Looking to take your desserts to the next level? Boozy cupcakes take your favorite adult cocktail flavors infused into your favorite cupcake. Perfect 21+ adult party treat! Try one of these 30 alcohol-infused cupcake recipes today!
Friends, I am SO excited to share with you these delicious, 21+ alcohol infused adult cupcakes! If you love our Fireball Cupcakes, you’re gonna love this collection of boozy cupcakes!
Combine a classic cocktail with a classic cupcake mix and you’ve got the perfect treat for your next party. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, a new job or house, or just getting together with friends, a sweet treat with your favorite alcoholic beverage infused is a great way to celebrate!
From Tequila Sunrise Cupcakes, to Bourbon Cupcakes, cocktail cupcakes or the classic Margarita Cupcakes, there are many ways to incorporate alcohol into your desserts, and create alcoholic cupcakes for the adults in your life.
I’ve got 30 delicious alcohol infused cupcakes recipes to share with you.
Why alcohol infused cupcakes?
Adding whiskey, stout, beer, bourbon, rum, wine, and vodka to your cupcakes is a great way to add a unique flavor, texture, and even impact the consistency of your cupcakes.
Hosting an adult party and looking to impress your guests with flavors to die for? Adding your favorite alcohol to boxed cake mix – think chocolate cake, white cake, or vanilla cake – is an easy, fabulous way to celebrate.
Whether you’re ready to bake boozed-infused cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes or some classic cupcakes, our vanilla buttercream frosting will give your cupcakes the perfect finishing touch!
How do you make alcohol infused cupcakes?
To make alcohol infused cupcakes, you can add alcohol to the batter, frosting, or both.
The amount of alcohol you add will depend on your preference and the recipe you are following.
It is important to note that adding too much alcohol can affect the texture and consistency of the cupcakes.
Baking tips for boozy cupcakes
Choose the right alcohol – Some types of alcohol, such as whiskey and rum, have a strong flavor that can overpower the other ingredients in your cupcakes.
Other types, such as vodka and champagne, have a more subtle flavor that can complement the other flavors in your recipe.
Be sure to choose an alcohol that will enhance the flavor of your cupcakes, rather than detract from it.
Use the right amount – Too much alcohol can make your cupcakes too moist, while too little can make them dry and crumbly.
As a general rule, you should use no more than 1/4 cup of alcohol per batch of cupcakes. If you’re using a particularly strong alcohol, such as whiskey or rum, you may want to use even less.
Adjust other ingredients –When adding alcohol to your cupcake batter, you may need to adjust the other ingredients to compensate for the additional liquid. For example, you may need to add a little extra flour or reduce the amount of milk or other liquid in your recipe. Be sure to make these adjustments carefully, as they can affect the texture and flavor of your cupcakes.
This is also why it helps to use recipes that are already specifically for alcohol infused cupcakes.
Boozy cupcakes frequently asked questions
It’s usually best to store unfrosted cupcakes separate from the frosting. Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. Frost before serving.
No, because a greater percentage of the alcohol evaporates. However, you can taste the flavor of the alcohol used in the cupcake. The flavor is what stays in during the baking. But if you want a richer taste of alcohol, adding it to your buttercream icing is the perfect way to have more pronounced alcohol flavor.
No, they should not. Most alcohol-infused cupcakes include very little amount of alcohol. Also, the alcohol will evaporate while the cupcakes are baking in the oven. And even though they might still be a little percent of the alcohol left in the cupcake, you’ll have to eat several pounds of the boozy cupcake to get enough alcohol in your blood to get you drunk.
Alcohol infused cupcakes to make today
30 Alcohol Infused Cupcakes
Pina Colada Cupcakes are a pineapple cake topped with coconut rum spiked buttercream and toasted coconut for garnish and crunch for the perfect tropical dessert!
If you are craving a fun and flavorful hand-held dessert, then you cannot go wrong with these Pina Colada Cupcakes. They are one of my favorite desserts ever.
Fireball Cupcakes are super fun cinnamon whiskey desserts that are perfect for your next 21+ party!
