26 Boozy Cupcakes Recipes For The Party

Have you had enough chocolate, strawberry, hazelnut, and cream-filled cupcakes? What if I tell you that you can fill up your baked cupcakes with your favorite brand of champagne? Yes, that is right.

Who says these little lovey-dovey cupcake treats are only for children? With all these boozy cupcake recipes, you can throw an elegant adult birthday party and serve any of them as a dessert. Plus, eat as much as you want, and you won’t get that dreaded hangover. All of them have just the right amount of your favorite alcohol.

So get your baking aprons on and find some of your favorite wine because we have some boozy cupcake recipes for you to try out.

3. Champagne And Wine Cupcakes

The classic mimosa lovers will love these zesty, orange, and champagne-flavored cupcakes. The preparation is so easy. Simply prepare the regular vanilla cupcake batter. Add orange zest, juice, and champagne to it. This imparts a bright, tangy flavor to the base of the cupcake.

The frosting is a bit tricky. You need to reduce the champagne before adding it to the buttercream. This is because the reduction will intensify the flavor while reducing the amount of liquid. This will keep the buttercream flavorful without making it runny. You can top this buttercream frosting with champagne with lemon Cupcakes or tutti frutti cupcakes.

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4. Gin and Tonic Cupcakes

Gin and Tonic makes one of the finest cocktails of alcoholic beverages. The alcohol content is not reduced, so we recommend not to prepare it for kids. These cupcakes require simple ingredients and are easy to bake. All you need to do is to prepare the vanilla cupcake mixture. Add the gin and tonic. Bake according to the required temperatures.

The buttercream frosting of these cupcakes also consists of gin and tonic. Make the regular buttercream and add 1 tbsp each of gin and tonic water. To avoid making it runny, consider reducing the cocktail before adding it to the buttercream. You can get creative with decoration. Set a lime wedge on top of each cupcake. Garnish with green sprinkles or lime zest.

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5. Tropical Coconut Rum Cupcakes

As interesting as it may seem, preparing the cupcake batter for this recipe is somewhat tricky. You need to mix all the dry ingredients and add dark rum, vanilla, and some sour cream. The batter may look like a curdled mixture, but it will eventually turn out to be smooth—Bake as per recipe instructions.

The preparation of frosting is relatively easier—beat the butter to a smooth, silky texture. Add heavy cream and sugar and beat well. Finally, add 1 tbsp of dark rum. It will not get too runny because of the heavy cream. Set the frosting by using a piping bag and differently sized nozzles. Pour on some sprinkles for a classic cupcake appearance. If you are allergic to sugar, try these sugar free cupcakes for diabetics.

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6. Honey Whiskey Sweet Cupcakes

Other wines may taste a bit heavy and have a slightly different taste. But the Jack Daniels whiskey is infused with honey liquor, giving the cocktail a sweet, light, and fresh flavor. You can incorporate this cocktail into your regular vanilla cupcake batter and buttercream frosting.

Similarly, prepare frosting and a boozy drizzle with butter to get more of the flavor. Use piping bags and nozzles to create unique frosting designs atop the cake. Prepare it for your wife’s upcoming birthday surprise to make her delighted and drunk.

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7. Red Wine Velvet Chocolate Cupcakes

Red wine Velvet cupcakes might sound like a fancy name, but trust me, they are even easier to prepare than the regular ones. These can be prepared out of a box mix of cupcake bases. All you need to do is incorporate red wine and a bit of instant coffee. These cupcakes are best for date nights, Valentine’s day celebrations, or any special occasion for you and your beloved.

When the cupcakes are cooled down, frost them with the strawberry-flavored icing and decorate with red and pink sprinkles. You can incorporate a bit of red wine in the icing as well. But we recommend reducing it first.

Since the recipe procedure evaporates the alcohol content, children can consume these. But no more than 2 of these sweet treats.

