Five Food Items That Appear Totally Sober, But Aren’t

We love alcohol and that’s been established. But on some days, that love becomes intense, and you just need to have some of it in any way or form. It’s not your fault, alcohol just makes life ten times easier. Here are five food items that appear sober, but can get you super tipsy. Thank us later!

Five Food Items That Appear Sober But Aren’t

  1. Boozy Ice Cream
  2. Cookies
  3. Seasonings
  4. Coffee
  5. Whipped Cream

1. Boozy Ice Cream

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Picture this. After relishing a scrumptious meal, you’re now craving for a cup of ice cream. Except that the ice cream you get is spiked with your favourite liquor! Tempting isn’t it? Tipsy Scoop NYC started a trend of boozy ice creams and several others have hopped on to this ever since. Today you can easily find many places serving scoops of boozy ice cream or even look up recipes to whip it up at home.

Also Read: Boozy Ice Cream Places In Mumbai

2. Cookies

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A cookie, a midmeal snack that seems ‘oh so harmless and sweet’ can give you the kick you want. That’s right, spiked cookies are a thing and you definitely don’t want your kids to get their hands on them. There are different cookies available out there, infused with the various flavors of your favorite liqueur. From rum-spiked cookies to bourbon-splashed cookies, you’ll find a lot of varieties. Thankfully, you can easily get them online or even make them yourself at home!

Also Read: A Guide To The Best Food Pairings With Rum

3. Seasonings

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You can put your favourite IPA on top of a pizza now! Don’t get grossed out, it’s a beer infused spicy seasoning that we are talking about. There are a quite a few of these available online, but our favorite has to be Craft Spice Blends’ IPA Chilli Seasoning. It’s a combination of three hop varieties and the dominating flavour is cilantro. Other than this, you can also check out the IPA seasonings by Watkins, Dizzy Pig, and Fuzzy Bush that are available online.

Also Read: Wine & Pizza Pairings You Need To Try

4. Coffee

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Caffeine is a life savior for many. It keeps you going on tiring, long, boring days without passing out. We didn’t realise coffee could get better until we found liquor-infused coffee. There are quite a few artisanal varieties like Black Powder Roasting, but our ultimate favourite has to be JD Coffee from the iconic Jack Daniel’s house. Time to brew your own coffee at work.

Also Read: 7 Coffee Cocktails To Keep You Alert

5. Whipped Cream

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You can have it with your morning coffee or just scoop it on a hot brownie and guess what? It’s one of the most convenient foods to sneak booze in. There are quite a few international gourmet brands offering boozy whipped cream, but India is lagging behind. So, we got you. All you need is a cup of heavy cream, two teaspoons of sugar and the same amount of alcohol. Tastes great and gets you drunk, now that’s perfection!

Also Read: Hot Buttered Rum Cocktail Recipes And Variations

Summing Up

We know reading up on all these sober looking food items, might have got you craving for them. Go on, get on the internet or check out places near you, where you can get your hands on these yummy bites. Just in case you’re confused as to where to begin, maybe rolling a die or picking a chit might help!

FAQs

What Is Spiked Food?

Spiked food is any edible good that has been infused with any kind of intoxicant.

What Foods Can You Soak In Alcohol?

There are several food items that can be soaked in alcohol and consumed as is. Some of these food items include:

  • Fruits like pineapples, oranges, strawberries, watermelon, etc.
  • Doughnuts
  • Cakes
  • Gummy bears
  • Marshmallows
  • Jello
  • Popsicles

Which Food Absorbs Alcohol Best?

Avocadoes are rich in monounsaturated fats that are good for the heart. This helps the fruit to absorb alcohol from your bloodstream easily, as the fats take a long time to digest.

What Snacks Go With Alcohol?

Only the right snacks make it fun to have any alcoholic beverage. Some of the best snacks to pair with alcohol are mac and cheese, ramen, pretzels, chips, caramel popcorn, etc.

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