Easy to make and topped with a fireball buttercream frosting, these are decadent sweet treats your friends will love!
Inspired by the iconic Peruvian Pisco Sour cocktail, this Pisco Cocktail Cupcake is a perfect zesty cake with a tipsy twist.
The final touch for this Pisco cocktail cupcake is the pipette of alcohol. Little pipettes full of Pisco make for a special tipsy touch.
It’s a lovely day for Guinness cupcakes with Bailey’s frosting. This dessert is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
Chocolate stout cupcakes are filled with a whiskey ganache and topped with Irish cream frosting.
These Sweet Tea Vodka Cupcakes take lemony cupcakes lightly brushed with sweet tea vodka and top them with plenty of sweet tea vodka frosting for the ultimate summer treat.
The cake portion of the dessert is super lemony (just how I like my sweet tea) from the addition of lots of lemon zest and juice.
These Sangria Cupcakes are made with fruit in the batter and a red wine buttercream, these are the perfect party cupcakes!
They can be a great start to a relaxing weekend. Top each cupcake with a small orange slice, a strawberry slice, and one blueberry.
Got leftover champagne? Put it to good use and make these light and fluffy champagne cupcakes with an irresistibly tangy champagne buttercream.
Champagne desserts are great for New Year’s Eve, birthday parties, Valentine’s Day, and bridal showers!
These rich and decadent Black Forest Cupcakes are SO EASY because they are made using a cake mix and cherry pie filling. Delicious flavor, simple recipe!
The cupcakes are extra moist thanks to a couple of simple ingredient tweaks and they are topped off with fluffy whipped cream and a dusting of chocolate shavings.
These soft and fluffy cupcakes are enriched with a lovely coffee taste and spiked with Irish cream whiskey buttercream.
They have all the flavors of an Irish coffee in a cupcake form
Celebrate America with this delicious and patriotic cupcake recipe! These American Honey Cupcakes are perfect for your next party or cookout.
A simple vanilla cupcake, soaked in Wild Turkey American Honey Whiskey, topped with vanilla frosting, and a mini pipette filled with Wild Turkey American Honey Whiskey.
RumChata Cupcakes are the result of taking an ordinary box cake mix and combining it with the best-tasting cream liqueur in the universe.
You too can have a warm, soft taste of heaven in just 35 minutes. Read on and we’ll tell you how it’s done!
Moist, tart, and sweet these Margarita Cupcakes are full of lime, margarita mix, and, yes, tequila! Don’t worry the tequila bakes out leaving unique flavor in these cupcakes!
Margarita Cupcakes are the dessert version of the popular cocktail and a real crowd-pleaser. It’s a tequila lime cupcake with creamy frosting that you’ll love!
These cupcakes are packed full of chocolate, pecans, and bold spicy orange-infused caramel flavors from the Zackariah Harris whiskey.
The ultimate cupcake to bring to a party! Who doesn’t love chocolate and whiskey? Check out our recipe for Whiskey Pecan Cupcakes below!
With an apple cider cupcake, apple pie filling and Fireball frosting these apple pie cupcakes help you get your apple pie fix. Yes - Fireball Whisky.
If you're a fan of apple pie and cupcakes, it is the perfect combination. Plus who doesn't love the added booze from the Fireball?
These Cupcakes are a twist from the original cake and are still great in flavor with moist chocolate cupcakes, tasteful cherry filling, and topped with homemade whipped cream.
These beautiful cherry cupcakes will be great for any special occasion or even just for an afternoon treat with your family.
The deepest, darkest, moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a sweet and creamy raspberry frosting with CHAMPAGNE mixed in!
These dark chocolate cupcakes with raspberry champagne frosting are JUST what you need to impress your guests. I mean.. there's CHAMPAGNE in the frosting!
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Whiskey Filling and Baileys Frosting
You don't have to be Irish and it doesn't have to be St. Patrick's Day for you to fall in love with these Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Whiskey Filling and Baileys Frosting!