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8. Sweet Guinness Cupcakes

The boozy Cupcakes might have their fancy names, but they are easy, and a beginner can also try them out. Combine butter, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and Guinness in a pan. Once melted, combine with other ingredients. Use sour cream for a more moist texture.

After they are cooled thoroughly, top them with Irish buttercream frosting. For the Irish buttercream frosting, beat butter until it is fluffy. Add Irish and heavy cream. If required, add Guinness to the frosting to get more of the beer flavor. Decorate as per liking. These cupcakes are the best dessert option for corporate dinners, celebrations, and elegant parties.

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9. Amaretto Nut Cupcakes

Almonds are the most versatile nuts. They impart sweet, crunchy goodness to whatever desert they are incorporated in. This is why the next recipe comprises the nutty flavor of almonds in combination with the taste of Amaretto. Moreover, these cupcakes have a central filing of white chocolate, wine, and cream. This filling melts in the mouth and imparts a unique sensation to your taste buds.

To prepare the almond frosting, whip the butter with sugar and add some almond extract. Add some chopped nuts. Spread the frosting either with a butter knife or by using piping bags.

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10. Hazelnut and Boozy Honey Cupcakes

Boozy Honey Cupcakes have a delightful combination of Honey and Hazelnut liquor. This brings out the sweetness of the other ingredients as well. You only need to incorporate the liquor into the regular cupcake batter. Make it more flavorful by adding some chocolate chips or chocolate chunks. Bake as required and cool them down before setting the frosting.

Add the liquor to the frosting as well. Toast a few hazelnuts and mix them with honey. Use these hazelnuts to set a garnish on top of the frosting. You can also prepare a non-alcoholic version as the best lunchbox item for kids.

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11. Eggnog and Bourbon Cupcakes

Does bourbon make you feel high in the sky? So why not incorporate it in your cupcake? These delicious mini desserts will satisfy your sweet cravings the best. You can prepare these with homemade eggnog as well. All you have to do is blend a beaten egg in warm milk and sweeten it. Incorporate this in your Cupcake mixture in place of milk. Add bourbon, or replace it with brandy or rum—Bake as instructed.

The buttercream for the icing also includes eggnog and alcohol. This is why we do not recommend it for children or people with liver disorders. Remember that you have to set the icing only when serving. You can prepare the cupcakes and store them in airtight containers without frosting.

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12. A whiskey-flavored Pecan Cupcakes

This might remind you of the classic Butter Pecan cupcake. This recipe is quite close to the original one, except that it is an adult-only dessert. It includes Crown Royal whiskey. Loaded with pecans gives you a delicious, sweet flavor and a lovely texture to enjoy.

Prepare the Cupcake mixture with the usual ingredients. Just with the last egg, add some whiskey and beat well to make the Cupcakes fluffy. Also, add pecans to the same mixture.

The frosting also includes the whiskey. Beat the butter with sugar and vanilla extract to get the silky texture. Add heavy cream and alcohol. Use a piping bag to set the icing on the cupcake top creatively.

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13. Tangy Mojito Cupcake

Mojito Cupcakes get their flavor from lime juice, some mint, and of course, the rum. This perfect citrusy flavor is ideal for summer afternoons, tea parties, and dinner dates. And the best part, even a novice baker can try them out.

Simply prepare the basic cupcake mixture and add the lime juice and mint. After you have baked the cupcakes, rub the alcohol with a brush on the cake top.

Cool the cupcakes before setting the icing. For the frosting, include the cold cream cheese, some rum, and lime zest. Beat until the mixture is smooth and silky. Decorate with a lime wedge and some mint leaves.

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14. Orange Tequila Cupcakes

If you are in a rush, have an unplanned dinner, or just want to bake something quick for tea, this is the perfect, quick boozy dessert recipe. The good thing about this recipe is that you can use gluten-free flour and bake them for gluten-intolerant family members.

