ALCOHOL-INFUSED PASTRIES

NOW THIS IS A TREND to get on board with!  Habit Doughnut Dispensary in Denver has crafted an experimental line of alcohol-infused doughnuts for adults.  The store has introduced a line of doughnuts infused with various spirits including rum, whiskey and vodka in collaboration with its sister business Carbon Cafe & Bar.  The new line is the brainchild of pastry chef Jason Graff, and each sweet treat is served with a plastic pipette containing the customers’ chosen spirit in the top.  The menu includes Plain Jane and Blazed – a doughnut infused with whisky-based liqueur Fireball; Carbon – a chocolate and espresso doughnut infused with Kahlua; and Breckenridge Bourbon-filled brioche doughnuts.  The menu also features doughnut-shaped French toast infused with whiskey, a signature Habit Jumbleberry with vodka, and a flambé made using Grand Marnier.  Customers wishing to keep the experience separate can also purchase shots to accompany a regular doughnut.  Alcohol-infused desserts is undoubtedly a growing trend – there are even cake trucks opening specializing in cocktail-flavored cupcakes.  Boston is ready!