17 Easy Boozy Cupcake Recipes | Wilton (2024)

Cheers! The weekend is almost here, and one way to add some fun to your party plans is by doing some boozy baking! Add an extra shot of liquor to any of these cupcakes with theseShot Top Flavor Infusers. At least one of these recipes is sure to wet your whistle. Sorry kids…these cupcakes for adults only!

1. Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes

These cupcakes are just perfect for Thanksgiving – chocolate, bourbon, and pecans all combined into one.Half Baked Harvesthas the recipe, get ithere.

2. Tipsy Root Beer Float Cupcakes

Rethink the classic Root Beer Float with this Tipsy Root Beer Float Cupcake project. With all the flavors of the drink you know and love, this cool cupcake idea also combines atiny shotof spiked Root Beer.Wiltonhas the recipe, get ithere.

3. Fresh Squeezed Mimosa Cupcakes

Now you can drink your mimosa and eat it, too.Add these mimosa cupcakes to your brunch spread!Sally’s Baking Addictionhas the recipe, get ithere.

4. Strawberry Chardonnay Cupcakes

Add some class to your cupcakes! Sweet strawberries blended with real chardonnay give these cupcakes a touch of elegance. Top them off with light, fluffy whipped icing that’s spiked with a bit of chardonnay.Wiltonhas the recipe, get ithere.

5. Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcakes

These cupcakes will be perfect on St. Patrick’s Day, but Bailey’s can be enjoyed any time of year!Merlot Mommyhas the recipe, get ithere.

6. Sangria Cupcakes

One bite of these cupcakes packs all the flavor of a sip of sangria.Wiltonhas the recipe, get the how-tohere.

7. Stout Cupcakes with Whiskey Buttercream

These rich chocolate cupcakes are made with chocolate stout (or you can use Guinness), and topped with a whiskey buttercream drizzled with chocolate sauce.Nutmeg Nannyhas the recipe, get ithere.

8. French 75 Champagne Cupcakes

This classy cupcake is perfect for New Year’s, bridal showers or weddings. A play on the classic co*cktail, this tasty cupcake is made with champagne and gin and features aShot Topfilled with additional champagne for a little squirt of fun!Wiltonhas the recipe, get ithere.

9. Jack & co*ke Cupcakes

Turn a classic co*cktail into a cupcake. Mixed drinks don’t get more basic than this.Stress Bakinghas the recipe, get ithere.

10. Spiked Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

There are few things that can make a peppermint mocha any better…except maybe a shot of peppermint schnapps! A moist chocolate cake is topped with a sweet peppermint schnapps.Wiltonhas the recipe, get ithere.

11. Kahlua Chocolate Cupcakes

These decadent cupcakes have three special features: a chocolate coffee cupcake base, Kahlua-spiked chocolate buttercream, and a Kahlua chocolate ganache drizzle.Baker by Naturehas the recipe, get ithere.

12. Tequila Sunrise

These cupcakes make me want to go on a tropical vacation! The cake portion is infused with tequila, while the frosting is a swirl of orange juice and grenadine.The Cake Bloghas the recipe, get the how-tohere.

13. Rumchata Banana Cream Cupcakes

These moist and fluffy cupcakes only get better once you add aShot Topof RumChata to get that special cinnamon-kick.Wiltonhas the recipe, get ithere.

14. Mojito Cupcakes

Lime, mint and rum are packed into these refreshing cupcakes.Broma Bakeryhas the recipe, get ithere.

15. Jack Daniels Honey Whiskey Cupcakes

You’ll find sweet honey whiskey mixed into the cake, frosting and drizzle on these cupcakes.Liquor.comhas the recipe, get ithere.

16. Crown Royal Butter Pecan Cupcakes

Hints of vanilla and fruit shine through the flavor of these Crown Royal cupcakes.Kelly Stilwellhas the recipe, get ithere.

17. Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes

This cupcake recipe is a personal favorite of mine. I’ve made these cupcakes for a galentine’s party and bridal shower, and they were a huge hit with both crowds! The red wine subtly shines through the luscious chocolate flavor.Tide and Thymehas the recipe, get ithere.