The most flavorful and kicking part of this recipe is the frosting. Not only the regular buttercream, it includes the juice and zest of oranges. Add tequila after blending in heavy cream, so the mixture does not get runny. Top with cherry and orange zest.

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15. Sweet and Sour Prosecco Cupcakes

Prosecco is not only a delightful cocktail beverage but also sweet and imparts a delectable flavor to sweet treats. So let us check out another boozy recipe of Sweet and Sour Prosecco Cupcakes. Simply add the prosecco and lemon zest to the basic cupcake mixture—Bake as per instructions. After cooling, you can rub a bit of elderflower cordial on cupcakes to give a nice prosecco cocktail flavor.

Add prosecco and lemon zest to the frosting mixture as well. When it becomes silky, transfer it to a pastry bag and set it on the top of the cupcake. Decorate with edible glitter, sparkly sprinkles, and a small sparkling candle. A wedge of lime or lemon can also go on top of the icing.

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16. Summer Sangria Cupcakes

Although you can easily add the over-the-counter sangria extract, the best is to incorporate some real wine to go all boozy. One small sangria bottle will be enough for the cupcake base and the frosting. When you have prepared a basic cake mix, add sangria and beat well to incorporate it into the mixture fully. Bake and allow them to cool. Get a bit more creative and add a fruity flavor to your cupcakes. Blend in some fresh strawberries and this mixture to the cupcake mix. After baking, you will get s nice pink cupcake base ready.

The basic sangria cupcake has its delightful flavor, but the frosting is what punches it. Prepare the buttercream and add reduced sangria to it. The icing will get a fresh pink color. When the buttercream is set, pour over the remaining reduced sangria. Top up with a strawberry wedge.

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17. Spiced Chocolate and Whiskey Cupcakes

If your teenager is finally turning into an adult but still has a child inside them, then you may need to bake these boozy, chocolate whisky cupcakes for their 18th birthday party. Let them know they are an adult now! Just prepare your chocolate cupcake mixture, but before baking, add some Whiskey of your favorite brand. Use dark chocolate and a dash of espresso powder to make it more flavorful.

The spicy hint comes up in the frosting. Beat the buttercream, and add a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, and reduced alcohol. Use a piping bag to set the icing. Decorate with chocolate sprinkles.

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18. Kahlua Mocha Cupcakes

Who doesn’t love the classic mocha flavors of coffee and chocolate? And they are enhanced when combined with the boozy taste of Kahlua. These flavors do not let the alcohol make you dizzy because the caffeine keeps you going. However, the frosting comprises reduced and concentrated Kahlua, which is why this recipe is unsuitable for children.

Along with flour and sugar, mix cocoa powder and instant coffee mix in the dry ingredients. Beat all the wet ingredients and fold the dry ones. Bake them according to the recipe.

The frosting only needs reduced Kahlua apart from the usual ingredients. Beat well so that a silky texture is achieved. Decorate with icing, chocolate syrup, and remaining Kahlua reduction.

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19. Cocktail Dessert Cupcake

The Cocktail Dessert Cupcakes require three different alcoholic liquors, hence the name. It has Guinness in its cupcake base, whiskey in the filling of the cupcake, and Bailey’s Irish liquid for the frosting. This cocktail might give you the kick you require.

The real flavorful element of this recipe is its chocolate ganache. And not just the regular one. It is infused with Jameson Irish Whiskey. After baking the cupcakes, use a cupcake core to make a hole inside them. Fill the ganache and top up with the Irish Bailey’s Buttercream frosting. Get creative in decorating and get the dessert game on for your next dinner date night.

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20. Ginger Beer Cupcakes

The tropical flavor lovers can enjoy this delight in summer evenings or casual get-togethers. The cupcake base consists of Pineapple juice, Ginger Beer, and the usual ingredients.