They're a delightful boozy dessert no matter the time of year! These are legitimately the best St. Patrick's Day boozy cupcakes!
Get ready to fiesta with these margarita cupcakes! They are the perfect dessert for Cinco de Mayo (or any fun celebration!)
The cupcakes have a zesty lime flavor with a kick of tequila, just like the Mexican cocktail.
If you need the perfect classy cupcake for New Year's Eve, look no further than these show-stopping champagne grape cupcakes!
The cupcakes are made with a champagne reduction, then filled with grape jelly, and topped with clusters of mini champagne grapes!
These cupcakes are rich, moist, and full of champagne flavor. They are topped with luscious champagne buttercream and gold sprinkles to make them extra special!
This white vanilla cupcake recipe from Boston Girl Bakes is elevated with champagne to the batter.
Say cheers to the summer with these sweet, tangy, and festive Margarita dairy-free cupcakes! You can have your favorite summertime drink, and eat it too!
You will instantly fall in love when you bite into this tender and moist cocktail-inspired confection that comes with the ultimate surprise.
The most fragrant Chocolate Panettone Cupcakes are made from a traditional Italian recipe. These mini panettone are incredibly light, fluffy, and delicious.
Topped with Baileys frosting, these Panettone cupcakes are perfect for Christmas! This chocolate panettone cupcake recipe is incredibly fragrant and tastes authentically Italian.
Tiramisu cupcakes for two: instead of a big pan of tiramisu, make these vanilla cupcakes with an espresso Kahlua soak and mascarpone frosting!
This recipe makes just 4 cupcakes, and that's enough for you to meet your tiramisu craving without going overboard.
These vegan black forest cupcakes are delicious and easy to make. Stuffed with a homemade Kirsch cherry filling and topped with vegan Swiss meringue buttercream.
They may look complicated but are pretty easy to make and come together in just a few steps. They're like a mini version of the German classic, in cupcake form!
These strawberry margarita cupcakes with tequila frosting are so easy to make and the perfect Cinco de Mayo dessert to serve on May 5th!
These strawberry Margarita cupcakes are not only fun Mexican cupcakes to eat but taste the same as a strawberry Margarita cocktail.
Sweet and creamy with a slight kick, White Chocolate Baileys Cupcakes bring a new twist to a fun dessert or snack. Bailey’s optional.
The creamy booziness is great anytime and especially nice for special occasions. Christmas, bridal shower, or St Patrick’s Day anyone?
Bourbon Spice Cupcakes topped with vanilla bourbon buttercream are moist, decadent, and deliciously indulgent.
These bourbon cupcakes are a perfect way to enjoy dessert and bourbon cocktail, all in one.
Cupcakes with pipettes of Kahlua are conversation stoppers. The best alcohol-infused cupcakes may cause exclamations of STFU!
The combination of Chocolate, Toasted Coconut, and Kahlua flavors combine to make a memorable dessert. Change up what you bring to parties.
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These Bailey's Irish cream cupcakes have a moist, chocolate cupcake base filled with chocolate ganache and topped with Irish cream buttercream!
They're a fun, Irish coffee-flavored treat for celebrating St. Patrick's Day! the Bailey's flavored buttercream is the perfect compliment to the chocolate cupcakes!
Other boozy cupcake recipes to try:
- Colorful Tequila Sunrise Cupcakes are great for brunch!
- Make Jack Daniels Cupcakes for special birthdays.
- Some White Russian Cupcakes will help keep you warm in colder months.
- Bourbon Maple Bacon Cupcakes– Perfect combination.
- Stout Cupcakes — so dark you’ll love it!
- Lemon Drop Cupcakes — anything for the lemons!
- Prefer the Classic Margarita Cupcakes?
- You’d love a pan full of Bourbon Cupcakes
- Irish Cream will be a bomb!
These alcohol infused cupcake recipes are perfect for those who want to add a little extra kick to their classic cupcakes. Whether you’re a fan of whiskey, rum, champagne, or baileys, there is a recipe for everyone.
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