. Red Wine Chocolate Cupcakes takes a moist cake mix and infuses it with wine!

    Sangria Cupcakes with Cake Mix

    This recipe for my favorite wine cocktail in cupcake form is perfect for spring and summer! Citrus and white wine add yummy sangria flavor to basic cupcakes!

    Margarita Cupcakes with Tequila

    These Tequila-infused Margarita cupcakes are perfect for your next fiesta. The white cake mix and lime flavor take your cupcake and make it more happy hour-friendly.

    Crazy Tasty Coconut Rum Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting

    If you're looking for the ultimate crowd-pleasing recipe, look no further. These Coconut Rum Cupcakes are it! These fun boozy cupcakes are easy and so full of flavor!

    Boozy St. Germain Cupcakes

    You know you love St. Germain in a glass of champagne, but I bet you didn't know it's just as delicious in a cocktail cupcake! With a little lemon and elderflower liqueur, these easy cupcakes are absolutely delicious.

    Which alcohol infused treats will you make?

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What do boozy cupcakes taste like?

    To guess what these might taste like, just imagine your favorite cocktail recipe. While the cocktail-inspired cupcakes don’t taste exactly like your favorite drink, all the flavors are there. 

    By adding the liquor and base cocktail flavors, you can enjoy a baked version of your go-to alcoholic beverage.

    When would these be appropriate to serve?

    These easy liquor-infused cupcakes would be super appropriate for a 21st birthday party or any adult-focused party. And they couldn’t be easier to make! 

    How do you add alcohol to cake mix?

    There are a few ways to add alcohol to cake mix or cupcakes: Add the liquor to the cake mix batter before baking.

    Soak the baked cake in the alcohol of your choice after baking. Include a little pipette of liquor for the person enjoying the cupcake to add on their own. You can also include your favorite liquor in the frosting.

    Does alcohol bake out of the cupcakes?

    Although there is a little bit of conflicting information, baking alcohol for at least 15 minutes will burn off some of the alcohol. Plus, the amount of alcohol you are adding to the rest of the cupcake ingredients will be spread out over the number of cupcakes you are making.

    How much alcohol is in the frosting?

    While there is liquor in the buttercream that isn’t baked, the amount, mixed with the other ingredients and divided by the number of cupcakes you are making, isn’t going to be too powerful. 

    In other words, it is unlikely that you would get drunk by eating an alcohol-infused cupcake.  If you add the alcohol after they are baked or with a pipette, you would have more of a chance of feeling the effects of the booze. But you’d likely have to eat A LOT. 

    Make some of these and you’ll start to be known as the fun lady with the cocktail cupcakes.

    As you can see, the sky is the limit when you want to spike your cupcakes with alcohol! Boozy cupcakes are a great way to turn your favorite cocktail into a boozy baked good! 

    Need an easier frosting idea? Try topping the boozy cupcakes with Cool Whip Frosting or Russian Buttercream instead.

    More Liquor Infused Desserts

    • Sherry Wine Cake – This Sherry Wine Cake tastes like Christmas in a dessert. Easy, delicious, and best served for breakfast or as a dessert.
    • Cinnamon Rum Cake – Cinnamon Rum Cake is a delicious mix of warm spices, molasses and caramel. Delicious for a holiday brunch.
    • Wine-Soaked Strawberries – Fresh strawberries, herbacious rosemary and your favorite Sauvignon Blanc come together to make a scrumptious and unexpected dessert.
    • Fireball Pumpkin Pie – Add a cinnamony kick to your holiday pie this year with my fun spiked recipe!

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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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