The most exciting element of the entire combination is the pineapple sauce which goes inside the pineapple filling. It incorporates egg yolks and cornstarch, giving it a rich flavor and desired thickness. Pineapple juice is used to enhance taste and aroma. Chill thoroughly before the filling goes into the Cupcakes.

Heavy cream and butter form the silky frosting, which will go on the cake top. You can use a dash of grated coconut for garnish and a drizzle of remaining pineapple sauce. Decorate with a cocktail umbrella.

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21. Root Beer Cupcakes

Want to go all topsy turvy at your bachelor party but without the hangover? This Cupcake delight is the best option. It incorporates a small amount of root beer. You can use the regular ingredients for a basic cupcake or a box mix pack. Add a bit of brown to the mixture for a lovely root beer color.

To top it up, prepare the regular buttercream with vanilla essence. Although it does not require more flavoring, you can incorporate the reduced root beer for a concentrated taste. Decorate with cherries.

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22. Pink Chardonnay Cupcakes

Are you hosting an elegant housewarming party at your home tonight? I can’t think of anything sweet yet elegant to serve. We got your back. These Pink Chardonnay Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and have delicious flavors to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Although we recommend fresh fruit for each recipe, we urge you to use frozen strawberries. This is because they are blended well and form the creamy paste required.

In the usual Cupcake batter, add blended strawberries and pink Chardonnay. Bake as per instructions.

The frosting also incorporates Chardonnay, so you need to reduce it. Add only a tablespoon of it to the heavy cream and butter mixture. Beat till smooth and silky. Decorate the cupcakes with icing and fresh strawberries. Avoid sprinkles as they give a childish look.

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23. Fireball Whiskey Cinnamon Cupcakes

The unique thing about this boozy cupcake recipe is its cake base has no alcohol. It is flavored with apple cider (non-alcoholic). However, the frosting and the filling all have strong flavors; this is why I do not think of serving them to young children.

Still, the flavors are not strong to give you a dreaded hangover.

Spice up your Cupcake mixture with a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg. Add apple cider. Make sure to use all ingredients at room temperature. 

For the filling, prepare applesauce. Mix in thickened whiskey and cook for 3 minutes. The frosting will also require to have reduced whiskey. Beat the Buttercream and heavy cream well to achieve a silky texture.

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24. Chocolate Chambord Cupcakes

If you have a close friend who loves Chambord Martiny, you might think of baking these special treats. It is also an ideal recipe.

For people who love dark chocolate and strong flavors. Chambord is included in the icing, but it is not too much to make you lightheaded or dizzy.

Make the chocolate sauce with chocolate, butter, and cocoa powder. Add to the cupcake batter and bake.

The frosting is one of the most chocolaty and flavorful elements. You have to first process the chocolate to its finest. Add hot cream and Chambord. Strain and let it sit for 1 hour. Cool down in a refrigerator so it becomes thick and achieves the desired frosting consistency.

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25. Drunken Apple Boozy Cupcakes

When the fall days are about to approach, gear up and stock some apples to prepare these warm, lovely cupcakes, these Cupcakes make a good sweet item for wintery afternoons or as a snack with tea or coffee.

The best thing about the recipe is you need not make the applesauce. Just marinate them with sugar and whiskey. This will soften them. Add this mixture to the cupcake batter. Apple flavors are almost always enhanced by cinnamon and nutmeg. Add a dash of each of these spices—Bake as required.

For the frosting, add reduced whiskey and cider to the frosting. Reduced wines concentrate on the flavor but do not make the icing run. Set with the piping bag and nozzle. Garnish with small apple pieces or apple wedge. Sprinkles can go on the top, but they have a springtime look.

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Conclusion

So these are some nice, warm, and boozy recipes for your adult parties. The alcohol content of these cupcakes is kept low, which is why they do not get you drunk or hungover.

All these have different flavors. Some are fruity, while others have classic flavors of Chocolate and Vanilla. We hope you will try them all and add some of them to your party menu. Cheers!